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U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons Administration Division

Field Acquisition Office

Grand Prairie, Texas 75051

RE: Request for Quote 15B40819Q00000003 Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide Services United States Penitentiary (USP – Leavenworth, Kansas

Dear Quoter:

Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the provision of Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide Services for USP Leavenworth. This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote.

When submitting your quote, you shall consider all information provided herein. Please carefully follow all instructions located on page 27 of the solicitation package concerning content, format, and submission of quotes. Failure to do so may result in your quotation to be eliminated from consideration for award.

All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the provision at FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management which requires that an offeror be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quote and continue to be registered throughout the duration of the contract. Quoters should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) in their quotations. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardee's DUNS number into the SAM database. Failure to complete the registration procedures outlined in this clause may result in elimination from consideration for award. For the purposes of this solicitations, all quoters’ SAM registration shall include NAICS code 813110.

If you have questions about the System for Award Management (SAM), Government procurements in general, or need assistance in the preparation of your quote, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Technical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org.

As noted on the Standard Form (SF) 1449, Block 10, this solicitation is set aside exclusively for women owned small businesses (WOSB) eligible under the women-owned small business program. Therefore, all quoters are hereby instructed that the eligibility requirements set forth at Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 19.15, Women Owned Small Business Program, apply.

Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of February 18, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. Central Time.

Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to jseratt@bop.gov in pdf format only and will be deemed received at the time as indicated on the email notification. Faxed and hand delivered quotes will not be accepted. Quotes received after the quote deadline will be handled in accordance with FAR 212-1(f).

Please submit any questions you may have in writing. Questions may be submitted via email to jseratt@bop.gov.

Sincerely, //s// Jim D. Seratt, Contracting Officer

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

15B40819Q00000003

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

01/18/2019

7. FOR SOLICITATION INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

Jim D. Seratt; jseratt@bop.gov

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

972-352-4517

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

02/18/2019 1:00 pm CT

CODE 15BFA0

Federal Bureau of Prisons Field Acquisition Office U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

X WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 813110

SIZE STANDARD: $7,500,000

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

X RFQ IFB RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

15B408CODE15. DELIVER TO

Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Leavenworth

1300 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

CODE 15B40816. ADMINISTERED BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Leavenworth

1300 METROPOLITAN AVENUE

LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

BLVNCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Federal Bureau of Prisons USP Leavenworth

PO BOX 1000

LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048

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 NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Provision of Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

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

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

X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA X ARE 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: REF. _____________________________ 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)

Jim Seratt

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

RP# 0095-19

DUNS:

15B40819Q00000003

Section 2 - Commodity or Services Schedule

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

CONTINUATION SHEET

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Base Year.

Estimated Maximum 1500 sessions per year.

1,500.000000 SS $____________ $___________________

0002 Option Year 1.

Estimated Maximum 1500 sessions per year.

1,500.000000 SS $____________ $___________________

0003 Option Year 2.

Estimated Maximum 1500 sessions per year.

1,500.000000 SS $____________ $___________________

0004 Option Year 3.

Estimated Maximum 1500 sessions per year.

1,500.000000 SS $____________ $___________________

0005 Option Year 4.

Estimated Maximum 1500 sessions per year.

1,500.000000 SS $____________ $___________________

Aggregate Total (Base Year + All Options): $ ___________________________

Section 2 – Continuation of Standard Form 1449

2.1 Pricing Methodology

Quoters are required to submit, as part of their quote, a completed copy of Section 2, “Commodity or Service Schedule.” The quantity of services to be provided by the Contractor is estimated. These estimates are not a representation to a quoter or contractor that the estimated quantities will be required or ordered, or that conditions affecting requirements will remain stable or normal. Contract pricing shall include all charges to the Government for providing the services required by this solicitation.

Pursuant to FAR 17.203(b), the Government’s evaluation shall be inclusive of options. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price of all options to the total price of the base year requirement. Pursuant to FAR 17.203(d), the quoters may offer varying prices for options, depending on the quantities actually ordered and the dates when ordered.

2.2 Statement of Work

Background In September 2000, the Executive Staff of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) approved a concept which would initiate a multi-faith residential reentry program. This is a voluntary program which is located in five institutions in various regions of the country. The program is available to male and female inmates.

The program provides inmates with intensive opportunities for spiritual growth and deepening their religious roots by sharing common space and programs for the purpose of personal transformation and reducing recidivism. Inmates will participate in religion specific and inter-faith program components designed to bring restoration with God, family, community, and self. The program’s design will increase religious tolerance and respect among inmates of various faiths; will connect each inmate with a spiritual mentor; and will link participants with a faith community at their release destination in order to enhance community reintegration. Another component of the program will initiate specific victim impact programs to assist inmates in claiming responsibility for their actions and making amends with victims, family, and community.

The program enlists partnerships with individuals and organizations in its efforts to lower recidivism and facilitate spiritual growth and personal change. Volunteers, contractors, mentors, sponsoring religious congregations and organizations are all essential partners in the program.

The goal of the BOP residential Life Connections Program (LCP) is to provide inmates living in a shared living space with intensive opportunities for holistic life restoration for the purpose of reducing recidivism and enhancing prison management.

Subject The BOP, Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas intends to make a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm fixed pricing for the provision of the services of a Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide.

The contractor shall provide inmates guidance to successfully complete the program and reasonable and equitable opportunities to pursue religious beliefs and practices.

Place of Performance The service to be provided under the contract shall be accomplished at:

USP Leavenworth 1300 Metropolitan Avenue Leavenworth, KS 66048

Schedule Services will normally be provided Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays, from the hours of 7:30 am and 3:30 pm (excluding a 30 minute unpaid lunch break). The contractor will normally provide six sessions per day, up to 30 sessions per week.

A session is defined as one hour.

The contractor will be required to attend a planning meeting each year related to the development of the program. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening hours based on program needs. A mutually agreed upon schedule will be developed by the Supervisory Chaplain after contract award.

Due to the nature of the correctional setting, delays in performance of work may be experienced. Such delays may include but are not limited to inclement weather, electrical or mechanical problems, or other security matters. When contract employees report to the institution but are unable to perform services due to such delays, the contractor will be paid for one session. Normally, any remaining sessions for that day will be suspended and the contractor will be free to leave and the contractor will not be paid for the remaining unperformed sessions. However, if the institution requests that the contractor remain at the institution for eventual performance, the contractor shall be paid for such sessions. In the event of any absence, the contractor may make up his/her time if approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). If the contractor fails to provide coverage, the Government may seek contractual remedy.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements The contractor shall possess Bachelor’s Degree in Theology, Religion, Psychology, Social Work, or related field from an accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education’s Database of Accredited Postsecondary Institutions and Programs.

Quoters responding to this solicitation shall complete and submit with their quote the attached form, “Credentials of Religious Services Contractor.”

Quoter shall submit an ordination certificate from their religious organization which indicates that they are a recognized minister in good standing.

Quoters shall submit one letter of endorsement from their local religious organization.

Quoters shall submit two letters of personal reference from individuals familiar with the quoters work as a spiritual leader within the Christian faith.

Quoters shall have a minimum of three years of continuous experience as a leader within the Christian faith.

Quoters must specifically identify the individual that will be performing these services under any subsequent contract award. The quoter must provide proof that their candidate meets all qualifications. The candidate’s name and qualifications must be submitted at the time the quote is submitted. All Contractors must submit with their quote a resume, and photocopies of documents evidencing education, training, and experience.

After review of these documents by Bureau of Prisons staff, vendors may be requested to submit additional documents for review.

Vendors failing to submit any of the required documents will be removed from further consideration for award.

Supplies and Equipment All supplies that the contractor may need to perform services under this contract will be provided by USP Leavenworth. The contractor performing these services shall wear professional clothing in accordance with the dress policy of the institution.

Description of Duties The Values and Responsibilities (General Christian) Spiritual Guide shall be responsible for providing religious instruction and leadership for inmates who are active participants in the BOP Residential Faith-Based Pre-Release Program at USP Leavenworth. The contractor shall provide Values and Responsibilities Spiritual services utilizing Life Connection’s material and the general topics listed below in a correctional setting. Other Values and Responsibilities, Christian Education, and/or general religious topics may be assigned as determined by the Supervisory Chaplain and LCP Chaplain.

General Topics:

1. Articles of Faith (Nicene and Apostles Creed)

2. Morality

3. Sacraments

4. Sunday Worship

5. Understanding Scripture

6. Hermeneutics

7. Christian Living

8. Spirituality

9. Worship

10. Characteristics of God

11. New Testament

12. Old Testament

13. Understanding Sin

14. The Role of the Family in Christian Life

15. The Disciplines of the Church (Fasting, Prayer, etc.)

16. Faith Based Addiction Recovery

17. Reconciliation

18. Repentance

19. Values and Responsibilities Class

These programs shall instruct inmates in the on-site Life Connections Program (LCP). The classes shall consist of religious based instruction on the following topics; how to live with integrity, how to grow spiritually, how to be a spiritual leader, criminal thinking, impact of crime on victims, and any other subjects mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the Supervisory Chaplain and LCP Chaplain. The instructor will be responsible for grading assignments. The instructor will also be responsible to encourage the inmate’s participation in all aspects of the LCP, i.e. journaling, attendance, discussion, accountability groups, service projects and victim impact discussion.

Method of Performance The LCP is a multi-faith program. Therefore, the contractor must be knowledgeable in a broad variety of religious traditions and shall be willing/able to provide spiritual guidance to participants in a pluralistic setting.

The contractor will provide religious instruction based on their own expertise as it relates to the core curriculum materials. The contractor will work closely with the Life Connections Chaplain, and other program staff to assist in the development of the program and to gauge the progress of individual participants. Consultations will be held with the Supervisory Chaplain and Life Connections Chaplain as needed. Although the instruction will follow the tenants of Christian Education teaching, the contractor will also work with participants who follow other religions. The contractor will analyze the effectiveness of each class taught in the LCP and suggest workable methods of improving them. The contractor will also serve as a source for addressing faith specific (General Christian) issues within LCP.

The use of computers is a vital to the efficient performance of the LCP Facilitation Team. Therefore, the contractor must be proficient in the use of Adobe, Word, Excel, and Power Point.

The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings or staff recalls. The contractor may attend team meetings, departmental meetings, or other meetings relating to the involvement of the services required by this contract. Time spent in these trainings will be reimbursed at the contract rate, pro-rated hourly.

The successful contractor will be required to follow any and all applicable guidelines for the services to be provided. He/she will also maintain accountability of all Government furnished materials, supplies, and equipment. The contractor will sign the provided log or sign-in sheet as documentation for sessions worked and for security purposes. The contractor will possess the knowledge and expertise necessary to work with minimum supervision.

Performance of services will be monitored by the Supervisory Chaplain and Life Connections Chaplain.

Inmate Management Provision of services will require frequent and unsupervised contact with inmates. The contract employee shall not be responsible for the management of any inmates, other than to ensure inmates involved within the contract’s scope of work abide by all rules to ensure their safety and well-being. The contractor may, at any time, be removed from the institution at the discretion of the Warden. The contractor is to constantly be aware of security and maintain a professional relationship with inmates at all times. Any violation of the institution rules and regulations are to be brought immediately to the attention of any Government employee employed at the institution. The contractor will be required to provide documentation to the COR, or designee, of any infractions of institutional rules and regulations by inmates for proper action.

Institution Security The contractor/contract employees shall agree to all regulations prescribed by the institution for the safety, custody, and conduct of inmates. The contractor shall attend the Institution Familiarization Orientation program prior to assuming institution involvement.

Reimbursement to the contractor for the time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be at the contract rate, prorated hourly. The contract employee will be required to sign in and out of the institution for accountability purposes.

A badge will be issued and worn at all times for proper identification.

Section 2.3 – Special Contract Conditions

Type of Contract: The Government contemplates a single award of an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm-fixed unit prices resulting from this solicitation. It is anticipated that the contract resulting from this solicitation will be awarded in March 2019 and with an anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) of April 1, 2019. On or about the EDOA, USP Leavenworth will issue a task order to the contractor.

Initiating Contractor Performance: The contractor shall commence full performance of services by completing and submitting all required paperwork to initiate the background clearance process no later than three calendar days after the issuance of a task order.

Performance Period(s): The resulting contract will include a base year period from EDOA through 12 months from the EDOA, four

(4) additional 12-month option periods authorized by FAR 52.217-9. All option periods may be utilized at the unilateral discretion of the Government.

Base Year: EDOA through 12 months from EDOA;

Option Year 1: 13 months from EDOA through 24 months from EDOA;

Option Year 2: 25 months from EDOA through 36 months from EDOA;

Option Year 3: 37 months from EDOA through 48 months from EDOA;

Option Year 4: 49 months from EDOA through 60 months from EDOA.

Acceptance: The point of acceptance for services shall be USP Leavenworth. Payments will be denied when such service does not support the charges or if the service is deemed not necessary or appropriate. Such determinations may be made by the Contracting Officer or COR, whichever is appropriate.

Non-Personal Services Information: This service is a contractual arrangement and not a personnel appointment. Payment is based on the provision of an end product or the accomplishment of a specific task. The service does not constitute an employer/employee relationship. The contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters. However, contractor performance shall be monitored. The contractor shall attend all training required by the Bureau of Prisons for contract workers. The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings, staff recalls or Government training sessions for institution staff.

Reviews: The Contracting Officer or designee is authorized to review by on-site survey, review of records, or by any other reasonable manner, the quality of services rendered under this contract. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other representative of the BOP. The point of acceptance for services shall be USP Leavenworth.

Payments will be denied when such service does not support the charges or if the service is deemed not necessary or appropriate. Such determinations may be made by the Contracting Officer or COR, whichever is appropriate. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other delegated representatives of the BOP.

Contracting Officer Responsibility: Authority to negotiate changes in the terms, conditions, or amounts cited in this contract is reserved to the Contracting Officer. This responsibility may be delegated to an Administrative Contracting Officer by the Contracting Officer.

Contract Administration Office (CAO): The Contracting Office at USP Leavenworth is assigned to be the CAO for a resultant contract. This assignment carries with it the authority to perform all normal contract administration functions as listed in FAR 42.302(a), items 1 through 70; to the extent those functions apply to this contract. This assignment also includes delegation of authority to perform functions specified in FAR 42.302(b), items 1 through 11.

Ordering Official: Task orders may be issued only by the Contracting Officer, Administrative Contracting Officer, or an ordering official for USP Leavenworth with an appropriate certificate of appointment. Each task order will identify the services schedule for that period. Orders can be issued orally, by facsimile, mail, or electronic commerce methods. Task orders will take the form of a purchase request or purchase card acquisition form.

Contract Security/Investigative Requirements: The following investigative procedures may be applied and appropriate forms completed before any Contractor employees are permitted inside an institution:

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306) FD-258 - Fingerprint Check Law Enforcement Agency Check

Vouchering of Employers Employment Resume Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire Release of Information Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions Credit Check, if applicable

In addition to the above procedures, Contractor employees must agree to undergo a urinalysis test (for the detection of marijuana and other drug usage). If a test result is positive, the individual(s) shall be excluded and the Contractor shall provide acceptable replacement personnel subject to the same security requirements. Before a quote can be considered for award, the Contractor must agree to submit to the all the above security requirements.

Quoters should also note that contract clause 52.24-403-70, Notice of Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (Oct 2005), requires that contractor personnel have a “favorable credit report.” Quoters are strongly encouraged to pre-screen potential candidates for credit issues before submitting the candidate to USP Leavenworth.

By submitting a quote, the contractor and its employees agree to complete the required documents and undergo the listed procedures.

An individual who does not pass the security clearance will be unable to enter the BOP facility. Any individual employed by the contractor who is deemed not suitable by the BOP requirements will not be granted access to perform services under the contract.

Finally, the contractor shall be in compliance with 8 CFR 274a regarding employment of aliens.

Schedule of Required Insurance: In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(q), the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws for the requirements of maintaining applicable insurance coverage.

Section 3 – Contract Clauses

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (Oct 2018)

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.acquistion.gov/far

Clause Title

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions (Oct 2018)

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)

Clauses by Full Text

52.216-18 Ordering (Oct 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from the first day of the current performance period through the last day of the current performance period.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

(End of Clause)

52.216-19 Order Limitations (Oct 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than one session, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of the estimated quantities identified in the Schedule of Items within the current performance period;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the estimated quantities identified in the Schedule of Items within the current performance period; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within 30 days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within five (5) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of Clause)

52.216-21 Requirements (Oct 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government's requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as "estimated" or "maximum" in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the last day of the effective performance period.

(End of Clause)

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

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

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of Clause)

52.232-19 Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year (Apr 1984) Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised. The Government’s obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the base year or any option year exercised, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

52.24-403-70 Notice of Contractor Personnel Security Requirements (Oct 2005) Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201) 1 entitled "Personal Identification Verification (PIV) for Federal Employees and Contractors," Phase I.

1. Long-Term Contractor Personnel:

In order to be compliant with HSPD-12/PIV I, the following investigative requirements must be met for each new long-term 2 contractor employee whose background investigation (BI) process begins on or after October 27, 2005:

a. Contractor Personnel must present two forms of identification in original form prior to badge issuance (acceptable documents are listed in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "Employment Eligibility Verification," and at least one document must be a valid State or Federal government-issued picture ID);

b. Contractor Personnel must appear in person at least once before a DOJ official who is responsible for checking the identification documents. This identity proofing must be completed sometime during the clearance process but prior to badge issuance and must be documented by the DOJ official;

c. Contractor Personnel must undergo a BI commensurate with the designated risk level associated with the duties of each position. Outlined below are the minimum BI requirements for each risk level:

High Risk - Background Investigation (5 year scope) Moderate Risk - Limited Background Investigation (LBI) or Minimum Background Investigation (MBI) Low Risk - National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation

d. The pre-appointment BI waiver requirements for all position sensitivity levels are a:

1) Favorable review of the security questionnaire form;

2) Favorable fingerprint results;

3) Favorable credit report, if required;3

4) Waiver request memorandum, including both the Office of Personnel Management schedule date and position sensitivity/risk level; and

5) Favorable review of the National Agency Check (NAC) 4 portion of the applicable BI that is determined by position sensitivity/risk level.

A badge may be issued following approval of the above waiver requirements.

If the NAC is not received within five days of OPM's scheduling date, the badge can be issued based on a favorable review of the Security Questionnaire and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check (i.e., fingerprint check results).

e. Badge re-validation will occur once the investigation is completed and favorably adjudicated. If the BI results so justify, badges issued under these procedures will be suspended or revoked.

2. Short-Term Contractor Personnel:

It is the policy of the DOJ that short-term contractors having access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for six months or fewer are subject to the identity proofing requirements listed in items 1a. and 1b. above. The pre-appointment waiver requirements for short-term contractors are:

a. Favorable review of the security questionnaire form;

b. Favorable fingerprint results;

c. Favorable credit report, if required;5 and

d. Waiver request memorandum indicating both the position sensitivity/risk level and the duration of the appointment. The commensurate BI does not need to be initiated.

A badge may be issued following approval of the above waiver requirements and the badge will expire six months from the date of issuance. This process can only be used once for a short-term contractor in a twelve month period. This will ensure that any consecutive short-term appointments are subject to the full PIV-I identity proofing process.

For example, if a contractor employee requires daily access for a three or four-week period, this contractor would be cleared according to the above short-term requirements. However, if a second request is submitted for the same contractor employee within a twelve-month period for the purpose of extending the initial contract or for employment under a totally different contract for another three or four-week period, this contractor would now be considered "long-term" and must be cleared according to the long-term requirements as stated in this interim policy.

3. Intermittent Contractors:

An exception to the above-mentioned short-term requirements would be intermittent contractors.

a. For purposes of this policy, "intermittent" is defined as those contractor employees needing access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for a maximum of one day per week, regardless of the duration of the required intermittent access. For example, the water delivery contractor that delivers water one time each week and is working on a one-year contract.

b. Contractors requiring intermittent access should follow the Department's escort policy. Please reference the August 11, 2004, and January 29, 2001, Department Security Officer policy memoranda that conveys the requirements for contractor facility escorted access.

c. Due to extenuating circumstances, if a component requests unescorted access or DOJ IT system access for an intermittent contractor, the same pre-employment background investigation waiver requirements that apply to short-term contractors are required.

d. If an intermittent contractor is approved for unescorted access, the contractor will only be issued a daily badge. The daily badge will be issued upon entrance into a DOJ facility or space and must be returned upon exiting the same facility or space.

e. If an intermittent contractor is approved for unescorted access, the approval will not exceed one year. If the intermittent contractor requires unescorted access beyond one year, the contractor will need to be re-approved each year.

4. An individual transferring from another department or agency shall not be re-adjudicated provided the individual has a current (within the last five years), favorably adjudicated BI meeting HSPD-12 and DOJ's BI requirements.

5. The DOJ's current escorted contractor policy remains unchanged by this acquisition notice.

Notes:

1. FIPS 201 is available at: www.csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips201/FIPS‐201‐022505.pdf

2. Under HSPD-12, long-term contractors are contractors having access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for six months or longer. The PIV-I identity proofing process, including initiation and adjudication of the required background investigation, is required for all new long-term contractors regardless of whether it is the current practice to issue a badge. The second phase of HSPD-12 implementation (PIV-II) requires badge issuance to all affected long-term contractors.

3. For contractors in position sensitivity/risk levels above level 1, a favorable review of a credit check is required as part of the pre-appointment waiver package.

4. In order to avoid a delay in the hiring process, components should request an Advance NAC Report when initiating investigations to OPM. Per OPM ' s instructions, to obtain an Advance NAC Report, a Code " 3" must be placed in block " B " of the " Agency Use Only " section of the investigative form. This report is available for all case types.

5.For contractors in position sensitivity/risk levels above level 1, a favorable review of a credit check is required as part of the pre-appointment waiver package.

52.218-000 Continuing Contract Performance During a Pandemic Influenza or other National Emergency (May 2008) During a Pandemic or other emergency, we understand that our contractor workforce will experience the same high levels of absenteeism as our Federal employees. Although the Excusable Delays and Termination for Default clauses used in Government contracts list epidemics and quarantine restrictions among the reasons to excuse delays in contract performance, we expect our contractors to make reasonable effort to keep performance at an acceptable level during emergency periods. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has provided guidance to Federal managers and employees on the kinds of actions to be taken to ensure the continuity of operations during emergency periods. This guidance is also applicable to our contract workforce. Contractors are expected to have reasonable policies in place for continuing work performance, particularly those performing mission critical services during a pandemic influenza or other emergency situation.

The types of actions a Federal contractor should reasonably take to help ensure performance are:

• Encourage employees to get inoculations or follow other preventive measures as advised by the public health service.

• Contractors should cross-train workers as backup for all positions performing critical services. This is particularly important for work such as guard services where telework is not an option.

• Implement telework to the greatest extent possible in the workgroup so systems are in place to support successful remote work in an emergency.

• Communicate expectations to all employees regarding their roles and responsibilities in relation to remote work in the event of a pandemic health crisis or other emergency.

• Establish communication processes to notify employees of activation of this plan.

• Integrate pandemic health crisis response expectations into telework agreements.

• With the employee, assess requirements for working at home (supplies and equipment needed for an extended telework period).

Security concerns should be considered in making equipment choices; agencies or contractors may wish to avoid use of employees’ personal computers and provide them with PCs or laptops as appropriate.

• Determine how all employees who may telework will communicate with one another and with management to accomplish work.

• Practice telework regularly to ensure effectiveness.

• Make it clear that in emergency situations, employees must performance all duties assigned by management, even if they are outside usual or customary duties.

• Identify how time and attendance will be maintained.

It is the contractor’s responsibility to advise the Government Contracting Officer if they anticipate not being able to perform and to work with the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to fill gaps as necessary. This means direct communication with the Contracting Officer or in his/her absence, the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative, via telephone or e-mail messages acknowledging the contractor’s notification. The incumbent contractor is responsible for assisting the BOP in estimating the adverse impacts of nonperformance and to work diligently with the BOP to develop a strategy for maintaining continuity of operations.

The BOP does reserve the right in such emergency situations to use Federal employees, employees of other agencies, contracting support from other existing contractors, or to enter into new contracts for critical support services. Any new contracting efforts would be acquired following the guidance in the Office of Federal Policy issuance “Emergency Acquisitions”, dated May 2007 and Subpart 18.2, Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities, of the Federal Acquisition Regulations.

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2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (June 1996)

(a) "Unsafe condition" as used in this clause means the actual or potential exposure of contractor or Government employees to a hazardous material as defined in Federal Standard No. 313, and any revisions thereto during the term of this contract, or any other material or working condition designated by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) as potentially hazardous and requiring safety controls.

(b) The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is responsible for issuing and administering regulations that require contractors to apprise its employees of all hazards to which they may be exposed in the course of their employment; proper conditions and precautions for safe use and exposure; and related symptoms and emergency treatment in the event of exposure.

(c) Prior to commencement of work, contractors are required to inspect for and report to the contracting officer or designee the presence of, or suspected presence of, any unsafe condition including asbestos or other hazardous materials or working conditions in areas in which they will be working.

(d) If during the performance of the work under this contract, the contractor or any of its employees, or subcontractor employees, discovers the existence of an unsafe condition, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer, or designee, (with written notice provided not later than three (3) working days thereafter) of the existence of an unsafe condition. Such notice shall include the contractor's recommendations for the protection and the safety of Government, contractor and subcontractor personnel and property that may be exposed to the unsafe condition.

(e) When the Government receives notice of an unsafe condition from the contractor, the parties will agree on a course of action to mitigate the effects of that condition and, if necessary, the contract will be amended. Failure to agree on a course of action will constitute a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the contractor or subcontractors from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material including but not limited to the use, disturbance, or disposal of such material.

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52.21-603-70 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) (June 2012)

(a) Lonnie Sutton, (913) 682-8700 ext. 1172 or lsutton@bop.gov, is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) under this contract.

(b) The COR is responsible, as applicable, for: receiving all deliverables, inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provide hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contractor effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual Scope of Work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If as a result of technical discussions it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the Scope of Work, the Contracting Officer shall issue such changes.

52.27-103-72 DOJ Contractor Residency Requirement (June 2004) For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have:

1. Legally resided in the United States (U.S.);

2. Worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity;

3. Been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.state.gov/s/l/treaty/collectivetreaty.

By signing this agreement/ commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction.

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BOP 2852.237-77 Contractors Classified as Common Law Employees (May 2014)

(a) When award is made to an individual other than a corporation, the provision of these services is considered to create a common law employment relationship. Therefore, the Bureau is responsible for the payment of FICA taxes and the withholding of the individual contractor’s taxes.

(b) An award made to an individual resulting from this solicitation is not subject to FAR 52.212-4(i), Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Upon contract award, the following forms shall be completed by the individual awardee:

Direct Deposit (SF-1199A) Federal/State/City/County Tax forms (as applicable) Employee Locator Form (DOJ-233) Race and National Origin Identification (SF-181) Self-Identification of Handicap (SF-256) Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9)

(d) Despite an individual contractor’s status as a common law employee, the contractor is not entitled to other aspects of employment with the Bureau such as the filing of Equal Employment Opportunity claims, tort claims, etc.

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52.242.1502 Evaluation of Contractor Performance Utilizing CPARS (Apr 2011) The services, although not directly supervised, shall be reviewed by the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) staff to ensure contract compliance. The contractor’s performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 42.15. Contractor monitoring reports will be prepared by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and maintained in the file.

In accordance with FAR 42.1502 and 42.1503, agencies shall prepare an evaluation of contractor performance and submit to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The BOP utilizes the Department of Defense (DOD) web-based Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to provide contractor performance evaluations. The contractor shall provide and maintain a current e-mail address throughout the life of the contract. The contractor will receive and e-mail from the Focal Point thru the following website address webptsmh@navy.mil when the contractor is registered in CPARS. The e-mail will contain a “user ID” and temporary password to register in the CPARS system. The contractor must be registered to access and review its evaluation and/or provide a response. If assistance is required when registering, please contact the Contracting Staff/Focal Point.

DJAR_PGD-15-03 Security of Department Information and Systems (Apr 2015)

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