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1305M220QNWWG0132

DAMIAN ANGLIN

DAMIAN.ANGLIN@NOAA.GOV 757-441-3839

4:00 PM ET

AJ930073

NOAA/ERAD

200 GRANBY STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510

561730

$8M

WG3300

EVALUATION BR /W/OBS33

1325 EAST-WEST HWY, SSMC-2

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

see continuation page for line item details.

See Schedule

July 1, 2020

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SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NTE

0001 PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads in accordance with the PWS Task 2), The area adjacent to the SFSCs eastern, northern, and western perimeter in accordance with the PWS Task 3), The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds in accordance with Task 4), The areas adjacent to the buildings PWS Task 5) $_________

Spring garden & mulching in accordance with the PWS Task 6) $____________

Spring field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $____________

Period of Performance: 07/15/2020 to 07/14/2021

12.00 MO

Cost reimbursable

0002 UNSCHEDULED SERVICE

PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS,

EQUIPMENT,MATERIALS, LABOR, AND

SUPERVISION TO PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND

GROUNDS KEEPING SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE

WITH THE STATEMENT OF WORK AND

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DETERMINATION

2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE STERLING FIELD

SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

Test Beds $______________

Roadways and Fence Line $_______________

Fall field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $______________

CONTRACTOR WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED FOR

SERVICES RENDERED.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2020 to 07/14/2021

1.00 LO

NTE OPT

1001 PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

12.00 MO

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The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads in accordance with the PWS Task 2), The area adjacent to the SFSCs eastern, northern, and western perimeter in accordance with the PWS Task 3), The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds in accordance with Task 4), The areas adjacent to the buildings PWS Task 5) $_________

Spring garden & mulching in accordance with the PWS Task 6) $____________

Spring field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $____________

Fall field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $_____________

Period of Performance: 07/15/2021 to 07/14/2022

OPT

1002 UNSCHEDULED SERVICE

PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road

Test Beds $______________

Roadways and Fence Line $_______________

CONTRACTOR WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED FOR

SERVICES RENDERED.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2021 to 07/14/2022

1.00 LO

NTE OPT

2001 PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads in accordance with the PWS Task 2), The area adjacent to the SFSCs eastern, northern, and western perimeter in accordance with the PWS Task 3), The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds in accordance with Task 4), The areas adjacent to the buildings PWS

Task 5) $_________

Spring garden & mulching in accordance with the PWS Task 6) $____________

12.00 MO

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Spring field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $____________

Fall field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $_____________

Period of Performance: 07/15/2022 to 07/14/2023

OPT

2002 UNSCHEDULED SERVICE

PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road

Test Beds $______________

Roadways and Fence Line $_______________

CONTRACTOR WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED FOR

SERVICES RENDERED.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2022 to 07/14/2023

1.00 LO

NTE OPT

3001 PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads in accordance with the PWS Task 2), The area adjacent to the SFSCs eastern, northern, and western perimeter in accordance with the PWS Task 3), The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds in accordance with Task 4), The areas adjacent to the buildings PWS

Task 5) $_________

Spring garden & mulching in accordance with the PWS Task 6) $____________

Spring field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $____________

Fall field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $_____________

Period of Performance: 07/15/2023 to 07/14/2024

12.00 MO

OPT

3002 UNSCHEDULED SERVICE 1.00 LO

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PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road

Test Beds $______________

Roadways and Fence Line $_______________

CONTRACTOR WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED FOR

NTE OPT

SERVICES RENDERED.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2023 to 07/14/2024

PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads in accordance with the PWS Task 2), The area adjacent to the SFSCs eastern, northern, and western perimeter in accordance with the PWS Task 3), The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds in accordance with Task 4), The areas adjacent to the buildings PWS Task 5) $_________

12.00 MO

OPT

Spring garden & mulching in accordance with the PWS Task 6) $____________

Spring field mowing in accordance with the PWS Task 1) $____________

Period of Performance: 07/15/2024 to 07/14/2025

UNSCHEDULED SERVICE

PROVIDE ALL PERSONNEL, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT,

MATERIALS, LABOR, AND SUPERVISION TO

PROVIDE LAWN CARE AND GROUNDS KEEPING

SERVICES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT

OF WORK AND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE

DETERMINATION 2015-4281 (REV. -15) FOR THE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER LOCATED AT:

43741 Weather Service Road

Test Beds $______________

1.00 LO

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Roadways and Fence Line $_______________

CONTRACTOR WILL ONLY BE REIMBURSED FOR

SERVICES RENDERED.

Period of Performance: 07/15/2024 to 07/14/2025

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Table of Contents

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

PWS

CLAUSES

WAGE DETERMINATION

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CLAUSES

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

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COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION TEMPLATE

This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.

PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on beta.SAM.gov.

Solicitation number is 1305M220QNWWG0132 and is being issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through:

a. Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2020-06, effective 05/06/2020 located at https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

b. Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR), effective 05/27/2020 located at http://www.osec.doc.gov/oam/acquistion_managemen t/policy/default.htm

c. NOAA Acquisition Manual (NAM), effective 01/21/2020 located at https://sites.google.com/a/noaa.gov/acquisition-grants/policy

It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730, Landscaping Services, with a size standard of $8M. The associated Product Service Code (PSC) code is S208 for this procurement:

-Iis not being set-aside for small businesses.

Is being set-aside for small business.

NOAA Acquisition and Grants Office (AGO)

Eastern Acquisition Division (EAD)

PWS

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Performance Work Statement Grounds Maintenance Specifications

Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC)

1. PERFORMANCE BASED SERVICE CONTRACT—GROUNDS

MAINTENANCE

1) This solicitation contains a work statement for a performance-based service. This means that the Government has described WHAT is to be accomplished, not HOW to accomplish it, and states a basis for determining whether finished work meets the Government quality requirements. It does not state detailed procedures for accomplishing the requirement unless there are safety, security or communication requirements.

2) It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that they build into their bid/proposal price the necessary hours that it will take to meet the performance standards specified.

3) The Contractor will be required to maintain a Quality Control Program (here on known as QCP) to ensure that the requirements of this contract are met. This program shall be created for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of services before performance becomes unacceptable.

2. OVERVIEW:

The Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC) is located on a 230-acre parcel of land in Eastern Loudoun County Virginia as shown on Attachment I Maps. This property contains the SFSC laboratory buildings, various outdoor meteorological testbeds, and The Baltimore-Washington Regional Forecast Office. For purposes of landscaping maintenance, the SFSC’s property can be divided into five general areas:

SFSC Testbeds and Building Areas – Sections of property surrounding the SFSC buildings, parking areas, sewage lift station, and instrument test beds. The grass in these areas is to be kept short.

SFSC Field Areas – Approximately 128 acres of largely undeveloped land where the grass is allowed to grow long. The fields must be cut twice per year to prevent the land from becoming a forest.

SFSC Roadways and Fence Lines – Property adjacent to the facilities roadways and perimeter fence. The grass along the roads and perimeter fence is to be kept short

SFSC Forest Land – The forested areas along the southern border of the property. These areas do not require maintenance however these forest areas must not be allowed to expand (through the growth of new trees) into the existing fields.

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Forecast Office Areas – The areas surrounding the Forecast Office building, parking lots, access driveway, NEXRAD radar, and solar power array. No landscaping maintenance is required in these areas because the Forecast Office maintains their own property.

3. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, equipment, and materials for the general care of the existing outdoor landscape items (trees, shrubs, grass, and planting beds) located at the Sterling Field Support Center (SFSC), 43741 Weather Service Road, Sterling, VA 20166. The work shall include mowing, edging, pruning and weeding. The contractor shall cut the grass evenly, taking care to prevent scalping, uneven mowing, rutting by equipment, and damage to trees and shrubs. All trash, litter, tree limbs and other debris shall be removed prior to cutting. All clippings shall be removed from hardened surface such as pavement and sidewalks the same day services are provided. Grass will be trimmed in conjunction with mowing. The grass shall be trimmed from around the instruments in the testbeds, entrance gates, coverts, ditch lines and around the buildings on site.

The contractor shall plant spring and fall annuals in front of the Sterling main building flowerbed.

Flower/planting beds shall be maintained free of weeds, debris, leaves, branches, and dead plants and shrubs. Grass and weeds shall be removed from the pavement and sidewalks. All perennials will be cut back in the beginning of April. A weed barrier shall be installed in the front of the main building. The area in front of the Sterling Field Support Center shall be mulched as early as practicable each year.

During the base year of the contract, all mulch beds shall be stripped and, repair or replacement of existing weed barrier before re-mulching. All mulch beds will be edged.

The fields shall be mowed in late spring and in late fall, once between April 1 – June 30 th and once August 1st- November 15th. The contractor is to identify any mowing hazards such not to damage federal property. Coordination with the COR and Site Manger may be necessary to identify existing hazards.

The federal government shall not be liable for not identifying all hazards.

Some areas may require unscheduled mowing when there is more rain than usual. The subject areas are listed below:

SFSC Testbeds and Building Areas: Approximately 18.4 acres

SFSC Roadways and Fence Lines: Approximately 9.1 acres

4. TASKS:

1) The site has multiple fields that shall be cut twice a year – Once between April 1 – June 30 th and once August 1st- November 15th. The total acreage for the fields to cut is approximately 128 acres.

The grass in the fields shall be cut down to a length of 7 inches or less. The ground vaults and concrete pads in the fields shall be maintained to ensure they are free of bushes, trees and vines.

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2) The areas adjacent to the SFSC roads and shall be mowed frequently to keep the grass groomed. The mowed area shall be a minimum of 4 feet beyond the drainage ditches on either side of the road. The grass shall be cut before it ever exceeds 6 inches in length.

3) The area adjacent to the SFSC’s eastern, northern, and western perimeter fence shall be mowed frequently to keep the grass groomed. The mowed area shall be a minimum of 4 feet on both sides of the fence. The grass shall be cut before it ever exceeds 6 inches in length. The perimeter fence and gates shall be maintained to ensure that they are free of bushes, trees and vines. The grass shall be cut before it ever exceeds 6 inches in length. Note that the grass along forested sections of the southern perimeter fence will not require cutting.

4) The area inside and surrounding the instrument testbeds shall be mowed frequently to keep the grass groomed. The mowed area shall include the entire testbed extending out to a minimum of 30 feet from the outermost test pad. The grass shall be cut before it ever exceeds 6 inches in length. The test pads shall be maintained to ensure they are free of long grass, bushes, trees and vines.

5) The areas adjacent to the buildings shall be mowed frequently to keep the grass groomed. The mowed area shall include the areas surrounding the building and parking lots out to a minimum of 30 feet from buildings’ edge. The grass shall be cut before it ever exceeds 6 inches in length. The building walls shall be maintained to ensure they are free of long grass, bushes, trees and vines.

6) The SFSC Main Building shall have its front entrance area gardens landscaped between April 1st – April 15th. These gardens shall be weeded, shrubs pruned, all dead shrubs replaced, fresh mulch installed, and have new flowers planted in the flagpole garden.

7) Contractor shall respond complete requests for unscheduled mowing within 72 Hours of request.

8) Contractor shall submit all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any material used under this containing "dangerous or warning" label to the COR within 10 days after contract award date.

9) The contractor shall edge all sidewalks, driveways, and curbs within the premises in conjunction with grass cutting. Edging includes the removal of all grass or weeds sprouting from sidewalks, pavements, and curb joints. The contractor shall cut all edges clean and vertical at the junction to turf or soil and concrete edge so as not to cause erosion by ditching.

5. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION ADHERENCE

This contract is being entered into pursuant to FAR 13 — Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The NAICS Code for this procurement is 561730 — Landscaping Services.

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

The period of performance shall be for one (l) Base Period and four (4) option periods.

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7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

The primary place of performance will be at the Sterling Field Support Center located at 43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166.

8. HOURS OF OPERATION:

Contractor employees shall generally perform all work between the hours

0700 and till dark, Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays) If work is required during the weekends, this work will be coordinated with the Site Manager and the COR.

9. INSPECTION OF WORK:

Inspection of work performed under the contract will be accomplished jointly with the Site Manager and the COR after each service. The inspection shall be completed no later than 24 hrs after service is provided. If any corrective action are required as a result of an inspection shall be accomplished prior to the monthly billing for that period. The COR may at any time, request correction or improvement of maintenance practices if they are found to fall below the standards of the contract specifications. The Contractor will be notified of deficiencies in performance, in writing. Prompt corrective action shall be taken by the Contractor upon written notice of any deficiency.

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Performance Requirements Summary Matrix

Paragraph Task Performance Standard

4-4, 4-5, 4-6 Mowing grass (in short grass areas)

The contractor shall maintain the grass uniform height by periodic mowing

Between 3 and 4 inches and shall not exceed 6 inches.

4-4, 4-5, 4-6 Trimming grass and weeds

The contractor shall trim the grass around the designated areas

Completed trimming shall not be uneven around mowed areas.

4-9 Edging grass The contractor shall edge all sidewalks, driveways, and curbs within the premises in conjunction with grass cutting

The contractor shall cut all edges clean and vertical at the junction to turf or soil and concrete edge so as not to cause erosion by ditching

4-7 Landscaping main building

The contractor shall landscape the front of main building with mulch and flower

The completion of landscaping of the front of building in the Spring and Fall

4-3 Mowing of fields (long grass area)

The contractor shall mow 150 acres of fields using the appropriate equipment

Completion of the Spring and Fall mowing of fields

4-6 Test pads mowing The test pads shall be maintained to ensure they are free of long grass, bushes, trees and vines

Shall not exceed 6 inches in length

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Paragraph Task Performance Standard

4-2 Field Mowing Fields that shall be cut twice a year – Once between April 1

– June 30th and once August 1st- November 15th.

Fields shall be cut down to a length of 7 inches or less. The ground vaults and concrete pads in the fields shall be maintained to ensure they are free of bushes, trees and vines.

4-7 Landscaping and Maintenance

Building shall have its front entrance area gardens landscaped

Gardens shall be weeded, shrubs pruned, all dead shrubs replaced, fresh mulch installed, and have new flowers planted in the flagpole garden.

CLAUSES

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE

STERLING FIELD SUPPORT CENTER GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

SECTION A.

BACKGROUND

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Weather Service, Sterling Field Support Center has a requirement for grounds maintenance located in Sterling, Virginia.

This is a non-personal services Small Business Set-aside. The Sterling Field Support Center SFSC is responsible for systems operations support, site systems management activities, and provide operations requirements for planned improvements to field systems. It provides support for Development Test, System Test, and Operational Test and Evaluation. Most of these tests take place on the grounds of the facility. Maintenance of the grounds is an important aspect of successful testing.

SECTION B. TERMS AND

CONDITIONS

Clauses incorporated by reference

Clause No. Clause Title Date FAR 52.203-5 Covenant Against

Contingent Fees

MAY

FAR 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY

FAR 52.203-17

Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

APR

FAR 52.203-18

Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management

OCT 2018

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance

OCT 2018

FAR 52.204-24

Representation

Regarding Certain

Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

DEC

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52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items

DEC 2019

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items

OCT 2018

52.223-1 Bio based Product Certification

MAY

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Bio based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data

JAN 1997

52.223-10 Waste Production Program MAY

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items In Service and Construction Contracts

AUG

52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation

APR 1984

FAR 52.232-39

Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations

JUN

FAR 52.244-6

Subcontracts for Commercial Items

AUG

CAR 1352.209-73 Compliance With The Laws APR

CAR 1352.209-74 Organizational Conflict of Interest

APR

CAR 1352.228-72 Deductibles Under Required Insurance Coverage Fixed Price

APR

CAR 1352.237-73 Foreign National Visitor and Guest Access to Departmental Resources

APR

10. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS — COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

(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:

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

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

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

(4) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 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:

XX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

XX (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

XX (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub L. 111-5) XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved] XX (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).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

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Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

XX (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved] (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

(12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15

U.S.C. 657a).

(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

(13) [Reserved]

(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

(15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

(iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

XX (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (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 (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

XX(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX(33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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).

(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989).

(35) (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)).

(ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).

(36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

(37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016)

(E.O. 13693).

(38) (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.

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

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

(40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

(41) (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.

XX (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

(43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

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

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

(46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41

U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108- 77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110- 138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

(ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008)

(50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

(54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

XX (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

(60) (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.

(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:

(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

(3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(6) 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).

(7) 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).

(8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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

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this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e) (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 (Oct 2015) (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) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iv) 52.222-17, Non displacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(viii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 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.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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 E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 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.)

(xiv) 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)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xvii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

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

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

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(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016)

(xx) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxi) 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)

11. CAR 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

12. CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (APR 2010)

(25.2.a) To be filled-in at time of award is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

Name: To be filled-in at time of award 1325 East West Highway Silver Springs, Maryland 20910 Phone Number: _To be filled-in at time of award Email: To be filled-in at time of award

(25.2.b)The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(25.2.b.1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(25.2.b.2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions.

Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or

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alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

13. CAR 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE (APR 2010)

(25.3.a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The contractor is required to comply with applicable federal and state workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(25.3.b) General liability.

(25.3.b.1) The contractor shall have bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(25.3.b.2) When special circumstances apply in accordance with FAR 28.307-2(b), Property Damage Liability Insurance shall be required in the amount of $500,000.00

(25.3.c)Automobile liability. The contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(25.3.d) Aircraft public and passenger liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage. Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

(25.3.e) Vessel liability. When contract performance involves use of vessels, the Contractor shall provide, vessel collision liability and protection and indemnity liability insurance.

Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability, and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

14. CAR 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(25.4.a) An agency protest may be filed with either: (1) the contracting officer, or (2) at a

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level above the contracting officer, with the appropriate agency Protest Decision Authority.

See 64 Fed. Reg. 16,651 (April 6, 1999)

(25.4.b) Agency protests filed with the Contracting Officer shall be sent to the following address: Eastern Acquisition Division

Jennifer A. Hildebrandt 200 Granby Street, Suite 815 Norfolk, VA 23510

(25.4.c) Agency protests filed with the agency Protest Decision Authority shall be sent to the following address:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230. FAX: (202) 482-5858

(25.4.d) A complete copy of all agency protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel within one day of filing a protest with either the Contracting Officer or the Protest Decision Authority.

(25.4.e) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce Office of the General Counsel Chief, Contract Law Division Room 5893 Herbert C. Hoover Building 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20230.

FAX: (202) 482-5858

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

(25.5.a) A protest may be filed with either the Government Accountability Office (GAO) or the Court of Federal Claims unless an agency protest has been filed.

(25.5.b) A complete copy of all GAO or Court of Federal Claims protests, including all attachments, shall be served upon (i) the Contracting Officer, and (ii) the Contract Law Division of the Office of the General Counsel, within one day of filing a protest with either GAO or the Court of Federal Claims.

(25.5.c) Service upon the Contract Law Division shall be made as follows:

U.S. Department of Commerce, Office of the General Counsel, Chief, Contract Law Division, Room 5893, Herbert C. Hoover Building, 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW., Washington, DC 20230. FAX: (202) 482–5858.

16. CAR 1352.237-75 Key personnel. (APR 2010)

(25.6.a) The contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

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Name:

Telephone:

Email:

(25.6.b) The contractor shall obtain the consent of the Contracting Officer prior to making key personnel substitutions. Replacements for key personnel must possess qualifications equal to or exceeding the qualifications of the personnel being replaced, unless an exception is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(25.6.c) Requests for changes in key personnel shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer at least 15 working days prior to making any permanent substitutions. The request should contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will notify the contractor within 10 working days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes.

17. CAR 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(25.7.a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this task order.

(25.7.b) The place of performance and acceptance will be:

Sterling Field Support Center 43741 Weather Service Road Sterling, VA 20166

(End of Contract Language)

18. CAR 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(25.8.a) The base period of performance of this contract is from 06/15/2020 through 06/14/2021. If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(25.8.b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date Option I 07/15/2021 07/14/2022 Option II 07/15/2022 07/14/2023 Option III 07/15/2023 07/14/2024 Option IV 07/15/2024 07/14/2025

End of Contract Language)

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