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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

See Attached

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. )

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. ) BACK

Attachment Page

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SF 1442 BLOCK 10 (CONTINUED)

Project: BUILDING 4 ROOM 1318 FIRE SUPPRESSION UPDATES

Enter Price(s) in Section B.

This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.

The NAICS for this acquisition is 238220; the Small Business Size Standard is $19.0 Million.

Verbal explanations given before award WILL NOT BE BINDING. Any changes will be made in writing by issuing amendment(s).

Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the contractor's Site Specific Safety Plan has been accepted.

Any award resulting from this solicitation will be subject to the City of Boulder Sales/Use Tax. No exemption certificate issued by the Colorado Department of Revenue or any other taxing authority shall be recognized as a basis for exemption from the City of Boulder Sales/Use Tax.

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials to accomplish the work set out in the attached

SOW.

Building 4 Rm 1318 Updates to the Fire Suppression System

1.00 JB

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Table of Contents

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 SOW - B4 1318 Fire Suppression Updates

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.2 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

G.2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

G.3 NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

G.4 NIST LOCAL-54ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

G.5 NIST LOCAL-56INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM-ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

H.2 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

H.3 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

H.4 1352.237-73 FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITOR AND GUEST ACCESS TO DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES (APR 2010)..18

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.203-17CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

I.2 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

(JAN 2017)

I.3 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

I.4 52.204-14 System for Award Management Maintenance

I.5 52.204-19INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

I.6 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When

I.7 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted

I.8 52.215-8 Order of Precedence Uniform Contract Form

I.9 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Prici

I.10 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

I.11 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepre

I.12 52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

I.13 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

I.14 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

I.15 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements

I.16 52.222-8PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (JUL 2021)

I.17 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

I.18 52.222-11 Subcontracts Labor Standards

I.19 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

I.20 52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS (MAY

2014)

I.21 52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

I.22 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2104)

I.23 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disab

I.24 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons

I.25 52.222-55MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026. (JAN 2022)

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I.26 52.222-62PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2022)

I.27 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal

I.28 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Serv

I.29 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Saf

I.30 52.223-5POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2024)

I.31 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances

I.32 52.225-9 Buy American Construction Materials

I.33 52.226-8ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

I.34 52.223-23 Sustainable Products

I.35 52.227-1AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (JUN 2020)

I.36 52.227-2NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (JUN 2020)

I.37 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007)

I.38 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

I.39 52.228-11INDIVIDUAL SURETY--PLEDGE OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

I.40 52.228-12PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS (DEC 2022)

I.41 52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)

I.42 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

I.43 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

I.44 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

I.45 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

I.46 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

I.47 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

I.48 52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

I.49 52.233-1 Disputes

I.50 52.233-3 Protest after Award

I.51 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

I.52 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions

I.53 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecti

I.54 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship

I.55 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor

I.56 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities

I.57 52.236-8 Other Contracts

I.58 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation Structu

I.59 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas

I.60 52.236-11 Use and Posession Prior to Completion

I.61 52.236-12 Cleaning Up

I.62 52.236-13 Accident Prevention

I.63 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services

I.64 52.236-17 Layout of Work

I.65 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construc

I.66 52.243-4 Changes

I.67 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions

I.68 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and

I.69 52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

I.70 52.249-1 I TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM) (APR 1984)--

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

I.71 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.72 52.252-6AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 List of Attachments

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SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding

K.2 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.204-7 System for Award Management Registration

L.2 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Secondary Site of the Work (May 2014)

L.3 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

L.4 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L.5 1352.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (APR 2010)

L.6 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.7 52.252-5AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

L.8 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L.9 1352.270-71 PRE-BID / PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (APR 2010)

L.10 Instructions to Offerors

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 Basis for Award

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 SOW - B4 1318 Fire Suppression Updates

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STATEMENT OF WORK

Building 4 Room 1318 Fire Suppression System Updates

I. BACKGROUND INFORMATION

The Department of Commerce campus is located at 325 Broadway in Boulder, Colorado and is a research & development facility. It consists of the agencies of NIST, NOAA and NTIA. The Office of Facilities and Property Management, OFPM, of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is responsible for the maintaining and renovation of spaces consisting of laboratories, office space and facilities maintenance areas, except the David Skaggs Research Center. The requirements as presented in this document, along with any attachments, are intended to describe the minimum Government requirements.

It is the intent of this Scope of Work to provide the requirements for the Building 4 Room 1318 Fire Suppression System Updates Project. This project is to add 2 additional fire sprinkler heads and move an existing fire sprinkler head on a “dry” fire suppression system.

See Attachment 1 - NIST Boulder General Contractor Requirements – Rev C, included in the contract for information on rules and requirements of performing work on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sites in Boulder and Ft. Collins, Colorado.

II. PURPOSE

There are currently 6 sprinkler heads in the area (see Attachment 2). The contractor will add 2 additional fire sprinkler heads and move an existing fire sprinkler head on a “dry” fire suppression system (see Attachment 3). Contractor is to refer to attached engineered drawings and specifications for locations, materials, and project intent.

The Contractor shall coordinate with the Government Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) all activities required throughout the duration of this task order. The Contractor shall communicate with the COR and the CO on all matters pertaining to the task order.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The project is to be performed site-wide, on the Boulder, CO campus.

REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS

See Attachment 1 - NIST Boulder General Contractor Requirements – Rev C, included in the contract for information on rules and requirements of performing work on the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) sites in Boulder and Ft. Collins, Colorado.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Building 4 Room 1318 Fire Suppression System Updates shall take 60 days to complete upon issuance of NTP.

III. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

TASKS

Contractor is to refer to attached engineered drawings and specifications for locations, materials, and project intent.

Task 1 – Add additional fire sprinkler heads The contractor shall add two (2) fire sprinkler heads using flex pipe. New sprinkler heads shall have same K-Factor and RTI as existing sprinkler heads.

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Task 2 – Relocate single existing sprinkler head The contractor shall relocate a single existing sprinkler head to a “dry” fire suppression system as shown in Attachment 3 and in accordance with 2025 NFPA 13 Section 9.3.7 (2) and Figure

9.3.7 (a).

Safety on the NIST Campus NIST is committed to maintaining a work environment that safeguards the public and the environment, as well as personnel and property.

If the award requires construction, demolition, excavation, renovation, or other work for which the contractor directs and oversees contractor personnel (including subcontractors) at NIST-owned and operated sites, the contractor shall:

Provide a detailed, site-specific Safety Plan to the contracting officer within 7 days after award that describes how the contractor will maintain a safe work environment and comply with applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as with applicable state and local laws, standards, and codes.

The Safety Plan shall specify how the company’s policies and practices will comply with each of the applicable standards, laws, and codes.

The contracting officer will provide written comments regarding the plan to the contractor within seven (7) days of receipt and will require the contractor to submit a revised safety plan within seven (7) days after that to the contracting officer for their review. This cycle may be repeated, if necessary, until the contracting officer determines the safety plan to be acceptable.

Reference:

Attachment 2 – Current Sprinkler Head Configuration Attachment 3 – Proposed Project End State Attachment 4 – Photos of current suppression system piping

Safety-Related Equipment The Contractor shall:

Provide all safety-related equipment required to perform the work under this award, including personal protective equipment (PPE) and other equipment that is required or appropriate to protect contractor personnel and other personnel on the NIST campus.

Contractor-provided personal protective equipment shall include, at a minimum, hard hats, safety shoes, safety glasses (prescription or standard), respiratory protection (powered air purifying respirator or full-face mask respirator), high visibility clothing and gloves that meet applicable OSHA standards for PPE.

Training

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The Contractor shall:

Provide safety-related training required by applicable OSHA, state and local regulations or standards to affected contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work under this award. Such training may include, for example, training for proper use of PPE, respirator use, fall protection, crane operation, forklift operation;

electrical safety, or other safety-related topics.

Maintain records of safety training provided to contractor personnel (including subcontractor personnel) that perform work on this award. The contractor shall make those records available to the contracting officer, contracting officer’s representative for the award, or other authorized personnel within 7 days of receipt of their written request, and annually thereafter or upon request.

Require contractor personnel (including subcontractors) to attend required NIST-specific health or safety training that is required by the award.

Health Hazard Assessments and Medical Evaluations The Contractor shall:

Provide required health hazard exposure assessments, medical evaluations and screenings, and exposure monitoring required by applicable OSHA requirements.

Ensure PII information is protected.

Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12

The Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) and its employees who require physical access to NIST facilities or logical access to NIST IT networks or systems must comply with Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD)-12, Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors; OMB M-05-24; OMB M- 19-17; FIPS 201, Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors; NIST HSPD-12 policy; and Executive Order 13467, Part 1 §1.2.

5. Roster

Position Sensitivity Designations Requirement All Contractor (and/or any subcontractor) employees must obtain a background investigation commensurate with their position sensitivity designation that complies with Parts 1400 and 731 of Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).

The following position sensitivity designation levels apply to this solicitation/contract:

Low

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IV. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Include all requirements that are not specific tasks but are applicable to the overall contract and the work that will be performed. For example, IT Security, Government Property, Public Affairs Clearance, OMB clearance, printing, data rights, etc.

Inspection & Acceptance In addition to the inspection and acceptance terms articulated in the specific FAR clause that allows the Government reserves the right to perform such performance tests and evaluations as defined below to verify specified system performance. Such tests and evaluations, if performed, shall be conducted within the environment that the system is to be operated. The Contractor has the right to be present during the tests and evaluations, if performed, at the Contractor’s expense.

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Identify all qualifications that the Contractor and/or their personnel working on this contract must possess.

Safety: The Contractor employee must be responsible for knowing and complying with all installation safety prevention regulations. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal.

Security: NIST is a restricted campus. An identification badge is required for access for entry into buildings and is shown to the armed Security Police when entering the campus.

Identification Badges: Contractor employees must comply with NIST identification and access requirements. Each Contractor employee must wear a visible identification badge provided by the NIST Security Office.

V. SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES

Define all deliverables and indicate (1) the quantity desired; (2) the format in which each deliverable is to be supplied; (3) the delivery date (based on the number of weeks/days); (4) the place of delivery.

Complete the table providing the information for all the tasks identified above.

Deliverable Number Description Format Due Date

Quantity

1 Type/Brand of pipe/nozzles/fittings for the project

PDF or Word Document

Within 5 days of NTP issuance

N/A

2 Project Schedule PDF or Word document

Within 5 days of NTP issuance

N/A

3 Site Specific Safety Plan

PDF or Word Document

Prior to issuance of NTP

N/A

Standards of Acceptance: The NIST POC or COR shall review all the above deliverables and respond with an acceptance or request for revision email to the Contractor Point of Contact (POC) within 2 days of receipt of deliverable. COR will provide written feedback and acknowledgement of all submissions with 2 business days

VI. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

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The Contractor will be paid, in accordance with the payments clause in the contract and as otherwise noted in this document, upon completion of all tasks delineated in the Statement of Work and Release of Claims Form received by the COR.

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

(Reference 52.246-12)

E.2 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

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

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

NIST Boulder 325 Broadway, Boulder, CO 80305

(End of clause)

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

(Reference 52.242-14)

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

G.2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

(a) TBD - After Award is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer`s Representative (COR).

The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

TBD - After Award

Phone Number: TBD - After Award Email: TBD - After Award

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

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

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

G.3 NIST LOCAL-53 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

All contractors performing work on active contracts at the U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campuses and/or working in NIST workspaces should go to the www.nist.gov website and under the "About NIST" tab click on "Visit". This site includes information about campus access and security information; identification requirements; parking information and more.

Contractor personnel are required to check the appropriate campus operating status and personnel requirements at https://www.nist.gov/campus-status daily prior to arriving on site. All personnel must adhere to the requirements set forth in the operating status.

Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of NIST that will impact normal days of business operation such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status:

Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:

(301) 975-8000

(800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free)

Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:

(303) 497-4000

(303) 497-3000 option 2

In the event of a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless the contractor has been, or is notified that it is required to work under an excepted status, the contractor must stop work. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at www.nist.gov (banner on front page) and/or the NIST operating status line(s). Additionally, contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.

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NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status.

All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed.

Contractors with active supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would not cause the Government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance.

Please note that in all circumstances that impact operations on the NIST campuses, contractors are expected to follow all direction and guidance provided by NIST authorities.

G.4 NIST LOCAL-54 ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST requires that Invoice/Voucher submissions are sent electronically via email to INVOICE@NIST.GOV.

Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following:

(1) Contract number;

(2) Contractor name and address;

(3) Unique entity identifier (see www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers);

(4) Date of invoice;

(5) Invoice number;

(6) Amount of invoice and cumulative amount invoiced to-date;

(7) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN);

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

(9) Prompt payment discount terms, if offered; and

(10) Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

G.5 NIST LOCAL-56 INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM-ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

Upon written notice from the contracting officer the following supersedes all other instructions for the submission of payment requests. Accordingly, following written notice payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable payment request or invoicing instructions, Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting payment requests. If not already enrolled, the Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email within three to five business days of the addition of the contract award to IPP. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email: IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone

(866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting payment requests, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. Contact the contracting officer for more information on submitting a waiver request.

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SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

H.2 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

H.3 1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.237-71)

H.4 1352.237-73 FOREIGN NATIONAL VISITOR AND GUEST ACCESS TO DEPARTMENTAL RESOURCES (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.237-73)

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SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

(Reference 52.203-17)

I.2 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

(JAN 2017)

(Reference 52.203-19)

I.3 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

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I.4 52.204-14 System for Award Management Maintenance

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52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance.

As prescribed in 4.208(b)(2), use the following clause:

System for Award Management—Maintenance (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercial and Government Entity code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location (referred to as “CAGE code”); or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA CAGE Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file (referred to as “NCAGE code”).

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) means an identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.

(b) Active registration.

(1) The Contractor shall maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at during contract performance and through final payment under this contract. To maintain an active registration in SAM, the Contractor shall review at least annually its registration in SAM and validate that the information is current, accurate, and complete.

(2) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information. Updating SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c) Novation and change-of-name agreements.

(1) If the Contractor has legally changed its business name or “doing business as” name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used to perform the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in part 42 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to —

(i) Change the legal business name in SAM;

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(ii) Comply with the requirements of FAR part 42; and

(iii) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with its written notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(2) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(d) Assignees.

(1) The Contractor shall not change the legal business name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR part 32). Assignees shall be separately registered in SAM.

(2) Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(e) Unique entity identifier (UEI). The Contractor shall ensure that its UEI is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

(f) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code. The Contractor shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. To update a CAGE code, the Contractor shall initiate the change by updating its SAM registration.

(g) Communicating changes. The Contractor shall communicate any change to its UEI or CAGE code to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so a modification can be issued to update the UEI or CAGE code on this contract. A change in the UEI does not necessarily require a novation.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (DEVIATION January 2026). As prescribed in 4.208(b)(2), replace paragraph (b) of the basic clause with the following paragraph (b):

(b) Active registration.

(1) If the Contractor was unable to register for Federal Government contracts in the System for Award Management (SAM) at before award, the Contractor shall register in SAM within

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30 days after contract award or at least three days before submitting the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

(2) The Contractor shall maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in SAM during contract performance and through final payment under this contract. To maintain an active registration in SAM, the Contractor shall review at least annually its registration in SAM and validate that the information is current, accurate, and complete.

(3) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information. Updating SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

I.5 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) (Reference 52.204-19)

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I.6 52.209-6 Protecting the Governments Interest When

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52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

As prescribed in 9.409 , insert the following clause:

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause—

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is–

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” in Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 , such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

(b) The Government suspends or debars Contractors to protect the Government's interests.

Other than a subcontract for a commercially available off-the-shelf item, the Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract, in excess of the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award, with a Contractor that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any executive agency unless a compelling reason exists to do so.

(c) The Contractor shall require each proposed subcontractor whose subcontract will exceed the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award, other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item, to disclose to the Contractor, in writing, whether as of the time of award of the subcontract, the subcontractor, or its principals, is or is not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded by the Federal Government.

(d) A corporate officer or a designee of the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before entering into a subcontract with a party (other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item) that is debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded (see FAR 9.404 for information on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions). The notice must include the following:

(1) The name of the subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor’s knowledge of the reasons for the subcontractor being listed with an exclusion in SAM.

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(3) The compelling reason(s) for doing business with the subcontractor notwithstanding its being listed with an exclusion in SAM.

(4) The systems and procedures the Contractor has established to ensure that it is fully protecting the Government's interests when dealing with such subcontractor in view of the specific basis for the party's debarment, suspension, proposed debarment, or voluntary exclusion.

(e) Subcontracts. Unless this is a contract for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, the Contractor shall include the requirements of this clause, including this paragraph (e) (appropriately modified for the identification of the parties), in each subcontract that—

(1) Exceeds the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award; and

(2) Is not a subcontract for commercially available off-the-shelf items.

I.7 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted

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52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations.

As prescribed in 9.108-6(b), insert the following clause:

Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

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

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) If the contractor reorganizes as an inverted domestic corporation or becomes a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation at any time during the period of performance of this contract, applicable law may prohibit the Government from paying for Contractor activities performed after the date when it becomes an inverted domestic corporation or subsidiary. The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(c) Exceptions to this prohibition are located at 9.108-3.

(d) In the event the Contractor becomes either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation during contract performance, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five business days from the date of the inversion event.

I.8 52.215-8 Order of Precedence Uniform Contract Form

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52.215-8 Order of Precedence-Uniform Contract Format.

As prescribed in 15.110(h), insert the following clause:

Order of Precedence-uniform Contract Format (DEVIATION January 2026)

Any inconsistency in this request for proposal or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).

(b) Representations and other instructions.

(c) Contract clauses.

(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(e) The specifications.

I.9 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Prici

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52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications.

As prescribed in 15.110(u), insert the following clause:

Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data for modifications under this contract, for price adjustments expected to exceed the threshold set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15.403-3(a) on the date of the agreement on price or the date of the award, whichever is later, the Contractor may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in paragraphs (a)(1)(i) and (ii) of this clause. If the threshold for submission of certified cost or pricing data specified in FAR 15.403-3(a) is adjusted for inflation as set forth in FAR part 1, the changed threshold applies throughout the remaining term of the contract, unless there is a subsequent threshold adjustment. The Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable—

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Information on modifications of contracts or subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(A) If—

(1) The original contract or subcontract was granted an exception from certified cost or pricing data requirements because the price agreed upon was based on adequate price competition or prices set by law or regulation, or was a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service; and

(2) The modification (to the contract or subcontract) is not exempted based on one of these exceptions, then the Contractor may provide information to establish that the modification would not change the contract or subcontract from a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service, to a contract or subcontract for the acquisition of other than a commercial product or commercial service.

(B) For a commercial product and commercial service exception, the Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price of the modification. Such information may include-

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(1) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities.

(2) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market.

(3) For items included on an active Federal Supply Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The Contractor grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this clause, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the Contractor’s determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b) Requirements for certified cost or pricing data. If the Contractor is not granted an exception from the requirement to submit certified cost or pricing data, the following applies:

(1) The Contractor shall submit certified cost or pricing data, data other than certified cost or pricing data, and supporting attachments in accordance with the instructions contained in Table 15-1 of FAR 15.408-2, which is incorporated by reference with the same force and effect as though it were inserted here in full text. The instructions in Table 15-1 are incorporated as a mandatory format to be used in this contract, unless the Contracting Officer and the Contractor agree to a different format and change this clause to use Alternate I.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before award (except for unpriced actions), the Contractor shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed by FAR 15.403-4.

(End of clause)

Alternate I-DEVIATION (January 2026). As prescribed in 15.110(u)(1), substitute the following paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph (b)(1) of the basic clause.

(b)(1) The Contractor shall submit certified cost or pricing data, data other than certified cost or pricing data, and supporting attachments prepared in the following format: [Insert description of the data and format that are required and include access to records necessary

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to permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed price in accordance with 15.408-2, Table 15- 1, Note 2. The description may be inserted at the time of issuing the request for proposals, or the Contracting Officer may specify that the offeror's format will be acceptable, or the description may be inserted as the result of negotiations.]

Alternate II (Oct 1997). As prescribed in 15.110(u)(2), add the following paragraph (c) to the basic clause:

(c) When the proposal is submitted, also submit one copy each to: (1) the Administrative Contracting Officer, and (2) the Contract Auditor.

Alternate III (Oct 1997). As prescribed in 15.110(u)(3), add the following paragraph (c) to the basic clause (if Alternate II is also used, redesignate the following paragraph as paragraph (d)):

(c) Submit the cost portion of the proposal via the following electronic media: [Insert media format]

Alternate IV-DEVIATION (January 2026). As prescribed in 15.110(u)(4), replace the text of the basic clause with the following:

(a) Submission of certified cost or pricing data is not required.

(b) Provide data described below: [Insert description of the data and the format that are required, including the access to records necessary to permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed price in accordance with 15.4 .]

I.10 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside

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52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside.

As prescribed in 19.104-3(a), insert the following clause:

Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION January 2026)

(a) Definition. Small business concern, as used in this clause—

(1) 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 size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in paragraph (a)(1) of this clause, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under…