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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

07/01/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Brian Palmer Brian.Palmer@ATF.gov

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

202-648-7730

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

07/19/2024 09:00 ET

CODE 15A000

ATF - ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

99 NEW YORK AVE. NE, #3.S-125

WASHINGTON, DC 20226

9. ISSUED BY UNRESTRICTED OR X SET ASIDE:100.00 % FOR

X SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

334513

SIZE STANDARD:

750 Employees

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

NET 30

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER THE

DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND

ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

X

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

15A000CODE15. DELIVER TO

ATF-Fire Research Lab 6000 Ammendale Rd Beltsville, MD 20705

(O) (301) 517-5599

CODE 15A00016. ADMINISTERED BY

ATF - ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

99 NEW YORK AVE. NE, #3.S-125

WASHINGTON, DC 20226

Brian Palmer

(O) 202-648-7730 Brian.Palmer@ATF.gov

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

A404040CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

ATF - FINANCE BRANCH

99 New York Ave. NE, #4.S-288 Washington, DC 20226

(O) (202) 648-7860 Finance.Branch@ATF.gov

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

The ATF intends to solicit and award a firm-fixed price Contract for Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) Upgrade and Replacement.

See Attachment 1 for instructions.

Firm Fixed Price

See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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

X 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

ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

X 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 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 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

Brian M Palmer

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

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19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

PARTIAL FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

Solicitation/Contract Form 1 Commodity or Services Schedule

Section C Descriptions and Specifications Section G Contract Administration Data

2 Contract Clauses 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Feb 2024) 2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR Deviation) (NOV 2020) 2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC 2014) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (NOV 2020) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020) ATF-04 ATF 04 Personnel Security Requirements (JAN 2024)

ATF-09 NOTICE TO DELAY PERFORMANCE

ATF-10 CONTRACTOR-ACQUIRED INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS

ATF-11 ATF IDENTIFICATION (ID) MEDIA

ATF-12 NON-US CITIZENS PROHIBITED FROM ACCESS TO DOJ INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY (IT) SYSTEMS

ATF-14 ELECTRONIC INVOICING

ATF-17 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

ATF-18 REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCESS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SENSITIVE

INFORMATION

ATF-19 AUTHORITY TO OBLIGATE THE GOVERNMENT

ATF-20 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

ATF-21 ALL ITEMS TO BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE GOVERNMENT

ATF-22 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DISCLOSURE

ATF-23 PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS

ATF-24 COMPUTER SECURITY

ATF-25 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS / FEDERAL NON-WORK DAYS (Revised June 2021) ATF-29 STATEMENT OF WORK/OBJECTIVES, PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT or SPECIFICATIONS (March 23, 2009)

ATF-30 COMMON SECURITY CONFIGURATIONS

ATF-41 DEPARTMENT POLICY ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND

STALKING

ATF-43 Corporate Representation Regarding Felony Conviction Under Any Federal Law or Unpaid Delinquent Tax Liability - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-44 Contractor Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Prohibiting or Restricting Reporting of Waste, Fraud, and Abuse - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-45 Contractor Certification of Compliance with Federal Tax Requirements - Solicitation (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015)

ATF-46 CORPORATE REPRESENTATION REGARDING FELONY CONVICTION UNDER

ANY FEDERAL LAW OR UNPAID DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY - Award (Deviation 2015-02) (March 2015)

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ATF-47 CONTRACTOR INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

PROHIBITING OR RESTRICTING REPORTING OF WASTE, FRAUD, AND ABUSE

(Deviation 2015-02) (March 2015) ATF-48 Contractor Certification of Compliance with Federal Tax Requirements - Award (DEVIATION 2015-02) (March 2015)

ATF-49 ATF-49 SECURITY OF INFORMATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS,

INCLUDING PERSONALLY-IDENTIFIABLE DATA (PII) (Revised April 8, 2016)

ATF-50 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING UNDER SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDES

(May 24, 2019) ATF-51 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR (March 9, 2021) ATF-52 INDEMNIFICATION CLAUSE (May 2021)

ATF-53 WHISTLEBLOWER INFORMATION FOR EMPLOYEES OF DOJ CONTRACTORS,

SUBCONTRACTORS, GRANTEES, SUBGRANTEES OR PERSONAL-SERVICES

CONTRACTORS (March 2021) ATF-55 Personnel Security Requirements for Contractor Employees (Nov 2021) DOJ-01 Whistleblower Information Distribution (Oct 2021) DOJ-02 Contractor Privacy Requirements (JAN 2022) DOJ-03 Personnel Security Requirements For Contractor Employees (Nov 2021) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems DOJ-05 (OCT 2023) DOJ-07 Prohibition On Access By Non-U.S. Citizens To DOJ IT Systems (MAR 2002) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

3 List of Attachments 4 Solicitation Provisions

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) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

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Section 1 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Material

See Statement of Work.

PSC: 7B20

Base Period

1 LT $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Labor

See Statement of Work.

PSC: 7B20

Base Period

1 LT $________ $_________________

Section C Descriptions and Specifications

ATF Fire Research Laboratory Programmable Logic Controller Upgrade

Statement of Work (SOW)

1. INTRODUCTION

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is a law enforcement agency within the Department of Justice (DOJ). ATF’s mission is to reduce violent crime and to protect the public. ATF enforces Federal laws and regulations relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms, explosives, and arson. The ATF’s Office of Laboratory Services provides analytical and advisory services on matters of a scientific nature in support of ATF’s mission. One of ATF’s forensic science laboratories within its Laboratory Services, Fire Research Laboratory (FRL) has a requirement to upgrade one of its existing Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) and I/O cards.

1. SCOPE

The ATF FRL conducts experiments in support of Arson investigations. Those experiments are documented by collecting data using multiple hardware devices connected to a PLC. A Software Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) program then interrogates the PLCs to collect and store the data. The data can then be presented in charts or graph form and included in reports. The reports are provided to ATF Special Agents, Prosecution and Defense Attorneys, Judges and Juries during the legal process and is some of the most vital information collected during an experiment.

Most of the PLCs are mobile and can be moved to locations close to the experiments. They are connected to the FRL network by standard Ethernet cables run to data ports located around the lab area. A portion of the data is collected from various sensors and devices permanently located within the infrastructure of the FRL. This data is connected to an Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation SLC 5/05 controller and associated I/O cards that was installed around 2010. This line of equipment has now reached the End-of-Life and

15A00024R00000087 Page 6 of 67 been discontinued by the manufacturer. The FRL will be replacing the existing SLC 5/05 hardware with the manufacturers recommended CompactLogix™ 5380 controller and CompactLogix™ 5000 I/O cards.

Additionally, a MicroLogix 1500™ controller, which is now also discontinued by the manufacturer, will also be replaced with a CompactLogix™ 5370 controller.

1. LOCATION

The address of the location is 6000 Ammendale Road, Beltsville MD 20705.

2. CONTROLLER AND ATTACHED I/O REPLACEMENT TASKS

The discontinued SLC 5/05 PLC is mounted in an enclosure located in room P-S4. Table 1 identifies the location of each of the I/O cards in the chassis and their model number. There is an extension chassis located inside the same enclosure. All I/O cards at this location are connected to Allen Bradley/Rockwell Automation 1492 Series terminal blocks using dedicated cabling to the faceplate of each 1746 Series I/O card.

The controller chassis has one DeviceNet™ card that communicates to a remote I/O chassis in an enclosure located in P-S6. The I/O modules at this location are all Flex Series I/O modules with the devices wired to terminal blocks under each module. The following are the requirements for this project.

• Upload the existing RS Logix™ programming from the existing SLC 5/05 processor.

• Run the uploaded RS Logix programming thru a CompactLogix™ translator.

• Download the revised program logic into the new CompactLogix™ 5380 controller.

• Furnish and install a new CompactLogix™ 5380 controller and CompactLogix™ 5000 I/O modules to match the existing installed equipment or functionality in the enclosure in P-S4 as detailed in Table 1. Use the recommended mounting plates and wiring specified by Allen Bradly/Rockwell Automation to utilize the existing 1492 terminal blocks as installed. Include all mounting hardware, power supplies, and cabling required to replicate the existing hardware.

• Furnish and install new FLEX 5000™ I/O modules in P-S6 as remote I/O to the new 5380 controller in P-S4. Match the existing equipment or functionality in the enclosure located in P-S6 as detailed in Table 1. Provide all chassis and mounting hardware, power supplies, grounding cables, and Ethernet™ modules. There is a lab network switch located in P-S6 next to the remote I/O enclosure. Remove the existing DeviceNet™ cabling completely. Ethernet™ communications will replace the existing DeviceNet™.

• Furnish and install a CompactLogix™ 5370-L30ER controller replacing the existing MicroLogix™ 1500 controller and connect it to the existing wired 1769 Series I/O modules, located in room P-S4, as shown in Table 2. Provide all chassis and mounting hardware, power supplies, and grounding cables.

• Upload the existing RS Logix programming in the existing MicroLogix 1500 being replaced and translate to CompactLogix™ programming. Download the new CompactLogix™ program to the 5370 controller.

• Lab staff will conduct experiments to ensure all tags and programming are working as originally designed. The contractor will allow 2 additional days after all installation is completed to support the tag conversion.

• Provide Studio 5000 Professional programming perpetual license and an appropriate computer to run it on. The computer must be manufactured by an American company. Include 1 year factory support. May require annual support renewal at additional cost.

• All materials to be supplied and installed by the contractor. The contractor shall provide a minimum of one (1) year warranty on all labor and parts for the items listed in this section.

Table 1 Provisioning of the SLC 5/05 controller and its remote I/O

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P-S4 Main Enclosure Primary Chassis Slot Description Model

0 5/05 Processor 1747-L553 1 Analog Voltage 1746-NI16V 2 Analog Voltage 1746-NI16V 3 Analog Current 1746-NI16I 4 Analog Current 1746-NI16I 5 Analog Current 1746-NI16I

6 BLANK

7 Analog Output 1746-NO8I 8 Analog Output 1746-NO8I 9 Thermocouple 1746-NT8 10 Thermocouple 1746-NT8 11 Thermocouple 1746-NT8 12 DeviceNet Module 1747-SDN

P-S4 Main Enclosure Extended Chassis I/O 13 Output DC-Source 1746-OB16 14 Output DC-Source 1746-OB16

15 BLANK

16 BLANK

17 Output DC-Source 1746-OB32/32E 18 Input DC-Sink 1746-IB32 19 Input DC-Sink 1746-IB32

P-S6 Remote I/O Connected via DeviceNet to SLC 5/05 in P-S4 12-XX Power Supply 1794-PS3 12-00 DeviceNet Module 1794-ADN 12-01 Analog Input 1794-IE8 12-02 Analog Input 1794-IE8 12-03 Thermocouple Input 1794-IT8 12-04 Analog Output 1794-OE4

12-MI-02 24 VDC Source Output Protected 1794-OB16P

Table 2 Existing MicroLogix 1500 with I/O cards

P-S4 MicroLogix 1500 Controller and I/O Slot Description Model

External Ethernet I/P Module 1761-NET-ENI 0 MicroLogix 1500 1764-LRP 1 Analog Input Voltage 1769-IF8 2 Analog Input Voltage 1769-IF8 3 Analog Input Voltage 1769-IF8 4 DC Output 1769-OB32T 5 DC Output 1769-OB32T 6 Analog Output Voltage 1769-OF8V

1. DESIGN, REVIEW AND APPROVAL

After contract award, the contractor shall perform site survey, and develop an installation plan for ATF’s review and approval.

1.1. Site Survey

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The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or their designee, to schedule for a site survey. The contractor shall address all items listed in Section 4 with the COR at the site. It is the contractor’s responsibility to determine and verify accessibility, parking, loading dock, elevators, field measurements, electrical tie-in locations, Section 4 and any other relevant components needed to ensure all construction and installation requirements will be met. The site survey shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days from contract award.

1.1. Design Package

The contractor shall provide a design package. The design package shall be submitted to ATF for review and approval within thirty (30) calendar days from site survey.

1.1. Project Schedule

The FRLs schedule is dictated by court mandated deadlines, as such, the FRL will need to remain as functional as possible during the equipment install. Coordination of the installation will need to occur between the FRL and the awarded contractor.

1.1. ATF Review and Approval

ATF will require one week to review the design package. The contractor shall be available to meet with ATF to address any issues related to the design during ATF’s review period. The contractor has five (5) business days to address and make any revisions identified by ATF to the design and resubmit to ATF for approval. This process shall repeat until all revisions are accepted and approved by ATF.

1. DELIVERY AND INSTALLATION

The contractor shall proceed with the fabrication, delivery, and installation of the equipment after receipt of ATF’s approval on the design package. The contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal regulations during installation.

1. Progress Meetings After the kickoff meeting, the contractor shall schedule as many progress meetings as requested by the COR to address any issue with the delivery and installation. It is the contractor’s responsibility to capture meeting minutes and distribute to all parties in the meeting within a week from the meeting. The contractor shall provide a projected timeline for each location.

1.1. Delivery

The contractor is responsible for delivery of all components, materials and parts needed for the installation. At least two (2) weeks prior to the beginning of delivery and installation, the contractor shall complete ATF security forms provided by the COR to conduct background checks on all staffs who will be onsite during the installation to include representative, supervisor, members of the installations crew and any other subcontractors. This will allow time for the contractor to find substitutes should any individual fail the background check.

1.1. Installation

The contractor shall provide all labor, tools, equipment, materials, certifications, and permits required to perform all demolition or installation work associated with the installation of the fiberoptic cable. This includes, but not limited, to the following:

1. All removed parts/components identified in the design package and waste/debris that resulted from construction shall be disposed properly in accordance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

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1. The contractor must comply with all applicable safety rules and regulations. This includes providing any personal protective equipment (PPE) as required during the demolition and construction.

2. Damaged and/or missing product shall be replaced by means that will prevent installation delays.

Damaged product replacement will be at the contractor’s expense. All damaged products shall be removed from the job site immediately.

3. The contractor shall protect all warranties by immediately correcting all omissions, mistakes, and damages.

4. Unexpected conflicts during product installation must be brought to the attention of the COR within twenty-four (24) hours of discovery for resolution and implementation.

1. Any deviation shall be presented to ATF and the Contracting Officer for consideration. ATF will review the types of equipment quoted for the project.

1.1. Core Working Hours

The contractor can deliver and install during ATF’s core working hours starting from 8am-4pm.

1. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Upon completion, the contractor shall schedule with the COR for a final inspection and acceptance within three (3) business day. Immediately following the inspection, the contractor shall correct all minor deficiencies and make all minor adjustments as required within five (5) business days. All paper copies of manuals for operations and maintenance (O&M), warranty, and other informative documents shall be provided on the same day as the final inspection. The contractor shall address all identified punch list items within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day of inspection.

1. DELIVERABLES

The contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables. Errors, misleading or unclear statements, incomplete or irrelevant information, and or excessive rhetoric, repetition, and “padding”, shall be considered deficiencies and shall be subject to correction by the contractor, at no additional cost to the Government. Any rework of rejected deliverables shall be completed at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall submit the following deliverables to the COR:

1. Design package as stated in Section 5.2. The package must be in submitted electronically in Acrobat Adobe PDF format.

2. Completed ATF background check forms (PDF) on all staffs who will be onsite as stated in Section 6.2.

These forms must be in submitted electronically in Acrobat Adobe PDF format.

1. Manuals, warranty, and other informative documents for all the conversion equipment as stated in Section

7.0 within seven (7) calendar days from the day of inspection.

1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is one year from date of award.

Section G Contract Administration Data

Jason Ouellette is hereby designated to act as Government’s Technical Representative (GTR).

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the GTR identified above, or another representative designated in writing by the Contracting Officer. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, the following:

(i) Receiving all deliverables;

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(ii) Inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(iii) Clarifying, directing, or redirecting the contract effort, including shifting work between work areas and locations, filling in details, or otherwise serving to accomplish the contractual statement of work to ensure the work is accomplished satisfactorily;

(iv) Evaluating performance of the Contractor; and

(v) Certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The GTR does not have the authority to issue direction that:

(i) Constitutes a change of assignment or work outside the contract specification/work statement/scope of work.

(ii) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes” or other similar contract term.

(iii) Causes, in any manner, an increase or decrease in the contract price or the time required for contract performance;

(iv) Causes, in any manner, any change in a term, condition, or specification or the work statement/scope of work of the contract;

(v) Causes, in any manner, any change or commitment that affects price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other term or condition of the contract or that, in any way, directs the contractor or its subcontractors to operate in conflict with the contract terms and conditions;

(vi) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract;

(vii) Directs, supervises, or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees or a Subcontractor's employees.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction of the GTR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction by the GTR or the designated representative falls outside the authority of (b) above and/or within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

(e) Failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract is a dispute that shall be subject to the “Disputes” clause and/or other similar contract term.

Contracting Officer: Brian.palmer@atf.gov COR: jason.ouellette@atf.gov

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

A.1 ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR Deviation) (NOV 2020)

The terms and conditions for the following clauses are hereby incorporated into this solicitation and resulting contract as an addendum to FAR clause 52.212-4.

Clauses By Reference

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018)

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

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (Feb 2024)

2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR

Deviation) (NOV 2020)

2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC

2014)

2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice

(NOV 2020)

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Clauses By Full Text

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 10 days before end of period of performance. [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

(a) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to--

(1) Furnish phase-in training; and

(2) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.

(b) The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer's written notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the Contracting Officer's approval.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

(c) The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

(d) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in, phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract.

(End of clause)

2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020)

(a) Mr./Ms. Cynthia Carter of ATF , TBD , TBD , is hereby designated to act as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) underTBD , for the period of TBD (specify the performance period of the contract that the designation covers).

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or another representative designated in writing by the Contracting Officer. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, the following:

(i) Receiving all deliverables;

(ii) Inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(iii) Clarifying, directing, or redirecting the contract effort, including shifting work between work areas and locations, filling in details, or otherwise serving to accomplish the contractual statement of work to ensure the work is accomplished satisfactorily;

(iv) Evaluating performance of the Contractor; and

(v) Certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

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(c) The COR does not have the authority to issue direction that:

(i) Constitutes a change of assignment or work outside the contract specification/work statement/scope of work.

(ii) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes” or other similar contract term.

(iii) Causes, in any manner, an increase or decrease in the contract price or the time required for contract performance;

(iv) Causes, in any manner, any change in a term, condition, or specification or the work statement/scope of work of the contract;

(v) Causes, in any manner, any change or commitment that affects price, quality, quantity, delivery, or other term or condition of the contract or that, in any way, directs the contractor or its subcontractors to operate in conflict with the contract terms and conditions;

(vi) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract;

(vii) Directs, supervises, or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees or a Subcontractor's employees.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction of the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction by the COR or the designated representative falls outside the authority of (b) above and/or within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

(e) Failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract is a dispute that shall be subject to the “Disputes” clause and/or other similar contract term.

(f) COR authority is not re-delegable.

(End of Clause)

ATF-04 ATF 04 Personnel Security Requirements (JAN 2024)

ATF 04 PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2024)

Candidate Screening A. The Contractor shall ensure that all potential Contractor employees (Candidates) assigned hereunder undergo ATF’s personnel security process to determine their eligibility for access to ATF information, information technology (IT) systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities.

B. The personnel security process will be conducted by or under the auspices of the Personnel Security Division (PSD), Office of

Professional Responsibility and Security Operations, Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). The Contractor is responsible for providing a Personnel Security Package to the Candidate to complete. Once completed, the Candidate must return the

Package to the Contractor so that the Candidate may be screened by the Contractor.

C. The Contractor will conduct the Candidate screening by reviewing each completed form submitted by the Candidate. The

Contractor will make a preliminary determination whether the Candidate possesses a personal history that complies with ATF’s

Agency Specific Qualifications (ASQs).

1. If the Contractor has questions or concerns regarding the Candidate’s responses to questions on any of the forms, the Contractor must discuss the responses with ATF’s assigned Contracting Officer (CO)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to determine whether ATF will accept the Candidate’s Personnel Security Package for processing.

2. If the Contractor believes that the Candidate’s responses are/will not be in compliance with one or more ASQs, the Contractor will remove the Candidate from consideration and, if warranted, identify a replacement Candidate.

D. Agency-Specific Qualifications (ASQs). ASQs are requirements established by Federal mandates, Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations or policies, and/or ATF regulations or policies that Candidates must be in compliance with prior to being granted access to

ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. ASQs include:

1. Drug Policy. ATF applies a specific policy to the Candidate’s past and present illegal drug activities to determine whether the

Candidate is in compliance with this ASQ. This internal policy is applied to the Candidate’s responses on ATF F 8620.12, Drug

Activity Questionnaire, completed as part of the Personnel Security Package.

a) Candidates currently involved in illegal drug activities or substance abuse may be ineligible for hiring.

b) Past involvement in illegal drug activities or substance abuse may disqualify the Candidate if activities were more than minimal and limited.

2. Financial Interests in Regulated Industries. Title 5, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 3801.107 states, “…no employee of the

ATF, or spouse or minor child of an ATF employee, shall have, directly or indirectly, any financial interest, including compensated employment, in the alcohol, tobacco, firearms or explosives industries." (This includes being listed as a responsible person on a

Firearms License or an Explosives License or Permit.) This regulation is applied to the Candidate’s responses on ATF F 8620.44, Licensing Questionnaire, completed as part of the Candidate’s Personnel Security Package, and ATF licensing records to determine if the Candidate complies with this ASQ.

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a) The Candidate, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child with a financial interest in a firearms or explosives entity may have to surrender the license/permit and/or the financial interest in the business before the Candidate enters duty.

b) A determination by ATF’s Office of Chief Counsel will be made regarding financial interest held by the Candidate, his/her spouse, or his/her minor child in the alcohol and tobacco industries prior to the Candidate entering on duty.

3. Financial Responsibilities. The DOJ provides specific regulations and policies relating to a Candidate’s financial obligations and delinquent debts. These regulations and policies are applied to the Candidate’s responses on ATF F 8620.28, Financial History

Questionnaire (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package), credit reports/financial data obtained by ATF, and the sensitivity level of the position for which the Candidate is being considered to determine if the Candidate complies with this ASQ.

a) A Candidate who is currently delinquent more than 120 days with any debt must provide to the Contractor evidence of resolution by timely submitting proof of payment, confirmation of participation in or compliance with a payment plan, or proof of a legal remedy.

b) A Candidate who declines to provide evidence of resolution will disqualify the Candidate from eligibility consideration.

4. Prohibited Persons. ATF applies a specific policy to Candidates relating to an individual’s prohibition from possessing or receiving firearms, explosives, and/or ammunition. This policy, based on the prohibitions outlined in the Gun Control Act (18 U.S.C. Chapter

44) and Importation, Manufacture, Distribution, and Storage of Explosives Materials (18 U.S.C. Chapter 40), is applied to the

Candidate’s responses to ATF F 8620.57, Prohibited Persons Questionnaire (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package).

ATF will conduct law enforcement and court record checks to determine whether the Candidate complies with this ASQ.

a) Federal law states that it is unlawful for a person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence or has a qualifying order of protection against them to possess a firearm or ammunition. The law prohibits these persons from shipping, transporting, or receiving firearms them ammunition.

b) Federal law prohibits the possession of firearms, ammunition, and explosives by a person convicted of a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year; is a fugitive from justice; is an unlawful user of, or addicted to, a controlled substance; has been adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution; is an alien illegally or unlawfully in the United States; is an alien who has been admitted to the United States under a nonimmigrant visa (with certain exceptions); has been discharged from the military under dishonorable conditions; or has renounced them U.S. citizenship.

c) Federal law prohibits the receipt of firearms and ammunition and the receipt or possession of explosives by a person under indictment for a crime punishable by a term of imprisonment exceeding one year.

5. Residency and Citizenship Requirements. The DOJ has specific requirements relating to a Candidate’s residency status and citizenship, including that non-U.S. citizens shall not be authorized access to IT systems. Compliance with this ASQ is determined by identifying the Candidate’s residency status and citizenship through a review of the Candidate’s responses to ATF F 8620.58, Residency and Citizenship (completed as part of the Personnel Security Package); review of the Candidate’s Personally Identifiable

Information (PII); determination regarding the type of position applied for by the Candidate; and verification whether the Candidate requires computer access.

a) Residency Requirements. For 3 of the last 5 years, the Candidate must have either resided in the United States, worked for the

United States in a foreign country in a Federal or military capacity, and/or been a dependent of a Federal or military employee in a foreign country. (The 3 years need not be consecutive; they may be cumulative during the past 5 years.)

b) Citizenship Requirements. The Candidate must be able to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or proof that they are a foreign national legally permitted to reside in the U.S. in order to work on an ATF contract and gain access to ATF information and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. (Acceptable Department of Homeland Security Credentials to prove immigrant status or employment authorization are listed on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.)

1) Foreign nationals’ country of citizenship must be on the approved countries list as defined by the Federal Personnel Vetting

Investigative Standards or superseding regulations.

2) Candidates who are non-U.S. citizens may not be authorized access to or assist in the development, operation, management or maintenance of ATF IT systems unless temporary eligibility has been approved by the ATF Director, with the concurrence of the DOJ

Chief Information Officer and the Department Security Officer.

6. Selective Service. Although there are a few exceptions, the Military Selective Service Act requires all male U.S. citizens born after December 31, 1959, who are 18 years old but not yet 26 years old to register with the Selective Service. Male Candidates should access https://www.sss.gov/ to verify that they are registered with the Selective Service. This requirement is applied to male

Candidates’ responses on Optional Form (OF) 306, Declaration for Federal Employment. ATF will also conduct a Selective Service query to determine whether the Candidate complies with the Selective Service Laws and this ASQ.

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7. Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12). This Directive sets forth policy regarding the completion of a Personal

Identity Verification (PIV) check prior to the Candidate being provided a federally-issued identification card for a Federal building and access to Government IT systems.

a) When requested by an ATF representative, the Candidate must be able to present (in person for viewing) two forms of original, unexpired government-issued identification in accordance with HSPD-12 requirements (e.g., raised seal birth certificate or current passport, along with a current driver’s license or state-issued photo identification card). Copies of the forms of identification and/or unexpired documents are not acceptable.

b) The COR or other approved ATF representative must complete a PIV check form and submit it along with the Personnel Security

Package to the PSD.

c) The Contractor should advise the Candidate to locate the necessary forms of identification and/or documents in advance to assist in timely completion of this part of the personnel security process.

E. Contractor’s Preliminary Determination of Employment Eligibility. The Contractor must make a preliminary determination whether the Candidate complies with the ASQs after reviewing the Candidate’s completed Personnel Security Package.

1. When a Contractor determines that a Candidate is not in compliance with one or more of the ASQs, the Contractor should not submit the Candidate’s Personnel Security Package for personnel security processing and should identify a new Candidate for consideration.

2. When a Contractor makes an initial determination that the Candidate complies with the ASQs, the Contractor should follow the below guidance relating to the E-Verify Program, Tentative Employment Offer, and Employment References. Once the Contractor completes these responsibilities, the Contractor shall submit the Candidate’s Personnel Security Package to the CO/COR.

F. E-Verify Program. Once the Contractor makes a preliminary determination that the Candidate is in compliance with ATF ASQs, the Contractor must access the Department of Homeland Security’s E-Verify Program to verify the Candidate’s U.S. employment eligibility, regardless of the Candidate’s citizenship status. If the Contractor cannot verify the Candidate’s employment eligibility, the

Candidate’s Personnel Security Package shall not be forwarded to the CO/COR.

1. Contractors must register for access to the E-Verify Program on-line at https://www.vis-dhs.com/employerregistration/.

This website provides instructions to employers on completing a Memorandum of Understanding required for official registration in the E-Verify Program.

2. Contractors requesting additional information about the Program can visit the E-Verify website at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify or call the

E-Verify Program office at 1-888-464-4218.

G. Notification of Candidate Employment Reference Checks. The Contractor shall inform the Candidate that before being approved for access, ATF will conduct Supervisory Employment Reference Checks for all the Candidate’s employments during the past 2 years if the Candidate is being submitted for a Temporary Eligibility determination. In addition, Contractors shall advise Candidates that employment records may be reviewed for all employments during the past 5 years if a background investigation (BI) is conducted.

H. Personnel Security Processing. Upon completion of the Candidate screening, the Contractor shall forward the Personnel Security Package to the CO/COR. The CO/COR will review the entire Package for completeness. The CO/COR will then electronically submit the Candidate along with all applicable personnel security forms to the PSD through PSD’s Case Management System. The Candidate must submit his/her fingerprint cards to the PSD via commercial mail carrier to 99 New York Avenue, Suite 1.E-300, Washington, DC 20226 for processing.

Note: the personnel security process will not begin until a full package is submitted to include fingerprint cards.

1. Costs and fees associated with the Candidate screening (including fingerprinting) incurred by the Contractor or Candidate will not be reimbursed by the Federal government.

2. If a full BI is required, it may be a lengthy process to complete, depending on the complexity of the BI.

3. To the extent practicable, the Contractor is encouraged to fill all positions with Candidates who have a current favorably adjudicated Federal BI that meets or exceeds the level of investigation required for the position. This may allow reciprocity of the

Candidate’s prior BI which could expedite the personnel security process.

I. Pre-Employment Screening (PES). The PSD will conduct a pre-employment screening (PES) on all Candidates, including those being considered for reciprocity. This screening is a thorough review, and expanded analysis, if necessary, of the Candidate’s compliance with the Federal requirements and ASQs.

1. A favorable PES determination must be made to continue with the personnel security process.

2. If an unfavorable PES determination is made, the personnel security process will be terminated; the CO/COR will be notified; and the Contractor may be requested to submit another Candidate for consideration.

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J. Adjudication of the Candidate’s BI. Once the BI has been completed, the PSD will adjudicate the BI by applying the suitability standards under 5 CFR, Part 731, Federal adjudicative guidelines and ASQs. The PSD will then make a favorable or unfavorable adjudicative determination on whether to grant the Candidate access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities. The PSD will advise the CO/COR, who, in turn, will advise the Contractor of ATF’s adjudicative determination.

K. Authorized Access to ATF Information, IT Systems, and/or Unescorted Access to ATF Facilities. A Candidate shall not be granted access to unclassified sensitive ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities until a favorable adjudicative determination has been made or temporary eligibility has been approved by the PSD.

Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position

A. Conditions for Requesting Temporary Eligibility. To satisfy urgent ATF staffing needs, the CO/COR may request temporary eligibility of the mandatory pre-employment BI for a Candidate requiring access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities.

B. Submitting a Request for Temporary Eligibility. After justifying the need for temporary eligibility and obtaining all of the necessary approvals, the CO/COR will prepare an ATF F 8620.69, Request for Temporary Eligibility to Hold a Sensitive Position and submit it along with the completed ATF Forms 8620.33, Employment Reference, for each of the Candidate’s employments during the past 2 years. The CO/COR is responsible for conducting all reference checks unless a CO/COR receives prior approval from the PSD to designate another individual to conduct the reference checks.

C. Advantages/Disadvantages of Obtaining Temporary Eligibility. An approved temporary eligibility will allow the Candidate to begin the ATF assignment prior to the completion of the BI. However, if derogatory information develops during the course of the

Candidate’s BI, access to ATF information, IT systems, and/or unescorted access to ATF facilities will be rescinded. The Contractor may submit another Candidate for consideration.

Reciprocity A. Criteria for Applying Reciprocity. In accordance with Executive Order 13488, guidance from the Office of Personnel Management and Security Executive Agent Directive 7 issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, ATF may apply reciprocity to a prior favorably adjudicated Federal BI. In order for reciprocity to be applicable, all of the following criteria must be met:

1. The Candidate is a current ATF employee, an applicant for an ATF position, or being considered for a non-ATF personnel position.

2. A favorably adjudicated BI was conducted and meets or exceeds the position sensitivity level of the investigation required for the position.

3. If the Candidate is currently enrolled in a Continuous Evaluation/Continuous Vetting program, reciprocity can be applied regardless of when the prior reciprocal BI was completed.

4. If the Candidate is not enrolled in a CE/CV program, the prior reciprocal investigation must have been completed within the past 5 years; or

5. If the Candidate has an active security clearance (regardless of level), the investigation must have been completed within the past 7 years.

5. The Candidate has not had a break in Federal service of in accordance with the Personnel Vetting – Transfer of Trust scenario.

6. The favorable adjudication was based on the criteria in 5 CFR 731, or equivalent.

7. No new issues have been identified since the favorable adjudication.

8. Issues identified in the prior BI do not have a direct nexus with the core duties of the new…