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PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

USGS Great Lakes Science Center

1451 Green Road

Ann Arbor

MI 48105

303 236-9327Lisa Williams

09/05/2025 1430 MD

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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center has a requirement for high throughput, short read sequencing services on the Illumina platform to generate whole genome data for native salmonids in the Great Lakes. This service includes quality control analysis, sequencing on the Illumina NovaSeq X platform, and delivery of demultiplexed sequence data from genomic DNA libraries prepared by the USGS-Great Lake Science Center's Molecular Ecology Lab.

1. This is a Solicitation issued as a Request for Quotations (RFQ). Submit written quotations on RFQ Number 140G0225Q0111. This solicitation will utilize the policies in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Continued ...

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00010 Two (2) each of Quality control of pre-made genomic DNA library in accordance with the

Statement of Work and Terms and Conditions contained herein.

Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide high throughput, short read sequencing services on the Illumina platform to generate whole genome data for native salmonids in the

Great Lakes for The United States Geological

Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, Ann

Arbor, MI.

The period of performance shall commence on the date of award through six months thereafter.

THE GOVERNMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL

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Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

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00020 Eight (8) each of Lane of PE 150 Illumina NovaSeq

X sequencing (25B flow cell) in accordance with the Statement of Work and Terms and Conditions contained herein.

Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide high throughput, short read sequencing services on the Illumina platform to generate whole genome data for native salmonids in the

Great Lakes for The United States Geological

Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, Ann

Arbor, MI.

The period of performance shall commence on the date of award through six months thereafter.

THE GOVERNMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL

PREVAIL OVER ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AND/OR AGREEMENT (IF ANY).

Period of Performance: 09/15/2025 to 03/20/2026

00030 Eight (8) each of Secure Data Delivery for a Lane of PE 150 Illumina NovaSeq X sequencing (25B flow cell) in accordance with the Statement of Work and Terms and Conditions contained herein.

Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor, supervision, and materials

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide high throughput, short read sequencing services on the Illumina platform to generate whole genome data for native salmonids in the

Great Lakes for The United States Geological

Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center, Ann

Arbor, MI.

The period of performance shall commence on the date of award through six months thereafter.

THE GOVERNMENT'S TERMS AND CONDITIONS SHALL

PREVAIL OVER ANY OTHER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AND/OR AGREEMENT (IF ANY).

Anticipated Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

Period of Performance: 09/15/2025 to 03/20/2026

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Table of Contents

Statement of Work DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (DEC 2024) GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001) GS1364 Nonpersonal Services and Supervision of Contractor’s Employees (SEP 2017) GS1406 Confidentiality of Data (OCT 2005) GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) Special Notice GS2101 Inquiries (FEB 2007) GS2115 Independent Review of Protests to the Agency (MAY 2024) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures. (DEC 2023) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations. (FEB 2024) 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (Deviation) Evaluation Factors Basis for Award Evaluation Process Quotation Instructions to Vendors Questions – Cutoff Electronic Submission of Quotations – Required 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

Clauses:

Statement of Work

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center has a requirement for high throughput, short read sequencing services on the Illumina platform to generate whole genome data for native salmonids in the Great Lakes. This service includes quality control analysis, sequencing on the Illumina NovaSeq X platform, and delivery of demultiplexed sequence data from genomic DNA libraries prepared by the USGS-Great Lake Science Center’s Molecular Ecology Lab.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The USGS Great Lakes Science Center’s Molecular Ecology Laboratory is conducting research on native prey fishes in the cisco species complex in the Great Lakes to identify 1) genomic regions of adaptive divergence that are foundational for evaluating taxonomic relationships, and 2) evidence of hybridization among deepwater species. Short read sequencing of whole genomic DNA libraries is essential to generate the data needed for the objectives listed above.

3.0 SCOPE

The USGS Great Lakes Science Center’s (GLSC) Molecular Ecology Lab will prepare whole genome sequencing libraries from archived scale samples that will be sent to the Contractor for short read sequencing services. Along with the user-prepared libraries, the USGS GLSC will provide the Contractor with information on the library preparation method, indexes (for demultiplexing), and library concentration and average fragment length.

The Contractor shall provide short read DNA sequencing services for GLSC-prepared DNA libraries on the Illumina NovaSeq X Series platform. The USGS needs data delivery and corresponding sequencing run reports no later than 6 weeks after the Contractor has received a library.

4.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

4.1 The GLSC, via technical liaison, will provide user-prepared libraries to the Contractor for sequencing services.

4.2 The Contractor shall perform quality control analysis of 2 user-prepared genomic DNA libraries that includes assessment of library size, concentration and quantitation via an automated electrophoresis system such as Agilent TapeStation or Bioanalyzer and/or qPCR.

4.3 The Contractor shall report results of genomic library quality control analysis to the technical liaison prior to sequencing.

4.4 After technical liaison receives quality control analysis results and approves proceeding to sequencing, the Contractor shall perform sequencing for a total of 2 user-prepared libraries with a total of 8 Lanes of sequencing on a 25B flowcell with the Illumina X Series platform (or equivalent amount of sequencing on 10B flowcells) using paired end 150 chemistry and a Phi-X spike of 10%.

4.5 A library shall be analyzed, and the sequencing data received by the USGS Technical Liaison within 6 weeks (48 calendar days) of the date that the sample has been received by the Contractor.

4.6 The Contractor shall maintain an internal tracking procedure to ensure accountability of the samples and the data at all times.

4.7 The Contractor shall apprise the Technical Liaison on the progress or maintain communication with USGS’s Technical Liaison either by email or other electronic communications as needed throughout the sample shipment, analysis, and data reporting process to ensure proper sample handling and processing.

4.8 Any unused portion of a library remaining after completion of analysis shall be properly stored by the Contractor for the shorter of: 3 months following submission of the data report to the USGS or when the USGS Technical Liaison communicates in writing that the samples can be disposed of. When that time interval has passed, both the sample and the sample container shall be disposed of properly at Contractor's expense. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all applicable regulations are followed in the disposal of samples or related chemicals. If the USGS should request return of a sample(s) prior to the expiration of the interval, they shall be returned at USGS expense in a manner that meets DOT regulations.

5.0 DELIVERABLES

5.1 Quality control reports of libraries and sequencing summary reports generated during service will be made available to the technical liaison.

5.2 At the conclusion of sequencing, the Contractor shall provide demultiplexed sequencing data in FASTQ format for all individual libraries via an appropriate, secure format (e.g., sFTP, hard drive) or via a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Scientific Integrity Statement

Scientific integrity is vital to Department of the Interior (DOI) activities under which scientific research, data, summaries, syntheses, interpretations, presentations, and/or publications are developed and used.

Failure to uphold the highest degree of scientific integrity will result not only in potentially flawed scientific results, interpretations, and applications but will damage DOI’s reputation and ability to uphold the public’s trust. All work performed must comply with the DOI Scientific Integrity Policy posted to http://www.doi.gov, or its equivalent as provided by their organization or State law.

(End of Statement of Work)

DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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 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:

A copy of the Contractor’s internally generated invoice.

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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. 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 invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

GS0231 Technical Liaison – Technical Clarification (DEC 2024)

a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical clarification of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical clarification" is defined as communication to help the contractor fully understand the requirements.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not delegated any Contracting Officer’s Representative responsibilities.

(c) The Technical Liaison may not modify the requirements in any way. All modifications must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(d) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, if they believe the Technical Liaison is directing work outside the requirements of this contract. The contractor may not be reimbursed for any work outside the requirements of this contract.

(e) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: (The Technical Liaison will be added at the time of award) Telelphone: [xxx] Email: [xxx] U.S. Geological Survey Address and Mail Stop: [xxx]

(f) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer.

After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001)

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character.

Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

GS1364 Nonpersonal Services and Supervision of Contractor’s Employees (SEP 2017)

a. This contract is a “nonpersonal services contract” as defined in FAR 37.101. It is therefore, understood and agreed that the contractor and/or the contractor’s employees:

1. shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees of the government;

2. shall request clarification in writing from the Contracting Officer if the Contractor finds it necessary with respect to the scope of services to be performed or the manner in which the services are to be performed hereunder;

3. shall be responsible for their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility for complying with any and all technical, schedule, or financial requirements or constraints attendant to the performance of this contract;

4. shall be free from supervision, direction or control by any government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the services specified; but

5. shall comply with such general direction of the Contracting Officer (or duly authorized representative) pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect, accept or reject the work as is necessary to ensure accomplishment of the contract objectives.

6. shall not be at any time during the contract period employees of the U.S. Government.

b. The contractor's employees and subcontractors must make clear, in dealings with the public, federal employees, or other contractors that they are not federal employees. To minimize possible confusion, while performing work under this contract, contractor employees are required to identify themselves as such when attending meetings, in email and other correspondence, in documents or reports produced, and when working in situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties. Further, contractors and subcontractors are not permitted to wear clothing or other items (apart from official identity credential) bearing the name, logo, or seal of the U.S. Geological Survey while performing work under this contract.

GS1406 Confidentiality of Data (OCT 2005)

(a) The work under this contract requires access to proprietary, business confidential, or financial data of other companies and/or USGS internal scientific, planning or procurement sensitive/source selection data, which, if released to third parties may give unfair business, technical, or competitive advantages. As long as such data remains proprietary or confidential, the Contractor shall protect such data from unauthorized use and disclosure and agrees not to use it to compete with such companies or for any purpose other than performance of this contract.

(b) This data may be in various forms, such as documents, raw photographic films, magnetic or digital media, photographic prints, computer system data, or it may be interpretative results derived from analysis, investigative, or study effort. Regardless of the form of this data, the Contractor agrees that neither it nor any of its employees will disclose to third parties any such data, or derivatives thereof, except as may be required in the performance of this contract. Further, the Contractor will not copy any of this data, or derivatives thereof, other than as necessary for the performance of this contract.

(c) The Contractor will establish policies and procedures to implement the substance of this clause at the individual employee level which will assure that affected employees are made aware of the contract provision and the Contractor's implementing policies and procedures. Particular attention will be given to keeping employees advised of statutes and regulations applicable to the handling of third party confidential or financial data.

(d) This clause does not preclude the Contractor and/or its employees from independently acquiring and using data from legitimate sources outside of this contract, or from performing and using independent analysis of data so acquired, provided that the Contractor and/or its employees fully document the source of such data, and the independence of any such analysis.

(e) The Contractor shall immediately notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer in the event that the Contractor determines or has reason to suspect a breach of this requirement.

(f) The Contractor will insert the substance of this clause in each subcontract hereunder (other than for purchase of supplies or equipment) unless the Contracting Officer has waived this requirement, in writing, as to particular subcontracts or classes of subcontracts.

(g) Any unauthorized disclosure of information may result in termination of this contract for cause.

GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

This requirement is subject to the Service Contract Act of l965, as amended. The wage determination will be determined at the time of award and will be incorporated thereto.

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in

(i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C.

1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti- Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

[(DEVIATION FEB 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)).

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☐(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.)

☒(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).

☐ (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].

☐(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).

☒(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).

☒(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.

☐ (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.

☐(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.

☐(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).

☒(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)).

☒(31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

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

☐ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☐ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

☐(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.

☒(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.

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

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

☒(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).

☐(40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

☐(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.).

☐(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) (7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

☐(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).

☒(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).

☒(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).

☐(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.

(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

☒(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.