191N6526Q0026_Demolition of Cavity Wall complete with labor and material.pdf

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American Embassy, New Delhi, India Shanti Path, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi-110021 Phone No. 91-11-24198728

Fax No. 91-11-24198278

Dear Prospective Offeror: March 30, 2026

Subject: Request for Quotation 191N6526Q0026 Demolition of Cavity Wall complete with labor and material in U S Embassy New Delhi, India.

Enclosed is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) . If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section–J of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address provided in para 4 below.

Prospective offerors wishing to participate in the site visit scheduled for April 6, 2026, at 1100 hours at the U.S. Embassy (Gate #2, Shantipath, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110021) must send their confirmation to kamathsp@state/gov no later than 1200 hours on April 2, 2026, as those who do not attend the site visit will not be considered for the solicitation process.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Newdelhibids@state.gov with the subject line

“Solicitation No. 191N6526Q0026 for Demolition of Cavity Wall”. The submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 10MB each.

No quotations shall be accepted after 1400 hrs. (India Time) of April 9, 2026. Quotations must be in

English. Incomplete quotations will not be accepted. Quotation submitted to any other e-mail ID other than Newdelhibids@state.gov shall be rejected and dealt in accordance with FAR provision 52.215-1.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial proposals, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. Section A, Pricing

2. Section K Representations and Certifications

3. Additional information as required in Section J

4. Proof of SAM Registration

Sincerely, mailto:Newdelhibids@state.gov mailto:Newdelhibids@state.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SF 1449-COVER SHEET

A. PRICING

B. STATEMENT OF WORK (ON PAGE# 3 -9)

C. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

D. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

E. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

F. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G. CLAUSES

H. INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

I. EVALUATION CRITERIA

J. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

SECTION A - PRICING

A. PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required under this purchase order for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurance, overhead and profit.

LABOUR COST IN INR

MATERILA COST IN INR

TRANSPORTATION CHARGES

TOTAL PRICE (including all labor, materials, transportation overhead and profit)

GST @

GRAND TOTAL INCLUDING GST@

A.1 GOODS AND SERVICES TAX (GST)

In order to enable the U.S. Government to claim GST refunds, the Contractor will include GST as a separate charge on the Invoice and as a separate line item.

Offeror, registered with GST authority, should submit a copy of GST registration certificate along with the offer. This is a mandatory requirement for evaluation purposes. Acceptability will be determined by assessing the offeror's compliance with the terms of the solicitation. The

The government will determine contractor responsibility by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1.

In order to enable the U.S. Government to claim GST refunds, the offeror shall indicate GST separately. The contractor shall furnish tax invoices in accordance with New Delhi GST regulations. GOI registered vendors must print the Embassy’s UID 0717USA00138UNS on the invoice otherwise their invoice shall be rejected by the Embassy.

52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards (Oct 1995)

The Government may elect to award a single delivery order contract or task order contract or to award multiple delivery order contracts or task order contracts for the same or similar supplies or services to two or more sources under this solicitation.

(End of provision)

SECTION B - STATEMENT OF WORK

Scope of Work – Demolition of Cavity Wall (2’-0” Thick with Wire Mesh)

1. General Scope

Embassy for the United States of America needs services of a demolition contractor to carry out complete demolition of existing cavity wall of approximate thickness 4” – 6” consisting of masonry, welded wire mesh reinforcement, and cement plaster on both faces, including disposal of all dismantled materials, as per site conditions shown during contractor’s walkthrough.

Approximate total square footage for the demolition will be approx. 6000 square feet.

The work includes:

• Safe dismantling without damaging adjoining structure

• Providing necessary temporary support/shoring if required

• Cutting and removal of embedded welded wire mesh

• Removal of plaster from both faces

• Loading, carriage, and disposal of debris outside site premises to approved dumping yard

• Cleaning of site after completion

Note: Contractors are advised to satisfy themselves about site conditions, access, wall composition, and no claims shall be entertained later this account.

Special Conditions / Notes

• Rate includes all tools, plants, labor, scaffolding, and cutting equipment

• No extra payment for hardness, reinforcement, or thickness variation up to 6”

• Contractor to ensure dust control & safety measures

• Debris disposal to comply with local municipal norms (MCD / NDMC)

• Work in occupied / high-security premises to be executed in phased manner.

2. Detailed Scope of Activities

2.1 Site Preparation

• Site inspection and verification of wall location, thickness, and adjoining structural conditions

• Barricading of work area and installation of safety signage

• Isolation/protection of nearby services (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire systems)

• Arrangement of scaffolding, platforms, and access equipment

2.2 Protection & Safety

• Protection of adjacent walls, slabs, finishes, and structural elements

• Provision of temporary supports/shoring wherever required

• Dust control measures (water sprinkling, screens)

• Compliance with safety norms, PPE, and labor regulations

2.3 Demolition Work

Careful dismantling of: (Manual demolition only – no heavy breakers allowed)

• Cement plaster on both faces

• Masonry on both wythes of cavity wall

• Internal cavity components

• Cutting and removal of welded wire mesh using grinder/gas cutter

• Execution by manual/mechanical means depending on site restrictions

• Ensuring no damage to adjoining structure.

• Contractor to prepare shoots from sliding door openings to shift the dismantled material on ground floor towards south west (kitchen side).

• Contractor to ensure complete protection of heritage grill outside the opening while planning, installing and dumping debris from these shoots.

• Contractor to ensure floor protection to the extent 10’-0” from center of shoot to protect terrazzo floor.

2.4 Debris Handling & Disposal

• Daily removal of debris from work area or whenever it is one truck load.

• Loading, transportation, and disposal to approved dumping yard

• Compliance with MCD/NDMC norms and environmental regulations

2.5 Finishing & Making Good

• Cleaning of site after demolition

• Making good of exposed edges/surfaces

• Ensuring area is ready for subsequent works

3. Inclusions

• All labor, tools, plants, cutting equipment, scaffolding

• Wire mesh cutting and removal

• Temporary support/shoring

• Debris loading, transportation, and disposal

• Safety measures, barricading, and dust control

• Working in occupied/restricted premises (if applicable)

4. Exclusions

• Structural strengthening works (if required beyond basic shoring)

• Repair/finishing work beyond making good

• Shifting of major services (unless specified)

5. Measurement & Payment

• Measured in square feet (wall area: length × height)

• Rate includes all thickness, mesh, plaster, and disposal

• No extra payment for hardness or embedded steel

6. Quality & Safety Requirements

• Work to follow IS codes and standard demolition practices

• No uncontrolled breaking or collapse allowed

• Continuous supervision by competent personnel

• Strict adherence to safety and fire norms

7. Special Conditions

• Work may be required in phases / restricted timings

• Only low vibration/manual methods allowed (if structure sensitive)

• Contractor responsible for any damage to existing structure/services

8. Mandatory PPE

• Safety helmet

• Safety shoes

• Hand gloves (cut-resistant)

• Safety goggles

• Dust mask / respirator

• Ear protection.

9. Safety Requirements

• Toolbox talk before starting work daily

• Fire extinguisher near cutting area

• First aid kit available at site

• Skilled operator for grinder/gas cutter

• Supervisor present always through out the duration of the work.

10. Emergency Plan

• Immediate stoppage of work in unsafe condition

• First aid + nearest hospital access

• Emergency contact numbers displayed

• Safe evacuation path maintained

11. Environmental Controls

• Dust suppression (water spraying)

• Controlled debris disposal

• Avoid blockage of drains

• Noise control as per local norms.

12. Site Preparation

• Before work is initiated, the crew shall identify the limits of work, establish work zones, and install appropriate safety fencing, temporary chain link fencing, barricades, and signage, if needed. Work zones should be clearly demarcated and areas for staging and stockpiling of soil shall be identified.

• This being a residence, there is not much space for storage of any material or otherwise. Contractor must make his own arrangements for storage of the material on site or for its security. USG, under no circumstances will be responsible for any misplacement or steeling of the material / tools from the site.

13. Working Hours

• Normal working hours at the site are 10 hours per day and or 60 hours a week between the hours of 08:30

– 18:30 hrs. Monday through Saturday. Actual construction work hours shall be coordinated with the COR.

The COR may, upon request and if circumstances permit, approve other hours

• and/or work on weekends and holidays provided that it is not noisy work (being that this is a residential compound), and that no additional costs will arise to the U.S. Government as a result thereof. A minimum of

24 hours advance notice of intent to request other hours shall be given to the COR.

(b) In addition to the recognized public holidays, the Department of State observes the following American holidays, and/or any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order or Presidential Proclamation.

14. Accident Prevention

Note: Contractor shall adhere to EM 385-1-1 safety and Health Requirements.

a. General - The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will (1) safeguard the public, Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities; (2) avoid interruptions of Government operation and delays in project completion dates; and (3) control costs in the performance of this contract. For these purposes, the Contractor shall -

• Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs and signal lights;

• Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and

• Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose are taken.

b. Safety Manager - (1) The Contractor shall designate a safety manager for this contract. The safety manager shall be responsible for coordination of safety procedures, and monitoring of those aspects of the work that pose the greatest safety risks. (2) If, during the performance of this contract, the contractor encounters hazardous materials (including asbestos-containing materials, etc), the contractor shall immediately report the situation to the COR.

(c) Records - The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to or theft or loss of property, materials, supplies, or equipment. The Contractor shall report this data in the manner prescribed by the COR.

(d) Subcontracts - The Contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors' compliance with this clause.

(e) Written Program - Before commencing work, the Contractor shall --

(1) Submit a written proposal for implementing this clause; and

(2) Meet with the COR to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

(f) Notification - The COR will notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with these requirements and the corrective actions required. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the non-compliance and corrective action required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any suspension of work issued under this clause.

__________________ End of Scope of Work______________________

SECTION C - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer because of such inspection.

D.1 Substantial Completion

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the

Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the

Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized

Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized

Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a

Certificate of Substantial Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance.

Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 Final Completion and Acceptance

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the

Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 Final Inspection and Tests. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the

Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 Final Acceptance. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete

(with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

• Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

• A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

• Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

SECTION D - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within 2 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and,

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 30 working days after issuance of NTP.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of 1% for each calendar day of subject to a maximum of 10% of the total contract value, until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for

Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission as " 5 calendar days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The

Contractor shall submit a schedule, which sequences work so as to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All deliverables shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions (English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

(e) Acceptance of Schedule: When the Government has accepted any time schedule; it shall be binding upon the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision thereof by the Government shall not:

(1) Extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so,

(2) Constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or

(3) Excuse the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the

Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule, or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting

Officer may revise the approved time schedule.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must then prosecute the work, commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds or evidence of insurance. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

WORKING HOURS

All work shall be performed during normal working hours between 0830 to 1700 hours from Monday to

Friday. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's

Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours, initiated by the Contractor, will not be a cause for a price increase.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after the contract to discuss the schedule, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that affect construction progress. See FAR 52.236-26, Preconstruction Conference.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Deliver Date Deliver

To

Section E. Construction Schedule 1 10 days after award COR

Section E. Preconstruction Conference 1 10 days after award COR

Section G. Personnel Biographies 1 10 days after award COR

Section F. Payment Request 1

Last calendar day of each month COR

Section D. Request for Substantial Completion 1

10 days before inspection COR

Section D. Request for Final Acceptance 1

10 days before completion COR

SECTION E – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting

Officer, and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is Civil Engineer.

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price

Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Partial payment is authorized under this contract as per the milestones fixed in the Scope of Work. Requests for payment may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and based on an inspection of the work, the Contracting

Officer shall decide as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14-day period identified in FAR 52.232-27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

INVOICE SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS:

Invoices must be submitted via email to MissionIndiaPayments@state.gov with the Purchase Order number in the subject line. Physical invoices will not be accepted and may lead to payment being delayed. It is mandatory to submit electronic/scanned/digital image invoices only. You will receive an auto acknowledgement once the invoice is received. Please do not submit duplicate emails.

• Invoices from Indian businesses must be a proper Tax Invoice. The US Embassy's GST number is

0717USA00138UNS.

• Partial payment authorized as per payment milestones.

• Subject line while submitting invoice must mention; PO#, Invoice#, Amount.

• Electronic / scanned invoice must be labelled as “Tax Invoice”. The invoice must have GST number of the vendor and American Embassy’s UNI number 0717USA00138UNS.

• Electronic / scanned invoice must list GST rate percentage for each category of goods or services.

• Electronic / scanned invoices must be either typed or handwritten, handwriting on a typed invoice is not acceptable.

• Vendor should only submit invoice after delivering goods or services.

• Payment shall be processed within 30 days through EFT (electronic funds transfer) from the date of receipt of services and receipt of correct invoice. For any queries regarding payment, please contact FMC at

MissionIndiaPayments@state.gov.

mailto:MissionIndiaPayments@state.gov mailto:MissionIndiaPayments@state.gov

SECTION F – SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION – RESERVED

G.2.0 INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government

Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 GENERAL LIABILITY (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury):

(1) BODILY INJURY, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence 100,000 INR

Cumulative 1,000,000 INR

(2) PROPERTY DAMAGE, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence 100,000 INR

Cumulative 1,000,000 INR

G.2.2 The foregoing types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damage to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from all claims arising therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

G.2.5 The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

G.3.0 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1. RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(1) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting Officer; and,

(2) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2 . “AS-BUILT" DOCUMENTS. After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(1) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(2) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS – The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the

Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the

Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the

Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL – The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and always take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property about the project against such action. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 After award, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will take 15 to 20 days to perform. For everyone, the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or resubmittal of the application. Once the Government has completed the security screening and approved the applicants a badge will be provided to the individual for access to the site. This badge may be revoked at any time due to the falsification of data, or misconduct on site.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6.0 Materials and Equipment - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner that will withstand inspection by the Contracting Officer.

G.7.0 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the stipulations set forth in 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction", if they are not in conflict.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The

Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8.0 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice (within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall provide written notice of a differing site condition within 10 calendar days of occurrence following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

G.9.0 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government shall be responsible for:

- obtaining proper zoning or other land use control approval for the project

- obtaining the approval of the Contracting Drawings and Specifications

- paying fees due for the foregoing; and,

- for obtaining and paying for the initial building permits.

SECTION G - CLAUSES

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. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the

Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet

“search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT OR

VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (AUG 2018)

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2025)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

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52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)

(JUL 2014)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR

1984)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTION (JULY 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.229-7 TAXES- FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES,

AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES (APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (AUG 2024)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR

2012)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

I. FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network).

Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation

(or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology

Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the

Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the

International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal

Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export

Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening.

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal

Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title

9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control

Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in

FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement.

(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the

Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number;

the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/ shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS—SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES) (OCT 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 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)).

(ii) 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).

(iii) 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).

(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of

Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an…