Sol_140P5324Q0013.pdf

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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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OFFEROR

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Gatlinburg TN 37738 107 Park Headquarters Road DOI, NPS, SER - North MABO

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713990

SIZE STANDARD:

100.00 % FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPSN

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

03/28/2024 1700 ED

03/07/2024

3052427742Marilia Mateo (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P5324Q0013

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 11 0040645795OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Manteo NC 27954 1401 National Park Drive Outer Banks Group NPS, Cape Hatteras NS

15. DELIVER TO

Gatlinburg TN 37738 107 Park Headquarters Road

9. ISSUED BY

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

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18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

NPS, SER - North MABO

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

The National Park Service is issuing a combined synopsis/solicitation for the Lifeguard Services for the Summer season of 2024 at Cape Hatteras NS at (5) beach locations.

The Government intends to award a firm-fixed price commercial services contract based on the proposal that represents the best value to the Government in accordance with FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, FAR Par 15, Negotiations and FAR Part 19, Small Business

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Marilia Mateo

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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ITEM NO.

Programs.

This project site is located on (4) beaches at

Cape Hatteras National Seashore NC. Dare and Hyde

Counties:

Coquina Beach in South Nags Head, NC, Buxton

Beach, Buxton, NC, Frisco Beach, Frisco, NC, Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Island, NC.

With an option 1 location: Rodanthe Beach Access in Rodanthe, NC.

100% Total Small Business Set-Aside

The NAICS code is 713990 All other Amusement and recreation Industries, Size Standards in 8

Millions of dollars

The contracting office will not provide hardcopies or email copies of the solicitation, please review the attachments posted.

Required Services: Provide lifeguards at (4) lifeguarded beach areas within Cape Hatteras

National Seashore with option for an additional location.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): Federal

Acquisition Regulations require that federal contractors register in the System for Award

Management (SAM) database at https://www.sam.gov and enter all mandatory information into the

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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140P5324Q0013 system. Award cannot be made until the contractor has registered. Interested offerors are encouraged to ensure that they are registered in

SAM prior to submitting their quote. THESE

REGISTRATIONS WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE TIME OF

AWARD.

Any questions regarding this announcement should be sent to Geraldine_larsen@nps.gov no later than close of business on March 14, 2024 12:00 pm ET.

There will NOT be a Pre-Proposal meeting.

Request for Quote closes: March 28, 2024 5:00 pm

ET.

Phone calls will not be accepted.

See attachments and factors for further details.

Delivery: 09/07/2024

Period of Performance: 04/08/2024 to 09/07/2024

00010 Lifeguard Services

Product/Service Code: G003

Product/Service Description: SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL

00020 Optional Rodanthe Beach

Product/Service Code: G003

Product/Service Description: SOCIAL- RECREATIONAL

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Lifeguard Services for Cape Hatteras National Seashore (CAHA)

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Commercial Items FAR 12.603

GENERAL INFORMATION

Document Type: Combined Solicitation/Synopsis Solicitation Number: 140P5324Q0013 Posted Date: 03/07/2024 Original Response Date: 03/07/2024 Current Response Date: 03/28/2024 Product or Service Code: G003 (Recreational Services) Set Aside: Total Small Business NAICS Code: 713990 (All other Amusement and Recreation Industries)

IMPORTANT DATES

Questions Due: 12:00PM EST Quotes Due:

Thursday, March 14th , 2024 Thursday, March 28th , 2024 5:00PM EST

DESCRIPTION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item or service prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, “Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items,” as supplemented with additional information included in this RFQ.

This solicitation is a request for quote (RFQ) per the Scope of Work (SOW) attached and constitutes the only posting for this requirement. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2024-03, effective 23 February 2024.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR 15.304. This is a total small business set aside in accordance with FAR 19-502-2. The principle NAICS is 713990 (All other Amusement and Recreation Industries). Size standard is $8 million in dollars. This acquisition may result in a firm fixed price award.

The National Park Service – Interior Region 2 – South Atlantic Gulf – Contracting Office is seeking to award a contract for Lifeguard Services for Cape Hatteras National Seashore.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price Contract to the firm that provides the best value to the Government based on technical approach, qualifications, and price as well as no active SAM.gov exclusions on record. All items and work completed are to be in accordance with the Statement/Scope of Work (SOW) provided without conducting discussions in accordance with FAR 13.106-2. The resultant contract will be awarded using simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5.

Companies must have a valid UEI number and an active System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) registration. An offeror must ensure that they are self-certified under NAICS 713990 in the Representations and Certifications portion of www.sam.gov.

SCA WAGE DETERMINATION # WD 2015-4407 (REV. 25) DATED 12/26/2023 FOR NORTH CAROLINA IS

APPLICABLE.

QUESTIONS:

Email any questions to marilia_mateo@nps.gov by 03/14/2024 at 12 pm EST to be considered with subject line: Questions-140P5324Q0013. Answers to questions will be posted in the same manner as this notice. It is the Offerors responsibility to check for updated information. No oral or late questions will be accepted.

DUE DATE FOR QUOTES:

The due date response for this RFQ is No Later than Thursday, 03/28/2024 at 5pm EST. Quotes shall be sent via email to marilia_mateo@nps.gov with subject line: QUOTE- 140P5324Q0013. All quoters shall complete blocks 12,13,14 through 15b of the solicitation form (SF18), the price schedule below, and acknowledge (sign) any amendments issued to this solicitation. All eligible responsible sources may submit a quote which shall be considered by the National Park Service however, late submissions will be treated in accordance with FAR 52.212-1(f).

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Coquina Beach in South Nags Head, NC Buxton Beach, Buxton, NC Frisco Beach, Frisco, NC Ocracoke Beach, Ocracoke Island, NC

Option 1 Rodanthe Beach Access, Rodanthe, NC

Award shall be made to the quoter whose quotation offers the best value to the government, considering technical capability, past performance, and price. The government will evaluate information based on the following evaluation criteria: (1) technical approach, (2) staff qualifications, and (3)price, which are all equally weighted. Your company must not be excluded from conducting business with the federal government or be delinquent on a federal debt.

THE FULL TEXT OF FAR CLAUSES MAY BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT:

http://acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html.

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

52.202-1 Definitions JUNE 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018

52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications FEB 2024

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror AUG 2020

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal JAN 2017

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services -Representation OCT 2020

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under Federal Law

FEB 2016

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items SEP 2023

52.212-3 Offeror Representation and Certifications –Commercial Items FEB 2024

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items NOV 2023

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations SEP 2023

52.225-1 Buy American Supplies OCT 2022

52.225-2 Buy American Certificate OCT 2022

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications.

JUNE 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Contractors MAR 2023

52.242-15 Stop Work Order AUG 1989

52.243-1 Changes – Fixed – Price AUG 1987

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price AUG 1996

52.249-4 Termination For Convenience of the Government (Services)(Short Form) APR 1984

NOTE

OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ON-LINE AT

HTTPS://SAM.GOV IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.212-3, OFFERORS REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS–COMMERCIAL ITEMS. IF PARAGRAPH (J) OF THE PROVISION IS APPLICABLE, A WRITTEN

SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED.

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

ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

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

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (FEB 2024)

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, 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 items:

THE FOLLOWING SUBPARAGRAPHS OF FAR 52.212-5 ARE APPLICABLE:

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (NOV 2021), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

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

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

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.))

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).

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

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)(E.O. 11755) 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O.13126).

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (June 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUNE 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O.

13513) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C chapter 83) 52.225-3 Buy American Act-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Action (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d

19 U.S.C. 2112 note Pub. L 108-77 108-78 108-286 109-53 and 109-169) (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) 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).

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018)(31 U.S.C.

3332) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67) 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. 2016 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY

2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658), 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022)(E.O. 13706)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

DIAR 1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE – DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (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:

$100,000 each person $500,000 each occurrence $500,000 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)

DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATION (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.

(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)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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 address: WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV

(End of clause)

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: The contractor shall utilize the attachments feature in the lower right hand corner of the IPP invoicing screen to attach a copy of invoices. Vendor invoice must include name and address of the Contractor; invoice date and number; contract number, description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the services provided and the completion date.

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.

(End of Local Clause)

DOI AGENCY PROTESTS

a) Interested parties may request an independent review at a level above the Contracting Officer of protests filed directly with the agency. This review is available as an alternative to consideration of the protest by the Contracting Officer or as an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s response to the protest.

An interested party may:

1) Protest to the Contracting Officer;

2) Protest directly to the Bureau Procurement Chief without first protesting to the Contracting

Officer; or

3) Appeal a Contracting Officer’s decision to the Bureau Procurement Chief.

b) Request for Bureau Procurement Chief review should be address to:

Marilia Mateo, Contracting Officer (470)819-0933 Marilia_Mateo@nps.gov

c) Requesting independent agency review will not extend the Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) timeliness requirements. Any subsequent protest to the GAO must be filed within 10 days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action (see 4 CFR 21.2 (a) (3).)

(End of clause)