WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

IRS Procurement - Taxpayer Focused Support Division Taxpayer Services Branch Attn: James Tryniak Email: james.m.tryniak@irs.gov

IRS Procurement - Taxpayer Focused Support Division Taxpayer Services Branch Attn: Louis Brown III Telephone: 240-613-4419 Email: louis.c.browniii@irs.gov

Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov

See Attached Schedule(s)

GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) is being issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Office of the Chief Procurement Officer, Procurement Operations, Taxpayer Focused Support Division, Taxpayer, Taxpayers Services and Return Preparer Branch.

The purpose of this requirement is to acquire Caseware IDEA software licenses. Caseware IDEA licenses assist Computer Audit Specialists to quickly analyze taxpayer books and records.

Additionally, the software licenses allow the Computer Audit Specialists to acquire taxpayer data, peform analysis on the taxpayer data, and improve audit integrity.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) anticipates awarding a sole source, Firm Fixed Price contract to procure the Caseware IDEA software licenses. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 423430. Award will be for one (1) 12-month base period and two(2) 12-month Option Periods

• Award will be made based in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b). The government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without discussions with offerors.

However, the government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the contracting officer to be necessary. The Government anticipates awarding a Delivery Order (DO) to the offeror whose proposal is the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. This is a Firm Fixed Price Delivery Order (DO) conducted using the procedures outlined in the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Subpart FAR 13.1.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. All required information shall be electronically submitted in the formats specified in this solicitation.

2. All supplies and/or services provided must be in compliance with Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and provisions and requirements for accessibility contained in this solicitation (and resulting award).

3. Offers must be authorized sellers/resellers of the required supplies and/or services.

4. Quote submittals must include:

a. Solicitation number

b. Entity UEI Number

c. Applicable discounts to the government

d. POC name, address, and telephone number

5. Completed Provisions/Clauses

6. Please note that items italicized may/may not require a response. It is up to the offeror to review and respond the entire RFQ for those areas needing information and response. Failure to mark required provisions will result in a nonresponsive review and no rating will be given due to offerors failure to mark required responses.

7. Quotes responding to the RFQ must be e-mailed to louis.c.browniii@irs.gov on or before 4PM ET February 9, 2026.

Questions about the RFQ must be e-mailed to louis.c.browniii@irs.gov on or before 02/06/2026 4PM ET. Questions received may or may not be answered, and if answered will be answered through an amendment to the solicitation. The government reserves the right not to answer questions received past the date specified.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION

I. Schedule of Supplies and Services II. Statement of Work (SOW)

III. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses and Internal Revenue Service Requirements

IV. Solicitation Provisions V. Attachments

VPAT

FISMA Contract Language

SECTION I

Schedule of Supplies and Services

Based Period

2/21/2026 - 2/20/2027 CLIN Description Unit Price QTY U/I Cost 0001 Idea Software License Renewal $ 1 EA $ Total: $

Option Period 1 2/21/2027 - 2/20/2028

CLIN Description Unit Price QTY U/I Cost 1001 Idea Software License Renewal $ 1 EA $ Total: $

Option Period 2 2/21/2028 - 2/20/2029

CLIN Description Unit Price QTY U/I Cost 2001 Idea Software License Renewal $ 1 EA $ Total: $

Grand Total: $

SECTION II

Statement of Work

1. Introduction/Overview

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) administers America’s tax laws and collects the revenues that fund most government operations and public services. Each year, IRS employees make hundreds of millions of contacts with American taxpayers and businesses. The IRS and its employees represent the face of government to more U.S. citizens than any other agency.

The IRS provides service to millions of taxpayers to help them understand and meet their tax obligations. Service and enforcement are equally important priorities for the IRS. The IRS is committed both to providing excellent service to taxpayers and enforcing America’s tax laws in a balanced manner.

To support the vision of becoming a World Class IT Organization, IRS is pursuing new and advanced ways of purchasing infrastructure and infrastructure services. This vision includes focusing more on operational expenses and “as a service” model instead of the traditional capex/annual maintenance model.

2. Background

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Large Business and International Division (LB&I), Research, Applied Analytics & Statistics (RAAS), and auditors in the Office of the Chief Financial Officer use CaseWare IDEA to allow IRS CAS Auditors to quickly analyze taxpayer books and records. IDEA allows Computer Audit Specialists (CAS) the ability to acquire taxpayer data, perform analysis on the taxpayer data, improving audit integrity. CAS uses the software to import and to analyze different formats of taxpayer data and creates a big picture to allow auditors to examine taxpayer data.

3. Scope and Objective

The scope includes purchasing CaseWare Idea licenses, Maintenance, and Customer Support, on a non-restrictive basis, all software license keys, and documentation as specified herein.

The goal of this will be to deliver existing and potential new IDEA capabilities through new updated software to the IRS business units.

CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

0001 IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month Renewal 176 1001 Option Period 1- IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month 176 2001 Option Period 2- IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month 176

3.1 Software

The contractor shall provide 176 licenses for the following software:

• CaseWare Idea

The IRS needs to continue using these software products and requires access to the latest versions.

3.2 Additional Work

The contractor shall provide software license and maintenance/customer support for technical issues and security patch updates, for IDEA software for the duration of this contract.

3.3 Service Level Maintenance Software Support

The contractor must provide support coverage to the IRS, Monday-Friday, 9AM – 5PM EST for software technical support and upgrades for the duration of the contract. The software maintenance and technical assistance may include, but are not limited to:

• Telephone and email support centers

• Access to On-line e-support center for web support, online case management, and knowledge base.

• Access to patches, maintenance, and major releases of software updates and upgrades.

• Shall meet Section 508 standards.

The Contractor must provide all software release patches/bug fixes for purchased software covered and maintained under the contract, at no additional charge to the IRS, other than the Standard annual maintenance fee. All software releases and patches must be provided with appropriate supporting documentation in electronic or soft format. License maintenance support must include a technical support option for phone and/or on-line support.

3.4 Objective

The IRS is seeking an experienced and reliable Authorized Government Reseller of CaseWare Idea products, focused on providing high quality service. The IRS expects the selected partner to provide aggressive volume-based pricing discounts and to develop a mechanism for protecting or reducing prices throughout the designated contract term.

Additionally, the IRS intends to issue a Brand Name, Firm Fixed Price, Delivery Order (DO) for CaseWare IDEA software licenses, maintenance, and customer support against a General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule or NASA SEWP contract.

4. Security Requirements

4.1 Documentation and copies of software: The vendor must provide when requested by the IRS, 176 irrevocable licenses for the duration of the contract, software documentation, tutorials, and access to upgrades associated with purchased and/or maintained software.

4.2 License Keys

Each product or subscription with specific service level support will be treated as its own discrete product and shall have its own unique license key or entitlement certificate, as applicable.

The IRS will be provided a single license key/certificate covering the total quantity purchased for each product, as applicable.

4.3 Disaster Recovery: In the event of a disaster, the IRS may run the Products on a Disaster Recovery Computer for no additional fee (unless they are monitoring Products), not to exceed the Licensed Capacity, and subject to the following: A “Disaster Recovery

Computer” is defined as a single designated Computer upon which the Products are installed that is immediately available for production processing in the event of a disaster on the primary production Computers. If the Disaster Recovery Computer is located at a third-party site, such third party may only use the Products for the benefit of the IRS and must enter into a confidentiality agreement with the IRS protecting Contractor's confidential information and intellectual property rights. The IRS or third party may not use the Disaster Recovery Computer and the primary production Computers simultaneously in production;

except that, Customer or third party may use the Products for disaster recovery testing, so long as the Licensed Capacity is not exceeded on the Disaster Recovery Computer, while using the Products in Production.

4.4 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

a. The contractor must comply with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Title III of the E-Government Act of 2002, P.L. 107-347. The contractor must provide minimum security controls required to protect Federal information and information systems. The term ‘information security’ means protecting information and information systems from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction in order to provide confidentially, integrity and availability.

b. The contractor must comply with NIST special publication 800-53 Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems, NIST 800-53A Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal Information Systems, NIST 800-100 Information Security Handbook: A Guide for Managers, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2 FIPS 199, and FIPS 200. The contractor must comply with OMB Policies for protection of sensitive agency information, computer security, and the Privacy Act to protect Personal Identifiable Information (PII).

4.5 Treasury / IRS Information Technology (IT) Security

a. The contractor must comply with Department of Treasury Security Manual TDP 15-71 and

Internal Revenue Manual 10.8.1 Information Technology Security Policy and Guidance.

The contractor must comply with IRS Internal Revenue Manuals (IRM) and Law Enforcement Manuals (LEM) or their successors, when developing or administering an IRS information and information system.

b. The contractor must comply with the Taxpayer Browsing Protection Act of 1997 - Unauthorized Access (UNAX), the Act amends the Internal Revenue Code 6103 of 1986 to prevent the unauthorized inspection of taxpayer returns or tax return information, and IRS Publication 1075 Tax Information Security Guidelines for Federal, State and Local Agencies and Entities, safeguards for protecting Federal Tax Returns and Return Information.

c. The IRS may implement additional Information Technology (IT) Security standards and policies to this contract, subject to federal laws, directives, and policies that mandate changes Information Security standards.

4.6 Handling Information Security Incidents

a. The IRS Computer Security Incident Response Capability (CSIRC) defines a security incident as: “any adverse event whereby some aspect of computer security could be threatened. Adverse events may include the loss of data confidentiality, disruption of data or system integrity, disruption or denial of availability, loss of accountability, or damage to any part of the system.” User Compromise, Disclosure of Taxpayer/Sensitive Data, Malicious Code (successful or unsuccessful), Denial of Service (DoS) (successful or unsuccessful), Website Defacement, Identity Theft, Misuse of Resources or Policy Violation, Loss or Theft of IT Equipment, IRM/LEM Non- Compliance, Unauthorized Access Attempt, Probe/Scan, and any other security incident that may threaten or damage any IRS or federal agency information or information system(s).

b. The contractor must immediately report all computer suspected security incidents that involve IRS information systems to the IRS Computer Security Incident Response Center (CSIRC). Any theft or loss of IT equipment with federal information / data must be reported within one hour of the incident to CSIRC. Those incidents involving the loss or theft of sensitive but unclassified (SBU) data (i.e. taxpayer, PII) shall be reported to CSIRC, first-line manager, and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). Based on the computer security incident type, CSIRC may further notify the Treasury Computer Security Incident Response Capability (TCSIRC) in accordance with TCSIRC procedures.

c. REPORT INCIDENTS TO IRS CSIRC:

Web Site http://www.csirc.web.irs.gov/incident/Email csirc@csirc.irs.gov Phone (202) 283-4809 Toll-Free (866) 216-4809 Fax (202) 283-0345

5. Task(s)

The Contractor must provide the following services to the Government:

• This SOW is solely for the procurement of CaseWare Idea Software License Maintenance and does NOT include procuring technical labor support services.

• Delivery of CaseWare Idea Software License, Maintenance, and Customer Support identified herein, within 48 hours of the date of signed contract.

6. Place of Performance

The place of performance does not apply. The services requested are managed by the Contractor on the Contractor’s facilities. Any deliverables as a result of this delivery order shall be completed electronically.

Should any effort required by this agreement be performed at specified Government facilities, the Contractor must abide by Department of Treasury Directive P-71-10 regarding provisions for authorized entrance and exit at these facilities.

http://www.csirc.web.irs.gov/incident/ mailto:csirc@csirc.irs.gov

7. Period of Performance

The period of performance is one twelve (12) month period and two (2) twelve month option periods

Base Period: 02/21/2026 – 02/20/2027 Option Period 1: 02/21/2027 – 02/20/2028 Option Period 2: 02/21/2028 – 02/20/2029

8. Government Furnished Property

Government Furnished Property is not applicable to this contract action.

9. Deliverables, Contract Line-Item Number(s) (CLIN(s)), Delivery and Acceptance

9.1 Deliverables

The successful reseller shall provide the IRS with CaseWare IDEA licenses, maintenance, and support services. No secondary-market sourced products refurbished, or non-CaseWare IDEA products permitted.

CLIN ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY

0001 IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month Renewal 176 1001 Option Period 1- IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month 176 2001 Option Period 2- IDEA Standalone License (v13.1) 12-Month 176

9.2 Delivery and Acceptance

The Contractor will be responsible for the delivery of goods and support identified herein. Delivery will take place no later than thirty (30) calendar days from the date of award. Physical delivery will not be required.

9.2.1 Review of Deliverables:

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will perform an initial review and validate all deliverables. If problems are encountered during the review, the contractor must correct within # of business days. If necessary, a meeting may be convened to resolve any differences. The contractor shall make all required changes to achieve an acceptable deliverable. The COR will perform their review within approximately 15 business days from receipt of the deliverable or as otherwise specified in the delivery order.

When the review of a deliverable results in necessary modifications, the Government representative (COR) will, in accordance with the approved contract schedule, provide the necessary documentation to correct the deliverable to the Contracting Officer (CO). It will then be the CO’s responsibility to incorporate the comments properly and consistently in the final product.

9.2.2 Notice of Late Delivery:

In the event the contractor anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule, the contractor shall immediately provide written notice to the CO and the COR. For any task order level deliverable, the contractor shall provide written notification immediately to the CO, with a copy to the COR. Each notification must give pertinent details, including the date by which the contractor expects to make delivery; provided, that this data shall be informational only in character and that receipt thereof shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any contract delivery schedule, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

10. Internal Revenue Service - Contract Personnel Contracting Officer (CO) James Tryniak James.M.Tryniak@irs.gov

Contract Specialist (CS) Louis Brown III Louis.C.Browniii@irs.gov 240-613-4419

Contracting Officers Representative (COR) Bradley Gloyd Bradley.S.Gloyd@irs.gov 681-260-3475

11. Contract Administration

11.1 Contracting Officer (CO)

The Contracting Officer responsible for administration of this contract is: James Tryniak, James.M.Tryniak@irs.gov.

The Contracting Officer, in accordance with FAR Subpart 1.6, is the only individual authorized to enter into, administer, and terminate work under this contract.

Notwithstanding any clauses contained elsewhere in this contract, this said authority remains solely with the Contracting Officer. In the event the Contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in cost incurred as a result thereof.

All correspondence related to this contract shall be directed as follows:

The Contracting Officer for individual orders placed under this contract will be noted on the order.

All orders placed under this contract shall contain the following information:

• Date of order

• Contract Number, Order Number, Item number, Description, Quantity, and Unit Price

• Delivery or Performance Date

• Place of Delivery

• Packing, unpacking, and shipping instructions if any

• Accounting and Appropriation Data

• Any other pertinent information mailto:James.M.Tryniak@irs.gov mailto:Louis.C.Browniii@irs.gov mailto:Bradley.S.Gloyd@irs.gov

Section III Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses and Internal Revenue Service Requirements

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Oct 2025) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Oct 2025) 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984) 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (Oct 2025) Alternate II (Oct 2025) 1052.210-70 Contractor Publicity (Apr 2015)

Full Text Clauses:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2025-00002) (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).

_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] ___ (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).

___ (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, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (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 (JAN 2025) 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, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (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).

_X_ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2025) (E.O.

13126).

___ (33) [Reserved] ___ (34) [Reserved] ___ (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (JULY 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 (JULY 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).

_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 (JAN 2025) (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 2025-00002 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. 552a).

___ (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

(OCT 2018) (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. chapter 67).

___ (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) (29 U.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) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 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).

(v) 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).

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

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

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222- 40.

(xv) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xvi) __ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 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).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (E.O. 12989).

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

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

(xxii)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii) 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).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 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.).

(xxvii) 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). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed three years.

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services (DEVIATION 2025-00002) (Feb 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Biobased product means a product determined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to be a commercial product or industrial product (other than food or feed) that is composed, in whole or in significant part, of biological products, including renewable domestic agricultural materials and forestry materials, or that is an intermediate ingredient or feedstock. The term includes, with respect to forestry materials, forest products that meet biobased content requirements, notwithstanding the market share the product holds, the age of the product, or whether the market for the product is new or emerging. (7 U.S.C. 8101) (7 CFR part 4270.2).

Recovered material means waste materials and by-products recovered or diverted from solid waste, but the term does not include those materials and by-products generated from, and commonly reused within, an original manufacturing process. (42 U.S.C. 6903).

Sustainable products and services means:

(1) Products containing recovered material designated by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (42 U.S.C. 6962) (40 CFR part

247) (https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program#products).

(2) Energy- and water-efficient products that are ENERGY STAR® certified or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)-designated products (42 U.S.C. 8259b) (10 CFR part 436, subpart C) (https://www.energy.gov/eere/femp/search-energy-efficient-products and https://www.energystar.gov/products?s=mega).

(3) Biobased products meeting the content requirement of the USDA under the BioPreferred® program (7 U.S.C. 8102) (7 CFR part 4270) (https://www.biopreferred.gov).

(4) Acceptable chemicals, products, and manufacturing processes listed under EPA's Significant New Alternatives Policy (SNAP) program, which ensures a safe and smooth transition away from substances that contribute to the depletion of stratospheric ozone (42 U.S.C. 7671l) (40 CFR part 82, subpart G) (https://www.epa.gov/snap).

(b) Requirements.

(1) The sustainable products and services, including the purchasing program and type of product or service, that are applicable to this contract, and any products or services that are not subject to this clause, will be set forth in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that the sustainable products and services required by this contract are—

(i) Delivered to the Government;

(ii) Furnished for use by the Government;

(iii) Incorporated into the construction of a public building or public work; and

(iv) Furnished for use in performing services under this contract, where the cost of the products is a direct cost to this contract (versus costs which are normally applied to the Contractor's general and administrative expenses or indirect costs). This includes services performed by contractors performing management and operation of Government-owned facilities to the same extent that, at the time of award, an agency would be required to comply if an agency operated or supported the facility.

(c) Resource. The Green Procurement Compilation (GPC) available at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement provides a comprehensive list of sustainable products and services and sustainable acquisition guidance. The Contractor should review the GPC when determining which statutory purchasing programs apply to a specific product or service.

IRS Specialized Information Technology (IT) Security Training (Role-Based) Requirements

(a) Consistent with the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 (FISMA), specialized information technology (IT) security training (role-based) shall be completed prior to access to Information Systems and annually thereafter by contractor and subcontractor personnel who have an IT security role or responsibility.

(b) Identifying contractor/subcontractor with a role or responsibility for IT security is completed by the Contractor, and verified by the COR, by completing the Risk Assessment Checklist (RAC). The roles listed in the RAC conform to those roles listed in the Internal Revenue Manual 10.8.1.3 that apply to contractor personnel. This process applies to new contractors/subcontractors, replacement personnel and for existing contractors/subcontractors whose roles change during their work on a contract. This includes, but is not limited to, having an approved elevated privilege to one or more IRS systems through the Business Entitlement Access Request System (BEARS).

(c) Prior to accessing any IT system, all contractor/subcontractor personnel must successfully complete all provisions of IR1052.204-9000 Submission of Security Forms and Related Materials.

(d) In keeping with the Security Orientation outlined in IR1052.224-9001, contractors/subcontractors designated on the Risk Assessment Checklist as performing a role shall complete approved training equal to the assigned hours within 5 business days of receiving the Personnel Security’s memo approving staff-like access.

(e) Annual Requirements: Thereafter, on an annual basis within a FISMA year cycle beginning July 1st of each year, contractor/subcontractor personnel performing under this contract in the role identified herein is required to complete specialized IT security, role-based training by June 1st of the following year.

(f) Training Certificate/Notice: The contractor shall use the Government system identified by Cybersecurity to annually complete specialized IT security training (role-based). The COR will track the courses, hours completed and the adhere to the established due dates for each contractor/subcontractor personnel. Alternatively, courses may be completed outside of the Government system. Any courses taken outside of the Government system must be pre-approved by IRS Cybersecurity’s FISMA Training Compliance team via the COR. Adequate information such as course outline/syllabus must be provided for evaluation. Once a course is approved, certificates of completion provided for each contractor/subcontractor shall be provided to COR in order to receive credit toward the required hours for the contractor/subcontractor personnel. Copies of completion certificates for externally completed course must be shared with the Contracting Officer upon request.

(g) Administrative Remedies: A contractor/subcontractor who fails to complete the specialized IT security training (role-based) requirements, within the timeframe specified, may be subject to suspension, revocation, or termination (temporarily or permanently) of staff-like access to IRS IT systems.

(h) Flow down of clauses. The contractor shall include and flow down, in its subcontracts (or arrangements or outsourced service agreements) that entails staff-like access to SBU information by a subcontractor, at any tier, the same Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and local security or safeguard clauses or provisions for protecting SBU information or information systems that apply to and are incorporated in its prime contract with IRS.

Organizational Conflicts of Interest

(a) Purpose: The purpose of this clause is (1) to ensure that the contractor is not biased because of conflicting roles in…