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SECTION II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION III- STATEMENT OF WORK

Contract Documents

Specific Tasks and Performance Measurements

SECTION IV – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION V - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

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

(3) The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

52.237-1 Site Visit (APR 1984)

SECTION II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations | USDA

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(NOV 2021) (DEVIATION 2017-1)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders– Commercial Products and Commercial Services (OCT 2022) (DEVIATION 2017-1, DEVIATION APR 2020, and DEVIATION JUL 2020)

(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)).

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/agar https://www.usda.gov/da/ocp/ppd/policies-regulations

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☐ (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. 2402).

☐ (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)).

☐ (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) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐ 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 (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION

JUL 2020) (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 (Oct 2022)

(DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 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), Pub. L. 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 (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) (ii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) (iii) Alternate III (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3.

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

☐ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (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. 2302 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.2307(f)).

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

2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)).

☒ (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:

Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ☒ (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 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3

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.

(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. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 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).

(iv) 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).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793).

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

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

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xiv) 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).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan

2022).

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

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 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). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a)The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 45 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b)If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c)The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for Next Fiscal Year(APR 1984)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (APR 1984)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 4) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

452.204-70 Modification for Contract Closeout (DEVIATION JUL 2022)

Upon contract closeout for contracts utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) according to

FAR 13:

(a) If unobligated funds in the amount of $1000 or less remain on the contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) shall issue a unilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification but will not be required to provide a signature. The CO shall immediately proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

(b) If unobligated funds of more than $1000 remain on the contract, the CO shall issue a bilateral modification for deobligation. The contractor will receive a copy of the modification and will be required to provide a signature. (The CO may also request a Release of Claims be completed by the contractor, although not required for contract and orders using SAP procedures.) If the bilateral modification and Release of Claims are not returned to the CO within 60 days, the CO shall release the modification as unilateral and proceed with contract closeout upon completion of the period of performance, receipt and acceptance of supplies or services, and final payment.

452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996)

A post award conference with the successful offeror may be required. It will be scheduled at a time and place that is mutually accepted by both parties.

SECTION III- STATEMENT OF WORK

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR THE GOOSENEST RANGER DISTRICT OFFICE, KLAMATH NF

BASE YEAR (01/02/2023 – 12/31/2023)

SERVICES 3X PER WEEK –18 weeks-Mid May to September

SERVICES 2X PER WEEK –34 Weeks

CARPET SERVICES 2X PER YEAR

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OPTION YEAR (01/0/2024 – 12/31/2024)

SERVICES 3X PER WEEK -18 weeks-Mid May to September

OPTION YEAR (01/01/2025 – 12/31/2025)

OPTION YEAR (01/01/2026 – 12/31/2026)

OPTION YEAR (01/01/2027 – 12/31/2027)

Contract Documents Performance Work Statement The contractor is responsible to maintain the building interior, and indicated exterior portions, at a level of cleanliness standard for commercial administrative buildings. The quantity of office furniture or utilization of floor space is subject to change during the contract period. Performance shall be based on the Government’s evaluation of the results compared to the Contractor’s Operating Plan and Schedule, as incorporated into the contract.

Performance Objectives The Contractor shall perform janitorial duties in the newly remodeled Goosenest Ranger District office located at 37805 Highway 97, Macdoel, CA. The office totals approximately 10,800 square feet in usable space. The building has two stories with elevator, most areas are carpeted, other surfaces are tile, plastic chair pads and concrete.

The Contractor shall provide all transportation, labor, equipment, supervision, materials, and supplies, except those listed as Government Furnished Components, for the performance of this contract.

Standard janitorial practices and proper use of cleaning materials and equipment are required.

Site Accessibility Depending on local weather and road conditions, use of a 2- or 4-wheel drive vehicle may be necessary to access the site.

Excepted Areas Any offices locked or designated off-limits could permanently or periodically be exempt from tasks listed below, with the exception of emptying trash containers left outside the door of an excepted area.

Services are required when such office doors are not locked.

Hours And Days Of Operation From May into September, totaling 18 weeks: service shall be provided 3 days each week. Service days are Tuesday, Thursday, and a weekend day, unless otherwise agreed.

For the remaining 34 weeks in the year: Service shall be provided 2 days each week. Service days are Tuesday and a weekend day, unless otherwise agreed.

Throughout the year, services shall be performed after normal business hours, between 4PM and 6AM, unless otherwise agreed.

Please see Special Contract Requirements: LincPass Requirement for details about a new requirement for Contractors working in Government Buildings after normal business hours

Prior approval of the Contracting Officer (CO) is required before any work may be performed on Federal holidays:

New Year’s Day; Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday; Presidents’ Day; Memorial Day; Independence Day; Labor Day; Columbus Day; Veteran’s Day; Thanksgiving Day; Christmas Day.

In the case of work that would fall upon a federal holiday, including holidays that create a three-day weekend, alternate cleaning dates are to be arranged with approval of the COR.

In the event services are not provided, required or permitted due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of the Congress to appropriate funds, etc., the CO or COR shall either:

a. Direct the Contractor to perform the work contractually specified over a number of immediately subsequent day(s) equal to the duration of the shutdown, or

b. Forego the work and reduce payment due to the Contractor for work not performed. The deduction rate in dollars per day shall be equal to the per day fixed price multiplied by the number of days services were not provided. Appropriate adjustments will be made by the CO in the event services are provided for portions of days.

Supervisory Personnel The Contractor shall designate an on-site supervisor who shall be responsible for the conduct and competent performance of work. An equally qualified alternate supervisor shall be provided to act on behalf of the supervisor during his/her absence. The supervisor or alternate shall be on-site and accessible during the established working hours. The supervisor and alternate shall be designated as key personnel and be able to read, write, speak, and understand English, and have full authority to act for the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide the telephone number of the supervisor and alternate to the CO within ten calendar days after award of the contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and CO in writing when a decision to terminate an employee has been made. The Government will document, in writing, those instances where the supervisor or alternate have not responded to calls or are not available to meet.

Specific Tasks and Performance Measurements

Performance Measurement for All Items The Government will inspect all items on a random basis, or in response to receipt of a complaint. The Contractor shall correct any performance deficiency within one day of notification, or other time frame, as agreed to by the COR.

Expected Frequency of Services Listed below are the specific tasks and the performance standards the Contractor is required to meet in this contract.

Daily -Clean and deodorize restrooms including light switch plates and door handles -Clean and disinfect: wash basins, urinals, toilets and toilet bases.

-Clean mirrors.

-Fill toilet paper, seat cover and paper towel and soap dispensers as needed.

-Dust horizontal surfaces that are readily available and visibly require dusting -Vacuum carpet and as necessary, remove carpet spots.

-Mop all non-carpet areas to maintain hi-lustre.

-Damp mop plastic carpet protectors under office chairs.

-Clean glass entry doors to the space.

-Clean glass partition in front office area.

-Clean drinking fountains.

-Empty trash to outdoor waste receptacle and dispose to on-site location, replace trash liners.

-Empty recycling to receptacle at on-site location, when available.

-Clean food service area, including wipe appliance exteriors.

Weekly -Sweep sidewalks, remove trash from parking (as needed, weather permitting).

-Damp mop and spray buff all resilient floors in restrooms.

-Dust all visible surfaces with dust collecting device including window sills

Monthly -Thoroughly dust furniture and window blinds.

-Completely sweep and/or vacuum carpets to edges.

-Sweep storage spaces.

-Spot clean all wall surfaces with 70 inches of the floor -Clean wall and floor grout -Clean door molding and floor molding.

-Clean taxidermy displays by dusting or lightly vacuuming.

Bi- Annually -Wash all interior and exterior window and other glass surfaces.

-Shampoo carpets in corridors and lobbies.

Annually -Vacuum or dust all surfaces in the building more than 70 inches from the floor, including light fixtures.

Constraints

• Items on desks and other working surfaces or storage areas shall not be disturbed. The Contractor shall prohibit his/her employees from disturbing paper on desks, opening desks and cabinets, or using office equipment.

• The Contractor shall not expose electronic equipment, including computer monitors, to liquids of any kind.

• Kitchen dishes and coffee area will be maintained by government employees, not by the Contractor.

Emergency or Special Event Cleaning Any situation requiring cleaning services beyond those normally encountered in routine cleaning work will be considered “emergency”. Situations requiring emergency cleaning will be referred to the Contracting Officer or COR prior to commencing work. If the Contracting Officer determines that the situation requires extra effort on the part of the Contractor, equitable reimbursement will be provided to the Contractor for the level of effort over and above that normally required, (e.g. fire or flood damage, construction work, etc.). Residue from relocating furniture or litter left from meetings or routine gatherings are not considered emergency cleaning.

Supplies and Materials

Government Furnished Components The Government shall supply the following components for the performance of work under this contract. As supplies need replenishing, the Contractor shall notify the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative no less than 3 weeks in advance so needed items can be ordered.

• All utilities necessary for the performance of work under this contract.

• Keys, key cards and/or access codes for use by the Contractor in the performance of services under this contract. See also Key Control under Special Contract Requirements.

• Up to 2 (two) LincPass application fees for Contractor and/ or Contractor’s Employees who will have access to Government facilities under this contract. See also LincPass Requirement under Special Contract Requirements.

• Space will be assigned, as available in the building, for the storage of an inventory of supplies and equipment used in the performance of work under the contract. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage or loss of parts or equipment. The janitor closet will have shelving and a utility sink with running water.

• Telephones will be available for the Contractor’s use in making local calls for emergency purposes only.

• Dishwater detergents

• Liquid hand soap

• Toilet paper, hand soap, paper towels, and toilet seat covers

• Waste basket liners and trash receptacles

• Cleaning products as needed to perform requirements that comply with bio based initiative

• MSDS log, to be located in janitor closet

Contractor Furnished Components The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, supplies, and equipment required to meet the terms of the contract except those listed under Government Furnished Components. All applicable Contractor-furnished equipment shall include bumpers/guards to prevent marking or scratching of fixtures or building surfaces. The following supplies will also be provided by the Contractor:

• Rags and towels for cleaning

• Brooms, brushes, dustpans, and dusters

• Power Equipment as needed, such as motorized commercial vacuum cleaner, commercial carpet cleaner, etc.

The Goosenest Ranger District of the US Forest Service requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services in order to comply with federally mandated programs and USDA’s Agriculture Acquisition Regulations (AGAR 423.703) that direct USDA agencies to actively promote a preference for Environmentally Preferable Products. This includes the use of: recovered material products; energy and water efficient products; alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products; non-ozone depleting substances; priority chemicals; and environmentally preferable products. These products are described and a catalog is available on the Biobased Program Website (http://www.biopreferred.gov/).

The Contractor must submit to the Contracting Officer, a list indicating the name of the manufacturer, the brand name, and the intended use of each of the materials, proposed for use in the performance of its work. The contractor shall not use any material, chemicals, or compounds which the CO determines http://www.biopreferred.gov/ would be unsuitable for the intended purpose or harmful to the surfaces to which applied or as might be the case of paper or soap products, unsatisfactory for use by occupants.

Custodial cleaning products required in the performance of the contract shall meet Biobased Program Requirements. If it is determined that a product does not meet Government performance requirements, the contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements, with the lowest environmental impact for evaluation and acceptance.

Products that fall under the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg) shall meet the minimum recovered (recycled) content.

Bio-based products shall be used upon issuance of the bio-based product listing from the U.S.

Department of Agriculture (USDA) (http://www.usda.gov) .

The contractor shall purchase and use Energy Star or other energy-efficient items listed on the Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list.

Supplements or amendments to listed publications from any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract.

All electrical equipment used by the Contractor shall meet all safety requirements of this contract and shall be UL approved. This equipment shall operate using existing building circuits. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prevent the operation or attempted operation of electrical equipment, or combinations of equipment, which require power exceeding the capacity of existing building circuits. Inoperable equipment is not cause for cleaning work not to be performed. The Contractor shall furnish and use beater bar type vacuums for carpeted floors.

The Contractor shall provide protective gloves, safety eyeglasses, and any other safety equipment needed to execute the contract.

Required Submissions (Pre-Award)

Operating Plan and Schedule As part of the quote response provided prior to award of the contract, and annually thereafter, the Contractor shall submit to the Government an Operating Plan with a schedule of all services to be performed. The Schedule shall indicate the time of day, the type of work to be performed and its frequency of performance (daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, semi-annually, annually), the areas to be worked, and the estimated time to complete the work in each area. The Operating Plan shall also include a list of all cleaning supplies and equipment to be used, subject to the COR approval. The Contractor shall notify the COR in writing at least 14 calendar days prior to the intended use of any chemicals which include a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), all of which are subject to the approval by the COR.

Quality Control Program The Contractor shall establish a Quality Control Program to ensure the requirements of the contract are met. It shall be submitted to the CO as part of the bid package prior to award of the contract. Any amendments shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least ten days prior to their proposed implementation. The quality control program shall, at a minimum, include:

http://www.epa.gov/cpg http://www.usda.gov/

a. An internal inspection system covering all the services performed, including a checklist that will specify areas to be inspected by Contractor personnel on either a scheduled or unscheduled basis and the title of the individual(s) who will do the inspection.

b. A method for responding to deficiencies in the quality of services performed and for proposing any corrective action to be taken.

c. A method for ensuring that all keys, identification and security access cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons.

Required Reports (Post Award) Required reports include:

• Checklists of work completed and Contractor inspection performed shall be provided to the COR at the time of invoice submission as described under Required Submissions (Pre-Award):

Operating Plan and Schedule.

• The Contractor shall maintain a file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor and the corrective actions taken. This documentation is considered to be a part of the Contractor’s Quality Control Program, but does not need to be made available for review unless requested by the COR.

Contract Data

Inspection Methodology (Government’s Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan) The Government will visually inspect the Contractor’s performance based on the Contractor’s Operating Plan and Schedule under this contract. The COR will record inspection observations and deficiencies will be documented with a written inspection report provided to the Contractor periodically. When unacceptable performance is observed, the COR may meet with the Contractor’s on-site supervisor to review the inspection report and ensure that the Contractor has an understanding of the unacceptable services. The preferred method to resolve deficiencies is to allow re-performance to correct the deficiencies. The Contractor shall be provided with the opportunity to correct substandard performance within one business day, or another period of time as specified by the COR.

When substandard performance is not corrected within the specified timeframe or the Contractor refuses to re-perform the service, the unsatisfactory service is logged as a deficiency, and payment may be reduced.

Government Personnel The Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) are the main points of contact under this contract. In addition, government technical monitors may be designated to assist the COR at or after contract award. The names and contact information of all government personnel designated under this contract will be provided to the Contractor after award.

The Contracting Officer designates the Contracting Officer's Representative(s) (COR). The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

Contractor Personnel

All work performed under this contract shall be in a skillful and professional manner. The Contractor shall employ personnel qualified and capable to perform janitorial work and shall provide a list of Contractor personnel who will be on the premises. Persons under the age of 18 are not permitted on the premises while work is performed. Only the Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall be permitted in the building during the working period.

The Contractor shall prohibit employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening desk drawers or cabinets, using government telephones or other office equipment, leaving the Government building unlocked or using any Government employee’s property. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the Contractor to remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable, or for theft, possession and/or removal of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government property.

Please also see LincPass Requirement, under Special Contract Requirements, for additional personnel requirements.

Authorities No person other than the Contracting Officer is authorized to change any clause or provision of this contract, except as provided in writing by the Contracting Officer. Changes to contracts for commercial items and services must be by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer only.

The Contractor is responsible to take direction only from government officials indicated in the contract. The Government is not responsible for costs incurred during the performance of work not covered under this contract or directed by non-authorized persons.

On all matters that pertain to the contract terms, the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer. Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the COR. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the Contracting Officer should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

Subcontracting The Contractor shall alert the Contracting Officer in writing of intent to utilize a subcontractor for work under this contract, prior to entering into any subcontract arrangement. The subcontractor shall have the experience and be equipped for such work. The written notification shall include as a minimum:

A. The name, address and telephone number of the subcontractor.

B. A detailed description of the work to be subcontracted.

C. Documentation of the subcontractor's representative authority.

Subcontracting any portion of the contract shall not relieve the Prime Contractor of any responsibility under this contract. Any subcontract agreement shall contain all terms and conditions of the prime contract.

Conservation of Utilities and Building Security The Contractor shall be directly responsible for instructing employees in utility conservation practices.

Upon completion of the work at each site, the contractor personnel shall ensure that (unless otherwise instructed by the Contracting Officer or COR) all lights are off, all wall windows and entrance doors are locked and the alarm system armed. Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by Contractor employees. Lights shall be used only in areas at the time when work is being performed. Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage is complete. Windows shall be closed and lights and fans turned off when not in use. If the building is occupied by the Government after normal working hours, the Contractor’s personnel shall notify the Government personnel of their departure and leave the exterior doors locked. The Contractor shall not disturb papers on desks or bulletin boards, open drawers or cabinets, or use telephones or any office equipment provided for official Government use except for emergency calls to the Contracting Officer, police or fire department.

Safety and Liability The Contractor shall be responsible for his or her own safety and the safety of the Contractor’s employees or Subcontractors.

• Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing company employees in appropriate safety measures.