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This document is a solicitation for Request for Quote (RFQ) 15BFA023Q00000083 to provide a Catholic Spiritual Guide Services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) in Milan, Michigan as part of the Life Connections Program (LCP). The Federal Bureau of Prisons intends to make a single award for an indefinite delivery/requirements type contract with firm fixed pricing. The period of performance is a base year from the effective date of award (EDOA) through 12 months, with four 12-month option years and a 6-month extension. The Catholic Spiritual Guide will provide religious instruction and leadership to inmates participating in the residential faith-based pre-release program. Quotes are due by April 5, 2024 at 9:00 AM Central Time and must be submitted electronically. This procurement is set aside for 100% small business. The government will evaluate quotes inclusive of all option periods.
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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 15BFA023Q00000083 LCP Catholic Spiritual Guide Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) – Milan, Michigan
Dear Quoter:
Attached is a solicitation package prepared by the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Field Acquisition Office, for the provision of Spiritual Guide for FCI Milan. This package contains all necessary information to submit a quote.
Quoters should consider all information provided herein when submitting quotes. Please carefully follow all instructions located in the solicitation package concerning the content, format and submission of your quotes.
All potential quoters are advised that this solicitation includes the clause at FAR 52.212-4 for Commercial Items. Paragraph (t), System for Award Management (SAM), of this clause requires that all quoters doing business with the Federal Government to be registered in the SAM database. Quoters should include their Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number in their quotes. The Contracting Officer will verify registration in the SAM database prior to award by entering the potential awardees 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 should 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.
Quotes shall be received on or before the deadline of April 05, 2024, at 09:00 a.m. Central Time.
Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to kdupas@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 kdupas@bop.gov.
Sincerely, //s//
Keith Dupas, Contracting Officer
15BFA023Q00000083 Page 1 of 68
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES
NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24 AND 30.
1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
15BFA023Q00000083
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE
DATE
03/20/2024
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME
Keith Dupas kdupas@bop.gov
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL
TIME
04/05/2024 09:00 CT
CODE BFAO
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
X SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
(SDVOSB)
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL
BUSINESS (WOSB)
ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(EDWOSB)
8(A)
NORTH AMERICAN
INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION
STANDARD (NAICS):
813110
SIZE STANDARD:
13 mil
10. THE ACQUISITION IS
SEE SCHEDULEX
11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD
(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS
BLOCK IS MARKED
NET 30
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER THE
DEFENSE PRIORITIES AND
ALLOCATIONS SYSTEM -
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
X REQUEST
FOR QUOTE
(RFQ)
INVITATION
FOR BID
(IFB)
REQUEST
FOR
PROPOSAL
(RFP)
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
15B417CODE15. DELIVER TO
Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Milan 4004 East Arkona Road Milan, MI 48160
CODE 15B41716. ADMINISTERED BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Milan 4004 East Arkona Road Milan, MI 48160
FACILITY
CODE
CODE
TELEPHONE NUMBER
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFEROR
15B417CODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
Federal Bureau of Prisons FCI Milan 4004 East Arkona Road Milan, MI 48160
Curtis Dennis
(O) 734-439-1511 x3319
C1DENNIS@BOP.GOV
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN
OFFER SEE ADDENDUM
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK
BELOW IS CHECKED
19.
ITEM NUMBER
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
To Provide Life Connections Program- Catholic Spiritual Guide services for FCI Milan in accordance with the Statement of Work Firm Fixed Price
See Continuation Sheet(s) (Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)
X 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3
AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA
ARE X ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO
ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH
OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.
29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE _____________________________
OFFER DATED _________________ . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK
5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH
HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 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)
Keith Dupas
31c. DATE SIGNED
05/22/2023
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
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Section 1 - Commodity or Services Schedule
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
CONTINUATION SHEET
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0001 Life Connections Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide
Effective Date of Award (EDOA)-through 12 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Base Period
1,152 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0002 Life Connections Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide
Option Year #1: 13 months from the EDOA through 24 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Option Period 1
1,152 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0003 Life Connections Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide
Option Year #2: 25 months from the EDOA through 36 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Option Period 2
1,152 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0004 Life Connections Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide
Option Year #3: 37 months from the EDOA through 48 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Option Period 3
1,152 SS $________ $_________________
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0005 Life Connections Program-Catholic Spiritual Guide
Option Year #4: 49 months from the EDOA through 60 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Option Period 4
1,152 SS $________ $_________________
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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES EST.
QUANTITY
UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
0006 Life Connections Program-Values and Responsibility Spiritual Guide
6 months ext: 61 months from the EDOA through 66 months
Estimated Maximum
PSC: G099
Option Period 5
576 SS $________ $_________________
Aggregate total for all options ________________________________
Continuation of Standard Form 1449
Section 2.1 – Pricing Methodology
Quoters are required to submit, as part of their quote, a completed copy of Section 2, “Commodity or Services 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/contract.
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
Subject:
The Federal Bureau of Prisons, 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 a Catholic Spiritual Guide Services at the Federal Correctional Institution (FCI) located in Milan, Michigan. The Catholic Spiritual Guide will be an integral part of FCI Milan’s Life Connections Program (LCP) and will provide inmates with guidance to successfully complete the program and reasonable and equitable opportunities to pursue religious beliefs and practices.
Place of Performance
FCI Milan 4000 East Arkona Rd Milan, MI 48160
Services will be performed in Religious Services at FCI Milan.
Schedule Services will normally be provided Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays. The contractor will normally provide twenty-four (24) sessions each week of services. A session is defined as one hour. The schedule may include some weekend and/or evening hours based on program needs. A mutually agreed upon schedule will be developed by the LCP 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. In the event of an emergency, such as an institution lockdown or a National Pandemic, the contractor may be authorized to work from home if approved by the COR.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
The contractor shall possess a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
Additionally, the contractor must possess an ordination certificate or like document showing they are a recognized clergy or spiritual leader in good standing with the Catholic faith community. The contractor shall have a minimum of three years of documented and continuous experience as a leader within a Catholic church.
Quoters responding to this solicitation shall complete and submit with their quote the attached form, “Credentials of Religious Services Contractor.” 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 quoter’s work as a Catholic Spiritual Guide. 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 FCI Milan. The contractor performing these services shall wear professional clothing in accordance with the dress policy of the institution.
Description of Duties
The Catholic Spiritual Guide shall be responsible for providing religious instruction and leadership for inmates who are active participants in the Residential Faith-Based Pre-release Program. 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, and any other subject mutually agreed upon by the contractor and the COR. The Instructor will also be responsible to encourage the inmate’s participation in all aspects of the LCP, i.e. journaling, discussion, accountability groups, service projects and victim impact discussion. The overall result of the instruction should be a reduction in recidivism and disciplinary programs.
These programs provide 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 will enlist 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 Residential Faith-based Pre-release Program 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.
The contractor will be monitored by the LCP Chaplain. The contractor shall attend all training required by the BOP for contract workers. The contractor will not be permitted to attend institution meetings, staff recalls, or government training sessions for Institution staff on contract time or as a consideration of the contract. The contractor may attend team meetings, departmental meetings, or other meetings relating to the involvement of the services to be provided by terms of the contract. Some meetings will be required and accomplished on contract time. The 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.
Method of Instruction
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 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 LCP Chaplain as needed.
Although the instruction will follow the tenants of Catholic 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 (Catholic) issues within LCP.
INSTITUTION SECURITY:
The contractor agrees to adhere to all regulations and guidelines prescribed by the institution for the safety and custody of inmates. The contractor shall attend an orientation program prior to assuming duties. Reimbursement to the contractor for time spent in the institution orientation or other specific security related training will be allowed. An I.D. card will be issued for proper identification and must be worn at all times while on the institution grounds.
Attire
The contractor is expected to wear professional clothing while on duty. The attire worn shall also be appropriate for the correctional environment in which the contract employee will be performing.
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 successful 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 contractor may, at any time, be removed from the institution at the discretion of the CEO. 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 by 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.
2.3 Special Contract Conditions:
Initiating Contractor Performance: The contractor shall initiate performance under this contract by submitting required documentation to initiate security clearance of potential candidate(s) no later than 3 calendar days after official signatures from both parties (Contractor and Government) of the contract.
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 April 2024 and with an anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) of May 1, 2024. On or about the EDOA, FCI Milan will issue a task order to the contractor. The contractor shall commence full performance of services on the EDOA. Therefore, all background clearances shall be completed prior to the EDOA.
The resulting contract will include a base year period from the effective date of award (EDOA) through 12 months with four (4) possible 12-month option years, and 6 months extension.
Quoters are advised that the Government has the unilateral right to exercise option periods in accordance with FAR 52.217-9, "Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.”
Performance Period(s): The anticipated effective date of award (EDOA) is May 1, 2024.
Base year: Effective Date of Award (EDOA) through 12 months;
Option Year 1: 13 months from EDOA through 24 months;
Option Year 2: 25 months from EDOA through 36 months;
Option Year 3: 37 months from EDOA through 48 months;
Option Year 4: 49 months from EDOA through 60 months;
6 months ext: 61 months from EDOA through 61 months.
Point of Acceptance: The point of acceptance for services is FCI Milan.
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.
Schedule of Insurance: In accordance with FAR 52.212-4(q) and FAR 52.228-5, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws for the requirements of maintaining applicable insurance coverage to include, not limited to Bodily Injury: $500,000 per occurrence; Property Damage: $20,000 per occurrence.
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 supplies rendered under this contract. All records shall be subject to review by the Contracting Officer or other representative of the BOP.
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 FCI Milan 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 FCI Milan 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 SF-1449.
Contract Security/Investigative Requirements: The Contractor will not be subject to Government supervision, except for security related matters and monitoring of contract performance.
The following investigative procedures may be applied and appropriate forms completed before any Contractor employees are permitted inside an institution:
(1) National Crime Information Center (NCIC) check;
(2) Declaration of Federal Employment (OF-306);
(3) FD-258 (fingerprint check);
(4) Law Enforcement Agency checks;
(5) Vouchering of Employers;
(6) Employment Resume;
(7) Completed Contractor Pre-employment Questionnaire;
(8) Release of Information;
(9) Questionnaire for Sensitive Positions (SF-85 for Low Risk, SF-85P for above low risk);
(10) Credit Check, if applicable;
(11) Urinalysis, 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.
ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Contract Terms and Condition and Commercial Items (NOV 2023)
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, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.
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 address:
www.acquistion.gov/far
Clause Title 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.203-17 Contractor Employees Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform
Employees of Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)
FAR 52.216-18, Ordering (Aug 2020)
(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.
http://www.acquistion.gov/far
(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)
FAR 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 (1) session as identified in Schedule of Services, 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 in the Schedule of Items within the current performance period; or
(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of the estimated quantities 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 paragraph (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 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)
FAR 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)
52.217-8 Option to extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract . These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.
FAR 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)
FAR 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)
JAR 2852.223-70 Unsafe Conditions Due to the Presence of Hazardous Material (Nov 2020)
(a) “Unsafe condition” as used in this clause means the actual or potential exposure of Contractor or Government employees to a hazardous material.
(b) “Hazardous Material” as used in this clause includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract), any other potentially hazardous material requiring safety controls, or any other material or working condition designated as hazardous by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).
(c) 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.
(d) Prior to commencement of work, Contractors are required to inspect for and report to the Contracting Officer 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.
(e) 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.
(f) 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.
(g) 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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JAR 2852.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) (NOV 2020)
(a) Mr. Johnathon Cooper LCP Director of FCI Milan , jccooper@bop.gov , is hereby designated to act as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the period of effective date of award through 66 months (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.
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BOP 2852.237-77 Contractors Classified as Common Law Employees for Federal Income Tax Purposes (July 2017)
(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. (End of Clause)
BOP 2852.242-71 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.
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DOJ-01 WHISTLEBLOWER CLAUSE (OCT 2021)
Within 30 days of contract award, the contractor and its subcontractors must distribute the “Whistleblower Information for Employees of DOJ Contractors, Subcontractors, Grantees, or Sub-Grantees or Personal Services Contractors” (“Whistleblower Information”) document to their employees performing work in support of the products and services delivered under this contract (https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/2020-04/NDAA-brochure.pdf). By agreeing to the terms and conditions of this contract, the prime contractor acknowledges receipt of this requirement, in accordance with 41 U.S.C. § 4712 and FAR 3.908 & 52.203-17, and commits to distribution. Within 45 days of award, the contractor must provide confirmation to the contracting officer verifying that it has distributed the whistleblower information as required.
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DOJ -03 PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (NOV 2021);
(Alt. I) – CLASSIFIED INFORMATION – CLEARED CONTRACTORS
Work performed under this contract will involve any one or more of the following: access to DOJ Information, which may include Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), i.e., unclassified, sensitive DOJ information, and/or access to DOJ Information Technology (IT) systems, and/or unescorted access to DOJ space or facilities. Contractor employees will occupy Public Trust Positions, unless clause alternates are applied.
___ (Check if applicable) Access to/safeguarding of classified information will be required. Alternate I sections also apply
1. General Requirements mailto:webptsmh@navy.mil
(a) (1) All references to “contract(or) personnel” and “contract(or) employee” in this clause means all individuals, without limitation, to include individuals employed by the contractor, team member, subcontractor, consultant, and/or independent contractor, who will have access to information of the Department of Justice (DOJ) or information that is within the custody and control of the DOJ, access to DOJ IT systems, and/or unescorted access to DOJ facilities/space in connection with the performance of this contract. “Employment” as used herein does not create nor imply an employer/employee relationship between the DOJ and contractor employees.
(Alt. I) [The following is added to the clause]: (2) Additionally, work performed under this contract will involve access to classified information [National Security Information (NSI)].
(b) (1) The type of security investigation required for each contractor employee will be governed by the type and risk level of information made available to the contractor employee. The contractor will not be permitted to commence performance under this contract until a sufficient number of its personnel, as determined by the Security Programs Manager (SPM), in consultation with the Contracting Officer’s Representative if one is appointed, have received the requisite security approval.
(Alt. I) [The following is added to the Clause]: (2) All contractor employees requiring access to classified information will be processed by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program (NISP). The contractor will not be permitted to commence performance under this contract until a sufficient number of its personnel, as determined by the SPM in consultation with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if one is appointed, have received the requisite NSI Clearance.
(c) Except where specifically noted otherwise, the federal government will be responsible for the cost and conduct of the investigation.
(d) The contractor shall ensure that no contractor employee commences performance prior to receipt of a written authorization from the contracting officer, COR, or the SPM that performance by the respective contractor employee is authorized.
(e) The data and other information to which the contractor may have access as a result of this contract is the property of, and/or within the custody and control of, the Department, and its disclosure to third parties is governed by various statutes and regulations, the violation of which may subject the discloser to criminal penalties.
2. Citizenship and Residency Requirements
(a) Residency Requirement. (1) Contractor employees in Public Trust positions, both U.S. citizens and non-U.S. citizens, must meet the Department’s residency requirement if they will require access to DOJ information, IT systems, or unescorted access to facilities. For three years (not necessarily consecutive years) out of the last five years immediately prior to employment under the Department contract the contractor employee must have: (i) resided in the U.S.; (ii) worked for the U.S. in a foreign country as either an employee or contractor in a federal civilian or military capacity; or, (iii) been a dependent of a federal civilian or military employee or contractor working for the U.S. in a foreign country. At the Department’s sole discretion, the residency requirement may be waived by the Department Security Officer (DSO) for contractor employees on a case-by-case basis where justified by extenuating circumstances. The residency requirement does not apply to contractor employees residing in foreign countries that are hired to work in American embassies/consulates/missions located outside of the United States and who require access to DOJ information, IT systems, or unescorted access provided that an adequate background investigation can be conducted, with favorable adjudication, as determined by the DSO.
(Alt. I) [The following is added to the clause]: (2) The residency requirement does not apply to contractor employees working on the classified portion of this contract whose national security clearance has been processed by DCSA in accordance with the NISP.
(b) Citizenship. (1) Aside from the specific exceptions set forth in Section 1.2(b)(2), for Public Trust positions, the DOJ requires that contractor employees be U.S. citizens and nationals, or lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. Any prospective non-U.S. citizen contractor employee who requires access to DOJ information systems, DOJ information, and/or unescorted facilities access must also have been granted a waiver as described below in paragraphs 1.2(d) and/or (e). The contractor is responsible for verifying that the non-U.S. citizens working under this contract are lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
(2) Exception for Certain Non-U.S. Citizen Contractor Employees: (i) Non-U.S. citizen expert witnesses, litigative consultants, and interpreters in rare foreign languages are not required to be lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship. However, they must be granted a waiver for access to unclassified DOJ information, whether CUI or not, DOJ IT systems, and/or unescorted facility access, as described below in paragraph 1.2(d) and (e), regardless of the duration of their duties. (ii) Non-U.S.
Citizen contractor employees residing in foreign countries who are hired to work for the Department of Justice in American embassies/consulates/missions outside of the United States are not required to be lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship.
(Alt. I) [The following is added to the Clause]: (3) Contractor employees requiring access to classified information will be processed by DCSA in accordance with the NISP.
(c) Dual Citizenship. (1) U.S. citizens who hold dual citizenship with a foreign country are considered U.S. citizens within the meaning of this clause, and may be considered for, but are not entitled to, contract employment as U.S. citizens consistent with this clause. The means by which the contractor employee obtained or exercises his or her dual citizenship status will be a consideration in the Public Trust Investigation (PTI) adjudication, and/or waiver approval processes discussed in this clause.
(Alt. I) [The following is added to the clause]: (2) Contractor employees requiring access to classified information will be processed by DCSA in accordance with the NISP.
(d) Access to DOJ Information Technology Systems. Non-U.S citizens are not authorized to access DOJ Information technology (IT) systems or assist in the development, operation, management, or maintenance of DOJ IT systems, including providing IT system support, unless a waiver has been granted by the Head of the DOJ component or designee, with the prior concurrence of both the DSO and the DOJ Chief Information Officer, allowing computer access by the non-U.S. citizen. Such a waiver will be granted only in exceptional and unique circumstances on a case-by-case basis. It should be noted that the Justice Consolidated Office Network (JCON) is a sensitive DOJ IT system and any contractor employee who will need access to JCON must be a U.S. citizen or have received a waiver. In order for a waiver to be considered for approval: (1) There must be a compelling reason for using this individual as opposed to a U.S. citizen; (2) The type of personnel security vetting that has been conducted on the individual, and vetting results, that would mitigate risk; and (3) The waiver must be in the best interest of the federal government.
(e) Access to Unclassified DOJ Information and Unescorted Access to DOJ Facilities or Space. (1) Except as provided under 1.2(b)(2), non-U.S. citizens are not authorized to access DOJ information and/or unescorted access to DOJ facilities or space, unless a waiver has been granted by the DSO, allowing access by the non-U.S. citizen. Such a waiver will be granted on a case-by-case basis where justified at the discretion of the DSO.
3. Background Investigation Requirements
(a) (1) Unless otherwise stated below, all contractor personnel are subject to a Public Trust Investigation (PTI). The SPM will determine the type of investigation for each contractor employee based on the risk category (i.e., the nature of the position and degree of harm that could be caused by the individual in that position) and whether the position is long-term or short-term. The PTI risk categories are listed below.
(i) High Risk Positions. The minimum background investigation required is a Tier 4 (T4) investigation, and the five-year reinvestigation required is a Tier 4R (T4R) investigation.
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