12444323Q0011.pdf

Solicitation Number: 12444323Q0011 – Monongahela NF South Zone Toilet Pumping Services

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-01.

(iv) This procurement is set aside for Small Business concerns. The NAICS code is 562991 – Septic Tank and Related Services and the Small Business Size Standard is $9.0 million.

(v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule

Schedule Notes:

* One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items.

* Award will be a firm fixed price contract.

VENDOR: _______________________________ ueiSAM: ___________________

MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST

SOUTH ZONE TOILET PUMPING SERVICES

Base Year – April 30, 2023 through April 29, 2024

Item Quantity Description Capacity Unit Price Total Price

75 Vault Toilet 1,000 gal $ $

7 Vault Toilet 500 gal $ $

2 Dump Station 1,500 gal $ $

10 (maximum) On-Call Pumps 1,000 gal $ $

4 (maximum) On-Call Pumps 1,500 gal $ $

BASE YEAR TOTAL:

Option Year 1 – April 30, 2024 through April 29, 2025

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL:

Option Year 2 – April 30, 2025 through April 29, 2026

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL:

Option Year 3 – April 30, 2026 through April 29, 2027

OPTION YEAR 3 TOTAL:

Option Year 4 – April 30, 2027 through April 29, 2028

OPTION YEAR 4 TOTAL:

LOCATION OF VAULTS

Gauley Ranger District 932 N Fork Cherry Road

Richwood, WV 26261

(304) 846-2695

Recreation Area

Location/ Description

SST

Vault Size

(gallons)

Pump Once

Pump Twice

Big Rock Campground Unisex Near Site #5 31 1000 Y (S)

Bishop Knob Campground Unisex Near Site # 3 1000 Y (F) Unisex Near Site #

16/17 1000 Y (F)

Unisex Near Site # 37 1000 Y (F) Unisex Near Site # 48 1000 Y (F)

Cranberry Trailhead Parking Parking Area 23 1000 Y

Cranberry Campground Women’s Near Site #20 1000 Y (S) Men’s Near Site # 20 1000 Y (S) Women’s Near Site # 33 1000 Y (S) Men’s Near Site # 33 1000 Y (S)

Cranberry CG Dump Station Dump station 1500 Y

Cranberry RUA Camp Sites Unisex Near Site # 7 30 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 15 26 1000 Y (S)

Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

Vault Beside Building 1000 Y

Vault Beside Building 1000 Y

Falls of Hills Creek Women’s in Parking

Area 10 1000 Y (S)

Men’s in Parking Area 11 1000 Y (S)

Glades Boardwalk Women’s in Parking

Area 12 1000 Y

Men’s in Parking Area 12 1000 Y

William’s River Campsites Unisex Near Site # 5 18 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 6 17 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 8 16 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 11 15 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 14 14 1000 Y (S) Unisex Near Site # 20 13 1000 Y (S)

Woodbine Picnic Area Women’s Near 1st

Shelter 1000 Y (S)

Men’s Near 1st Shelter 1000 Y (S) Women’s Near 2nd

Shelter 1000 Y (S)

Men’s Near 2nd Shelter 1000 Y (S)

Cranberry River Road Shelters Queer Branch N/A 500 Y (F)

*Bridge weight Limits Pheasant Hollow N/A 500 Y (F)

Dogway N/A 500 Y (F) Houselog N/A 500 Y (F) Tumbling Rock N/A 500 Y (F) North Fork N/A 500 Y (F) South Fork N/A 500 Y (F) Red Oak Fire Tower Unisex N/A 1000 Y (S)

For Cranberry River Road Shelter SST’s bridge weight limit at Rough Run H20 (20T) and HS20 (36T) limit size of pumping vehicle and 125’ long suction and fresh water hose will be required to pump Houselog Shelter Specify spring (S) or fall (F)

North Bend Picnic Area Women’s 1 1000 Y (S) Men’s 2 1000 Y (S)

Summit Lake Campground Unisex Near Site # 3 1000 Y (S) Women’s Near Site # 10 1000 Y (S) Men’s Near Site # 10 1000 Y (S) Women’s Near Site #27 1000 Y (S) Men’s Near Site # 27 1000 Y (S)

Summit Lake Day Use Unisex at Parking Area 8 1000 Y Unisex at Parking Area 9 1000 Y

Marlinton Ranger District P.O Box 210

Marlinton, WV 24954 304-799-4334

Location/Description

SST #

Vault Size

Pump Once (gallons)

Pump Twice

Pocahontas Campground Unisex across from Site #4

N/A 1000 Y (F)

Rimel Picnic Area Men’s N/A 1000 Y (S) Women’s N/A 1000 Y (S)

Red Lick Overlook Unisex N/A 1000 Y(S)

Little Laurel Overlook Men’s N/A 1000 Y (S) Women’s N/A 1000 Y (S)

Big Spruce Overlook Unisex N/A 1000 Y(S)

Williams River Valley Overlook

Unisex N/A 1000 Y (S)

Williams River Fishing Pier Unisex N/A 1000 Y (F)

Williams River Sites At Sites 21-24 N/A 1000 Y (S)

Tea Creek Campground Men’s for Sites 2-18 loop N/A 1000 Y (F) Women’s for Sites 2-18 loop N/A 1000 Y (F)

Men’s for Sites 19-28 N/A 1000 Y (F) Women’s for Sites 19-28 N/A 1000 Y (F)

Day Run Campground Unisex near Site #3 N/A 1000 Y (S) Unisex past Site #12 N/A 1000 Y (S)

Gauley Base Trailhead Unisex N/A 1000 Y (S)

White Sulphur 1079 Main Street East

White Sulphur Springs, WV 24886 304-536-2144

Location/Description

SST #

Vault Size

(gallons)

Pump Once

Pump Twice

Lake Sherwood (Unisex SST stick-built) Gatehouse

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Lake Sherwood (Unisex CXT Gunnison) Group Campground

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Lake Sherwood (Unisex SST stick-built) Warehouse

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Lake Sherwood (Unisex CXT) Beach Area Parking

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Lake Sherwood (Unisex CXT Gunnison) West Shore across from campsite # 6

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Lake Sherwood (Unisex CXT Gunnison) West Shore across from campsite #24

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Blue Meadow Men’s-across from campsite #17 (CXT Double Unit Tioga)

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Blue Meadow Women’s-across from campsite #17 (CXT Double Unit Tioga)

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Blue Bend Women’s-Day Use

Parking Lot (CARR Buildings Double Unit Appalachian)

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Blue Bend Men’s- Day Use Parking Lot (CARR Buildings Double Unit Appalachian)

Blue Bend Women’s- Day Use Parking Lot (CARR Buildings Double Unit Appalachian)

N/A 1000 Y(S)

Blue Bend Men’s- Day Use Parking Lot (CARR Buildings Double Unit Appalachian)

Hopkins Cabin Unisex CXT N/A 1000 Y (S)

(vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments)

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

Description of Work: The intent of this contract is to provide vault toilet pumping services to the Monongahela National Forest which includes pumping, disposal of all waste products removed from the vaults, and disinfection and cleanup of the work areas.

Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor must provide everything--including, but not limited to, all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision--necessary to complete the project, except for that which the contract clearly states is to be furnished by the Government.

C.2 Project Location & Description Location: The project is located on the Monongahela National Forest, specifically on the Gauley and Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger Districts.

A description of location, accessibility, and capacity of the vaults to be pumped is contained in “Vault Locations”, Section C.7-2, and Location Maps.

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the Contracting Officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

C.3 Maps Maps showing the general vicinity and/or specific work areas are included as attachments. Maps are as accurate as possible and are meant to describe the general location. More detailed instructions for each site will be made available upon request.

C.4 Estimated Start Date This contract must be completed in three segments, as described in section C.7-2.

Segment 1 (Spring) - Each year between April 30th and May 24th, 59 vaults as well as the Cranberry dump station vault will be pumped.

Segment 2 (Fall) – Each year between September 1st and October 15th, 25 vaults as well as the Cranberry dump station vault will be pumped.

Segment 3 (On-Call) – At any time during the current period of performance, this contract will provide for on-call pumping for Cranberry Campground dump station and on-call pumping of up to 10 vault toilets within the Gauley or Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger Districts within 72 hours.

Please see specifications for details on locations of the above mentioned vaults.

C.5 Restrictions on Work Work may be performed during the period of times listed in Section C.4 of the contract, except as outlined here. Nothing in this part must be construed to take away any of the Government's rights under the Suspension of Work Clause (52.242-14). Restrictions are as follows:

1. When the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) determines that adverse weather has made access too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable road damage.

2. On foreseeable high occupancy weekends within recreation areas and on Holiday weekends including Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, and Columbus Day.

3. The Contractor must present a work schedule 10 days in advance of the pre-work conference. If there is a change in the work schedule a revised copy must be submitted to the COR as soon as possible. Contractor must begin work on schedule, work diligently, and must complete the project in a manner that least impacts users of the recreation site where pumping is taking place.

4. Contractor shall be required not to work outside the hours of 6am-6pm Monday through Friday excluding holidays and weekends unless otherwise approved by COR.

C.6 Camping and Housing Camping is not permitted in US Forest Service campgrounds. Contractor will be permitted to camp elsewhere on US Forest Service land. Camping on Forest Service land is not a right;

permission may be revoked for failure to comply with the terms of the permit.

C.7 Technical Requirements

C.7-1 Definitions

1. Sewage: liquid, semi-liquid, and solid waste matter.

2. Debris: All other refuse found in vault toilets, to include but not limited to items such as the following:

Cans, bottles, rocks, sticks, diapers, sanitary napkins, and other miscellaneous trash

C.7-2 Specifications The following vaults will be pumped one time between April 30th and May 24th, each year:

Gauley RD- 35 Vaults Big Rock (1), Cranberry River Road Parking (1), Cranberry Campground (all 4), Cranberry Dump station (1), Cranberry River across from site #7 (1), Cranberry River near site #15 (1), Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (2 vaults), Falls of Hills Creek (2 vaults total – 1 men’s and 1 women’s), Glades Boardwalk Parking (2 vaults total men’s and women’s double unit), North Bend Picnic (2 vaults total 1 women’s and 1 men’s), Summit Lake Campground (5 total) located near site #3, men’s near site # 10, women’s near site #10, men’s near site #27 and women’s near site #27, Summit Lake Day Use (2 vaults total – unisex) located in parking area, Woodbine (all 4), Williams River Campsites (6 total) Unisex Near Site #5, Unisex Near Site #6, Unisex Near Site #8, Unisex Near Site #11, Unisex Near Site #14, Unisex Near Site #20, Red Oak Fire Tower (1)

Marlinton RD- 11 vaults Rimel Picnic Area Men’s and Women’s (2), Red Lick Overlook (1), Big Spruce Overlook (1), Williams River Valley Overlook (1), Williams River near site #23 (1), Day Run Campground near site #3 and Day Run Campground near site #12 (2), Gauley Base Trailhead (1), Little Laurel Overlook (2 vaults men’s and women’s).

White Sulphur RD-13 vaults Lake Sherwood (6 vaults total) located at Gatehouse, Group Campground, Warehouse, Beach Area Parking, West Shore unisex across from site #6, West Shore unisex across from site #24, Blue Meadow Group Campground (2 vaults total) Men’s across from site #17, Blue Meadow Women’s across from site #17, Blue Bend (4 vaults total – 2 men’s and 2 women’s) located in day use parking lot. Hopkins Cabin (1 vault)

Please refer to the maps for approximate locations. Detailed instructions regarding site information will be available to the contractor.

The following vaults will be pumped between September 1st and October 25th each year:

Gauley RD- 19 vaults Bishop Knob Campground (4 total - unisex) located near site #3, site #16/17, site #37, and site #48, Cranberry River Road Parking (1 vault), Cranberry Dump station (1 vault), Glades Boardwalk parking lot (2 vaults total men’s and women’s double unit), Summit Day Use (2 vaults numbered as vaults # 8 and #9, Cranberry Mountain Nature Center (2 vaults), Cranberry River Road Shelters (7 Vaults- Pheasant Hollow, Dogway, Houselog, Tumbling Rock, North Fork, South Fork, Queer Branch.)

Marlinton RD- 6 vaults Pocahontas Campground unisex (1 vault), Williams River Fishing Pier (1 vault), Tea Creek Campground (4 vaults) men’s located in loop for sites #2-18, Tea Creek Campground women’s located in loop for sites #2-18, Tea Creek men’s located in loop for sites #19-28 and Tea Creek women’s located in loop for sites #19-28.

This contract provides for up to 4 on-call pumpings of the Cranberry Campground dump station vault in addition to on-call vault pumping of up to 10 toilets within 72 hours of notifying Contractor of need.

As long as the outside pump out access is in excess of 20 inches in diameter, the Contractor must not be allowed to remove the contents of the vault though the toilet riser.

After removing the manhole cover, use the clam rakes or long handled grabber to remove as much of the debris as possible before trying to pump out the waste. This procedure will help stir up the contents of the vault and break up the dense concentration of waste typically located directly under the toilet riser. By removing most of the debris before pumping, the Contractor will find that the 4 inch hose will not clog as often and the liquid portion of the contents will not be removed before the thicker solids.

All Debris removed from the vault must be placed into a leak proof container and removed from the Forest immediately following pumping of the vault.

If the bottom of the vault is flat, then the waste must be removed down within 4-5 inches of the bottom. If the vault is sloped, pump the waste down on the deep side until the hose starts to suck air.

After pumping to this level, remove the remainder of the debris that was not removed during the initial removal. Using water, wash down the sides of the vault and dilute any remaining solids on the bottom of the tank. Pump the remaining sewage.

After the vault is near empty, pre-charge the vault with 50-80 gallons of fresh water.

Thoroughly clean and disinfect all contaminated areas resulting from the pumping process. Either sweep or wash all waste that is deposited on the concrete surrounding the manhole cover or toilet riser back into the vault. Spilled waste will become an attractant to flies, an odor problem, and a potential health risk to the public and must be cleaned immediately.

C.7-3 Contractor-Furnished Equipment The contractor must furnish all toilet pumping equipment, tank truck, tools, approved disinfectant, and other equipment and supplies necessary to perform work in accordance with these specifications. A 4 inch (minimum size) suction hose and proper attachment couplings must be utilized to accomplish all [pumping requirements. The length of hoses must be long enough to accomplish the required pumping. In most cases, 100 feet of hose is sufficient. An additional length of hose will be necessary for some Cranberry backcountry toilets. Contractor will carry an approved spill kit on truck to contain any hazardous spills such as but not limited to effluent, oil, and hydraulic fluids.

Water is required to wash the sides and bottom of the vault, dilute solidified waste, wash the inside of the bathroom out after pumping, and pre-charging the empty vault after pumping.

Some suggested tools are two 6 foot long clam rakes, a long handled grabber, trash bags to haul away the miscellaneous debris, brushes to clean up spilled waste, flat screw drivers, and containers to mix disinfecting solution.

Contractor must have a freshwater tank separate from sewage pumping equipment and must carry on-board enough fresh water to clean and then recharge all pumped vaults immediately after pumping.

All equipment must be in full accordance with any local, State, and County regulations.

C.7-4 Government-Furnished Property The USDA, Forest Service, Monongahela National Forest will provide the contractor with combinations for access to locked vaults when contract is awarded.

C.7-5 Offsite Disposal of Sewage and Debris The Contractor must be properly licensed and must be responsible for making disposal arrangements, including disposal of all effluent, debris, and trash, and payment of all fees.

Disposal must conform to all Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances. The Contracting Officers Representative (COR) must approve the disposal site(s) before pumping begins.

C.7-6 Conduct of Personnel The Contractor and his/her personnel must make every reasonable effort to prevent interference with the normal use and occupancy of recreational areas while engaged in the performance of this contract.

Due to the nature of the duties under the contract, the Contractor and his/her personnel must keep themselves and equipment presentable at all times. The COR may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work site any employee the COR deems incompetent, careless, discourteous to the public, or is otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government-owned property.

C.7-7 Resource Damage Any damage or defacement that occurs to Government property or land resources during the Contractor’s operations must be repaired at the Contractor’s expense to its original condition. Contractor is responsible for keeping equipment maintained such that no fluids from truck, equipment or holding tanks spills or leaks as a result of faulty equipment maintenance and will not knowingly bring onto Forest Service property any such equipment. Onsite inspections will be made before acceptance of work.

Y Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y Y Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y Cranberry Glades

YSouth Fork Shelter

YY

Y

Y

Y

Y

Woodbine Picnic Area

Big Rock Campground

Bishop Knob Campground

Red Oak Tower

Cranberry Campground

Queer Branch Shelter

Pheasant Hollow Shelter

Dogway Shelter

Houselog Shelter

Tumbling Rock Shelter

North Fork Shelter

Falls of Hills Creek

Summit Lake Rec. Area

North Bend Picnic Area

Richwood office

Cranberry Nature CenterWV-39 fs76 ss46 fs101 fs102 fs272 fs150 fs86 ss46/2

Bolair

Fenwick Richwood

Jerryville

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Gauley Ranger District Vault Toilets

0 5 102.5 Miles

Y Rec. Site with a Single Vault Toilet

Y Rec. Site with Multiple Vault Toilets

Road

× Towns

!@ Gauley Ranger Station

Gauly Ranger District Boundary

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

Y

YRimel

YFishing Pier YWilliam's River Dispersed Sites

Gauley Base Trailhead Cass

Edray Frost

Dunmore

Marlinton

Slaty Fork

Minnehaha Springs

Day Run

Tea Creek

Pocahontas

HSH - Red Lick Overlook

HSH - Big Spruce Overlook

HSH - Little Laurel Overlook

HSH - Williams River Overlook

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong), (c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

Y Rec. Sites with a Single Vault Toilet

Y Rec. Sites with Multiple Vault Toilets

Major Roads

8 Towns

Marlinton Ranger District

Marlinton Ranger District Vault Toilets

0 5 102.5 Miles

Y

Y

Y

YY

Y

YHopkins Knob

WBlue MeadowBlue Bend

Pocahontas

Lake Sherwood

Falls of Hills Creek Cranberry Mountain Nature Center

Sources: Esri, HERE, Garmin, Intermap, increment P Corp., GEBCO, USGS, FAO, NPS, NRCAN, GeoBase, IGN, Kadaster NL, Ordnance Survey, Esri Japan, METI, Esri China (Hong Kong),

(c) OpenStreetMap contributors, and the GIS User Community

White Sulphur Springs Ranger Distrct White Sulphur Springs Ranger District selection

Road selection 5

Y Rec. Sites with a Single Vault Toilet

Major Roads

Y Rec. Sites with Multiple Vault Toilets

0 3 61.5 Miles

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment #1 Wage Determination 11 Pages 2015-4351; Rev 20; Dated 12/27/2022

Attachment #2 Experience / Past Performance Questionnaire 1 Page

Attachment #3 Technical Capability 1 Page Personnel / Equipment / Materials List

(vii) Date(s) and Place(s) of Delivery and Acceptance/Location

Performance during the Base Period will be from April 30, 2023 through April 29, 2024. There are four one-year option periods included that may be exercised in accordance with applicable terms and conditions at the Government’s discretion. Each new option year will begin on April 30th and end on April 29th.

The project is located on the Monongahela National Forest, specifically on the Gauley and Marlinton/White Sulphur Ranger Districts.

A description of location, accessibility, and capacity of the vaults to be pumped is contained in the Location of Vaults, Statement of Work, and Maps documents.

(viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

Addenda to provision 52.212-1 paragraph (b) Submission of Offers:

For simplified acquisitions, the word quote or quoter is substituted in provision 52.212-1 for the word offer or offeror.

1) Offerors must have an active entity registration in the System for Award Management in order to submit an offer. https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

2) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, a price proposal, and contractor representations and certifications.

a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include:

i) Past Performance – Provide a list of similar projects completed by your firm over the past three years that attests to the quality and timeliness of performance or provide three references who can confirm past performance. Include a brief description of the project, dollar amount, year completed, and project owner contact information (name, phone, and email). The government may use past performance information from any available source. If a company does not have past performance information available, information may be provided for predecessor companies, key personnel, or subcontractors. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor and be classified as an unknown performance risk during evaluation. An optional form has been included for your use.

ii) Technical Capability – Key Personnel / Equipment / Material List - Provide brief resumes for all personnel. The equipment list should include a list of all equipment to be used on the project (type of equipment, horsepower, size, model, year and accessories). Provide a list of all materials and supplies to be used on this project; if https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ any are classified as environmentally friendly note which category applies. An optional form has been included for your use.

b) Price Proposal – Include the following: 1) the completed Schedule of Items from Section v of this solicitation (pages 1-3), and 2) acknowledge any amendments issued on sam.gov for this solicitation by completing and signing the posted SF-30.

c) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24 (pages 20-23) and 52.212-3 (pages 23-24) found in this solicitation and include a copy with your offer.

3) Submit offer by email to carrie.edwards@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal, Price Proposal, and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of the offer.

4) Address questions about this solicitation to Carrie Edwards at carrie.edwards@usda.gov.

(ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

• PAST PERFORMANCE / EXPERIENCE

• TECHNICAL

o KEY PERSONNEL o EQUIPMENT LIST o MATERIAL LIST

• PRICE

Past performance / experience and technical, when combined, are approximately equal to price.

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced.

Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a mailto:carrie.edwards@usda.gov binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(x) Representations and Certifications (complete highlighted items in this section and return with your offer)

VENDOR NAME: _____________________________________________

VENDOR UEI: _____________________________________________

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) (Provision)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It ☐ will, ☐ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It ☐ does, ☐ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained:

Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION DEC 2022) (Provision)

[If Offeror Representations and Certifications are not complete in SAM the offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your offer. The full provision is available from http://www.acquisition.gov/far/.

If Offeror Representations and Certifications are complete in SAM, the offeror shall complete the following:]

(b)(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ______________.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any. Write “None” if there are no changes needed to your online reps and certs. Offerors that are representing as joint ventures should submit their socio-economic status in the space provided above until such time that SAM.gov has been updated to include the joint venture representations contained within provision 52.212-3 paragraph (c).

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i1060550 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-4-administrative-and-information-matters#i1121876

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on

SAM.]

(xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

(xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEC 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-

1, DEVIATION APR 2020, DEVIATION DEC 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

☐ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with

Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

☐ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.

3509)).

☐ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

☐ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Jun 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

☒ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (6) [Reserved].

☐ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☐ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C.

6101note).

☐ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (11) [Reserved].

☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15

U.S.C.657a).

☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (14) [Reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).(DEVIATION DEC 2022)

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

☐ (19) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13

☐ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637s) ☐ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ☐ By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

☐ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☐ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022)

(E.O.13126).

☒ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☒ (32) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (33) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29

U.S.C.793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627).

☐ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☒ (38) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

☐ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐ (49)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1 ☒ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022)

(19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

☐(ii) Alternate I [Reserved] ☐(iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐(iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

☐(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☒ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

☐ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

☐ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☐ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.3805).

☒ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

(Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award

Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☒ (62) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov

2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020) (31 U.S.C.3332).

☐ (63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

☐ (65) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov

2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

☒ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage/Fringe Benefits

☒ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☒ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

☐ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.