19BK8025Q0001_RFQPainting_DJO_CO_Signed_04Nov2024.pdf

Embassy of the United States of America Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Date: Monday, November 04, 2024

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19BK8025Q0001

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for interior wall/ceiling painting services and materials for the U.S. Government’s short-term leased residential/family housing and official USG building (NEC) in Sarajevo, as provided in the schedule. If you would like to submit a quotation, please follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPAs) to those firms that are technically acceptable, responsible, and clearly intend to sell products and/or services to the U.S. Government at market prices or below. Interested offerors need to know that the U.S. Government may award multiple BPAs. The U.S. Government will only award up to the number of BPAs that the U.S. Government believes is sufficient to meet its needs and regulatory competition requirements.

The Embassy shall not hold a pre-quotation conference.

Quotations are due on Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00 local time. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Quotations submitted in hard copy must be sent in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for 19BK8025Q0001, Interior Painting Services BPA” to Daniel J. O’Rourke, Contracting Officer; Roberta C. Frasurea 1; 71000 Sarajevo; Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Quotations submitted in soft copy must be sent through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation (e-mail) to the U.S. Government no later than the due date and time specified above. If your quotation is submitted electronically to GSOProcurementSarajevo@state.gov, make sure that the submission is in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 50MB. If the file size should exceed 50MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails not exceeding 50MB each.

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

1. Completed SF-1449 – Offerors to complete blocks 12, 17, and 30

2. Provide additional information as required in Section 3

3. Compliance with evaluation factors outlined in Section 4

4. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

5. Proof of SAM Registration - if available.

Companies doing business with the U.S. Government are encouraged to register on the website called “SAM – System for Award Management” www.sam.gov. It is compulsory for those companies doing business with the U.S. Government valued at over USD 30,000 to register to the aforementioned website.

The SAM website compiles standard information such as a company’s legal name, street address, contact information, and what kind of goods and services it offers. To register in SAM, an NCAGE code and a UEI number are required. If you do not have this information, it must be obtained before registering. There is no cost involved in registering for SAM, nor in obtaining the aforementioned registration numbers. Interested parties are strongly encouraged to register their business as soon as possible to avoid any delay in making an award to the successful bidder.

Interested parties should review the attached Statement of Work, FAR Clauses, and Registering SAM Instructions. Submissions including the information requested in the Statement of Work should be sent to: GSOProcurementSarajevo@state.gov.

Sincerely, Daniel J. O’Rourke Contracting Officer mailto:GSOProcurementSarajevo@state.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:GSOProcurementSarajevo@state.gov

TABLES OF CONTENTS

Request for Quotations No. 19BK8025Q0001

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

* SF 1449 cover sheet … 2 pages

* Continuation to SF 1449, BPA Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20… 9 pages

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES … 13 Pages

* Contract Clauses

* Addendum to Contract Clauses, FAR and DOSAR clauses not prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS… 3 Pages

* Solicitation Provisions

* Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR clauses not prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS … 1 Page

SECTION 5 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS … 20 Pages

* Offeror Representations and Certifications

* Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION

FOR BID

(IFB)

REQUEST

FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

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

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

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

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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

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

8(A)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 48

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

a. NAME

+387(33)704-489

See block 9 See block 9

The Embassy of the United States of America Sarajevo Financial Management Office Roberta C. Frasurea 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for interior wall/ceiling 5 YR painting services and materials for the U.S. Government Short Term Leased (STL) residential/family hosing and official USG building (NEC) in Sarajevo for approximately 60,000 Sqm combined residential/living and office space area surfaces See continuation pages

Funds are currently not available, BPA Calls are subject to the availability of funds

2 (two)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

12/31/2024

11:00 AM

The Embassy of the United States of America Sarajevo Procurement & Contracting Office Roberta C. Frasurea 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

19BK8025Q0001

Daniel J. O'Rourke

238320

Nov. 04, 2024

STOCK RECORD (S/R)

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021) BACK

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE RECEIVED (MM/DD/YYYY) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. EMAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUN VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

1. BPA Number:

The American Embassy in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, invites you to enter into this BPA that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases of: Interior wall/ceiling painting services and materials for the U.S. Government short term leased residential/family housing and official USG building (NEC) in Sarajevo for approximately 60,000 Sqm combined residential/living and space area surfaces. The BPA Holder, here and after referred to as “BPA Holder” shall provide services as per enclosed statement of work.

2. Expiration Date:

BPA expires on 5 (five) calendar years after award date stated on SF-1449, block 3.

3. Embassy Estimate:

The Embassy estimates that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be USD $250,000.00 or an equivalent amount in local currency.

4. Terms and Conditions:

- The Embassy is not obligated to purchase any definite amount under this agreement.

- No single purchase will exceed USD $ 10,000 (Micro-purchase threshold) or the equivalent in local currency.

- The total amount ordered under this agreement will not exceed $250,000 or the equivalent in local currency.

- The prices to the Government shall be as low or lower than those charged your most favored customers for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discount for prompt payment.

5. Authorized Employees

The following employees are authorized to place orders:

BPA Caller Name Job Title Dollar Limit per BPA Call (or the equivalent in local currency BAM)

Nermin Avdic Maintenance Foreman USD 10,000.00 Emir Durmisevic Maintenance Supervisor USD 10,000.00 Aleksandar Novakovic Electrical Engineer USD 10,000.00 Adnan Haveric Project Quality Control Engineer USD 10,000.00

NOTE: No other employee may place an order against this BPA unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

CONTINUATION TO SF 1449, BPA

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

ESTABLISHED BETWEEN US EMBASSY – SARAJEVO, BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

AND THE BPA HOLDER:

6. Delivery Tickets

All shipments/deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket, sales slip, proforma invoice, work-proposal or including the following information:

- name of supplier;

- BPA number;

- date of purchase;

- purchase number;

- itemized list of supplies and services furnished;

- quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts;

- date of delivery or shipment;

- name of the authorized employee who placed the order.

7. Invoices

The BPA Holder shall submit a summary invoice at least monthly or upon expiration of this BPA, whichever occurs first, for all deliveries made during a billing period. The invoice shall identify the delivery tickets, or work orders, covered therein, stating the total amount of all task/work orders in local currency or total dollar value, including discounts applicable, and supported by recent copies of the delivery tickets/work orders. The BPA holder invoice shall contain at minimum information required by FAR 52.212-4(g) Invoice. Improper or incorrect invoices shall be returned to BPA holder.

Invoices shall be mailed or delivered to the following address:

The Embassy of the United States of America in Sarajevo Attn: Financial Management Office Roberta C. Frasurea 1 71000 Sarajevo Bosnia and Herzegovina

The BPA holder may submit copy of invoice to the following e-mail address:

SARAJEVOINVOICES@STATE.GOV to ensure compliance with FAR Part 32.9 Prompt Payment Act.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-32#FAR_Subpart_32_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-32#FAR_Subpart_32_9

8. FAR and DOSAR Clauses

The FAR and DOSAR clauses attached to this BPA shall apply to all purchases made under this BPA. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and your invoice, the provisions of the BPA shall take precedence.

9. Acceptance

You are requested to acknowledge acceptance of this BPA, including its terms, conditions, and clauses, by signing and returning a copy to Daniel J. O’Rourke, Contracting Officer, United States Embassy, Roberta C. Frasurea 1, 71000 Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina.

BPA Accepted:

Signature Date

(Typed/Printed Name and Title of Signer)

Please indicate the remittance or check mailing address in the space provided below if different from the address to which this agreement was addressed.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. CHARACTER AND SCOPE OF WORK

The BPA Holder shall furnish and apply all materials required by this contract, unless the contract states that materials and equipment will be provided by or work performed by the Government or by others under separate contracts.

2. SURVEY

The BPA Holder shall survey the property and verify the work required against the task order before beginning work, to determine if any discrepancies exist. The BPA Holder shall be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by such a survey/review. The BPA Holder shall immediately report any discrepancies to the COR or the Contracting Officer and shall not begin work until such matters are resolved.

3. APPLICABLE PAINTING STANDARDS/PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

Painting and preparatory work shall follow manufacturer’s instruction. Paint used shall be water-based CAPAROL 85890 Curry 153D-system Sidenlatex Ge. Code 486 for interior walls in two layers, water-based Tundra 55 for door frames, Perimeter walls patching Procontact Baumit, Perimeter walls painting Grau 50 or similar.

4. PREPARATION/PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

Painting shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures, floors, carpets, or windows). The BPA Holder shall move, protect and return such property to its original position upon completion of work in that area.

The BPA Holder shall first remove or protect furnishings (such as furniture and rugs) by appropriate covering. The BPA Holder shall protect floors from soiling and paint spills. Wooden floors shall not be washed under any circumstances. To protect floors (of all types) from damage, the BPA Holder shall use a suitable protective cover.

The BPA Holder shall also equip ladders and scaffolding with clean rubber shoes or similar protection devices.

If the BPA Holder spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors, the BPA Holder shall clean up using a specialist floor finishing company at the BPA Holder's expense.

After completion of the painting work, the BPA Holder shall return all furnishings to their original position and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

5. UTILITIES

The Government cannot ensure that utilities will be always available at all properties. The BPA Holder shall have an alternate source of power (generator) available if needed to ensure that paint will be applied following the manufacturer's specifications.

The BPA Holder shall not adjust the heating or air conditioning controls in properties with utilities turned on to maintain temperature. The BPA Holder shall have its own source of water available for clean up if water has been turned off in the property for winterization of the plumbing system.

6. EQUIPMENT

The BPA Holder shall provide all necessary painting supplies and equipment, including brushes, rollers, buckets, mixers, space heaters, drop cloths, scrapers, sanding gear, electric sprayers, and texture sprayers if necessary to perform the work. The Government will not furnish any materials.

7. WARRANTY

The warranty shall be valid for 1 year after the final inspection. During the warranty period, the BPA Holder shall repair or replace, free of charge, any occurring defects or ensuing damages. If the BPA Holder fails to do so after receipt of a written request to that effect, the Government may have such discrepancies remedied at the BPA Holder's expense.

8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING WORK

A. Interior and Exterior Painting

Paint surfaces as directed by the task order. Match paint to similar adjacent materials or surfaces.

(1) Paint: This category includes coating systems materials, primers, emulsions, enamels, stains, sealers and fillers, and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

(2) Product Data: The BPA Holder shall submit manufacturer's technical information, label analysis, and application instructions to the COR for each paint material proposed for use, prior to starting work. The BPA Holder shall list each material and cross-reference specific coating and finish system and application as an attachment to the above submittal. The BPA Holder shall identify each material by the manufacturer's catalog number and general classification.

(3) Single Source Responsibility: The BPA Holder shall provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats.

(4) Material Quality: The BPA Holder shall provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale type paint material. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification are not acceptable.

(5) Material Delivery: The BPA Holder shall deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened packages and the containers shall bear the manufacturer's name and label with trade name and manufacturer's instructions.

(6) Material Storage: The BPA Holder shall store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in a well ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). The BPA Holder shall protect materials from freezing and keep storage area neat and orderly. The BPA Holder shall remove oily rags and waste daily.

(7) Project Conditions: The BPA Holder shall not apply paint when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent, or at temperatures less than 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above the dew point, or to damp or wet surfaces. The BPA Holder shall apply paint only in temperatures that comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

(8) Preliminary Examination: The BPA Holder shall examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance with requirements and shall not begin application until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

(9) Preparation

a. The BPA Holder shall remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, or provide protection such as taping, prior to surface preparation and painting. (Taping includes windows, door jams, etc.)

b. The BPA Holder shall clean and prepare surfaces to be painted following the manufacturer's instructions before applying paint or surface treatments. This preparation includes removal of oil, dust, direct, loose rust, mildew, peeling paint or other contamination to ensure good adhesion. In some cases, the BPA Holder may be requested to remove all existing coats of paint and sealers if prior paint application is showing signs of improper adhesion, such as peeling, chipping, etc. All surfaces must be clean and dry. The BPA Holder shall schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.

c. The BPA Holder shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR of problems anticipated for any minor preparatory work required, such as but not limited to, filling nail holes, cleaning surfaces to be painted, and priming any requisite areas. Plan preparatory work as most units in residential areas will have nail holes or areas that will need to be primed or sealed. Replace all electrical covers with new covers after painting.

(10) Materials preparation: The BPA Holder shall mix and prepare paint following the manufacturer's directions.

(11) Application: The BPA Holder shall apply paint following the manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

a. Unless otherwise specified, the BPA Holder shall use a high quality semi-gloss latex paint (containing no lead or mercury) for all kitchens, baths, laundry areas, door frames, and window frames. The BPA Holder shall use a flat or satin flat latex base paint (containing no lead or mercury) in the remainder of the unit. The color shall be consistent with the balance of the room, which will normally be an off-white. The BPA Holder shall provide samples of the color on sample of the type of material to be painted before actual paint date is scheduled.

b. On exterior surfaces, the BPA Holder shall apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior of the property, or a color as otherwise specified by the COR. Prior to painting, the BPA Holder shall scrape, sand, fill, and prime the surface with a latex base primer.

The BPA Holder should plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The BPA Holder shall not apply exterior paint in snow, rain, fog or mist, or when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; or to damp or wet surfaces.

c. The BPA Holder shall provide finish coats that are compatible with primers used.

d. The number of coats and film thickness required is the same regardless of application method. The BPA Holder shall not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has cured. The BPA Holder shall sand between applications where required to produce a smooth, even surface.

e. The BPA Holder shall apply additional coats when undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance.

(12) Scheduling painting: The BPA Holder shall apply the first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable, and before subsequent surface deterioration. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not recoat until paint has dried.

(13) Minimum coating thickness: The BPA Holder shall apply materials at the manufacturer's recommended spreading rate. The BPA Holder shall provide a total dry film thickness of the system as recommended by the manufacturer.

(14) Prime coats: Before application of finish coats, the BPA Holder shall apply a prime coat as recommended by the manufacturer to material required to be painted or finished, and which has not been prime coated.

(15) Brush application: The BPA Holder shall brush-out and work brush coats into surfaces in an even film. The BPA Holder shall eliminate cloudiness, spotting, lap marks, brush marks (ropiness), runs, sags, or other surface imperfections. The BPA Holder shall draw neat glass lines and color breaks.

The BPA Holder shall apply primers and first coats by brush unless manufacturer's instructions permit use of mechanical applicators.

(16) Mechanical applications: The BPA Holder shall use mechanical methods for paint application when permitted by manufacturer's recommendations, governing ordinances, and trade union regulations.

Wherever spray application is used, the BPA Holder shall apply each coat to provide the equivalent hiding of brush-applied coats. The BPA Holder shall not double-back with spray equipment building-up film thickness of two coats in one pass, unless recommended by the manufacturer.

(17) Upon completion of painting, the BPA Holder shall clean the glass and paint-spattered surfaces. The BPA Holder shall remove spattered paint by washing, scraping or other proper methods using care not to scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

(18) The BPA Holder shall remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

B. Drywall/Plaster Repair

The BPA Holder shall patch defective drywall with a similar thickness and fire-rated drywall. Joints shall be taped in a manner so they are not readily visible. The patch shall be textured with a texture consistent with the rest of the surface being patched. The BPA Holder shall set and spackle all nail heads. The BPA Holder shall tape joints and cover them with a joint compound. The BPA Holder shall sand smooth spackled nail heads and tape joints and remove all dust prior to painting. The BPA Holder shall spackle exterior surfaces with exterior grade compounds.

C. Texture Only - Walls

Occasionally, the Government may require a wall to be textured that has not previously been textured. The BPA Holder shall prepare the wall by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the BPA Holder shall furnish and apply a texture type material. If any other walls within that room are textured, the texture material shall closely match the texture of any other existing textured walls in that room. The BPA Holder shall not be required to do less than one room on any individual task order.

D. Texture Only - Ceiling

Occasionally the Government may require a ceiling to be textured that has not previously been textured. The BPA Holder shall prepare the ceiling by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the BPA Holder shall furnish and apply an "Acoustic" type texture.

E. Paint Exterior Trim

The BPA Holder shall apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior trim of the property, or a color as specified by the Contracting Officer. The BPA Holder shall scrap, sand, fill, and prime the trim with a latex base primer, prior to painting. The BPA Holder shall plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The specifications for exterior paint apply, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

F. Remove Wall Covering

Upon assignment by task order, the BPA Holder shall remove the designated wall covering (wallpaper, cork, mirror, tile, etc.). After removing the wall covering, the BPA Holder shall clean and make ready for painting the area. The BPA Holder shall remove and properly dispose of the old wall covering.

G. Plaster

The BPA Holder shall repair any damaged interior or exterior plaster as directed by the COR. The plaster material shall be of a similar material that matches as closely as possible the existing plaster in texture and color.

H. Stucco

The BPA Holder shall repair any damaged stucco and remove any loose stucco before applying paint.

I. Final cleaning

If the BPA Holder spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors, the BPA Holder shall clean up using a specialist floor finishing company at the BPA Holder's expense.

After completion of the painting work, the BPA Holder shall return all furnishings to their original position and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES FOR BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS AWARDED

BY OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order or BPA incorporates the following 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.

NUMBER TITLE AND DATE

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL JAN 2011

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE OCT 2018

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

(AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES

OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ALTERNATE (NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE

SF-1449, BLOCK 27B) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4 NONE

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (AUG 2018)

52.225-19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A DIPLOMATIC OR CONSULAR

MISSION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (MAY 2020)

52.227-19 COMMERCIAL COMPUTER SOFTWARE LICENSE (DEC 2007)

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (JUL 2014)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE

(APR 1984)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2023)

Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) clauses may be accessed at:

https://www.acquisition.gov/dosar

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

(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 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).

(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).

(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN

2023)(Sectio 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.

(12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (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]

(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 (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C.

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

(21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (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 (SEP 2023) 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.

(23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

(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).

(26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024) (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) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

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

(32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB

2024).

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

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

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

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

4212).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

(36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN

2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(ii) Alternate I (JUL 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).

(39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (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 (MAY 2022) (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. 552 a).

(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.

(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 (DEC 2022) 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).

(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 (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(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) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) (15

U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

(64) (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.

chapter67).

(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) (29U.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).

(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 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 (FEB 2024) (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 2015) (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).

(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 (NOV 2021) (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 (MAY 2022) (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) 52.247-64, 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.

(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)

Alternate I (FEB 2000). As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (FEB 2024) . As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d) (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C.

App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

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

(D) 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).

(E) 52.204-25,…