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The USDA NRCS Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center needs to acquire janitorial services to be performed at the PMC located at 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719.

The area to be cleaned consists of primary office building (bldg. 1) of approximately 5700 square feet consisting of offices, conference room, kitchen area, lobby area, and 2 bathrooms AND a secondary office building (bldg. 5) of approximately 800 square feet consisting of front

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lobby area, office area, and 3 bathrooms. Work shall begin by August 1, 2021.

The Government anticipates issuing a firm fixed price commercial services contract with a base and four option years, the later subject to the availability of funds. The Government will make award based on the Lowest Price Technically

Acceptable process. In order to be considered

Technically Acceptable, a contractor must provide the following information and provide information as to their capability to complete the work as required. The price quote must include the following documents.

1.SF1449 with pricing for each year, signed

2.Amendments signed, if any

3.Attachment 2 - Certifications

4.Narrative and Past Performance - Offerors must ensure their narratives address the requirements at Attachment 1 (SOW)

5.Proof of Active SAM Registration

Quotes who provide the required information will be deemed technically acceptable. Failure to provide the information stated will result in not being considered for award.

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small business. The applicable NAICS code is 561270, Janitorial Services, which has a size standard of $19.5M. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size. Active SAM Registration is required in order to be awarded the contract and must me active throughout the period of performance.

This procurement is being handled on behalf of the USDA NRCS PMC in Georgia by the USDA FPAC-BC in Puerto Rico. Responses are due on Friday June 4, 2021 no later than 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. Please send your quote via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Oriel Vélez at oriel.velez@usda.gov and include the Contracting Officer, Ms. Chantal Cornelius at

Chantal.cornelius@usda.gov. Interested offeror is responsible for ensuring that the documents are submitted in a timely manner as to reach the destination before the closing time.

Responses received after the above time will not be considered for award.

A site visit will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 noon EST, Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center, 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719. Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, interested parties are required to wear masks, practice social distancing and the office will follow the CDC protocols. The Government reserves the right not to allow personnel inside the building who refuse to follow the protocols.

Wage Determination 2015-4501, Revision 17, dated 4/22/2021 is incorporated to this solicitation.

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Period of Performance: 08/01/2021 to 07/31/2022

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BASE YEAR 8/1/2021 - 7/31/2022

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SECTION 1 - DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS / WORK STATEMENT

I. BACKGROUND

Custodial services to be performed at the Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center located at 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719. Area to be cleaned consists of primary office building (bldg.

1) of approximately 5700 square feet consisting of offices, conference room, kitchen area, lobby area, and 2 bathrooms AND secondary office building (bldg. 5) of approximately 900 square feet consisting of front lobby area, office area, and 3 bathrooms. For building 1, the cleaning is for the entire building; building 5 it is only the front lobby area and bathrooms.

Work to commence August 1, 2021. This will be a Service Contract and the wage determination applicable to Americus, Sumter County, Georgia will be incorporated. The initial contract period will be for one year and the government may, at its option, extend the contract a maximum of five years by exercising each of the four-year renewal options subject to availability of funds.

II. WORK DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS

A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, equipment, transportation, quality control, and supplies necessary to satisfactorily perform the services to acceptable standards. It is intended that the services will include, whether specifically listed, all functions normally considered part of a commercial janitorial work.

The Contractor shall make careful selection of janitorial cleaning products and equipment to:

1. Use products that are packaged ecologically;

2. Use products and equipment considered environmentally beneficial and/or recycled products that are phosphate free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable;

and

3. Minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

(Examples of acceptable products may be found www.gsa.gov/p2products)

The Lessor shall select paper and paper products (i.e., bathroom tissue and paper towels) with recycled content conforming to EPA’s CPG.

The Government will furnish utility services at existing outlets for use in those facilities provided by the Government and as may be required for the work to be performed under the contract:

electricity, fresh water, sewage service, and refuse collection (from existing collection points).

Information concerning the location of existing outlets may be obtained from the Contracting Officer. Utilities specified above will be furnished at no cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at his/her expense, the necessary services from existing Government outlets to the site of the work.

B. SUPPLIES, MATERIALS, and EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS.

The Contractor is required to furnish all supplies such as paper towels, toilet paper, liquid soap, and trash bags; this also includes furnishing materials and equipment, to include but is not limited to brooms, brushes, treated and untreated dusting cloths, wet mops, sponges, squeegees, ATTACHMENT 1 http://www.gsa.gov/p2products

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During performance of the contract, the Contractor shall keep the Contracting Officer apprised of changes in personnel to ensure that performance of this contract is not delayed. At the end of contract performance, or when a contract employee is no longer working under this contract, the Contractor will notify immediately the Contracting Officer and will provide a substitute to continue with the services requested.

C. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractor personnel shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws while engaged in the performance of this contract to include safety policies and regulations established by the NRCS. All hard copy publications are available via the referenced websites below.

Supplements or amendments to listed publications may be issued during the life of the contract.

1. Occupational Safety and Health. The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, all applicable safety and health regulations that have been promulgated by the Secretary of Labor under the Williams- Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, to include 29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Part 1910 (Occupational Safety and Health Standards), and all applicable safety and health codes and standards of the state and local jurisdictions where the work is to be performed. Periodic inspections will be made by the Government to ensure safe and healthy working conditions. Provisions of the William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and the Occupational Safety and Health Standards can be found at the following links:

a. William-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=OSHACT

b. 29 (CFR) Part 1910 Occupational Safety & Health Standards http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1 &p_part_number=1910

2. Safety, Health and Environmental Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel comply with all NRCS safety, health, fire protection, and security policies, guidelines, and directives. The Contractor shall ensure safety in the assigned work areas, and shall identify safety hazards to the designated office representative. Before any work is performed, the Contractor shall advise people performing the work of any hazards involved.

3. Energy Conservation. The Contractor shall participate in Government utility conservation and resource recycling programs. The Contractor shall instruct all personnel in energy and resource conservation practices and shall require them to operate utilities under conditions that preclude wasteful use of energy. Current recycling programs include aluminum cans, paper, and printer ink cartridges. Federal guidelines concerning recycling can be found at http://www.ofee.gov http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owasrch.search_form?p_doc_type=OSHACT http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1910 http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owastand.display_standard_group?p_toc_level=1&p_part_number=1910

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D. MINIMUM SERVICES REQUIRED

The Contractor shall maintain the Premises and all areas of the Property to which the Government has routine access in a clean condition and shall provide supplies and equipment to provide these services. The contractor shall be entitled to assume that the following frequencies of cleaning tasks shall be sufficient. If the Lessor elects to perform any cleaning tasks less frequently, and the level of cleanliness does not meet the Government's approval, the Government may direct the Contractor to increase the frequency that such tasks are performed up to the frequency set forth below without incurring liability for an adjustment.

1. Twice Weekly:

• Sweep and mop entrances, lobbies, offices, kitchen area, conference room, laboratory area and toilet rooms.

• Clean kitchen countertops, tables and faucet handles.

• Dust or wipe down conference room tables as needed.

• Scrub toilet rooms, clean all toilet and sink fixtures, replenish toilet supplies, as needed.

• Ensure that soap dispensers, toilet tissue dispenser are working properly.

• Empty trash receptacles; dispose of all trash and garbage generated in or about the building.

• Dust horizontal surfaces that are readily available and visibly require dusting.

• Clean glass doors, dust all door, window frames, wall hangings and other wall accessories. Disinfect door handles.

2. Monthly:

• Thoroughly dust furniture, top of file cabinets, top of desk areas and flippers.

• Spot clean all wall surfaces within 70 inches of the floor.

• Dust high area, ceiling fans, air conditioning vents, to prevent dust and cobweb build up and dust all door and window frames.

• Damp wipe toilet wastepaper receptacles, doors, window sills, and frames.

• Dust office chairs and surrounding equipment.

3. Twice a Year:

• Wash all interior and exterior windows and other glass surfaces.

4. Cleaning shall be performed during office working hours and days as agreed upon by both parties. Hours of operation are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

5. Miscellaneous Duties.

A. In addition to the work specified above, the contractor shall perform the following duties in conjunction with the cleaning operation:

1) Turn off lights in rooms when not in use

2) Report fires, hazardous conditions and items in need of repair.

3) Report any signs of insects / rodents.

4) Report any open or unlocked entrance doors.

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5) Report any harassment that occurred while on the site.

6) Report any packages left at the front door without disturbing it.

7) Report and close any window left open.

SECTION II – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO):

Name: Chantal R. Cornelius Phone: 919-376-8833 E-Mail: Chantal.conrnelius@usda.gov

CONTRACT SPECIALIST (CS)

Name: Ms. Oriel Vélez Phone: 787-370-0562 E-Mail: oriel.velez@usda.gov

Contract administration will be performed by the CS.

GOVERNMENT POINT OF CONTACT:

PRIMARY

Name: Richard Barrett Phone: 229-514-3237 E-Mail: Richard.barrett@usda.gov

IPP PAYMENT APPROVER:

Name: Dale Bogardus Phone: 706-546-2059 E-Mail: dale.bogardus@usda.gov mailto:Chantal.conrnelius@usda.gov mailto:oriel.velez@usda.gov mailto:Richard.barrett@usda.gov mailto:dale.bogardus@usda.gov

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)

Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center Americus, GA

Janitorial Services

(i) This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; QUOTES ARE BEING REQUESTED AND A WRITTEN SOLICITATION

WILL NOT BE ISSUED.

(ii) Solicitation number 12FPC421Q0016 is issued as request for quotation (RFQ). The acquisition procedures at FAR Part 13.5 are being utilized. Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote responds to the terms of the RFQ and is the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror to the government. Work will begin by August 1, 2021. The Government anticipates issuing a firm fixed price commercial services contract with a base and four option years, the later subject to the availability of funds.

The Government will evaluate quoted pricing for reasonableness utilizing techniques described in FAR 13.106-3. (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). As part of price evaluation, the government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one-half of the offeror's final option period prices to the offeror's total price. Thus, the offeror's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, 1st option, 2nd option, 3rd option, 4th option, and 1/2 of the 4th option. As indicated in FAR 52.217-8 the government will have the option provision to extend the performance of the contract up to an additional 6 months when the contractor is provided written notice. Providing pricing for the optional six-month extension period is not required

(iii) This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05, effective 10 March 2021.

(iv) This requirement is being 100% set aside for small business. The applicable NAICS code is 561270, “Janitorial Services”, which has a size standard of $19.5M. For more information on size standards visit http://www.sba.gov/size. Active SAM Registration is required in order to be awarded the contract and must me active throughout the period of performance.

(v) Prices shall be listed for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) of this RFQ. The following is a list of the associated CLINs and will be priced in the attached SF 1449:

Item # QTY UNIT

0001 Janitorial Services JC PMC Base Year 8/1/2021-7/31/2022

12 MO

1001 Janitorial Services JC PMC Base Year 8/1/2022-7/31/2023

12 MO

2001 Janitorial Services JC PMC Base Year 8/1/2023-7/31/2024

12 MO

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(vi) Description of the services include providing the USDA NRCS PMC janitorial services to be performed at the Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center located at 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719. Area to be cleaned consists of primary office building (bldg. 1) of approximately 5700 square feet consisting of offices, conference room, kitchen area, lobby area, and 2 bathrooms AND secondary office building (bldg. 5) of approximately 800 square feet consisting of front lobby area, office area, and 3 bathrooms.

Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW), Attachment 2, Certifications, Attachment 3, Wage Determinations and Exhibit 1 and 2 Floor plan of required working area are incorporated and made a part of this Solicitation. Price shall include all costs, materials, labor, supervision, including travel. Review the detailed description of the services and deliverables required.

(vii) This procurement is being handled on behalf of the USDA NRCS PMC in Georgia by the USDA FPAC-BC in Puerto Rico. Responses are due on Friday June 4, 2021 no later than 2:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. Please send your quote via email to the Contract Specialist, Ms. Oriel Vélez at oriel.velez@usda.gov and include the Contracting Officer, Ms. Chantal Cornelius at Chantal.cornelius@usda.gov. Interested offeror is responsible for ensuring that the documents are submitted in a timely manner as to reach the destination before the closing time.

Responses received after the above time will not be considered for award.

(viii) Services shall be performed in Americus, GA. Service to begin by August 1, 2021. A site visit will be held on Tuesday May 25, 2021 between the hours of 8:00 am and 12:00 noon EST, Jimmy Carter Plant Materials Center, 295 Morris Drive Americus, GA 31719. Due to the ongoing spread of COVID-19, interested parties are required to wear masks, practice social distancing and the office will follow the CDC protocols. The Government reserves the right not to allow personnel inside the building who refuse to follow the protocols.

(ix) The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addendum also apply. Offerors must read and follow these additional instructions to receive consideration:

52.212-1, INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMMERICAL ITEMS

The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial, applies to this acquisition. The following addenda also apply. Offerors must read and follow these additional instructions to receive consideration:

a. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration In order to comply with the Debt Collection Improvement Act of 1996, all Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management, or SAM (formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR) and Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA)) prior to award of a Federal Contract. However, due to the need to promptly award a contract after receipt of quotes, registration in SAM, to include completion of the Representations and Certifications, and having a status of “Active” is required BEFORE submitting an offer. For information regarding registration visit www.sam.gov.

b. Narrative and Past Performance Information Offerors should submit a written narrative that thoroughly addresses the requirements of the SOW. The offeror must provide a narrative that adequately describes the offerors experience and plans for executing the work, including resources and personnel available to meet the required services. The narrative should be supported by evidence that gives credibility to the statements made by the offeror and in turn gives the Government enough information to

3001 Janitorial Services JC PMC Base Year 8/1/2024-7/31/2025

12 MO

4001 Janitorial Services JC PMC Base Year 8/1/2025-7/31/2026

12 MO

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c. Certifications Offerors will use Attachment 2 to this solicitation to complete the following two required certifications: Certification at FAR 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters and the Certification at AGAR 452.209–70 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction, Section 889(a)(1)(A) and Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. The offeror must complete the certifications by reading and checking the appropriate box(es). Attachment 2 must be received with the quote.

(xi) The Government intends to make an award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable process. In order to be considered Technically Acceptable, a contractor must provide the following information and provide information as to their capability to complete the work as required. The price quote must include the following documents.

1. SF1449 with price per year, signed

2. Amendments signed, if any

3. Attachment 2 - Certifications

4. Narrative and Past Performance - Offerors must ensure their narratives address the requirements at Attachment 1

(SOW)

5. Proof of Active SAM Registration

Quotes who provide the required information will be deemed technically acceptable.

Award will be made to the firm who has been found technically acceptable and has provided the lowest price.

Failure to provide the information stated will result in not being considered for award.

All inquiries during the solicitation phase should be directed to Ms. Oriel Velez at oriel.velez@usda.gov. If an Offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, they shall immediately notify the Government POC with supporting rationale. All questions must be submitted NLT 3:00pm EST May 20, 2021to allow reasonable time for the Government to respond. All questions submitted after that date and time may not be answered.

Only one (1) quote from the Offeror will be accepted. Offeror’s quote should be submitted via email to oriel.velez@usda.gov. Quotes must be submitted NLT 2:00 pm Pacific Standard Time, Friday June 4, 2021.

(x) The Provision at FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Offeror’s representations and certifications must be entered within the System for Award Management website (https://sam.gov/SAM/ ) for consideration for award.

(xi) The Clause at FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.

(xii) The Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes Or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Deviation 2018-O0021) applies to this acquisition.

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Jan 2021)

(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 items:

(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)).

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(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (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. 3805 note)).

(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 items:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L.

109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14) (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.

__ (15) (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.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (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 (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (18) (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.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-

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Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 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 (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

_X_ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

_X_ (32) (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.

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

_X_ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37) (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.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) (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.

__ (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43) (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.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 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 (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

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

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 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. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ (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).

_X_ (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) ( 29U.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).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (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

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(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 items. 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 (Jun 2020) (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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (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 (Oct 2020) (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 (May2014) (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 (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (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 (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

(xiii) The following FAR provisions and clauses apply to this acquisition:

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Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232.40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

Clauses by Full Text

PUBLIC OFFICIALS NOT PERSONALLY LIABLE

There shall be no personal liability upon the Contracting Officer or officer in charge, their agents or employees, for any act performed in the discharge of any duty imposed or the exercise of any power or authority conferred upon them, by, or with the scope of the contact, it being understood that in all such matters they act solely as agents and representatives of the Government.

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance (FEB 1988)

The period of performance of this contract is planned from August 1, 2021 through July 31, 2022.

(End of Clause)

FAR 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 the period specified in the Schedule.

(End of Clause)

FAR 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 prior to contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 calendar 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 (one (1) base period, plus four (4) one-year option periods.)

(End of clause)

FAR 52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond 2022. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond July 31, 2022, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

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FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 calendar days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either—

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if—

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor’s cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage;

provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the…