RFQ_1305M2-19-Q-NWWX-0062_(19-MAR-2019).pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Guard Services

0001 Guard Services for the Tropical Prediction Center (TPC)/ National Hurricane Center (NHC)

10.00 MO

Option Year 1

OPT

0002 Guard Services for TPC/NHC [Option Year Period 1]

Period of Performance: 04/01/2020 to 03/31/2021

12.00 MO

Option Year 2

0003 Guard Services for TPC/NHC [Option Year Period 2]

Period of Performance: 04/01/2021 to 03/31/2022

Option Year 3

0004 Guard Services for TPC/NHC [Option Year Period 3]

Period of Performance: 04/01/2022 to 03/31/2023

Option Year 4

0005 Guard Services for TPC/NHC [Option Year Period 4]

Period of Performance: 04/01/2023 to 03/31/2024

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Table of Contents

Performance Work Statement

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (OCT 2010)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER

RIGHTS (APR 2014)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) 16

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2016)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY

KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM (MAY 2011)

52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987)

52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JAN 2017)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

1352.239-72 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (APR 2010)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (OCT 2018)

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52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.237-75 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2010)

1352.245-70 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

1330-52.203-71NOTICE OF POST-GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2015)

1330-52.215-70 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

1330-52.222-70NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)... 42

1330-52.237-70CONTRACTOR COMMUNICATIONS

1330-52.237-71NOAA GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS - NON-PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACT (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.237-72CONTRACTOR ACCESS TO NOAA FACILITIES (SEPT 2017)

1330-52.243-70REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (OCT 2017)

1330-52.270-304NOAA ACQUISITION AND GRANTS OFFICE OMBUDSMAN (OCT 2016)

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items

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CLAUSES

Performance Work Statement

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Performance Work Statement Tropical Prediction Center/National Hurricane Center

National Weather Service National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

U.S. Department of Commerce Guard Services

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 Introduction and Background

The National Weather Service requires professional security services for the Tropical Prediction Center (TPC)/National Hurricane Center (NHC) located at 11691 SW 17th Street, Miami, Florida 33165-2149.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) is to state the Government’s minimum requirements for Professional Security Services (PSS) for the TPC/NHC. The campus is located on 3.7 acres on the Florida International University (FIU) campus and consists of 2 buildings and 2 parking areas for privately owned vehicles and 1 parking area for government owned vehicles. The perimeter is partially fenced with access onto the property presently controlled by two entrance gates, one at the south parking lot, one at the north parking lot. There are approximately 30 to 50 employees working at the TPC /NHC each day.

24 hours, 7 days per week coverage is required.

These services shall provide a daily deterrent, against unauthorized, illegal, unsafe, or potentially life-threatening activities directed toward, NOAA and NHC employees, contractors, visitors, students, information, programs, property at the TPC. Additional services shall include, but not limited to: security patrols; access control; parking control; fire safety surveillance; physical integrity rounds; emergency support and enforcement of laws, rules, regulations, policy and procedures.

1.2 Scope

The contractor shall provide all labor, training, supervision, tools and other equipment, licenses, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screening, and transportation to provided security guard services as specified in the PWS for the TPC and NHC.

2. DEFINITIONS

2.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

A person with the authority to enter into, administer, and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings.

2.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

A Federal employee delegated limited authority by a CO to monitor and perform specific, enumerated contract management duties related to contract planning, contract administration, technical oversight, and closeout to ensure that the contractor’s performance meets the standards set forth in the contract.

2.3 Defective Service

A Service output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

2.4 Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

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A service output that does not meet the standard of performance requirement specified in the contract for that service.

2.5 Quality Assurance

A planned and systemic pattern of all government actions necessary to provide confidence that adequate technical requirements are established; products and services conform to established technical requirements; and satisfactory performance is achieved. Quality assurance refers to actions by the Government assurance functions for a contracted service.

2.6 Quality Control

Those actions taken by a contractor to control the production of outputs to ensure that they conform to the contract requirements.

3. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Contract Manager/Program Manager

3.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a contract manager/program manager who shall be responsible for the performance of all work. The name of this person, and an alternate or alternates, who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent, shall be designated in writing to the CO.

3.1.2 The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

3.1.3 The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal duty hours within thirty (30) minutes to meet by phone or at the facility with Government personnel (designated by the CO) to discuss problem areas. After normal duty hours, the manager or alternate shall be available within two

(2) hours. The contract manager shall provide an emergency phone/cell phone to the COR and CO.

3.1.4 The contract manager and alternate or alternates shall be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

3.2 Contractor Employees

3.2.1 The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the CO to be a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the facility and its population.

3.2.2 Contractor personnel shall present a neat and clean appearance and be dressed in contractor provided uniforms with any necessary contractor provided tools and/or equipment for the work to be completed.

3.2.3 The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the U.S. government if employing that person would create a personal conflict of interest.

3.2.4 Contractor employees should be highly motivated, energetic self-starters, and possess nothing less than the utmost in professional demeanor, responsiveness, appearance, and deportment applicable to the work to be completed. The contractor employees shall be generally friendly and provide a helpful attitude when dealing with NOAA employees, other contractors, and members of the public.

3.2.5 All contractor employees shall be well-groomed and possess good personal hygiene.

3.2.6 At a minimum, contractor employees should be able to:

3.2.6.1 Read, write, speak, and understand the English Language.

3.2.6.2 Meet the requirements specified in paragraph 4.2.4 below.

3.2.7 The contractor shall ensure all contractor employees, as a condition of employment, meet the requirements specified in Department of Commerce Acquisition Regulations (CAR) clause 1352.237-70 Security Processing Requirements – High or Moderate Risk Contracts.

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3.3 Contractor Personnel Identification

3.3.1 The Contractor shall advise that they are FIU Police to ensure they are not mistaken as Government employees when communication with outside parties, NOAA personnel, and other NOAA contractors.

3.3.2 Contractor employees shall identify themselves as an FIU Police in all documents in which the employees are listed as the Point of Contact (POC). Such identification shall include the employee’s name, title, company name and phone number, as appropriate.

3.3.3 The contractor employee shall wear appropriate uniforms when working and have available identification badges when requested by NOAA or other members of the public.

3.3.4 Contractor employee shall identify themselves as security staff via electronic communication as part of their signature block and in their voice mail messages.

3.4 Contractor Work Force Responsibility

It shall be the full responsibility of the Contractor to organize, furnish, maintain, supervise, and direct a workforce, which, within the limitations of the provisions of this contract, is thoroughly capable of effectively performing the work set forth in this contract.

3.5 Quality Control Plan

3.5.1 A Quality Control Plan (QCP) shall be submitted to the CO and the COR for review and approval within ten calendar (10) days of notice of award of the contract. The CO will notify the Contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan within fourteen (14) days. The Contractor shall make appropriate modifications and obtain acceptance of the plan within ten (10) days of receipt of comments. The plan shall include:

3.5.1.1 A description of the inspection system to cover all proposed services. The description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title of the inspectors.

3.5.1.2 A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

3.5.1.3 A description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

3.5.1.4 The records of inspections shall be kept by the Contractor and made available to the CO, when requested, throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

3.5.1.5 The QCP should ensure that it specifically addresses paragraphs 4.2.1.5, 4.2.2.18, and 4.2.4.

3.6 Quality Assurance

According to the FAR 52.212-4(a), the Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. A Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) are attached. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance, the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation, only acknowledgement that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the CO as a result of surveillance will be in accordance with the terms of this contract.

3.7 Performance Evaluation Meetings

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The CO may require the contract manager to meet with the CO, COR, and other government personnel as deemed necessary. The contractor may request a meeting with the CO when he or she believes such a meeting is necessary. Written minutes of any such meeting shall be prepared by the Contractor. The contract manager, COR, and CO shall sign those minutes. If either party does not concur with any portion of the minutes, such non-concurrence shall be provided to the CO within seven (7) calendar days following receipt of the minutes.

3.8 Performance of Contractor and/or Subcontractor(s)

3.8.1 The Contractor’s performance will be evaluated at interim intervals during the performance of this contract and upon completion. Past performance reviews shall occur no less frequently than annually.

Subcontractor information may be included for evaluation areas where the subcontractor actions have significantly influenced the prime contractor’s performance.

3.8.2 Marginal or unsatisfactory interim evaluations and final evaluations will be uploaded to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) at www.ppirs.gov. PPIRS is a web-enabled application that supports the completion, distribution, and retrieval of Contractor performance information, as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.15. At the post-award conference, the Government will provide the Contractor an explanation of the performance elements against which the Contractor’s performance will be evaluated. The discussion will also include the expectations for satisfactory and unsatisfactory performance.

3.9 Government Point of Contact for Quality Assurance.

See CAR Clause 1352.201-71, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

3.10 Hours of Operation, Holidays, and Closures

3.10.1 The Government’s hours of operation are 24 hours per day, seven days per week, all year including federal holidays. The Government requires guard security services 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year (See paragraph 4.3 for additional specific details).

3.10.2 Security is required during all emergency weather situations.

3.10.3 If the Government is shut down, information shall be provided to the Contractor with appropriate instructions related to their performance during this time period. If necessary, a change order modification may be issued related to potential changes in the effort from the Contractor.

3.11 Safety

Contractor employees working onsite at a Government facility shall take and pass an online facility safety course. Access information to this website will be provided by the COR after award of the contract. Evidence of completion of the course shall be provided to the COR within one (1) week after starting work.

3.12 Conservation of Utilities.

The Contractor shall ensure employees practice utilities conservation. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions to prevent the waste of utilities to include, but not limited to lights, heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and water.

3.13 Weapons, Firearms, and Ammunition

Contractor employees are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their contractor-owned vehicle or privately owned vehicle while on Government property.

3.14 Government Furnished Equipment

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3.14.1 Equipment Inventory. An inventory of government-furnished equipment (GFE) shall be completed no later than ten (10) calendar days after the start of the period of performance of the contract. The Contractor and the COR or other Government representative shall jointly determine the working order and condition of all equipment and document their findings on the inventory. In the event of a disagreement between the Contractor and the Government representative on the working order and condition of equipment, the disagreement shall be treated as a dispute under 52.212-4(d) “Disputes.”

The Government shall provide IPhone communication devices or cell phones. These devices shall be for official use only. The Contractor may be responsible to reimburse the Government for any unnecessary expenses for the abuse of this equipment.

3.14.2 Obtaining Replacement of GFE. The Contractor shall submit requests for replacement of GFE to the COR for processing. Such requests shall specify the reason for the replacement request.

3.14.3 A list of the GFE is attached (Attachment 1).

3.14.4 The Government anticipates providing office space, including personal computers, furniture, workstation, telephones, fax machines and normal office supplies and equipment on this contract.

3.14.5 All Information Technology (IT) equipment and devices are Government-owned and maintained;

the scope of this contract prohibits the use of contractor-owned system. Based on CAR 1352.239-72, the Certification and Accreditation requirements of the clause do not apply and a Security Accreditation Package is not required.

3.14.6 Under no circumstances shall the Contractor bring on-site Contractor-owned IT equipment for NOAA work-related activities and duties unless approved in advance. A written approval request shall be submitted to the COR for approval. Before the COR can approve the request, it will be approved by the NWS Line Office IT Security.

3.15 Government-Furnished Services

The Government will provide to contract staff within the facility the use of utilities, telephone services, internet services, custodial services, grounds maintenance, and refuse collection.

3.16 Insurance

See FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation and CAR Clause 1352.228-70, Insurance Coverage for more details.

3.17 Security of Government Furnished Items

3.17.1 Computers and IT Systems.

3.17.1.1 See CAR Clause 1352.237-70 Security Processing Requirements – High or Moderate Risk Contracts in regards to security processing requirements for Contractor/subcontractor personnel working on a Department of Commerce site IT System for further details.

3.17.1.2 Contractor personnel shall have access to sensitive information and federal IT systems.

Contractor personnel shall take due care in safeguarding information and the integrity of IT systems.

Contractor personnel working on site shall take and pass an online IT security awareness course. Access information to this website will be provided by the COR after award of the Contract and each year upon its anniversary. New employees are required to complete the necessary within one (1) week of being hired. Evidence of completion of the course shall be provided to the COR within 1 week of completion of training. No software other than Government-issued software is to be loaded onto official computers.

3.17.2 Physical Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government-provided property provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all Government-provided facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

3.17.3 Key Control.

3.17.3.1 The Contractor shall establish and implement a method of making sure all keys issued to the

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Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall not duplicate any keys issued by the Government.

3.17.3.2 The Contractor shall immediately report to the COR or CO any occurrences of lost or duplicated keys.

3.17.3.3 In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the Contractor may be required, upon written direction of the CO to rekey or replace the affected lock or locks without cost to the Government. The Government may, however, at its option, replace the affected lock or locks or perform rekeying and deduct the cost of such from the monthly payment due to the Contractor. If a master key is lost or duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced by the Government and the total cost deducted from the monthly payment due to the Contractor.

3.17.3.4 The Contractor shall prohibit the use of keys issued by the Government by any persons other than the Contractor’s employees assigned to this contract. Opening locked areas by Contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than the Contractor employees engaged in performance of contract work requirement in those areas is prohibited.

3.18 Government-Contractor Relations (Non-Personal Services)

3.18.1 The Government and Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract are non-personal services as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations Part 37.101. No employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under this contract between the Government and the Contractor’s personnel.

3.18.2 Contractor personnel under this contract shall not be placed in a position where they are under relatively continuous supervision and control of a Government employee.

3.18.3 Employee relationship. The rules, regulations, directives, and requirements that are issued by NOAA under its responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personal who enter the Government installation or who travel using Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree or Government control that is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

3.18.4 Inapplicability of employee benefits. This contract does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

3.18.5 Notice. The Contractor should notify the CO in writing promptly, within three (3) calendar days from the date of any incident that the Contractor considers to constitute a violation of this clause. The notice should include the date, nature and circumstance of the conduct; the name function and activity of each Government employee, or Contractor official or employee, involved or knowledgeable about such conduct; identify any documents or substance of any oral communication involved in the conduct;

and the estimate in time by which the Government shall respond to the notice to minimize cost, delay, or disruption of performance.

3.19 Invoices

3.19.1 The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR with a copy to the CO. All payments shall be based on work completed as of the end of the most recent billing period and shall be submitted by the 10th day of the subsequent month.

3.19.2 To constitute a proper invoice in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(g), it shall include the items listed in paragraphs (1) through (7) of this section. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, it will be returned within seven (7) calendar days after the date the designated office received the invoice with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. 3.19.2.1 Name and address of the Contractor;

3.19.2.2 Invoice date and number (Contractors are strongly encouraged to assign a sequential invoice numbering system and date invoices as close to the date of mailing as possible);

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3.19.2.3 Contract number, and line item number;

3.19.2.4 Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of items delivered (supplies and/or services);

3.19.2.5 Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

3.19.2.6 Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent; and

3.19.2.7 Name, title, and phone number of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice (Contractors are encouraged to also include the mailing address of this individual).

3.19.3 Also see the paragraph in the clauses titled “Submittal of Invoices.”

4. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 General

4.1 The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, training, equipment, supplies, licenses, permits, certificates, insurance, pre-employment screening, reports, and files for all individuals assigned to work under this contract. The Contractor shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective completion of all security guard requirements. The Contractor shall provide a highly trained, unarmed security force with knowledge, skills, and abilities in infrastructure protection, to protect employees, other contractors, students, and other visitors to the TPC until additional law enforcement resources arrive, if applicable. The contractor shall fulfill liaison duties with the FIU Departments such as the Police, Parking, and Environmental Health and Services as well as other emergency responders (e.g.

ambulance, firetrucks, fire marshals, etc.).

4.2 Required Services: The Contractor shall:

4.2.1 Provide professional uniform security services to TPC in accordance with contract requirements 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (also see paragraph 3.10). Categories of duties are listed below:

4.2.1.1 Defend critical assets and personnel from attack;

4.2.1.2 Detain suspects of violating laws, rules, and regulations in accordance with the State of Florida and City of Miami requirements;

4.2.1.3 Discover and control entrance to unauthorized individuals. Ensure that only approved individuals access critical facilities areas;

4.2.1.4 Staff and complete identification checks at fixed posts within the facility which includes:

4.2.1.4.1 Entrance control. The contractor shall operate and enforce a system of access controls which includes inspection of valid picture IDs and screening of all mail and packages.

4.2.1.4.2 Issuing visitor badges for non-NOAA personnel or non-NOAA contractors. Ensuring that visitor badges are returned when the visitor leaves the facility.

4.2.1.4.3 Ensure that employee and visitor IDs are worn at all times at the facility (limited exceptions may be granted by the TPC Director or the Weather Forecast Office Meteorologist In Charge or their designee);

4.2.1.4.4 Visitor Log - Maintains a visitor log and facilitates escort procedures. The Government shall make efforts to provide advanced notification of potential visitors to the contractor;

4.2.1.5 Patrol the facility in accordance with the Government-approved QCP. At a minimum the patrol shall include the following:

4.2.1.5.1 Door Checks - Checking for unlocked exterior doors on the facility and the Upper Air Building.

Ensure all Government vehicle doors are locked;

4.2.1.5.2 Roving Patrol - Conduct perimeter patrols around the facility and on the grounds at varying times every two hours. When not on patrol, guards shall remain at their station (or other location specified in the QCP);

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4.2.1.6 Respond to spectrum of challenges to security ranging from individual assault to coordinated attack by organized determined adversaries;

4.2.1.7 Respond to injuries and illnesses at the facility;

4.2.1.8 Public tour screening and monitoring duties;

4.2.1.9 Monitor building rules and regulations;

4.2.1.10 Coordinate evacuation and assist with appropriate law and order activities required for NOAA employees, contractors, and other members of the public in hazardous or other emergency type situations;

4.2.1.11 Coordinate and monitor security (e.g. cameras, etc.) and fire systems such as:

4.2.1.11.1 Unauthorized vehicles or suspicious individuals shall be investigated;

4.2.1.11.2 The contractor shall view and maintain video archives of surveillance videos;

4.2.1.11.3 Monitor the fire alarm system and respond to fire alarm alerts. Ensure that proper procedures are performed in the facility fire plan. Assist in maintaining an orderly building evacuation.

4.2.1.12 Provide Access Control which includes:

4.2.1.12.1 Safeguard appropriate locations and keys. Maintain a log for the facility and supply cabinet keys.

4.2.1.12.2 Track entrance and exit, as appropriate along with any special keys needed to those areas and provide reports when necessary;

4.2.1.12.3 Input new employee ID cards and key codes per NOAA management request;

4.2.1.12.4 Disable leaving employee ID cards and key codes;

4.2.1.12.5 Assign temporary codes when instructed to do so by NOAA management;

4.2.1.12.6 Parking Controls - Issue parking decals to facility employees. The contractor shall control access to the parking lot for visitors. Once visitors have parked in the lot; contractor shall monitor them to make sure they enter the building to check-in at the security guard desk. Additionally the contractor shall replace any broken parking barrier arms, as necessary.

4.2.1.13 Establish, manage, and dispose of items in the lost and found in accordance with NOAA recommendations;

4.2.1.14 Responsible for flying the flags at the facility in accordance with the appropriate sections of the “Flag Code” (4 U.S.C. Chapter 1);

4.2.1.15 Conduct any necessary Government, University, or State Drills or exercises;

4.2.1.16 Respond to any Civil Disturbance or Criminal Acts to the facility. Understand Homeland Security Advisory System and the various threat levels as well as appropriate protective measures to institute as the threat level changes;

4.2.1.17 Report any discovered potentially hazardous conditions and items in need of repair, including inoperative lights, leaking faucets, toilet stoppages, broken or slippery floor surfaces, etc. to the Senior Facility Technician, with a copy to the CO and COR.

4.2.1.18 Document and submit appropriate Incident Reports for accidents, fires, unlawful acts (e.g.

thefts, assaults, bomb threats, etc.), and other building incidents that affect the security and protection of the facility and its occupants. Copies of reports shall be retained by the contractor with copies to the Administrative Office at TPC and the COR;

4.2.1.19 Government Vehicles - Maintain and keep a TPC sign out log for all Government vehicles and turnpike toll transponders. Ensure the return of both Government car keys and transponders when vehicles are returned. Notify the Administrative Office of any noticeable damage to the vehicles immediately;

4.2.1.20 Provide appropriate training/refresher training relevant for the work required and/or state or university established standards (e.g. first-aid, CPR, etc.); and

4.2.1.21 The contractor shall develop and update, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related important topics paragraph 4.2. These SOPs shall be provided to the COR for review and approval.

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4.2.2. The contractor shall demonstrate that individuals working under this contract are able to:

4.2.2.1 Read post assignments, produce reports, and respond to both routine and emergency dispatches/orders with precision and calm.

4.2.2.2 Apply verbal control techniques, including giving loud and clear directions in English to crowds or other failing to comply with established guidance.

4.2.2.3 Contact the FIU Police Department when confronted with a physically violent or potentially violent individuals.

4.2.2.4 Ability to intervene in a medical crisis situation (such as providing emergency first aid/CPR while waiting for arrival of paramedics or other emergency personnel), or other high-stress situation involving employees, other contractors, or members of the general public.

4.2.2.5 Safely use a contractor supplied motorized vehicle with manual or automatic transmission, and/or a pedal vehicle as primary means of transportation, when applicable.

4.2.2.6 Make frequent contact with the general public, other law enforcement, emergency personnel, and/or dispatch center via radio or telephone while remaining calm in stressful situations (for example, confrontations with angry, distraught, disturbed, or violent personnel).

4.2.2.7 Perform limited and very basic counter-surveillance duties (i.e. watch a suspicious person or persons without raising concern with those persons, and adequately recording and reporting the results) and information in timely matter.

4.2.2.8 Must have acceptable vision and hearing.

4.2.2.9 Must be in generally good health, well-proportioned in height and weight, and without defect or abnormality that may interfere with duties that may be assigned.

4.2.2.10 Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods of time.

4.2.2.11 Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds.

4.2.2.12 Run, sprint, lift/carry/drag/pull/push heavy objects, climb stairs and/or steep grades (when for example responding to emergencies to ensure timely and complete facility evacuations or in pursuit of an individual, etc.), and doing so while wearing protective gear.

4.2.2.13 Possess no established medical history or medical diagnosis of epilepsy, or where such a condition exists, the individual shall provide medical evidence that the condition can be controlled with proper medication so that the individual will not lapse into a coma or unconscious state while performing the assigned duties.

4.2.2.14 Possess no established medical history or medical diagnosis of habitual alcoholism or drug addiction. Where such a condition has existed, the individual shall provide certified documentation of having completed a rehabilitation program which would give a reasonable degree of confidence that the individual would be capable of performing assigned security duties.

4.2.2.15 Successfully completes testing, initial and random, for evidence of substance use or abuse.

4.2.2.16 Successfully completes testing for evidence of psychological defect or abnormality that would adversely affect their ability to work and cooperate with others and to act properly during situations involving mental stress or prevent them from performing the duties required under the contract.

4.2.2.17 Possesses medical evidence of recovery and ability to perform any assigned security duties after an incapacitation due to serious illness, injury, disease, or operation that could interfere with the effective performance of duties as assigned.

4.2.2.18 The contractor shall document in its QCP a medical and physical fitness standards and ensure that all of its uniformed employees meet the defined standards.

4.2.3 The contractor shall ensure all contractor employees shall be examined by a licensed health care provider who can certify to the items mentioned in paragraph 4.2.4.12 - 4.2.4.21 at the beginning of the contract and every three years thereafter. The contractor shall also ensure any returning employees, per paragraph 4.2.4.23, are also seen by a licensed health care provider prior to their return.

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4.2.4 Drug Test Screening - The contractor shall ensure that as part of their QCP they have an inspection program for drug test screenings. The contractor shall ensure that part of their drug screening program has the potential for more targeted drug screening if the CO or COR indicates a specific occurrence(s) of concern. The Contractor shall notify the government of any necessary course of action/response as a result of being notified of this specific occurrence/concern. The costs of drug screens shall be included in the overall annual costs of the contract.

4.2.5 The contractor shall ensure that their employees begin work promptly at their assigned shift times and remain on the job through their full tour of duty or until properly relieved.

4.2.6 The contractor shall ensure that all uniforms meet the requirements of the State of Florida.

4.2.7 If required, the contractor shall supply necessary vehicles that are appropriate marked for work.

Additionally vehicles shall not be repaired at the TPC site, except for minor work such as changing a flat tire or battery replacement.

4.2.8 Guards shall not sleep or read unauthorized material while on duty.

4.3 Current Post Location and Staffing Hours:

Main Entrance - Operational 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, 365 days per year Minimum of one Guard at designated station.

4.4 Additional Temporary Services

Temporary additional security services are defined as any work, requested and authorized by the CO, which is not covered elsewhere in this PWS. The CO will attempt to schedule request for additional services at least 24 hours in advance but reserves the right to request additional security services for emergency purposes with no advance notice to the Contractor. Historically, no such events have occurred in recent years. But these types of services would include:

4.4.1 Emergency or urgent situations where additional guard are required for situations such as bomb threats, fires, natural catastrophes, civil disturbances, or other large gathering of people where a threat to life and property may exist.

4.4.2 Special events. Additional guard services may be required for planned special events, or where large crowd or traffic conditions are anticipated.

4.4.3 Unscheduled events. Additional guard services may be required for unscheduled events that require additional security due to unanticipated conditions.

4.4.4 The contractor shall be required to maintain, at all times, an on-call reserve force. The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, manpower, materials, supplies, and equipment (except as otherwise provided by the Government), and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and ensure effective performance of all services described herein. The Contractor shall furnish manpower for temporarily additional services for the government’s short term, non-recurring needs as well as for emergency and/or disaster related security guard services (“Emergency Guard Services”) for the geographic area covered under this contract on an as needed basis.

4.4.5 The contractor shall ascertain how this reserve security guard force shall be acquired and maintained. All reserve security guards shall meet the minimum qualification standards required in this Contract before working any post under this Contract.

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (NOV 2013)

(Reference 52.202-1)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.203-3)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.203-10)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (OCT 2010) (Reference 52.203-12)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(Reference 52.203-17)

52.203-18 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS--REPRESENTATION (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.203-18)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) (Reference 52.203-19)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011) (Reference 52.204-4)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-7)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.204-13)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2016)

(Reference 52.204-16)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MANAGEMENT (JUL 2016)

(Reference 52.204-18)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) (Reference 52.204-19)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.204-22)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY

KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (JUL 2018)

(Reference 52.204-23)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(Reference 52.212-4)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.223-5)

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52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM (MAY 2011)

(Reference 52.223-10)

52.228-5 INSURANCE--WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

(Reference 52.228-5)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.232-11)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.232-18)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) (Reference 52.232-40)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.233-1)

52.237-1 SITE VISIT (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.237-1)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) (Reference 52.237-2)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

(Reference 52.242-13)

52.243-1 CHANGES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1987)

(Reference 52.243-1)

52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING (DEC 1996)

(Reference 52.244-5)

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.245-1)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

(Reference 52.245-9)

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(Reference 52.246-4)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.249-8)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

(Reference 52.253-1)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.208-70 RESTRICTIONS ON PRINTING AND DUPLICATING (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.208-70)

1352.209-72 RESTRICTIONS AGAINST DISCLOSURE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-72)

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1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.228-72 DEDUCTIBLES UNDER REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE- FIXED PRICE (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.228-72)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.237-71)

1352.239-72 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.239-72)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (u)) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-- "Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB)concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecess…