1333MD18QNEEA0003_RFQ_Final_2.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.

DATE . 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

RFQ 1333MD18QNEEA0003 is being issued for the replacement, purchase, and installation of an Air Conditioning console with a rooftop condensing unit in Silver Spring, MD. See Performance Work Statement for additional details and requirements.

Please ensure FAR 52.209-11 (Section B, #1 and #2) is completed and submitted with the proposal/quote.

0001 Provide labor and equipment to replace the 5th floor

LAN Room HVAC unit (Indoor Console and Roof Top Condensing Unit).

PR NUMBER: NEEA0000-18-00765

DELIVERY DATE: 07/31/2018

SHIP TO:

NOAA/NESDIS/FMB

1335 EAST WEST HIGHWAY

ROOM 7407

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

FOB :

1.00 EA

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Table of Contents

Performance Work Statement

Proposal Evaluation Criteria

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

52.203-98PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

- #REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

52.203-99PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(FEB 2015)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER

ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

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

ITEMS (JAN 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

52.222-52 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN

SERVICES--CERTIFICATION (MAY 2014)

1352.209-70 POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.215-74 BEST VALUE EVALUATION (APR 2010)

1352.219-70 SECTION 8(a) DIRECT AWARD (DEVIATION) (APR 2010)

1352.219-72 NOTIFICATION OF COMPETITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE 8(a) CONCERNS, ALTERNATE III (DEVIATION)

(APR 2010)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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CLAUSES

Performance Work Statement

SSMC1 5th Floor LAN Room HVAC Replacement

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

February 26, 2018

PART I - GENERAL

I-01. BACKGROUND

A. The NOAA National Environmental Satellite, Data, and Information Service (NESDIS) mission is to provide and ensure timely access to global environmental data from satellites and other sources to promote, protect, and enhance the Nation's economy, security, environment, and quality of life. To fulfill its responsibilities, NESDIS acquires and manages the Nation's operational environmental satellites, provides data and information services to numerous end users, and conducts related research.

I-02. PROJECT SUMMARY

A. Repeated failures of the HVAC equipment servicing the 5th floor LAN Room continues to jeopardize the integrity of mission critical telecommunications equipment located in that space. The LAN room is serviced by a ten year old rooftop unit and an indoor, floor-mounted unit which is physically located in Rm. 5407 in Silver Spring, MD.

B. Contractor shall provide all labor, tools, materials, equipment, safety measures, supervision and services to the replace the one (1) unit in accordance with this Performance Work Statement.

I-03. SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to purchasing the replacement unit, Contractor shall submit manufacturer’s information for approval.

PART II - PRODUCTS

II-01. MATERIALS

A. Existing components shall be replaced with equipment with equal or better performance characteristics:

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Liebert DataMate, MME036E-XHEDO console with rooftop condensing unit Liebert PFH037A-PL3, Nominal BTU/hr 37,000, Load Capacity 208/230V, Evaporator with humidifier and reheat

PART III - EXECUTION

III-01. HVAC INSTALLATION

A. Prior to installation, Contractor shall survey the serviced space and rooftop unit when applicable to identify the best location for the new components while taking into consideration size and mounting limitations. Examine areas and conditions under which rooftop units are to be installed. Do not proceed with work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner acceptable to Installer.

B. Existing units shall be removed and disposed of offsite at the Contractor’s expense and in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

C. HVAC systems shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions for power, controls, refrigerant lines, surface mounting and ceiling mounting where applicable.

Equipment shall be level, plumb, and true with the structure and other equipment. All materials shall be firmly secured in place, adequately supported, and permanent. All electrical connections must be properly grounded.

D. If rooftop unit is mounted on a curb, install and secure roof curb to roof structure in accordance with National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA) installation recommendations and provide roof penetrations and flashing as necessary. Any roof penetrations shall be flashed by a certified/approved roofing installation installer such that at the conclusion of each workday that there is a water-tight system.

E. Duct material selection, construction, assembly and installation are per duct material manufacturer specifications, SMACNA standards, or the authority having jurisdiction - Flexible ducts and flexible duct connectors shall meet code requirements

F. All work performed by the contractor shall comply with all required state and local building codes, energy codes, and related regulations in each jurisdiction where the contractor does business, including, but not limited to: a) HVAC equipment sizing, b) HVAC selection, c) HVAC installation, d) HVAC servicing, and e) HVAC maintenance

G. All technicians, or third-party subcontractors, who handle refrigerants are to recover/recycle refrigerants in compliance with EPA regulations (i.e., Section 608). The contractor is responsible for: a) Use of operational Recover/Recycle equipment, b) Use of operational evacuation equipment capable of maintaining a vacuum of at least 500 microns, c) Ensuring company technicians who recover refrigerants, recycle refrigerants, or charge refrigerants to HVAC systems possess all required EPA refrigerant certifications (i.e., I, II, III or Universal), d) Providing required recover/recycle equipment to company technicians who handle refrigerants, e) Ensuring that pertinent technicians are trained in the correct use of recover/recycle equipment, f) Ensuring that pertinent technicians are trained in the correct use of evacuation equipment, g) Ensuring that company refrigerant records are kept in compliance with Section 608 EPA regulations.

H. Upon completion of the installation, LAN room and Room 2103 shall be able to be maintained at a temperature of 68 degrees Fahrenheit or lower.

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I. Contractor shall provide a basic level training on the controls, operation, and maintenance of the unit to facility personnel.

III-02. DEBRIS REMOVAL

A. Contractor shall remove all existing components that have been replaced and/or are no longer necessary for providing cooling to Rm. 5407. All debris produced form the work shall be disposed of in compliance with applicable local codes.

III-03. QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Contractor shall complete system readiness checks to verify that the mechanical, electrical, and automatic temperature-control systems are fully operational.

B. Provide the services of a factory-authorized service representative to start-up rooftop units in accordance with manufacturer’s written start-up instructions. Test controls and demonstrate compliance with requirements. Replace damaged or malfunctioning controls and equipment.

III-04. WORK LOCATION

A. The Contractor shall deliver and install materials to :

NOAA, SSMC1

1335 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 20910

III-05. SITE ACCESS

A. Access to SSMC1and the NSOF shall be through the Main Entrance to the building. All Contractor employees must have a valid picture I.D. to enter the building. A guard will check identifications and issue a one-day pass for working in the building.

B. The Contractor will have access to deliver materials to the serviced spaces through passenger elevators located in the facility.

III-06. COORDINATION

A. All contract work shall be coordinated with the NESDIS Facility Engineer or a designated representative.

B. The NESDIS Facility Engineer is:

Mr. Ian Yankosky 1335 East West Highway, 7407 Silver Spring, MD 20910 Office (301) 713-1353 Email – Ian.Yankosky@noaa.gov

III-07. PROPOSAL and PROPOSAL FORMAT

A. The Contractor’s proposal shall include the following:

1. Detailed description of the services to be provided under this contract.

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2. The proposal shall include all costs to complete the scope of work required under this contract. Materials, labor, and other costs (for example, overheads) shall be clearly broken out.

III-08. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

A. Project Management matters shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR.

Mr. Ian Yankosky 1335 East West Highway, 7th Floor Silver Spring, MD 20910 Office (301) 713-1353 Email – ian.yankosky@noaa.gov

III-09. INVOICES

A. The Contractor shall submit all invoices and supporting documentation as a pdf file through email. Then invoices shall break out all costs as presented in the pricing proposal.

B. The Contractor shall submit all invoices to the COR. Once received, the COR has 15 days to review and approve all invoices. If the Government rejects the invoice, the 15-day period to pay the invoice begins once the corrected invoice is received by the Government. If the Government requires a corrected invoice, it shall have the new date that the Contractor resubmits the corrected invoice to the Government.

III-10. WARRANTY

A. The Contractor shall warrant all labor and materials for a minimum of one (1) year from the date of final acceptance and completion of all work. The warranty will cover all equipment and labor on all portions of the projects described herein at no additional cost to the Government.

B. The Contractor will replace or repair any defective products under warranty at their own cost.

III-11. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The period of performance for the contract shall be through December 28, 2018.

III-12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

A. All Contractors, both long-term and short-term, entering the facility must have valid picture identification.

B. Personnel on this task will not have local or network access to any non-public Department of Commerce Information Technology resources.

C. All Contractors shall be escorted at all times.

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Proposal Evaluation Criteria

Evaluation Criteria SSMC1 LAN Room HVAC Replacement

RFQ 1333MD18QNEEA0003

A. The following criteria/factors will be used to evaluate proposals. When combined Evaluation Factors 1-4 are significantly more important than the Price Factor 5:

Factor 1 – Project Management and Technical Understanding (Technical Approach) Factor 2 - Management Plan Factor 3 – Staff Plan Factor 4 – Past Performance Factor 5 – Cost/Pricing

If non-cost factors receive relatively equal adjectival ratings the Price Factor may become more important in determining Best Value.

The following ratings will be used to evaluate each of the above evaluation factors with the exception of Factor 4 Past Performance criteria/factors. Factor 4 is based on a confidence rating and the scale is contained below the technical adjectival ratings.

OUTSTANDING The proposal demonstrates highly superior understanding of the

Government’s requirements and presents unique or innovative approaches that significantly exceed the performance capability standards. In addition, the proposal contains numerous exceptional strengths that will significantly benefit the Government. Strengths are not offset by any weaknesses. The proposal represents a very low risk to the Government.

EXCELLENT The proposal exceeds requirements but is not superior, demonstrates very good understanding of the Government’s requirements, and demonstrates capability of delivering a very high of quality service throughout the life of the contract. However, it does not contain anything innovative and presents no unique approaches. A rating of “excellent” indicates that in terms of specific factors, the proposal contains several significant strengths that will benefit the program and any minor weaknesses are fully offset by strengths. The proposal represents low risk to the Government.

SATISFACTORY The proposal demonstrates an average understanding of the Government’s requirements and it meets but does not exceed those requirements. Some strengths exist, as well as minor weaknesses, but the weaknesses, either alone or together, are offset by one or more strengths and will not jeopardize the overall performance of work.

While a rating of satisfactory indicates few strengths, there are no deficiencies. The proposal represents moderate risk to the Government.

MARGINAL The proposal demonstrates less than average or less than adequate understanding of the Government’s requirements. The proposal fails

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to address all of the requirements and those it addresses are minimally described. A marginal proposal contains numerous weaknesses and they are not offset by strengths. The proposal presents a high level of risk to the Government. The proposal would require some revisions before it could be elevated to the satisfactory level.

UNACCEPTABLE The proposal demonstrates very poor or little understanding of the Government’s requirements. It contains numerous major weaknesses, errors, or omissions. There is at least one deficiency. The proposal requires wholesale revision and rewriting in order to become satisfactory. The proposal presents extremely high level of risk to the Government.

The following ratings will be used to evaluate each of the above evaluation criteria/factors.

Rating

Definition

High Confidence Essentially no doubt exists that the Offeror will Successfully perform the required effort.

Significant Confidence Little doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Confidence There may be some doubt due to the Offeror’s past performance record, but confidence exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Unknown Confidence No performance record identifiable.

Little Confidence

Substantial doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort. Changes to the Offeror’s existing processes may be necessary in order to achieve contract requirements.

No Confidence Extreme doubt exists that the Offeror will successfully perform the required effort.

Factor 1 – Project Management and Technical Understanding (Technical Approach)

Evaluation of this factor will be based on information contained in the technical quote that demonstrates the degree of the Offeror's understanding of the requirements and proposed methodology. If any subcontracting is anticipated, the Offeror shall identify the areas of work to be subcontracted and how the subcontracted effort will be managed to ensure satisfactory and timely performance of the work. The Offeror shall make a clear presentation and case for its technical approach.

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Factor 2 – Management Plan

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Management Plan based on how well it describes work roles and responsibilities, use of project management tools, and how the Offeror plans to communicate program and task management status:

• Project Management Tools – Used to develop the initial project plan, defining scope, recording activities by Work Breakdown Schedule, and assigning resources. Also used to support estimates to completion and track earned values.

• Program and Task Management Status – Use of software that communicates directly with software used by the Government for tasks to maintain, manage, and archive all process documents, reports, process standards, metrics, and other information related to both program and task management.

Factor 3 – Staff Plan

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Staffing Plan, taking into consideration:

• Understanding of, and approach to locating, recruiting, developing, comprehending challenges, and retaining the highest quality technical staff in the technical domain for the scope of the SOW.

• Strategies for mitigating potential gaps in service levels, due to staff changes,

• Availability and other personnel constraints for proposed staff,

• The formal relationship between proposed staff and the Prime Contractor.

Factor 4 – Past Performance

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s past performance on the relevancy of the experience and the Government confidence that the Offeror can successfully perform the required effort. The Government evaluation team will conduct an in-depth review and evaluation of all past performance data submitted in accordance with the form and page instructions. The Government will use all information provided in the Past Performance documentation as well as any additional information obtained from other sources, including additional customers known to the Government.

When a relevant performance record indicates adverse past performance problems, the Government will consider the number and severity of the problems and the appropriateness and effectiveness of any corrective actions taken. The Government may review more recent contracts or performance evaluations to ensure corrective actions have been effectively implemented. The Government may evaluate other information not provided by the Offeror.

A rating of “Unknown Confidence” shall be given when relevant past performance is not submitted.

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Factor 5 – Price

The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s Costs/Price Quote to determine whether the proposed costs to perform each scope of work are reasonable and realistic. Analysis will include:

• Proposed overall costs, to include the cost for subcontractors and team members.

• Completeness, realism and reasonableness of costs based on labor categories and government-provided staffing profile by year.

• Completeness, realism and reasonableness of plans and costs associated with contractor-provided off-site staff workspace based on government-provided assumptions regarding off-site versus on-site seating of contractor staff.

Reasonable and Realistic

Cost reasonableness will be evaluated by considering several topics including whether the cost, in its nature and amount, does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

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52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.212-1)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(Reference 52.212-2)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

(Reference 52.212-3)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.212-4)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

(Reference 52.233-4)

52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS - #REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)

(Reference 52.203-98)

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015)

(Reference 52.203-99)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION

UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

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

ITEMS (JAN 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:

(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).

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

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

(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 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).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (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).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

(13) [Reserved] (14) XX (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(15)

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

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

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

XX (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.

(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 Rerepresentation (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).

XX (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).

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 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).

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(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 7 and E.O. 13627).

(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(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)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

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

XX (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(R) -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(R) -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

XX (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(R)-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. 13693).

(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).

(49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

(50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

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

2307(f)).

(54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995)(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).

(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

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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 --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).

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

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

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1)in a subcontract for commercial 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, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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(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.

(xix) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;

10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(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)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- ``Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

``Coercion`` means--

(1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or

(3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

``Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item`` means--(1) Any item of supply (including construction material) that is--

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

``Commercial sex act`` means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

``Debt bondage`` means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limitedand defined.

``Employee`` means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

``Forced Labor`` means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person--

(1) By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person;

(2) By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(3) By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process.

``Involuntary servitude`` includes a condition of servitude induced by means of--

(1) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(2) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

``Severe forms of trafficking in persons`` means--

(1) Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age; or

(2) The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

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``Sex trafficking`` means the recruitment, harboring, transportation,provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.

``Subcontract`` means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

``Subcontractor`` means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

``United States`` means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Policy. The United States Government has adopted a policy prohibiting trafficking in persons including the trafficking-related activities of this clause. Contractors, contractor employees, and their agents shall not--

(1) Engage in severe forms of trafficking in persons during the period of performance of the contract;

(2) Procure commercial sex acts during the period of performance of the contract;

(3) Use forced labor in the performance of the contract;

(4) Destroy, conceal, confiscate, or otherwise deny access by an employee to the employee`s identity or immigration documents, such as passports or drivers` licenses, regardless of issuing authority;

(5)(i) Use misleading or fraudulent practices during the recruitment of employees or offering of employment, such as failing to disclose, in a format and language accessible to the worker, basic information or making material misrepresentations during the recruitment of employees regarding the key terms and conditions of employment, including wages and fringe benefits, the location of work, the living conditions, housing and associated costs (if employer or agent provided or arranged), any significant cost to be charged to the employee, and, if applicable, the hazardous nature of the work;

(ii) Use recruiters that do not comply with local labor laws of the country in which the recruiting takes place;

(6) Charge employees recruitment fees;

(7)(i) Fail to provide return transportation or pay for the cost of return transportation upon the end of employment--

(A) For an employee who is not a national of the country in which the work is taking place and who was brought into that country for the purpose of working on a U.S. Government contract or subcontract (for portions of contracts performed outside the United States); or

(B) For an employee who is not a United States national and who was brought into the United States for the purpose of working on a U.S. Government contract or subcontract, if the payment of such costs is required under existing temporary worker programs or pursuant to a written agreement with the employee (for portions of contracts performed inside the United States); except that--

(ii) The requirements of paragraphs (b)(7)(i) of this clause shall not apply to an employee who is--

(A) Legally permitted to remain in the country of employment and who chooses to do so; or

(B) Exempted by an authorized official of the contracting agency from the requirement to provide return transportation or pay for the cost of return transportation;

(iii) The requirements of paragraph (b)(7)(i) of this clause are modified for a victim of trafficking in persons who is seeking victim services or legal redress in the country of employment, or for a witness in an enforcement action related to trafficking in persons. The contractor shall provide the return transportation or pay the cost of return transportation in a way that does not obstruct the victim services, legal redress, or witness activity. For example, the contractor shall not only offer return transportation to a witness at a time when the witness is still needed to testify. This paragraph does not apply when the exemptions at paragraph (b)(7)(ii) of this clause apply.

(8) Provide or arrange housing that fails to meet the host country housing and safety standards;

or

(9) If required by law or contract, fail to provide an employment contract, recruitment agreement, or other required work document in writing. Such written work document shall be in a language the employee understands. If the employee must relocate to perform the work, the work document shall be provided to the employee at least five days prior to the employee relocating. The employee`s work document shall include, but is not limited to, details about work description, wages, prohibition on charging recruitment fees, work location(s), living accommodations and associated costs, time off, roundtrip transportation arrangements, grievance process, and the content of applicable laws and regulations that prohibit trafficking in persons.

(c) Contractor requirements. The Contractor shall--

(1) Notify its employees and agents of--

(i) The United States Government`s policy prohibiting trafficking in persons, described in paragraph (b) of this clause; and

(ii) The actions that will be taken against employees or agents for violations of this policy.

Such actions for employees may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment; and

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(2) Take appropriate action, up to and including termination, against employees, agents, or subcontractors that violate the policy in paragraph (b) of this clause.

(d) Notification. (1) The Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer and the agency Inspector General immediately of--

(i) Any credible information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) that alleges a Contractor employee, subcontractor, subcontractor employee, or their agent has engaged in conduct that violates the policy in paragraph (b) of this clause (see also 18 U.S.C. 1351, Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting, and 52.203-13(b)(3)(i)(A), if that clause is included in the solicitation or contract, which requires disclosure to the agency Office of the Inspector General when the Contractor has credible evidence of fraud); and

(ii) Any actions taken against a Contractor employee, subcontractor, subcontractor employee, or…