1333MD18QNEEB0008.pdf

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Request for Quotation is being issued to convert a storage room into a Secure Room per the scope of work.

There is a site visit scheduled for May 21st from 10:00 to 11:30. The details are in the scope of work.

0001 Labor and materials needed to convert a storage room into a Secure Room compliant with Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2001, Classified National Security Information for open storage of

SECRET.

Please see attachments for details.

1.00 EA

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Table of Contents

STATEMENT OF WORK

Contractor Visitor Sign in

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (MAY 2014)

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

52.207-2 NOTICE OF STREAMLINED COMPETITION (MAY 2006)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (OCT 2014)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (MAY 2014)

52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2104)

52.222-30 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--PRICE ADJUSTMENT (NONE OR SEPARATELY SPECIFIED METHOD)

(MAY 2014)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2015)

52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

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

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY

2008)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING

TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2015)

52.226-6 PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (MAY 2014)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

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

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

52.247-1 COMMERCIAL BILL OF LADING NOTATIONS (FEB 2006)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

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

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

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1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

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

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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

ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (OCT 2010)

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014)

52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (JAN 2017)

52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

52.223-21 FOAMS (JUN 2016)

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.225-20 PROHIBITION ON CONDUCTING RESTRICTED BUSINESS OERATIONS IN SUDAN--CERTIFICATION (AUG 2009). 22

52.225-21 REQUIRED USE OF AMERICAN IRON, STEEL, AND MANUFACTURED GOODS--BUY AMERICAN STATUTE--CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.232-32 PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS (APR 2012)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

1352.213-70 EVALUATION UTILIZING SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES (APR 2010)

1352.213-71 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING QUOTATIONS UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD - NON-

COMMERCIAL (APR 2010)

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

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)

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

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CLAUSES

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work:

Data / Electrical / Build

Proposed conversion of Storage Room 4461 into a Secure Room NCWCP 5830 University Research Court, College Park, MD, 20740.

SAB 4th Floor

PURPOSE OF REQUEST:

This request is for a price quote for labor and materials needed to convert a storage room into a Secure Room compliant with Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2001, Classified National Security Information for open storage of SECRET material to include: removal of shelving and installation of: electrical power and data-outlets, a new compliant door w/lock, a return air duct, fire-code compliant fixtures (i.e. strobes, sprinkler heads, alarms, etc.) if necessary, a standalone alarm system w/motion detection and keypad disable w/swipe entry and all necessary state and county permits where needed.

Part 1 GENERAL

1. PROJECT SUMMARY

a.a. The Satellite Analysis Branch management team requires the conversion of an existing storage room into a Secure Room with approximate dimensions of 12’ x 13’. This conversion will require the installation of additional gypsum board on all four walls encompassing the room in addition to other modifications. Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment to successfully complete these tasks in accordance with this scope of work.

a.b. Construction activities must be scheduled without impact or disruption to ongoing NESDIS/NCEP operations.

a.c. A safe, clean, quiet working environment shall be maintained at all times.

a.d. The conversion of the storage room into a Secure Room shall meet the following requirements for storage of controlled information:

a.d.1. Walls, Floor, & Ceiling – The walls, floor, and ceiling construction of the Secure Room must be of permanent construction materials offering resistance to, and/or providing evidence of unauthorized entry into the area.

Walls forming the perimeter of the room shall extend from the floor slab to the true ceiling and be attached with permanent construction materials.

a.d.2. Door Construction – The door shall be at least 1 ¾ inch thick and constructed of wood, metal, or other solid material. It will have at least a Sound Transmission Classification (STC) rating of 45. It will be equipped with sound reducing door sweeps. The door shall be secured with a GSA-approved, three-position combination lock (CDX-09). The door will have a Grade 1 non-hold open automatic door closer and acoustical gaskets. Each perimeter door must be protected by a balance magnetic switch or door contact. Hinge pins should be interior on the secure side of the door. Hinges that must be exterior and located on the outside of the door shall be non-removable.

a.d.3. Vents & Ducts – All vents, ducts and similar openings in excess of 96 square inches (and over 6” in its smallest dimension) that enter or pass

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through an open storage area shall be protected with either bars, expanded metal grills, commercial metal sound baffles, or an intrusion detection system (IDS). If bars are used, they shall be a minimum of ½” inch diameter steel, welded vertically and horizontally six inches on center; a deviation of ½” in vertical and /or vertical spacing is permissible. If grills are used they shall be of 3/4 inch –mesh, #9 (10 gauge), case hardened, expanded metal.

Sufficient supply ventilation already exists into the Secure Room. However, a return vent does not exist and must be added to facilitate proper air circulation. No vents, ducts, and similar openings will be implemented in excess of 96 square inches, nor over 6 inches in the smallest dimension.

Ducts will be implemented as required to provide proper sound attenuation.

a.d.4. Sound Attenuation – Perimeter walls extending from slab to slab shall be insulated for the purpose of sound reduction. Ducts shall be configured to minimize sound transmission, including the implementation of sound reducing materials, if needed. Active white noise generators are not required. An STC rating of 45 shall be provided at perimeter walls.

a.d.5. Power & Lighting – A power whip sufficient to supply four 20 Amp conditioned power circuits shall be implemented to ensure continuity of operations in the event of a utility power failure. The power whip supply may tap into the power panel in the adjacent room.

a.d.6. Alarm System and Keypad entry – Provide a standalone alarm system with motion detection sensors, e.g., ultrasonic and passive infrared. Use of dual technologies is authorized having one technology transmit an alarm condition independently from the other technology. Swipe entry will be on the exterior of the room and keypad disable will be on the interior of the room. Arming/disarming time for the alarm system is 45 seconds. The monitoring company needs to be UL2050 certified. If a monitoring station is responsible for more than one IDS, there shall be an audible and visible annunciation for each IDS. IDS shall be separate from, and independent of, fire, smoke, radon, water, and other systems. Perimeter door must be protected by a standard door contact (see door construction section above).

a.e. Installation of the under-floor air dam common with designated perimeter walls and adjacent corridors/ rooms shall consist of a gypsum board air dam within the raised floor cavity to separate existing HVAC zones, if necessary.

a.f. NOAA will provide the following products for installation by the Contractor:

a.f.1. Systems furniture materials.

a.f.2. Freestanding furniture.

a.g. NOAA/DOC IT Team and Operations will furnish and install:

a.g.1. Cable plant installation from existing to systems furniture.

a.g.2. Computers, monitors and related office equipment.

a.g.3. An automatic transfer switch (ATS) within the Secure Room, if necessary.

a.g.4. Connectivity to monitoring station for Intrusion Detection System.

a.h. NOTICE OF SITE VISIT:

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a.h.1.1. A site visit will be conducted on May 21, 2018 at 10:00AM EST for the purposes of briefing on the requirements and answering questions regarding the request for quotation. This conference will be held at NCWCP 5830 University Research Court, College Park, MD, 20740. Contractors intending on submitting a quotation are highly encouraged to attend the site visit. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend the site visit. Email the attached “Visitor Request Worksheet” to Joel L. Perlroth at Joel.L.Perlroth@noaa.gov .

This information must be provided no later than Thursday May 17, 2018 at 3:00PM EST in order to ensure access to the facility site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the building you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-conference. This information will be provided to the NOAA Security who will authorize your entrance to the site.

a.h.1.2. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival:

(1) Valid Drivers License. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

a.h.1.3. Information provided at this site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the request for quotation and specifications. Terms of the request for quotation and specifications remain unchanged unless the request for quotation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective offerors via posting at http://www.fbo.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

2. QUALITY ASSURANCE

a. The Contractor shall provide oversight of material installation and shall ensure that the installation progresses in accordance with schedule requirements.

b. The Contractor shall perform on-site inspection of newly installed materials for conformance with installation drawings and the Government’s requirements, and identify points of non-conformance.

c. The Contractor shall manage and coordinate final walk through, punch list, and project close-out activities.

d. The Contractor shall warrant the final installation against defects in workmanship, components, and performance for a period of one year from the date of Government acceptance. The warranty shall cover all labor and materials necessary to correct failed portions of the installation and to demonstrate performance within the original installation specifications after repairs are accomplished. This warranty shall be provided at no additional cost to NOAA.

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mailto:Joel.L.Perlroth@noaa.gov a.h.1.3.1. The Government will inspect the Contractor’s performance using a quality assurance program through random inspections, scheduled inspections, or any other method of inspection that the Government determines reflects the actual successful performance of this contract.

3. STANDARDS

a. New work shall comply with all applicable building codes for the local jurisdiction.

b. Secure Room must meet Title 32, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 2001, Classified National Security Information for open storage of SECRET material and SIPRNet. This requirement must be met even if Government omits procedures, materials, modifications, etc. within this SOW.

4. CONTRACTOR DELIVERABLES

a. Project Schedule and weekly two week Look Ahead Construction schedules during construction.

b. A weekly construction meeting beginning two weeks prior to construction through project completion.

c. Product submittals for any materials deviating from the list of acceptable materials identified in Part II below, in addition to the following submittals:

1.A.1. Fire Sprinkler Shop Drawings and Submittals

1.A.2. Secure Room Door, Frame and Hardware Submittal

1.A.3. Intrusion Detection System

1.A.4. Certifications of all applicable construction personnel

Part 2 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS

The following construction documents (as needed, when requested) provide an overview of the existing conditions and proposed layout for the Secure Room.

SECURE ROOM PLANS AND DETAILS

A. Storage area layout

B. Storage area wall type

C. Fire Suppression Piping

D. Stud Metal Walls

E. Fire Protection Plan for area

Part 3 EXECUTION

1. SECURE ROOM

a. Secure Room shall be constructed of metal framing, gypsum board walls, and shall be approximately 12’ x 13’ in accordance with Part 2.

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b. Temporary dust barrier shall be installed from slab to slab as needed to prevent infiltration of dust into the work areas at perimeter of construction area.

c. Remove carpet squares in vicinity of construction and save for reinstallation.

d. Raised floor system shall be reconfigured as needed to allow installation of additional drywall extending from slab to slab. Cut existing tiles and install/relocate new stanchions as needed to safely support the reconfigured floor tiles in the Secure Room and adjacent room(s). Install cut floor tiles for supply air, power and data cable within new Secure Room.

e. A return air duct shall be installed to provide ventilation air for room occupants. Ducts shall be configured with the appropriate 90 degree bends (if necessary) to meet Secure Room sound transmission minimum requirements. However, the construction if this room does not need to comply with amplified communications, merely normal conversation volume.

f. Existing perimeter walls shall be modified to provide slab to slab construction if necessary.

Contractor shall provide sound proofing as needed to ensure an STC rating of 45 on all surrounding walls.

g. If necessary, install new drywall ceiling with a minimum floor to ceiling clearance of 7’6” or as required by code. Drywall ceiling assembly and existing construction components shall meet an STC rating of 45 minimum. Access openings to all HVAC, electrical, plumbing, etc.

within drop ceiling will be maintained in the finished product.

h. Finish and paint new interior and exterior of all walls to match adjacent walls.

i. Install new door and frame with hardware as required to meet the applicable government standard for a SCIF- packaged door, frame and hardware unit with an STC rating of 45.

j. Install an Intrusion Detection System with an entrance door contact and motion detection system to meet applicable government standard noted in Part 1.

k. Install power whip sufficient to supply 4 / 120volt 20amp circuits originating from IDF ZONE 2 room 4460 power panel UAC4B1B. New circuits are to be installed using EMT conduit and shall be compliant with requirements of the National Electrical Code (NEC).

l. Cut and reinstall carpet tiles as needed to provide a neat and professional appearance.

m. If necessary for Fire Protection- A design build fire protection contractor is required to design and modify the existing system to provide a code compliant fire protection system for the new Secure Room and area impacted by the construction.

n. If necessary the Fire Alarm System shall be modified as required by code for the Secure Room as well as adjacent room(s) if impacted by the new construction.

2. AIR DAM

a. If necessary, construct a gypsum board air dam within the cavity of the existing raised floor and drop ceiling on all perimeter walls common with the storage area. The air dam shall fasten to new cold metal track secured to the existing concrete raised floor where applicable and fastened to existing floor slab. The air dam shall cross the existing corridor in several locations at which point the air dam will be fastened to knee wall constructed in raised floor cavity independent of the raised floor system.

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b. Existing utilities crossing the new air dam shall be isolated with grommets or pillows to limit air loss, maintain future flexibility and meet STC 45 sound transmission requirements.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance for this contract shall be 60 Calendar Days from the date of the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

4. WORK LOCATION

The Contractor may request site visits to the NCWCP. Site visits shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. The building address:

NCWCP

5830 University Research Court College Park, MD 20740

5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

a. Personnel shall be screened in accordance with the requirements for Moderate Risk non-IT contracts as specified by Commerce Acquisition Manual 1337.70 section 2.2; specifically, in accordance with Commerce Acquisition Regulation (CAR) 1352.237- 70, Security Processing Requirements – High or Moderate Risk Contracts (April 2010). Any access by contract personnel who are Foreign Nationals shall be in accordance with the requirements of CAR 1352.237-73, Foreign National Visitor and Guest Access to Department Resources (APR 2010).

b. All Contractors entering the facility must have valid picture identification. The Contractor shall comply with the IT Security requirements of the Department of Commerce as outlined in CAR 1352.239-72, Security Requirements for Information technology Resources (April 2010), except that development of a Security Accreditation Package in accordance with CAR 1352.239-72, section (i) is not required.

6. COORDINATION

a. All project management issues shall be coordinated with and approved by:

NCWCP

5830 University Research Court College Park, MD 20740

b. All work performed on-site shall be coordinated with the Building Engineer or NOAA / NCO Facility Support Engineer. The NCWCP Facility Engineer is:

NCWCP

5830 University Research Court College Park, MD 20740

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For access to electrical and IDF rooms, exact locations or questions please consult with point of contact (POC) building manager.

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52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

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(Reference 52.203-5)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.203-7)

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

52.207-2 NOTICE OF STREAMLINED COMPETITION (MAY 2006)

(Reference 52.207-2)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION (OCT 2014)

(Reference 52.219-28)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

(Reference 52.222-3)

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-6)

52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-7)

52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-8)

52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

(Reference 52.222-9)

52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-11)

52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-12)

52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS (MAY 2014) (Reference 52.222-13)

52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

(Reference 52.222-14)

52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2104)

(Reference 52.222-15)

52.222-30 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--PRICE ADJUSTMENT (NONE OR SEPARATELY SPECIFIED METHOD)

(MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-30)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

(Reference 52.222-50)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015)

(Reference 52.222-54)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2015)

(Reference 52.222-55)

52.223-4 RECOVERED MATERIAL CERTIFICATION (MAY 2008)

(Reference 52.223-4)

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

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(Reference 52.223-5)

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2008) (Reference 52.223-17)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) (Reference 52.223-18)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

(Reference 52.225-13)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS

RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2015)

(Reference 52.225-25)

52.226-6 PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.226-6)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.232-5)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.232-23)

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.232-24)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.232-27)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) (Reference 52.232-33)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

(Reference 52.232-39)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

(Reference 52.233-3)

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

(Reference 52.233-4)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-5)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.236-6)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

(Reference 52.236-7)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

(Reference 52.236-21)

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

(Reference 52.236-28)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.242-14)

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52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2017)

(Reference 52.244-6)

52.247-1 COMMERCIAL BILL OF LADING NOTATIONS (FEB 2006)

(Reference 52.247-1)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.249-10)

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

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.233-70)

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

(Reference 1352.233-71)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.246-70)

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)

52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

(a) In performing this contract, the Contractor is not authorized to make expenditures or incur obligations exceeding

(b) The maximum amount for which the Government shall be liable if this contract is terminated is

(End of Clause)

52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (OCT 2010)

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(a) A definitive contract is contemplated. The Contractor agrees to begin promptly negotiating with the Contracting Officer the terms of a definitive contract that will include

(1) all clauses required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) on the date of execution of the letter contract,

(2) all clauses required by law on the date of execution of the definitive contract, and

(3) any other mutually agreeable clauses, terms, and conditions. The Contractor agrees to submit a proposal and including data other than certified cost or pricing data, and certified cost or pricing data, in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2, supporting its proposal.

(b) The schedule for definitizing this contract is [insert target date for definitization of the contract and dates for submission of proposal, beginning of negotiations, and, if appropriate, submission of make-or-buy and subcontracting plans and certified cost or pricing data]:

(c) If agreement on a definitive contract to supersede this letter contract is not reached by the target date in paragraph (b) of this section, or within any extension of it granted by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may, with the approval of the head of the contracting activity, determine a reasonable price or fee in accordance with Subpart 15.4 and Part 31 of the FAR, subject to Contractor appeal as provided in the Disputes clause. In any event, the Contractor shall proceed with completion of the contract, subject only to the Limitation of Government Liability clause.

(1) After the Contracting Officer`s determination of price or fee, the contract shall be governed by--

(i) All clauses required by the FAR on the date of execution of this letter contract for either fixed-price or cost-reimbursement contracts, as determined by the Contracting Officer under this paragraph (c);

(ii) All clauses required by law as of the date of the Contracting Officer`s determination; and

(iii) Any other clauses, terms, and conditions mutually agreed upon.

(2) To the extent consistent with paragraph (c)(1) of this section, all clauses, terms, and conditions included in this letter contract shall continue in effect, except those that by their nature apply only to a letter contract.

52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (OCT 2014)

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

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

Small business concern means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (b) of this provision.

Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002, means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

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(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States, and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

Veteran-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C.

101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

Women-owned small business concern means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is NAICS code].

(2) The small business size standard is size standard].

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(c) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [] is, [] is not a small business concern.

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [] is, [] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [square] is, [square] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(3) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [] is, [] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [] is, [] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___--.] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [] is, [] is not an EDWOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [] is, [] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(5)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___--.] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [] is, [] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [] is, [] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

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(8) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)

(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [] is, [] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR Part 126;

and

(ii) It [] is, [] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR Part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(8)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___--.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(d) Notice.

(1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm`s status as a business concern that is small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, service-disabled veteran-owned small, economically disadvantaged women-owned small, or women-owned small eligible under the WOSB Program in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8, 9, 15, 31, and 36 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall--

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

(End of Provision)

52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD (JAN 2017)

(a) By execution of a contract, the Small Business Administration (SBA) agrees to the following:

(1) To furnish the supplies or services set forth in the contract according to the specifications and the terms and conditions by subcontracting with the Offeror who has been determined an eligible concern pursuant to the provisions of section 8(a) of the Small Business Act, as amended (15 U.S.C.

637(a)).

(2) Except for novation agreements, delegates to the the responsibility for administering the contract with complete authority to take any action on behalf of the Government under the terms and conditions of the contract; provided, however that the contracting agency shall give advance notice to the SBA before it issues a final notice terminating the right of the subcontractor to proceed with further performance, either in whole or in part, under the contract.

(3) That payments to be made under the contract will be made directly to the subcontractor by the contracting activity.

(4) To notify the Contracting Officer immediately upon notification by the subcontractor that the owner or owners upon whom 8(a) eligibility was based plan to relinquish ownership or control of the concern.

(5) That the subcontractor awarded a subcontract hereunder shall have the right of appeal from decisions of the cognizant Contracting Officer under the "Disputes" clause of the subcontract.

(b) The offeror/subcontractor agrees and acknowledges that it will, for and on behalf of the SBA, fulfill and perform all of the requirements of the contract.

(c) The offeror/subcontractor agrees that it will not subcontract the performance of any of the requirements of this subcontract to any lower tier subcontractor without the prior written approval of the SBA and the cognizant Contracting Officer of the

52.223-20 AEROSOLS (JUN 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- "Global warming potential" means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

"High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons" means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is

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found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at http:// www.epa.gov/snap/).

"Hydrofluorocarbons" means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, or emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from aerosol propellants or solvents under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as--

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency;

(2) Safety, such as flammability or toxicity;

(3) Ability to meet technical performance requirements; and

(4) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at http:// www.epa.gov/snap/.

(End of clause)

52.223-21 FOAMS (JUN 2016)

"Global warming potential" means how much a given mass of a chemical contributes to global warming over a given time period compared to the same mass of carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide's global warming potential is defined as 1.0.

"High global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons" means any hydrofluorocarbons in a particular end use for which EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program has identified other acceptable alternatives that have lower global warming potential. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables of alternatives available at http:// www.epa.gov/snap/.

"Hydrofluorocarbons" means compounds that contain only hydrogen, fluorine, and carbon.

(b) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor shall reduce its use, release, and emissions of high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons and refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons, when feasible, from foam blowing agents, under this contract. When determining feasibility of using a particular alternative, the Contractor shall consider environmental, technical, and economic factors such as--

(1) In-use emission rates, energy efficiency, and safety;

(2) Ability to meet performance requirements; and

(3) Commercial availability at a reasonable cost.

(c) The Contractor shall refer to EPA's SNAP program to identify alternatives. The SNAP list of alternatives is found at 40 CFR part 82, subpart G, with supplemental tables available at http:// www.epa.gov/snap/.

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item--

(1) Means 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.

Component means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

Construction material means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or…