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10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

07/20/2026

Au Nguyen (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

07/27/2026 1000 ES

b. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

16PBGC26Q0021

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

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

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Washington DC 20024-2101

445 12th St SW

Guaranty Corporation

Pension Benefit

9. ISSUED BY

7.

2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

1,000

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

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

Procurement Department WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

Washington DC 20024-2101

445 12th St SW

Guaranty Corporation

Pension Benefit

Procurement Department

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AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

0001 P&I Daily Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 to 09/29/2027

0002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 to 09/29/2027

1001 P&I Daily Site License 12 MO Continued ...

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

X

XX

DATED

Au Nguyen

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

X 100

X

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

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36. PAYMENT

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CORRECT FOR

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42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

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AMOUNT

23.

UNIT PRICE

22.

UNIT

21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Period of Performance: 09/30/2027 to 09/29/2028

1002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2027 to 09/29/2028

2001 P&I Daily Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2028 to 09/29/2029

2002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2028 to 09/29/2029

3001 P&I Daily Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2029 to 09/29/2030

3002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2029 to 09/29/2030

4001 P&I Daily Site License 12 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2030 to 09/29/2031

4002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 12 MO

Continued ...

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

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Period of Performance: 09/30/2030 to 09/29/2031

5001 P&I Daily Site License 6 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2031 to 03/29/2032

5002 Research Center Enterprise Site License 6 MO

Period of Performance: 09/30/2031 to 03/29/2032

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Section 1 - Summary & Schedule of Supplies or Services

Section 1.1 – Price Schedule

This is a Request for Quote prepared in accordance with RFO Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.

The Government intends to award a contract with all Contract Line-Item Numbers (CLINs) being Firm Fixed Price (FFP). The Government anticipates a base period of 12 months in addition to four (4) 12-month option periods. FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services may also be utilized to add up to six (6) months of services. This RFQ does not commit the Government to award a contract.

Offerors are encouraged to provide discounted rates.

1.2 Pricing Schedule

Base Year: September 30, 2026 – September 29, 2027

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 0001 P&I Daily Site License MO 12

0002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 12

TOTAL:

Option Year 1: September 30, 2027 – September 29, 2028

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 1001 P&I Daily Site License MO 12

1002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 12

TOTAL:

Option Year 2: September 30, 2028 – September 29, 2029

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 2001 P&I Daily Site License MO 12

2002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 12

TOTAL:

Option Year 3: September 30, 2029 – September 29, 2030

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 3001 P&I Daily Site License MO 12

3002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 12

TOTAL:

Option Year 4: September 30, 2030 – September 29, 2031

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 4001 P&I Daily Site License MO 12

4002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 12

TOTAL:

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FAR 52.217-8 (Six Months) Option: September 30, 2031 – March 29, 2032

CLIN Description Unit Qty Unit Price Total

Extended Price 5001 P&I Daily Site License MO 6

5002 Research Center Enterprise Site License MO 6

TOTAL:

Total Base & All Options:

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Section 2 - Statement of Work (SOW)

1. TITLE

Pensions and Investments- News and data tools for money and pension fund management.

2. BACKGROUND

PBGC's Information Center possesses a need to offer pension, portfolio and investment management resources to internal stakeholders. Both Pensions & Investments Daily and P&I Research Center offer the needed resources for employees.

3. SCOPE

Enterprise wide access to the following:

• Pensions & Investments Daily- current and archived issues of Pensions & Investments newsletters; news stories online

• P&I Research Center- interactive rankings of and detailed asset information on pension funds, money management firms; mergers and acquisitions database; pension risk transfer database

4. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

N/A

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

The contractor shall make access available to all PBGC users through IP authentication for Pensions & Investments Daily. Enterprise-wide access will be available for the P&I Research Center through individual log in credentials.

6. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

The contractor shall deliver:

• Enterprise-Wide access to the Pensions & Investments Daily e-newsletter (P&I Daily)

• Enterprise-Wide access to the P&I Research Center

7. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP)

N/A

8. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The subscription shall be provided virtually

9. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

• Base period: September 30, 2026 - September 29, 2027

• Option period 1: September 30, 2027 - September 29, 2028

• Option period 2: September 30, 2028 - September 29, 2029

• Option period 3: September 30, 2029 - September 29, 2030

• Option period 4: September 30, 2030 - September 29, 2031

• FAR 52.217-8: September 30, 2031 – March 29, 2032

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The offeror shall submit pricing by inserting price for each line item directly into the Price Schedule set forth in Section 1.

4.2 Communications

All communications concerning the RFQ, including any of a technical nature, shall be made by email to the Contracting Officer, Au Nguyen, at nguyen.au@pbgc.gov or the Contract Specialist, Ray Lee, lee.ray@pbgc.gov. Questions are due by July 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time. Questions shall identify the applicable section, page number, and paragraph. The Government will provide a list of all questions received with the Government responses in the form of an amendment to the RFQ. The Government may not consider questions received after this date.

4.3 Quote Submission Due Date and Time

Offeror shall e-mail their quote to the individuals listed above on or before July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM, Eastern Time. SAM registration must be active at the time of submission.

4.4 Quote Compliance Check

The offeror shall submit a quotation following the instructions and addressing the evaluation factors listed in this RFQ. All quotations will be evaluated preliminarily to ensure compliance with the requirements set forth in this solicitation, which include timely receipt of the quotation. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE

RFQ INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN THE QUOTE BEING FOUND NON-COMPLIANT

AND INELIGIBLE FOR FURTHER EVALUATION OR AWARD.

SAM registration must be active at the time of the quotation submission.

4.5 Instructions – General Quote Preparation

a. Quote shall conform to the Request for Quote (RFQ) instructions to offerors and be prepared in accordance with this section.

b. Quote shall be clearly marked with the RFQ number and title and if applicable contract number (GWAC or IDC). The offeror shall submit its complete Quote in an Adobe and/or Microsoft Office compatible file through email.

c. Quote shall be submitted in electronic format, and must be clearly and concisely written, neat, indexed, and logically assembled.

d. Technical Quote (Volume 1) - General – The Technical Quote shall address the requirements outlined in Section 2. It shall indicate the offeror’s capabilities and the means to be used to satisfy the requirements. It will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation factors provided in this RFQ.

e. Price Quote (Volume 2) - Price Quote shall include a unit price for each CLIN, multiplied by the estimated quantity per CLIN and sum of all CLINs per year and for all option periods in accordance with the Pricing Schedule.

Section 4 - Instructions to Offerors

4.1 Quotation Preparation and Pricing

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Section 5 - Evaluation & Basis for Award

5.1 Basis for Award: LPTA

The Government intends to award a single firm-fixed-price contract to the responsible Quoter whose quotation is technically acceptable, complies with the material terms and conditions of this RFQ, and has the lowest Total Evaluated Price.

Technical acceptability will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. A quotation must receive a rating of “Acceptable” under every technical requirement to be eligible for award. The Government will not make a tradeoff between technical merit and price and will not pay a price premium for a technically superior quotation.

Award is subject to the Contracting Officer’s determination that the prospective contractor is responsible, the quoted price is fair and reasonable, and the quotation otherwise conforms to the RFQ.

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5.1.1 Technical Acceptability: The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s quote to determine whether or not it meets all technical criteria set forth in Section 2 – Statement of Work.

5.1.2 Responsiveness: The Offeror must comply with all requirements, terms, and conditions set forth in the RFQ. The Government will review the offeror’s quote to ensure it responds to the RFQ in its entirety.

If the Offeror takes exception to any requirement, term, or condition, those exceptions must be stated clearly in the Offeror’s quote. Additionally, the Offeror shall identify technical and/or pricing assumptions in its quote, if applicable.

5.1.3 Total Evaluated Price

The Total Evaluated Price will be calculated by adding the total price of the Base Period, Option Years 1 through 4, and the separately priced six-month extension CLINs identified for purposes of FAR 52.217-8.

Evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise any option.

The Government will evaluate each unit price and extended price for completeness, mathematical accuracy, and reasonableness. The Government may reject a quotation that contains materially unbalanced pricing or fails to price every CLIN.

Section 6 - Clauses

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (MAR 2026)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions

Pensions & Investment Subscription of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

[ ] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

[ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[] (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

[XX] (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[ ] (6) [Reserved]

[ ] (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

[ ] (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[XX] (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

[ ] (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

[ ] (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

[XX] (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(JAN 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[ ] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[ ] (14) [Reserved]

[ ] (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (17) [Reserved]

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[ X] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[ ] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (JAN 2025) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[ X] (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[ ] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages- Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[ X] (26)(i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

[ ] (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

[ ] (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[XX] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[XX] (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2026) (E.O. 13126).

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[XX] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[ ] (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

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

[ ] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[XX] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

[ ] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2025) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

[ ] (41)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

[ ] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (45) 52.223-21, Foams (MAY 2024) (42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

[ ] (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

[ ] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American- Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

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[ ] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2025) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

[XX] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[ ] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[XX] (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (E.O. 13513).

[ ] (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[ ] (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

[ ] (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

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[ ] (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

[ ] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

[ ] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[ ] (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (JAN 2025) (49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be

Pensions & Investment Subscription made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

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

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

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (JAN 2025) (15 U.S.C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

4212).

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

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

chapter 67).

(xvi) [ ] (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2025) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xviii) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

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

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

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

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

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

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

PBGC 52.022-7001 Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity (APR 2026)

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws. The Contractor's compliance is material to the Government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code, and certifies that it does not operate any programs promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) that violate any applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws.

PBGC 52.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative (JUN 2017)

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is [TBD] who may be reached at [TBD]. The COR is authorized to assist the Contracting Officer in monitoring the work under this contract. The COR is responsible for the technical administration of the contract and is PBGC's technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is NOT authorized to change the scope of work or specifications as stated in the contract, to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government, or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, delivery schedule, period of performance, or other terms or conditions. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally commit or obligate the Government for the expenditure of public funds. The technical administration of this contract shall not be construed to authorize the revision of the terms and conditions of this contract. Any such revision must be authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. The COR is authorized to review and recommend approval of: (a) technical matters not involving a change in scope, price, or terms and conditions of the contract, (b) progress reports (c), inspection and acceptance of services and deliverable products, and (d) invoices. The COR is not authorized to sign any contractual instruments or to direct any action that results in a change in the scope, price, or terms and conditions of the contract.

PBGC 52.232-7009 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC INVOICING USING INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP) FOR TIME AND MATERIAL, LABOR-HOURS, AND FIXED PRICE (APR 2026)

(a) The contractor shall submit invoices for supplies and/or services provided under this contract using the Government's Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) web-based service application. The IPP application is available at www.ipp.gov. This website includes general IPP instructions and training materials. Questions about the IPP application should be directed to the IPP Customer Support team at the e-mail address or phone number shown on the IPP website under the "Contacts" tab.

(b) Inquiries concerning IPP enrollment or PBGC's specific processing requirements within IPP should be directed to PBGC's General Accounting Branch (GAB) by e-mail at invoicemanager@pbgc.gov or by phone at (202) 229-4062.

(c) To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the information listed below:

(1) Name and address of the contractor

(2) Invoice date and number

(3) Contract number, line-item number (CLIN), and, if applicable, the order number

(4) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of services performed and any supplies delivered, including: (i) The labor hours by labor category billed, the hourly rate for each labor category billed, and the total dollars billed by labor category for the billing period (meal periods and other labor-hours not directly supporting the contract are not billable) (not applicable to Fixed Price contracts), and (ii) The cumulative hours expended and dollars billed from contract inception through the current billing period (not applicable to Fixed Price contracts);

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(5)(a) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on a Government bill of lading (not applicable to TIME and MATERIAL and LABOR HOURS contracts).

(5)(b) Dollar amount withheld unless the contract is for commercial products or services awarded under FAR Part 8 or Part 12. Five percent of the total direct labor billed must be withheld after $1,000,000 has been billed to the contract, up to a ceiling amount of $50,000, unless other terms have been negotiated. If other terms have been negotiated, they must be included in the contract (not applicable to Fixed Price contracts).

(6) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered.

(7) Name, title, phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address of official to whom payment is to be sent.

(8) Name, title, phone number, e-mail address, and mailing address of official to be contacted in the event of an improper invoice.

(9) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN), only if required to be on the invoice elsewhere in the contract.

(10) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) banking information.

(i) The contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(ii) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision or contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer

- System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other Than System for Award Management).

(iii) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(d) Supporting documentation to be submitted with the invoice must include the items listed below:

(i) Copies of time sheets indicating start and stop times of the personnel performing services under this contract (at PBGC's request, the contractor shall make available copies of any of the materials relevant to substantiating the hours billed) (not applicable to Fixed Price contracts).

(ii) Copies of receipts or bills, and proof of payment for any authorized other direct costs for which the contractor is requesting reimbursement.

(iii) Certification of Compliance. The contractor shall include the following certification and acknowledgement with each invoice submission:

[Insert Company Name (Contract No.)] hereby certifies it is in compliance with all applicable Federal anti-discrimination laws and certifies that it does not operate any programs promoting DEI that violate any applicable laws therein. The Contractor acknowledges its compliance is material to the Government’s payment decisions for purposes of section 3729(b)(4) of title 31, United States Code.

(e) Failure of the contractor to submit an invoice to IPP without the supporting documentation as described in Section (d) and the certification required in (d)(iii) will result in invoice rejection.

PBGC 52.239-7000 SECTION 508 ACCESSIBILITY STANDARDS (MAR2020)

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(a) The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is required by Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (29 U.S.C. 794d), to insure that all information and communication technology (ICT), also referred to as electronic and information technology (EIT), is accessible to individuals with disabilities within its employment and for all members of the public with disabilities who are seeking to do business with the PBGC. Access must be comparable to that which is offered to similar individuals who do not have disabilities.

(b) The Section 508 accessibility standards have been prescribed by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board ("Access Board") and incorporated in the Federal Acquisition Regulation. (See http://www.access-Board.gov/sec508/508standards.htm and 36 CFR 1194.) These same accessibility standards have been approved by the PBGC Technical Review Board and adopted by the PBGC Office of Information Technology Governance and Compliance Board.

(c) All ICT/EIT procured through this contract must meet the applicable accessibility standards which have been promulgated by the Access Board and adopted by the PBGC. Further information on the applicable accessibility standards can be found in the Requirements Section of this solicitation and the resulting contract.

(d) All contract deliverables must conform to the applicable Section 508 accessibility standards as specified in the Requirements Section of this solicitation and the resulting contract.

(e) Contract deliverables will not be accepted as final deliverables until the contractor demonstrates to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) that the deliverables comply with the applicable Section 508 accessibility standards. In the event of a dispute between the contractor and the COR as to whether the contract deliverables satisfy the accessibility standards, the COR's written assessment of Section 508 compliance will control. The contractor shall make all additional changes to the contract deliverables required by the COR's written assessment at no additional charge to PBGC.

(f) The contractor shall ensure maintenance upgrades, substitutions, and replacements to equipment and software pursuant to this contract do not reduce the original level of conformance with the applicable Section 508 standards at the time of contract award. PBGC reserves the right to evaluate upgrades, replacements, and substitutions using a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template or requiring test units to perform hands-on Section 508 and accessibility testing before final acceptance. The contractor shall not reduce the currently applicable Section 508 standards unless prior to award of the contract the Government has proven an Undue Burden or Non- Availability Determination.

RFO 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation FEB 2026)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

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(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

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(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

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(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the…