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47 2 of

Solicitation No.

140A2325Q0038

Project Title Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Speech-Language Therapist

SECTION B – CONTINUATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This is a request for quote in accordance with FAR part 12, Commercial Items and FAR part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular Number/Effective Date:

2025-02, 01/03/2025.

NAICS: 621340 - Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists Size Standard: $12.5 - in millions of dollars Service Code: Q403 - Medical- Evaluation/screening Set Aside: 100% Indian Small Business Economic Enterprise

NOTE: The prospective contractor shall review the solicitation in its entirety.

Refer to Section E for instructions (52.212-1) and evaluation criteria (52.212-2)

Multiple Awards: This requirement includes three specialties: OT, PT, and SLT.

The government understands that some contractors may only be capable of providing staffing services for 1 or 2 specialties. As a result, multiple awards are possible in an effort to remove barriers and maximize opportunities for small business. A maximum of 3 awards are possible.

At no point will any given award duplicate a service specialty.

1. CONTRACT TYPE Firm Fixed Price

2. DELIVERY TERMS FOB Destination

3. DELIVERY LOCATION

Department of the Interior Bureau of Indian Education Pine Ridge School 101 Thorpe Circle Pine Ridge, SD

4. PAYMENT TERMS (Accelerated Payment) Payment within 15-days in arrears upon delivery of goods/services, after inspection & acceptance, and receipt of a proper invoice.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

At the discretion of the Government, the contract may be extended beyond the initial base year. The Government does not guarantee option year renewals as service is based on need, availability of funds, and satisfactory Contractor performance.

Base Year 02/19/2025 – 02/18/2026 Option Year 1 02/19/2026 – 02/18/2027 Option Year 2 02/19/2027 – 02/18/2028 Option Year 3 02/19/2028 – 02/18/2029 Option Year 4 02/19/2029 – 02/18/2030

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6. POINTS OF CONTACT

BIE School Representatives Contractor Representative CPARS Representative

Contractor Name, Telephone, & e-mail

Contractor Name, telephone & e-mail

7. PRICE

The price identified is considered to be all-inclusive. All-inclusive is defined as all costs/expenses which include but are not limited to Federal/State/Local Taxes, Goods, Services, Travel, and all other fees necessary to complete the work.

Occupational Therapist (OT) Quantity in Hours Unit Price – per Hour Total Price Base Year 686 $ $ Option Year 1 686 $ $ Option Year 2 686 $ $ Option Year 3 686 $ $ Option Year 4 686 $ $ *Hours based on 2-days per, 7-hours per day, 49-weeks, 1-OT Grand Total: $

Physical Therapist (PT) Quantity in Hours Unit Price – per Hour Total Price Base Year 196 $ $ Option Year 1 196 $ $ Option Year 2 196 $ $ Option Year 3 196 $ $ Option Year 4 196 $ $ *Hours based on 1-day per week, 4-hours per day, 49-weeks, 1-PT Grand Total: $

Speech-Language Therapist (SLT) Quantity in Hours Unit Price – per Hour Total Price Base Year 1,176 $ $ Option Year 1 1,176 $ $ Option Year 2 1,176 $ $ Option Year 3 1,176 $ $ Option Year 4 1,176 $ $ *Hours based on 3-days per week, 8-hours per day, 49-weeks, 1-SLT Grand Total: $

8. INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) Payment requests shall be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP). The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov "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 Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts.

At a minimum a proper invoice shall include:

- Name and address of the Contractor;

- Invoice date and number;

- BIE Contract number:

- Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered.

- Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading.

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- Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

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

- Name, title, e-mail and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

- Taxpayer Identification Number.

Additional Invoice Requirements:

a. The Contractor shall attach an itemized invoice to each IPP payment request.

b. The Contractor shall NOT attach progress reports to the IPP payment request. Written Progress Reports which validate the specific work performed shall be submitted directly to the designated school representative.

c. Invoices shall NOT contain Personal Identifiable Information (PII). PII includes specific information such as but is not limited to student names, dates of birth, etc.

d. Improper invoice may result in an invoice rejection. The Contractor shall promptly correct invoices upon notice.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. If the company SAM registration Point of Contact information is not current or correct, the designated company representative may not receive the email notice. Contractor assistance with enrollment or technical support 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 invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

9. CONTRACTOR KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor agrees to assign those persons who are necessary to fulfill the requirements of the contract.

No substitutions shall be made except in accordance with this clause.

Key Personnel is defined as the Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and Speech Therapist.

(b) All key personnel assigned to work under this contract shall be United States citizens.

(c) Indian Preference (IP) recruitment and hiring practices apply. Indian is defined as a Native American / Alaska Native individual who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe of the United States. The Contractor shall make every effort to place qualified and reliable IP applicants, when able. IP includes all subcontracting arrangements, when possible and reasonable.

(d) Key personnel shall possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the work being requested. This includes applicable licenses, certifications and physical requirements such as but not limited to prolonged standing, sitting, working onsite, and working various time frames.

(e) Key personnel shall have completed and passed the security clearance process prior to commencement of work. The contractor shall not assign any staff to report onsite for work until clearance has been granted. Contractor shall be found in breach of contract which shall be grounds contract termination if unauthorized staff are found onsite without approved security clearances.

(f) Personnel considered essential (“key personnel”) to the work performed under this contract shall be mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the Government and will be specified in the contract. During the first 120 calendar days of the contract, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. Prior to removing, replacing, or diverting any of the specified individuals, the contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and provide the information required below:

(1) All proposed substitutions shall be submitted to the CO for approval at least 15 calendar days in advance of the proposed effective date (unless substitution is necessitated by sudden illness, death, or termination of employment in which case notice shall be within five (5) calendar days of the effective date) and must provide the information as stated herein.

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(2) All requests for substitutions shall be in writing unless otherwise agreed to by the CO and shall include a complete resume for the proposed substitute and any other information required by the CO to permit effective evaluation of the proposed substitutions’ qualifications.

(3) Requests for substitution of “key personnel” above must also provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating it and sufficient information for the CO to evaluate the impact of the substitution on purchase order performance.

The following individuals are considered to be essential to the work being performed under this purchase order:

[To be submitted as part of the quote and filled in upon award]

NAME POSITION

10. SECURITY & INVESTIGATION

Security (information technology, systems, and facility) requirements are enforced. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall remain in compliance with federal policy, regulations, procedures, and laws.

Information Security:

The contractor and all subcontractors shall ensure at all times the safety and protection of personal identifiable information (PII) by using secure networks, VPN portals, and equipment which is security protected. PII is considered to be but is not limited to student name, date of birth, social security number, or any other information considered to be private or protected.

The contractor shall not save any records which contain PII on personal equipment or servers. All records shall be properly archived and disposed of in accordance with federal records management policy and regulation. The Contractor shall be willing to complete all required training provided by the Government such as but not limited to: Annual Information Technology security training.

Background Investigations:

In accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 3201 et seq. (Pub. L. 101-630), the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; 34 U.C.C. § 20351, et seq. (Pub. L. 101-647), the Crime Control Act of 1990, as amended; and 441 Departmental Manual, Personnel Security and Suitability Requirements, all positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children, access to federal networks, or federal facilities are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment. Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable background screening by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Personnel Security and Suitability Program and a favorable background investigation by the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency (DCSA).

The Contractor shall ensure that staff presented are capable of passing an investigation to include fingerprinting prior to commencement of work. The investigation at a minimum shall entail both a national criminal history fingerprint search and an investigation of conduct in following areas: residence, employment, education, and references. The Contractor shall provide full cooperation during the investigation process as well as provide accurate and complete data to allow for timely processing. Providing partial or incomplete data which results in multiple requests for information or rework shall be considered failure to cooperate. The Contractor shall be removed should unnecessary delays occur. Typically, the Government investigates personnel at no cost to the Contractor. However, multiple investigations for the same position may, at the Contracting Officer’s discretion, justify reduction(s) in the contract price of no more than the cost of the additional investigation(s).

The Contractor shall NOT recommend placement under contract any individual who has the following disqualifiers:

Automatic Disqualifiers / Lifetime Ban

In accordance with the requirements of 25 CFR § 63.12, no person, regardless of circumstances, will be approved for a childcare position if their background check discloses that the individual has been found guilty of or entered a

Project Title Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, and plea of nolo contendere or guilty to any felonious offense, or any of two or more misdemeanor offenses under Federal, State, or Tribal court for any of the following categories:

a. Crimes of Violence. An offense that has, as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force against the person or property of another or, any other offense that is a felony and that, by its nature, involved a substantial risk that physical force against the person or property of another may be used in the course of committing the offense.

b. Sexual Offenses. Any sexual act directed against another person, without the consent of that person, including instances when the person is unable to give consent. Sexual offenses include, but are not limited to, rape, sexual assault, sexual molestation, indecent assault and battery, fondling, sexual contact, sexual exploitation, prostitution, incest, statutory rape, sexual abuse, or indecent exposure.

c. Crimes Against Persons. An offense that has, as an element, the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force or other abuse of a person and includes, but is not limited to, homicide, assault, kidnapping, or false imprisonment.

d. Offenses Committed Against Children. Any felonious or misdemeanor crime under Federal, State, or Tribal law committed against a victim that has not attained the age of eighteen years.

Other Factors Potential Disqualifiers:

In addition to the automatic disqualifiers, the government must review the background investigation and may consider other potential character or conduct issues prior to making a favorable determination.

a. Suitability Factors for Childcare Positions. An applicant, volunteer, employee, or contractor subject to 25

CFR § 63 childcare requirements may be disqualified from consideration or continuing employment if it is found that:

(1) The individual's misconduct or negligence interfered with or affected a current or prior employer's performance of duties and responsibilities.

(2) The individual's criminal or dishonest conduct affected the individual's performance or the performance of others.

(3) The individual made an intentional false statement, deception, or fraud on an examination or in obtaining employment.

(4) The individual has refused to furnish testimony or cooperate with an investigation.

(5) The individual's alcohol or substance abuse is of a nature and duration that suggests the individual could not perform the duties of the position or would directly threaten the property or safety of others.

(6) The individual has illegally used narcotics, drugs, or other controlled substances without evidence of substantial rehabilitation.

(7) The individual knowingly and willfully engaged in an act or activities designed to disrupt government programs.

b. Statutory or Regulatory Bars. An individual must be disqualified for Federal employment if any statutory or regulatory provision would prevent their lawful employment. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

(1) Statutory or regulatory bars from federal employment.

(2) Failure to register for the Selective Service.

(3) Inability to demonstrate legal status to work in the United States.

Clearance Denials:

The largest reason for denials is due to dishonesty when completing forms or omissions.

Example:(1) Failing to identify an arrest even if the arrest did not result in being charged with a crime.

Just being arrested doesn't mean it will be an automatic disqualifier. The government will look at the issue and evaluate the circumstances of the incident and apply Suitability Factors and additional Considerations when making a final determination.

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(2) Failing to list the full legal name (first name, middle name, last name) or use of abbreviations, such as a middle initial only.

(3) Failing to answer the Selective Service Registration question, as female applicant.

The documentation required to initiate a background investigation shall be completed for any Contractor employee that will be onsite during the contract’s performance or have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The complete submittal of the background investigation paperwork to the BIA/BIE will be accomplished within 14 days after contract award for service contracts or, for construction contracts, before a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued by the Contracting Officer. Pending the successful completion of a background investigation by the BIA/BIE and/or DCSA, the Contractor who has been granted a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must, at all times, remain within sight and under the supervision of a government employee (or other person designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who has successfully completed the background investigation.

If an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made, an employee shall not be allowed onsite. If the Contractor’s employees are found onsite, without the proper authorization, the employee will face legal liability and the Contractor may have their contract terminated for default. Additionally, the individual and/ or the company who proposed to employ this individual may be determined to be non-responsible if an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made and may be deemed ineligible for contract award. If an unfavorable final background investigation determination is made, the contract may be terminated and the employee in question shall not be authorized to provide service to the BIA/BIE if the services involve contact with or regular control over Indian children.

It is solely the COR’s responsibility to initiate background checks for all Contractors and their employees in the BIE BEARCUBS system, which includes but is not limited to appropriate investigative forms and/or inquiries about their previous investigation; and, obtain a screening (applicant and suitability) determination, and subsequent final background investigation.

The Contracting Officer will consult with the COR when questions arise as to whether or not the scope of work of a contract requires background investigations for contractor personnel. If the Contracting Officer or COR believes the scope of work performed by contract personnel should not require a background investigation, the Personnel Security Officer will be contacted for concurrence and has the final authority to determine if background investigation(s) are required.

11. SAFETY & HEALTH

The Contractor shall comply with all installation safety regulations when on site. Such regulations include, but are not limited to, general safety, fire prevention, and waste disposal. Copies of policy, procedure, and regulations are on file in the activity safety office or may be obtained through the COR.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The Contractor shall be responsible for providing their personnel with adequate training for all potential hazards that their personnel may encounter while performing services in a school setting to ensure safety. Contractor personnel shall utilize PPE as appropriate in a school setting and as required by policy, OSHA, and other regulating bodies. The Contractor shall ensure that assigned staff have been trained on proper use of PPE to ensure that staff know when it is necessary; what kind is necessary; how to properly put it on, adjust, and take it off; limitations of equipment;

proper care, maintenance, useful life, and safe disposal of equipment.

Immunizations: Contractors shall be current and willing to provide evidence of the following immunizations.

MMR Immunization (measles, mumps, and rubella)

- Individuals born on or after 1957 can be considered immune and shall provide documentation of physician-diagnosed measles, laboratory evidence of measles immunity, or adequate immunization with two doses of live measles vaccine on or after their first birthday.

- Individuals born prior to 1957 need not be considered susceptible; measles vaccine or proof of immunity is therefore not required.

Tdap-Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis or, current Td booster.

Polio Annual TB (tuberculosis) test results as negative

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Illness: At no time shall a Contractor enter school property when sick and/or experiencing symptoms of infectious disease or illness such as nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, coughing, etc. Please consult with the Contracting Officer Representative to discuss symptoms, as necessary.

12. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY / EQUIPMENT

The Contractor is responsible for possessing all equipment and supplies necessary to complete the work.

The Government will provide an identification badge to any on-site visitor. Contractor shall ensure that its employees comply with security policies regarding the identification badges. The employee shall surrender identification badges to the security officer at the end of contract or on-site visit. The Contractor shall possess and provide for review a valid photo ID issued by the state DMV, upon request.

The Government shall not be liable for theft, damage to, and/or loss of contractor personal items, property, or equipment.

13. FOOD, LODGING, EXPENSES

The Contractor shall be responsible for its own food, lodging, and other personal expenses.

15. CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

The contract closeout process shall begin as soon as possible after the contract is physically completed.

This means that the contractor has delivered the required supplies/services and the Government has inspected and accepted them. At the outset of this process, the Contractor and Government shall review the contract funds status of any excess funds the Government might de-obligate.

Partial Closeout: Upon expiration of a contract line-item number (CLIN) the Contractor and Government shall perform partial closeout to de-obligate excess funds, as applicable. The Government will execute a bilateral modification and present it to the Contractor for signature. The Contractor shall review and process the modification in a timely manner. In the event of a discrepancy, the Contractor shall promptly notify and work with the Government to quickly resolve the discrepancy to allow for closeout.

Final Closeout: Upon expiration of the contract, base year and each exercised option, the Contractor and Government shall commence with final contract closeout. The Government will execute a bilateral modification to de-obligate excess funds and present to the Contractor for signature. The Contractor shall review and process the modification in a timely manner. In the event of a discrepancy, the Contractor shall promptly notify and work with the Government to quickly resolve the discrepancy to allow for closeout.

CPARS: If the contract is subject to Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting, the Contractor shall ensure that full cooperation is being provided to allow for timely completion if performance evaluations.

Payment and Claims: To allow for timely closeout, the Contractor shall submit all invoices and claims in a timely manner during contract performance as well as submit a final invoice upon completion of the base year and each exercised option year. The Contractor shall actively monitor invoices or claims submitted to the Government to ensure all payments due were received.

16. Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS)

Pursuant to FAR 42.1502, the Government shall conduct Contractor performance evaluations. Performance evaluations shall be entered into CPARS within 60 days after the end of a performance period. The Government may complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the evaluation will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/. The designated Contractor representative may provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

Response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of a CPARS notice. If the Contractor would like to discuss a past performance evaluation, a meeting request shall be submitted in writing to the CO no later than seven (7) days following the receipt of an evaluation. The meeting will be held via conference call during the 60-day review period.

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17. REPORTING MATTERS INVOLVNIG FRAUD, MISMANAGEMENT, WASTE AND ABUSE

Anyone who becomes aware of the existence or apparent existence of fraud, waste, and abuse in DOI funded programs is encouraged to report such matters to the DOI Inspector General’s Office in writing or on the Inspector General’s Hotline. The toll-free number is 1-800-424-5081. All telephone calls will be handled confidentially. One may also fill out an online form at http://www.doi.gov/oig/index.cfm. Additionally, the IG may be contacted through its mailing address:

U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General 1849 C Street NW - Mail Stop 4428 Washington, D.C. 20240

SECTION C – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

DIAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/diar/part-1452-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-smart-matrix

1. DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR ACQUISTION REGULUATION / CLAUSES

Incorporated by Reference-

Clause Title Date 1452.280-2 Notice of Indian Economic Enterprise set-aside. FEB 2021 1452.280-3 Indian Economic Enterprise subcontracting limitations. FEB 2021

1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (Sep 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

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(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk. (End of clause)

1452.228-70 Liability Insurance. (Jul 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$1,000,000.00 each person $1,000,000.00 each occurrence $1,000.000.00 property damage

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number, and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work. (End of clause)

2. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION / CLAUSES

Incorporated by Reference –

Clause Title Date 52.203-3 Gratuities. APR 1984 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. JUN 2020 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. DEC 2014 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. NOV 2021 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. NOV 2023 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification. APR 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act. APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. APR 1984

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV

2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

X (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(6) [Reserved].

X(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

X(11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__(ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

X(12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__(13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__(14) [Reserved].

__(15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__(17) [Reserved] __(18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__(19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

X(20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

__(22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

X(23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__(24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__(25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__(27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__(29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__(30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X(31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

X(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).

X(33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X(34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

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__(ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

X(35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

X(36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

X(37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

X(38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X(39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) __(41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

__(42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C.

7671, et seq.).

__(43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__(45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

X(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

X(47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__(ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

__(48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

__(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__(iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

__(iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

__(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__(51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

X(55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__(56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__(57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__(58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

X(59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__(60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__(61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

X(62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__(63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (NOV 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__(64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__(65)

(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__(ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

(2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__(6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services- Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__(10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN

2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)…