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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDEX

PAGE OF PAGES

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1. REQUEST NO.

15A00025Q00000094

2. DATE ISSUED

09/10/2025

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

DJA-25-APSD-PR-0470

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2 AND/

OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

ATF - ACQUISITIONS MANAGEMENT DIVISION

99 NEW YORK AVE. NE, #3.S-153

WASHINGTON, DC 20226

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

OTHER

(See Schedule)

FOB DESTINATION X

9. DESTINATION

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS) a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

6489071 Ext.:

8. TO:

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

a. NAME b. COMPANY

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

09/17/2025 19:00 ET

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

In-House, Background-Investigative Services - Anticipating multiple-award, Basic-Ordering Agreements (BOAs) as a result

Firm Fixed Price

See Continuation Sheet(s)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

0.00 %

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER

PERCENTAGE

0.00 NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ X ] are [ ] are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

QUOTATION

15. DATE OF

QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print) b. TELEPHONE

c. COUNTY AREA CODE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) NUMBER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

Solicitation/Contract Form 1 Commodity or Services Schedule 2 Contract Clauses

2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR Deviation) (NOV 2020) 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.204-2 Security Requirements (Mar 2021) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.229-13 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (Nov 2021) 52.229-14 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Status of Forces Agreement) (Nov 2021) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984) 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 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-08 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or other National Emergency (OCT 2007) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020) 2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC 2014)

2.1 Price/Cost Info for Contractor

ATF-04 Personnel Security Requirements (APRIL 2025) ATF-04_A1 ATF-04_A1 (Addendum 1) - National Security Information (NSI) Access Security Requirements (FEB 2024) ATF-14 Electronic Invoicing (APRIL 2025) ATF-17 Notice to the Government of Delays (APRIL 2025) ATF-18 Requirements for Access to Controlled Unclassified Information (APRIL 2025) ATF-19 Authority to Obligate the Government (APRIL 2025) ATF-20 Government-Furnished Property, Equipment and Information (APRIL 2025) ATF-21 All Items To Become The Property Of The Government (APRIL 2025) ATF-22 Confidentiality of Information and Disclosure (APRIL 2025) ATF-23 Privacy or Security Safeguards (APRIL 2025) ATF-24 Computer Security (APRIL 2025) ATF-25 Observance of Legal Holidays / Federal Non-Workdays (APRIL 2005) ATF-27 Information Resellers or Data Brokers and Contractor's Employee Background Checks (APRIL 2025) ATF-41 Department Policy on Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault And Stalking (APRIL 2025) DOJ-05 Security of Department Information and Systems (OCT 2023) DOJ-07 Prohibition On Access By Non-U.S. Citizens To DOJ IT Systems (MAR 2002) 52.212-5 (DEV) Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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3 List of Attachments

3.1 Statement of Work

3.3 ATF's Points of Contact

4 Solicitation Provisions 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Nov 2024) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 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) 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers From Small Business Concerns and Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts) (Aug 2024) 52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters (Oct 2020) 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation (Jun 2020) 2852.203-70 General Non-Disclosure Agreement (AUG 2016) 2852.233-70 Protests Filed Directly with the Department of Justice (NOV 2020) DOJ-06 National Security Risk Assessment (APR 2014) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) 52.212-3 (DEV) Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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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 In-House, Background-Investigative Services - Estimated @ 2,400 hours per year per at the Special Investigator (SI) rates below for the Base Year.

Base Year/Ordering Period (OP) 1

SI I - $50

SI II - $56

SI III - $58

SI IV - $61

See Section 2.1 for pricing of OPs 2-5.

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 OP 1

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 OP 2

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 OP 3

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 OP 4

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

5001 OP 5

PSC: R615

0 EA $________ $_________________

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Section 2 - Contract Clauses

2852.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions, Commercial Items (FAR Deviation) (NOV 2020)

When a commercial item is contemplated (using FAR part 12 procedures or otherwise) and the contract will include FAR 52.212-4, the following replaces subparagraph (g)(2); paragraph (h); subparagraph (i)(2); paragraph (s); and paragraph (u), Unauthorized Obligations, of the basic FAR clause, and adds paragraph (w), as follows:

(g)(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment act regulations at 5 CFR part 1315, as modified by subparagraph (i)(2), Prompt payment, of this clause.

(h) Patent indemnity. Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless the Government and its respective affiliates, officers, directors, employees, agents, successors and assigns (collectively, “Indemnities”) from and against any and all liability and losses incurred by the Indemnities that are (i) included in any settlement and/or (ii) awarded by a court of competent jurisdiction arising from or in connection with any third party claim of infringement made against Indemnities asserting that any product or service supplied under this contract constitutes infringement of any patent, copyright, trademark, service mark, trade name or other proprietary or intellectual right. This indemnity shall not apply unless Contractor shall have been informed within a reasonable time by the Government of the claim or action alleging such infringement and shall have been given such opportunity as is afforded by applicable laws, rules, or regulations to participate in its defense. This indemnity also shall not apply to any claim unreasonably settled by the Government which obligates Contractor to make any admission or pay any amount without written consent signed by an authorized officer of Contractor, unless required by final decree of a court of competent jurisdiction.

(i)(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations (5 CFR part 1315), with the following modification regarding the due date: For the sole purpose of computing an interest penalty due the Contractor, the Government agrees to inspect and determine the acceptability of any supply delivered or service performed specified in the invoice within thirty (30) days of receipt of a proper invoice from the Contractor, after which time, if no affirmative action has been taken by the Government to accept such supply or service, the supply or service will be deemed accepted and payment due thirty (30) days from the date of deemed acceptance. If the Government makes the determination that the item delivered or service performed is deficient or otherwise unacceptable, or the invoice is otherwise determined not to be a proper invoice, the terms and conditions of this paragraph regarding prompt payment will apply to the date the Contractor corrects the deficiency in the item delivered or service performed or submits a proper invoice. If actual acceptance occurs within the constructive acceptance period, the Government will base the determination of an interest penalty on the actual date of acceptance. The constructive acceptance requirement does not, however, compel Government officials to accept supplies or services, perform contract administration functions, or make payment prior to fulfilling their responsibilities.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts provisions of the basic FAR clause at 52.212-4, and the Unauthorized Obligations and Contractor's Commercial Supplier Agreements—Unenforceable Clauses provisions of JAR 2852.212-4.

(3) FAR 52.212-5.

(4) Other paragraphs of the basic FAR clause at 52.212-4, with the exception of paragraph (o), Warranty, and those paragraphs identified in this deviation of 52.212-4.

(5) Addenda to this solicitation, contract, or order, including contractor's Commercial supplier agreements incorporated into the contract.

(6) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(7) Paragraph (o), Warranty, of the basic FAR clause at 52.212-4.

(8) The Standard Form 1449.

(9) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(10) The specification.

(u) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract or order is subject to any Commercial supplier agreement that includes any language, provision, or clause requiring the Government

15A00025Q00000094 Page 6 of 73 to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (see 31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such language, provision, or clause is unenforceable against the Government.

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

(iii) Any such language, provision, or clause is deemed to be stricken from the commercial supplier agreement and have no effect.

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

(w) Commercial supplier agreements—unenforceable clauses. When any supply or service acquired under this contract or order is subject to a contractor's commercial supplier agreement, the following shall be deemed incorporated into such agreement and modifies and replaces any similar language, provision, or clause in such agreement. As used herein, “this agreement” means any contractor commercial supplier agreement:

(1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, when the end user is an agency or instrumentality of the U.S.

Government, the following shall apply:

(i) Applicability. This agreement is a part of a contract between commercial supplier and the U.S. Government for the acquisition of the supply or service that necessitates a license or other similar legal instrument (including all contracts, task orders, and delivery orders under FAR part 12).

(ii) End user. This agreement shall bind the Government as end user but shall not operate to bind the Government employee or person acting on behalf of the Government in his or her personal capacity.

(iii) Law and disputes. This agreement is governed by Federal law.

(A) Any language, provision, or clause purporting to subject the U.S. Government to the laws of any U.S. state, territory, district, or municipality, or the laws of a foreign nation, except where Federal law expressly provides for the application of such laws, is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(B) Any language, provision, or clause requiring dispute resolution in a specific forum or venue that is different from that prescribed by applicable Federal law is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(C) Any language, provision, or clause prescribing a different time period for bringing an action than that prescribed by applicable Federal law in relation to a dispute is hereby deleted and shall have no effect.

(iv) Continued performance. Notwithstanding any other provision in this agreement, if the Contractor believes the Government to be in breach of this contract, order, or agreement, it shall pursue its rights under the Contract Disputes Act or other applicable Federal statute while continuing performance as set forth in subparagraph (d), Disputes, of FAR 52.212-4.

(v) Arbitration; equitable or injunctive relief. In the event of a claim or dispute arising under or relating to the contract, order, or this agreement, (A) binding arbitration shall not be used unless otherwise specifically authorized by agency guidance, and (B) equitable or injunctive relief, including the award of attorney fees, costs or interest, may be awarded against the Government only when explicitly provided by statute.

(vi) Updating terms.

(A) After award, the contractor may unilaterally revise terms if they are not material. Material terms are defined as:

(1) Terms that change Government rights or obligations;

(2) Terms that increase Government prices;

(3) Terms that decrease the overall level of service; or

(4) Terms that limit any other Government right addressed elsewhere in this contract.

(B) For revisions that materially change the terms of the contract, the revised commercial supplier agreement must be incorporated into the contract using a bilateral modification.

(C) Any agreement terms or conditions unilaterally revised subsequent to award that are inconsistent with any material term or provisions of this contract shall not be enforceable against the Government, and the Government shall not be deemed to have consented to them.

(vii) Order of precedence. Any Order of Precedence clause in any commercial supplier agreement is not enforceable against the Government. The applicable Order of Precedence for this contract, order, or agreement is FAR 52.212-4(s), as revised by JAR 2812.302 and 2852.212-4(s).

(viii) No automatic renewals. If any license or service tied to period payment is provided under this agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service shall not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express consent by a properly warranted contracting officer, and any provision or term of any license or service purporting to provide for automatic renewal is unenforceable against the Government.

(ix) Indemnification by the Government or end-user. Any language, provision, or clause of this commercial supplier agreement requiring the Government or End-user to indemnify the commercial supplier or licensor is not enforceable against the Government.

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(x) Indemnification by the commercial supplier or licensor. Any clause of this agreement requiring or permitting the commercial supplier or licensor to defend the Government as a condition of indemnifying the Government for any claim of infringement is hereby amended to provide that the U.S. Department of Justice has the sole right to represent the United States in any such action, in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 516.

(xi) Audits. Any language, provision, or clause of this commercial supplier agreement permitting Contractor to audit the end user's compliance with this agreement is not enforceable against the Government. To the extent any language, provision or clause of this agreement permits Contractor to audit the Government's compliance under this contract, order, or agreement, such language, provision, or clause of this agreement is hereby stricken and replaced as follows:

“(A) If Contractor reasonably believes that the Government has violated the terms of this agreement with regard to the restrictions on authorized use and/or the number of authorized users, upon written request from Contractor, including an explanation of the basis for the request, DOJ will provide a redacted version of the Government's most recent Security Assessment and Authorization package (SAA) to Contractor on a confidential basis, so that Contractor may reasonably verify the Government's compliance with its obligations under this agreement. Contractor understands and agrees that the Government will remove or redact any information from the SAA that it reasonably believes may compromise (a) the security of the Government's information technology environment; (b) the confidentiality of any third-party proprietary or confidential information; (c) any confidential, sensitive law enforcement information; and (d) any other information that the Government believes may compromise a past, current, or prospective investigation, prosecution, or litigation.

Notwithstanding the preceding, and subject to the Government's policies and procedures for such review, including but not limited to complying with all Government security requirements prior to being granted access to the Government's facilities, including the execution of appropriate confidentiality and/or non-disclosure agreements, the Government will arrange, upon Contractor's written request, for Contractor to view an un-redacted version of the SAA on Government premises. Contractor understands that Contractor will be provided a copy of the un-redacted SAA on Government premises only and that no un-redacted copy of the SAA, or any medium containing information relating to it, will be permitted to be removed from Government premises.

(B) The Contractor also understands and agrees that the Contractor shall make a request under this paragraph no more than on an annual basis and only during the period of the contract, and that any activities performed by Contractor under this clause will be performed at Contractor's expense, without reimbursement by the Government.

(C) Discrepancies found with regard to the restrictions on authorized use and/or the number of authorized users may result in a charge by Contractor to the Government. Any resulting invoice must comply with the proper invoicing and payment requirements specified in the contract. This charge, if disputed by the Government, will be resolved through the Disputes clause at 52.212-4(d); no payment obligation shall arise on the part of the Government until the conclusion of the dispute process.”

(xii) Taxes or surcharges. Any taxes or surcharges which the Contractor seeks to pass along to the Government as end user will be governed by the terms of the underlying Government contract and, in any event, must be submitted to the Contracting Officer for a determination of applicability prior to invoicing unless specifically agreed to otherwise in the Government contract.

(xiii) Non-assignment. This agreement may not be assigned, nor may any rights or obligations thereunder be delegated, without the Government's prior approval, except as expressly permitted under FAR 52.212-4 (b), Assignment.

(xiv) Confidential information.

(A) During the term of this contract or order, either party may identify information as “confidential information,” and there shall be no disclosure, dissemination, or publication of any such information except to the extent required for the performance of this contract or order and otherwise provided in this clause or by statute or regulation. Specifically, the parties agree that the party receiving confidential information may only disclose such information to its employees and contractors on a “need-to-know” basis to carry out the obligations of this contract or order, and that subcontractors performing under this Agreement are subject to the same stipulations provided in this provision. The parties also agree that this provision shall survive the termination of this contract or order, and any confidential information obtained or received which comes within these restrictions shall remain confidential, provided that the obligation to treat information as confidential shall not apply to information which is or becomes publicly available through no improper action of the receiving party; is or comes to be in the receiving party's possession independent of its relationship with the disclosing party; is developed by or becomes known to the receiving party without use of any confidential information of the disclosing party; or is obtained rightfully from a third party not bound by an obligation of confidentiality. Additionally, nothing in this contract or order shall restrict disclosure by the receiving party pursuant to any applicable law, including but not limited to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552, et seq., or an order of any court of competent jurisdiction, provided that in either such case the receiving party gives prompt notice to the disclosing party to allow the disclosing party to interpose an objection to such disclosure, take action to assure confidential handling of the confidential information, or take such other action as it deems appropriate to protect its confidential information.

(B) The Government considers and hereby identifies as confidential any and all information related to any inquiries and/ or searches performed by the Government or by contractor at the Government's direction under this contract or order, including the subject of any such inquiry or search and any and all search terms, regardless of whether provided in writing or orally to Contractor, and Contractor agrees that it may only disclose such information to its employees and contractors

15A00025Q00000094 Page 8 of 73 on a “need-to-know” basis to carry out the obligations of this contract or order and that it will not share, reveal, divulge, disclose, disseminate, or publicize any such information to any third party except as provided in this provision without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. Contractor also understands and agrees that any subcontractors performing under this contract or order are subject to the same stipulations and that Contractor may be held responsible for any violations of confidentiality by a subcontractor.

(C) These provisions are consistent with and do not supersede, conflict with, or otherwise alter an employee's obligations, rights, or liabilities created by existing statute or Executive order relating to (1) classified information, (2) communications to Congress, (3) the reporting to an Inspector General of a violation of any law, rule, or regulation, or mismanagement, a gross waste of funds, an abuse of authority, or a substantial and specific danger to public health or safety, or (4) any other whistleblower protection. The definitions, requirements, obligations, rights, sanctions, and liabilities created by Executive orders and statutory provisions relating to whistleblower protection are incorporated into this contract and are controlling.

(D) The Government may share the terms, conditions and prices set forth in this Order with, and provide a copy of the Order to, other Executive branch agencies of the U.S. Government, provided that the Government shall ensure that other Executive branch agencies to which it provides such information will be required to treat all such information consistent with terms and conditions set forth in this Order.

(E) Notwithstanding anything in this agreement, the Government may retain any confidential information as required by law, regulation, or its internal document retention procedures for legal, regulatory, or compliance purposes; provided, however, that all such retained confidential information will continue to be subject to the confidentiality obligations of this Order.

(xv) Authorized users. Authorized users may include full and part-time employees of the Government, including those working at or from remote locations, and contractors and contractor employees working within the scope of their contract with the Government, including those at or from remote locations.

(xvi) Authorized use. Authorized users are authorized to use the product or service acquired under this contract in performing business on behalf of the Government. Any information obtained or acquired by the Government under this contract may be used by the Government in the performance of Government business.

(2) If any language, provision, or clause of this agreement conflicts or is inconsistent with the preceding paragraph (w)(1), the language, provisions, or clause of paragraph (w)(1) shall prevails to the extent of such inconsistency.

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)

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.204-2 Security Requirements (Mar 2021)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance

(Aug 2020)

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Clause Title Fill-ins (if applicable)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications (Dec 2014)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems (Nov 2021)

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

52.229-13 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (Nov 2021)

52.229-14 Taxes-Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (North Atlantic

Treaty Organization Status of Forces Agreement) (Nov

2021)

52.232-1 Payments (Apr 1984)

52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment (Feb 2002)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014)

52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)

52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 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-08 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic

Influenza or other National Emergency (OCT 2007)

Clauses By Full Text

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

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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 one (1) day [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

(End of clause)

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

(a) Mr./Ms. TBD of ATF , HQ 99 New York Ave NE , Mailstop TBD , is hereby designated to act as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) under [Agreement # TBD] , for the period of 60 months from the date of award (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.

(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)

2852.222-70 Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking (DEC 2014)

(a) It is DOJ policy to enhance workplace awareness of and safety for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. This policy is summarized in “DOJ Policy Statement 1200.02, Federal Workforce Responses to Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking,” available in full for public viewing at: http://www.justice.gov/sites/default/files/ovw/ legacy/2013/12/19/federal-workplacee-responses-to-domesticeviolence-sexualassault-stalking.pdf.

Vendor agrees, upon contract award, to provide notice of this Policy Statement, including at a minimum the above-listed URL, to all Vendor employees and employees of subcontractors who will be assigned to work on DOJ premises.

(b) Upon contract award, DOJ will provide the Contractor with the name and contact information of the point of contact for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking for the component or components where the Contractor will be performing. The Contractor agrees to inform its employees and employees of subcontractors, who will be assigned to work on DOJ premises, with the name and contact information of the point of contact for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.

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2.1 Price/Cost Info for Contractor

Per the SOW, annual-rate increases may follow those of the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM's) General Schedule and locality-payment percentages, yet not go into effect until the first (1st) day of the next OP although OPM’s rates are effective January 1st of each year.

ATF-04 Personnel Security Requirements (APRIL 2025)

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.

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.

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b) ATF's Office of Chief Counsel will make regarding financial interests 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 for 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 or 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 his/her 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.)

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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.

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.e-verify.gov/employers/enrolling-in-e-verify. 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.

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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.

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…