SOLICITATION 19C02027Q0008.pdf

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16354512

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19C02027Q0008

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

10/30/2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

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a. NAME Sonia Rivera

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DPAS (15 CFR 700)

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

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DOL_ Research studies for unfair Labor practies

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

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

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STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19C02027Q0008, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19C02027Q0008, Schedule Of

Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in

Part 12

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19C02027Q0008

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price contract is to for a research study on unfair labor practices employed by FEOCs in accordance with Attachment A.

B. The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract.

The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work

Paragraphs Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

___ thru ____

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per task.

1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one

(1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection

JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF

2010 NOTICE: UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS

SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO AN EXCISE

TAX OF 2% PERSUANT TO 26 U.S.C. 5000C.

clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), if any of the services exceed the standard.

3. PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

II. PRICING

The contractor shall develop a work plan for all tasks included in this project. The work plan shall include a breakdown of all key activities under each task with a corresponding price.

MARKET ANALYSIS

Description Unit Cost Total

Task 1: Research study Task 2: Inspection & Enforcement Actions Task 3: Public Awareness

Tax Total

Add the activities included in each task.

III. VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices. Local law dictates the https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-4 portion of the contract price that is subject to VAT; this percentage is multiplied only against that portion. It is reflected for each performance period.

ATTACHMENT # 1

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

Statement of Work: Countering Unfair Labor Practices in Colombia’s Strategic Sectors Foreign entities of concern (FEOC) have expanded operations across Colombia’s strategic sectors, leveraging unfair labor practices, including, but not limited to, abusive subcontracting, misuse of temporary contracts, suppressing unionization, fragmented oversight structures, and occupational safety and health hazards to gain unfair trade advantage. These practices contribute to labor precarity, depressed wages, health and safety risks, and cost advantages that distort markets and undermine fair competition.

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogotá seeks to build evidence through a utilization-focused research study that strengthens DOL's knowledge base on FEOC labor practices to inform Colombian government enforcement action and raise Colombian public awareness of associated risks.

PURPOSE

The contractor will design and implement a research study that documents unfair labor practices employed by FEOCs in strategic sectors, especially those essential to U.S. national security and economic priorities, such as mining, infrastructure, and energy. The research shall generate practical, actionable insights for DOL to inform Colombia’s Ministry of Labor (MOL) and other institutional actors to support increased inspection, enforcement, transparency, and public awareness of FEOCs. The contractor will recommend strategic sectors based on three major criteria – relevance to U.S. national security and/or economic priorities, evidence of problematic labor practices by FEOCs, and vendor expertise in the sector - and finalize them with DOL post award. The goal of the research study is to produce a replicable model for addressing labor related unfair trade practices committed by FEOCs across Colombia and, ultimately, the broader region.

MAJOR TASKS

The contractor shall develop a work plan for all tasks included in this procurement. The work plan shall include a breakdown of all key activities under each task with a corresponding timeline. The work plan shall be revised monthly and submitted to the COR as part of the status report which includes progress of work and planned activities by task, any changes to planned work, and any anticipated risks/mitigation measures. The contractor shall render the services below to accomplish the main purpose and implement the following activities:

Task 1. Research study that maintains methodological rigor while retaining flexibility to adapt to sector specific conditions and emerging findings.

Activities under Task 1 include:

• Convening a launch call with DOL to confirm objectives, timeline, and logistics;

• Preparing a Terms of Reference (TOR) in collaboration with the COR using the provided template that defines research questions, methodologies, and deliverables, including what should be included in the final research findings;

• Creating data collection instruments;

• Developing the Security and Safety Plan (see Security Conditions section below);

• Obtaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) or other necessary ethical clearance or research approval through local ethics committees prior to engaging with human subjects ;

• Conducting desk research and site visits (where feasible);

• Using diverse data collection methods such as surveys, key informant interviews, and focus-group discussions to engage workers, unions, the private sector, MOL officials, and other key stakeholders identified through document review and in consultation with DOL;

• Performing data analysis to feed into the research study;

• Conducting one to two validation exercises to verify key findings, identify gaps, and refine conclusions;

Banjade, Shreeya N - ILAB Please add as appropriate:

Please provide full details on security levels, government expectations, and DOL review criteria so the vendor can develop protocols for researchers. Specifically, please clarify:

Whether DOL will provide security guidance Whether any regions are off limits Whether safety protocols must follow U.S. Embassy standards

• Delivering a draft report in English or Spanish, followed by a final, copy-edited report in Section 508-compliant electronic format, including a PII and a non-PII version in both languages. Report should include an Executive Summary not to exceed five pages; and

• Presenting final research findings to DOL and relevant stakeholders through up to three interactive sense-making sessions (in English and in Spanish).

Task 2. Translating research findings into actionable results for policy makers, inspectors, and enforcement personnel Activities under Task 2 include:

• Preparing three to five case files in Spanish for documented instances of unfair labor practices identified through the research (i.e. document review and primary data collection under Task 1), including a factual summary, supporting evidence, relevant legal/regulatory citations, and clear identification of the entities involved, for formal referral to MOL. Cases will be selected by DOL;

• Consulting with key end-users at MOL on case file format and referral process to ensure submissions meet MOL's intake and evidentiary needs;

• Submitting the draft case files to DOL for review and written approval prior to finalization; and

• Presenting the case files to MOL officials through an in-person or virtual convening, to be determined by

DOL.

Task 3. Raise public awareness to strengthen transparency and public understanding.

Activities under Task 3 include:

• Producing a minimum of five small data graphics in Spanish, each focusing on one key issue, data point, or other discrete information that accurately and responsibly highlight egregious labor-rights violations identified through the research. DOL will provide feedback on draft graphics before finalization. Final graphics will be in 508-compliant electronic format, consistent with DOL provided branding guidelines.

• Ensuring communication products are accessible, evidence-based, and responsive to the needs of DOL;

and

• Providing a communication and dissemination plan (template provided) that summarizes how findings can be communicated to workers, civil society, the private sector, government, and the general public to promote informed dialogue on labor standards and foreign investment.

SECURITY CONDITIONS

Security conditions in Colombia, including territorial control by armed groups, may change during the period of performance. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the safety and security of its employees, subcontractors, and research participants. The Contractor shall:

• Develop a Security and Safety Plan that includes:

o a security risk assessment and mitigation measures for each proposed research location;

o safety protocols for researchers and participants, including procedures for high-risk or remote sites;

o procedures for monitoring conditions and informing personnel of threats, incidents, and changing conditions;

o incident response, medical emergency, and evacuation procedures;

o criteria for postponing, relocating, or switching to remote data collection when conditions worsen;

and o measures to protect participants' identities and prevent retaliation against workers who take part in the research.

• Monitor security conditions throughout performance and update the plan as conditions change.

• Review and approve all travel for its personnel. The Contractor retains sole responsibility for this.

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• Notify the COR within 24 hours of any security incident affecting personnel, participants, or project activities.

The Contractor shall submit the Security and Safety Plan with the draft work plan. DOL's review will confirm only that the plan addresses the required elements. That review does not make DOL or the U.S. government responsible for whether the Contractor's security measures are adequate. U.S. Embassy security policies do not apply to Contractor personnel. The Contractor shall follow industry best practices and applicable Colombian law.

KEY PERSONNEL

The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: Project (Contract) Manager and Lead Researcher. Substitutions of key personnel are not permitted without prior written Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) approval. COR will approve (or deny) substitution request within 5 business days. Any approved substitution must meet or exceed minimum qualifications and be available to start work within 5 business days of approval to prevent schedule slip. The Contractor shall propose other necessary personnel based on the tasks outlined above, including any translation, editing, or bilingual support personnel needed to ensure all English-language deliverables meet the quality standards required under this SOW.

The Contractor shall provide a Contract Manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the Manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract action. The Contract Manager or alternate shall be reachable by phone or email during standard Colombian business hours (Monday–Friday) for coordination with the COR, and shall ensure timely responsiveness during early mornings, evenings and weekends during fieldwork, as needed. Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Project (Contract) Manager Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or relevant experience in lieu of degree.

• At least 3 years of contract management experience in Colombia, preference given to experience on U.S.

government contracts, grants, or other programming.

• At least 3 years of experience performing and overseeing research projects.

• At least 3 years of experience with administrative responsibilities, including meeting deadlines and overseeing the preparation and submission of required deliverables.

• At least 3 years of experience building and maintaining working relations with stakeholders.

• Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and speaking.

• Ability to produce and edit high-quality deliverables in proficient English and Spanish in a timely fashion.

Lead Researcher Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree or higher.

• At least 5 years of experience conducting labor related research in Colombia, preference given to experience on U.S. government contracts, grants, or other programming.

• Subject matter expertise in identifying labor violations in subcontracting, labor intermediation, and temporary contracts is preferred.

• Fluent in Spanish; fluency or professional working proficiency in English preferred

• Demonstrated knowledge of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team or project.

• Demonstrated skill in interviewing workers or other populations in high-risk areas.

• Ability to produce high-quality reports in Spanish in a timely fashion; the Contractor shall ensure English-language deliverables meet the same quality standard through qualified translation, editing, or other proposed personnel as needed.

• Ability to listen to stakeholder input, adapt research approaches accordingly, and persuasively communicate findings to different Spanish-speaking audiences, with support from other project personnel to communicate findings in English as needed.

EVALUATION FACTORS

• The major evaluation criteria for this solicitation are Technical Approach (60%), Proposed Key Personnel

(30%) and Price (10%).

• The Contractor shall demonstrate minimum 5 years of experience conducting similar labor related research in Colombia and submitting evidence (e.g., reports, case studies, presentations) of relevant research products.

• The Contractor shall demonstrate knowledge of labor practices in Colombia and the ability to provide actionable insights, including presenting to the MOL and other relevant stakeholders.

• The Contractor shall provide a well-defined approach to managing and conducting a high-quality, utilization-focused research study, outlining the quantitative and qualitative methodologies that will be used in performing the research and communicating results and recommendations.

• The Contractor shall provide evidence that the offeror/quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing.

• The Contractor shall provide evidence that the offeror/quoter has handled contracts for over USD $200,000.

• The Contractor shall provide evidence that the offeror/quoter has all licenses and permits to operate as an established business entity as required by local law.

• The Contractor shall provide evidence that the offeror/quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources to satisfactorily perform the work and achieve all aforementioned action items.

• The Contractor shall provide a list of 3 clients in its proposal/offer, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance activities, information, and references from similar research projects.

GENERAL GUIDANCE

• The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive work plan for all tasks outlined in the contract.

• The Contractor shall provide progress updates to DOL Bogotá through a monthly call along with other means of communication as needed throughout each stage of activity.

• The Contractor shall submit a monthly written activity report (prior to the monthly call) in Spanish or

English and update the work plan with progress.

• The Contractor shall ensure worker and researcher safety during all research activities.

• The Contractor shall submit all survey instruments, questionnaires, and any material for review and approval from DOL Bogotá prior to fieldwork.

• The Contractor may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools only for low-risk tasks such as organizing notes, drafting summaries, or editing text that contains only public or fully de-identified, non-sensitive information. Qualified personnel shall fully review and verify all AI-assisted content before submission.

• The Contractor may not use AI tools to process or upload PII or sensitive labor data (e.g., worker identities, complaints etc.) or any non-public information obtained or generated under this contract.

• The Contractor may not use AI tools to generate legal conclusions, case file determinations, or content implying DOL policy positions.

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Banjade, Shreeya N - ILAB Adding a monthly call as an extra layer of quality assurance if you think it's not too much

• All AI use must be disclosed to DOL, and the Contractor must follow required safeguards to ensure data protection, accuracy, and compliance. The Contractor remains fully responsible for the accuracy, quality, originality, and compliance of all deliverables, whether or not AI tools were used.

• The Contractor shall warrant that all materials are original or properly licensed.

• The U.S. Government shall have unlimited rights in all data and deliverables first produced under this contract, including the right to use, disclose, reproduce, modify, and distribute them without restriction.

• The Contractor keeps ownership of materials it developed before or outside this contract. The Contractor shall identify any such materials in its proposal or before using them in a deliverable. It grants the U.S.

Government a royalty-free, non-exclusive, irrevocable license to use them as incorporated in deliverables.

• The Contractor agrees to adhere to the payment schedule established by DOL Bogotá's terms and conditions. Payment shall be made upon the Contractor's timely submission and approval of the deliverables by the COR.

• Any expense or obligation not previously approved by DOL Bogotá shall be the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor, without further compensation from the U.S. government.

• The Contractor shall ensure compliance with Colombian data protection regulations and obtain necessary consent for data collection.

• Total estimated duration: 12 months from contract award to final delivery.

• The Contractor shall treat all findings, data, and analysis produced under this SOW as confidential and shall not disclose, publish, or reuse this information for any other client or purpose without prior written consent from DOL Bogotá.

TIMELINE

Month Activities Month 1 Contract award and launch call, work plan submission Month 2-3 Initial desk research, TOR finalization, security and safety plan, data collection instrument creation, IRB approval Month 3 Continue desk research, enumerator training and other preparation for fieldwork Month 4-6 Data collection and analysis Month 7 Validation of findings and submission of draft report Month 8 Submission of final report Month 9-10 Preparation of case files in consultation with MOL, presentation of case files to MOL Month 11 Creation and dissemination of public awareness products Month 12 Contract close-out

PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Key Deliverables Description Payment Key Personnel designation and approval

Contractor provides the names, résumés, and letters of intent (when required) of all key personnel (as well as an alternate for the Contract Manager) who meet the minimum qualifications as noted in the SOW for DOL’s approval upon award (within five (5) business days after contract award).

0%

Monthly status reports and calls

Due by the 5th business day of each month until completion of all deliverables. Includes updated work plan which reflects progress of work and planned activities by task, any changes to planned work, and any anticipated risks/mitigation measures.

0%

Final work plan Draft workplan is due ten (10) business days after award launch call; final work plan is due within five (5) business days after receipt of DOL’s comments.

5%

Final TOR Draft TOR for the evaluation is due three (3) weeks after the launch call. The Contractor will submit a revised TOR within five

(5) business days of receiving DOL’s feedback.

10%

Draft evaluation report The first draft of the evaluation report is due two (2) weeks after the validation exercise.

10%

Final evaluation report Final evaluation report is due three (3) weeks after receiving feedback from DOL on the draft report.

25%

Case files Exact timeline for the case files will be identified in the work plan. 25% Presentation to MOL Presentation to MOL will take place within two (2) weeks of final case file submission 10%

Public awareness products Exact timeline for public awareness products will be identified in the work plan.

10%

Communication and dissemination plan

Exact timeline for the communication and dissemination plan will be identified in the work plan.

5%

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT 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 Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV. The FAR clauses shown herein reflect the current Revolutionary Far Overhaul updates and deviations as shown in the link provided.

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, Bing or Yahoo) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR and the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul clauses denoted herein as

“DEVIATIONS”.

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with ALT 1 (NOV 2021)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.204-91 Contractor Identification (Deviation NOV 2025)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons with Alt I (Deviation JAN 2026) https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul https://gov.ecfr.io/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=d9a7851186785ba2b1896db79b1b6b29&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017)

52.225-19 Contractor Personnel in a Designated Operational Area or Supporting a Diplomatic or Consular Mission outside the United States (MAY 2020)

52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(OCT 2016)

52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007)

52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(DEVIATION JAN 2026)]

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024)

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Deviation AUG 2025)

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021)

52.232-30 Installment Payments of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(NOV 2021)

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

(JUL 2013)

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (Deviation Jan 2026)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023)

52.232-90 Fast Payment Procedure (Deviation FEB 2026)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions with ALT 1 (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-93 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information (Deviation JAN 2026)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF

CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

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

(JUL 2014)

52.228-4 WORKER’S COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE

OVERSEAS (APRIL 1984)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (DEVIATION AUG 2025)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract as shown in Section 1 – Prices. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the current performance period of the contract.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed twelve (12) months.

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Department of State Acquisition Regulation (DOSAR) (48 CFR 600 - 699) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

DOSAR 652.211-70 Branding and Marking (DEVIATION NOV 2025) As a condition of this contract, the contractor shall ensure that all programs, funding, and assistance provided under this contract clearly acknowledge United States (U.S.) Department of State or U.S. Government support. All materials produced to communicate or promote a program, event, project, activity, or assistance under this contract, including but not limited to, invitations to events, press materials, event backdrops, podium signs, etc., must be marked with the standard, rectangular U.S. flag available at brand.america.gov/document/547370. Policy exceptions to branding and marking requirements are outlined in the U.S. Department of State Foreign Affairs Manual 10 FAM 416, Policy Exceptions.

Foreign Audience: For materials intended for a foreign audience, the contractor shall mark materials with the standard U.S. flag and communicate that the program is supported by the U.S.

Government.

Domestic Audience: For materials intended for a domestic audience, the contractor shall mark materials with the Department of State seal available at brand.america.gov/document/547370 and the standard U.S. flag and communicate that the program is supported by the Department of State. Subcontracts are subject to the Department of State marking requirements, and prime contractors must insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts.

For all Department-funded awards, any publications shall include the following text: “This [report/article] was funded [in part] by the United States Department of State. The opinions, findings, and conclusions stated herein are those of the author[s] and do not necessarily reflect those of the United States Department of State.”

652.204-70 Department of State Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures (FEB 2015).

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the Department of State (DOS) Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor's employees will require frequent and continuing access to DOS facilities, or information systems.

(b) The DOS Personal Identification Card Policy and Procedures may be accessed at http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/c21664.htm or by contacting the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)

Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.

http://www.state.gov/m/ds/rls/rpt/c21664.htm

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:

1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);

2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;

3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and

4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.

652.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN

THE UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)

This is to certify that the item(s) covered by this contract is/are for export solely for the use of the U.S. Foreign Service Post identified in the contract schedule.

The Contractor shall use a photocopy of this contract as evidence of intent to export. Final proof of exportation may be obtained from the agent handling the shipment. Such proof shall be accepted in lieu of payment of excise tax.

652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE)

(AUG 1999)

(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm-fixed price stated in this contract.

(b) Invoice Submission: The Contractor shall submit invoices in an original and to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).

The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING INVOICES.

Invoice submission must be done through the embassy's invoice filing portal, https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants . If you already have an account, you can now do the invoice data entry.

If you do NOT have an approved account, you must send an email to Bogotavendorportal@state.gov, requesting your account creation. Our finance section will contact you via email and send registration instructions on how to obtain your account.

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants

If you would like to setup your user account in advance before submitting an invoice, please send an email to Bogotavendorportal@state.gov. Please wait until you obtain your Purchase Order or Contract from the Procurement Office before requesting an user account in advance.

Invoices can only be submitted through the Vendor Portal:

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants

How can you easily file an invoice on the portal? Please see the following video.

*Ensure to set the CC option and then select English language.

Tutorial video for invoice filling trough the vendor portal. *

To learn about the account registration process on the portal, you can consult the following video tutorial:

*Please select the CC option and then select English language.

Tutorial video for registration in the vendor portal *

Payment tracking For bill payment status issues after 30 days of filing the bill, please contact BogotaPS@state.gov

Point of Contacts

• For vendor portal issues, (e.g. account activation, portal questions) please email Bogotavendorportal@state.gov

(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

652.236-70 ADDITIONAL SAFETY MEASURES (OCT 2017)

In addition to the safety/accident prevention requirements of FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I, the contractor shall comply with the following additional safety measures.

(a) High Risk Activities. If the project contains any of the following high-risk activities, the contractor shall follow the section in the latest edition, as of the date of the solicitation, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual, EM 38511, that corresponds to the high-risk activity. Before work may proceed, the contractor must obtain approval from the COR https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=za74BrCXJdI&feature=youtu.be https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DvYyk87Lp24s&data=05%7C02%7CLopezCA2%40state.gov%7C52ba147413f842f36a2d08dc44724b45%7C66cf50745afe48d1a691a12b2121f44b%7C0%7C0%7C638460504875376886%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=mbK289FIkoRiwHcEGopnCn9vVBnIEdvF%2BamR3GgDcDA%3D&reserved=0 of the written safety plan required by FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention Alternate I (see paragraph (f) below), containing specific hazard mitigation and control techniques.

(1) Scaffolding;

(2) Work at heights above 1.8 meters;

(3) Trenching or other excavation greater than one (1) meter in depth;

(4) Earth-moving equipment and other large vehicles;

(5) Cranes and rigging;

(6) Welding or cutting and other hot work;

(7) Partial or total demolition of a structure;

(8) Temporary wiring, use of portable electric tools, or other recognized electrical hazards. Temporary wiring and portable electric tools require the use of a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) in the affected circuits; other electrical hazards may also require the use of a GFCI;

(9) Work in confined spaces (limited exits, potential for oxygen less than 19.5 percent or combustible atmosphere, potential for solid or liquid engulfment, or other hazards considered to be immediately dangerous to life or health such as water tanks, transformer vaults, sewers, cisterns, etc.);

(10) Hazardous materials - a material with a physical or health hazard including but not limited to, flammable, explosive, corrosive, toxic, reactive or unstable, or any operations, which creates any kind of contamination inside an occupied building such as dust from demolition activities, paints, solvents, etc.; or

(11) Hazardous noise levels as required in EM 385-1 Section 5B or local standards if more restrictive.

(b) Safety and Health Requirements. The contractor and all subcontractors shall comply with the latest edition of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health manual EM 385- 1-1, or OSHA 29 CFR parts 1910 or 1926 if no EM 385-1-1 requirements are applicable, and the accepted contractor’s written safety program.

(c) Mishap Reporting. The contractor is required to report immediately all mishaps to the COR and the contracting officer. A “mishap” is any event causing injury, disease or illness, death, material loss or property damage, or incident causing environmental contamination. The mishap reporting requirement shall include fires, explosions, hazardous materials contamination, and other similar incidents that may threaten people, property, and equipment.

(d) Records. The contractor shall maintain an accurate record on all mishaps incident to work performed under this contract resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to or theft of property, materials, supplies, or equipment. The contractor shall report this data in the manner prescribed by the contracting officer.

(e) Subcontracts. The contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(f)Written program. The plan required by paragraph (f)(1) of the clause entitled “Accident Prevention Alternate I” shall be known as the Site Safety and Health Plan (SSHP) and shall address any activities listed in paragraph (a) of this clause, or as otherwise required by the contracting officer/COR.

1. The SSHP shall be submitted at least 10 working days prior to commencing any activity at the site.

2. The plan must address developing activity hazard analyses (AHAs) for specific tasks. The AHAs shall define the activities being performed and identify the work sequences, the specific anticipated hazards, site conditions, equipment, materials, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level of risk. Work shall not begin until the AHA for the work activity has been accepted by the COR and discussed with all engaged in the activity, including the Contractor, subcontractor(s), and Government on-site representatives.

3. The names of the competent/qualified person(s) required for a particular activity (for example, excavations, scaffolding, fall protection, other activities as specified by EM 38511) shall be identified and included in the AHA. Proof of their competency/qualification shall be submitted to the contracting officer or COR for acceptance prior to the start of that work activity. The AHA shall be reviewed and modified as necessary to address changing site conditions, operations, or change of competent/qualified person(s).

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE

(FEB 2015)

The following is the official list of holidays for U.S. Mission Colombia, for calendar year 2027:

Day Date Holiday Origin Friday January 1, 2027 New Year’s Day US, CO Monday January 11, 2027 Epiphany CO Monday January 18, 2027 Birthday of Martin

Luther King Jr.

US

Monday February 15, 2027 Washington’s Birthday

US

Monday March 22, 2027 Saint Joseph's Day CO

Thursday March 25, 2027 Maundy Thursday CO Friday March 26, 2027 Good Friday CO Monday May 10, 2027 Ascension of Jesus CO Monday May 31, 2027 Memorial

Day/Corpus Christi

US, CO

Friday June 18, 2027 Juneteenth National Independence Day

US

Monday July 5, 2027 US Independence Day/Saint Peter and Saint Paul

US, CO

Tuesday July 20, 2027 Colombian Independence

US

Monday August 16, 2027 Assumption of the Virgin Mary

CO

Monday September 6, 2027 Labor Day CO Monday October 11, 2027 Columbus Day US Monday October 18, 2027 Día de la Raza CO Thursday November 11, 2027 Veterans Day US Monday November 15, 2027 Cartagena

Independence

CO

Thursday November 25, 2027 Thanksgiving Day US Wednesday December 8, 2027 Immaculate

Conception Day

CO

Friday December 24, 2027 Christmas US

Below you will find the list of local holidays that are not observed by the Mission and will be considered as a regular workday:

Day Date Holiday Origin Monday June 7, 2027 Sacred Heart CO Monday July 12, 2027 Our Lady of the

Rosary of Chiquinquirá

CO

Monday November 1, 2027 All Saints’ Day CO

Finally, three holidays will be observed on weekends. Employees that are scheduled to work on those days will be paid under the premium pay plan:

Day Date Holiday Origin Saturday May 1, 2027 Labor Day CO Saturday August 7, 2027 Battle of Boyacá Day CO Saturday December 25, 2027 Christmas Day CO

Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

(b) When New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed; if it falls on Saturday the preceding Friday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the contractor’s personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this contract.

(c) When the Department of State grants administrative leave to its Government employees, assigned contractor personnel in Government facilities shall also be dismissed. However, the contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform round-the-clock requirements of critical tasks already in operation or scheduled and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the contracting officer or his/her duly authorized representative.

(d) For fixed-price contracts, if services are not required or provided because the building is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of Congress to appropriate funds, or similar reasons, deductions will be computed as follows:

(1) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per month contract price divided by 21 days per month.

(2) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be multiplied by the number of days services are not required or provided.

If services are provided for portions of days, appropriate adjustment will be made by the contracting officer to ensure that the contractor is compensated for services provided.

(e) If administrative leave is granted to contractor personnel as a result of conditions stipulated in any “Excusable Delays” clause of this contract, it will be without loss to the contractor. The cost of salaries and wages to the contractor for the period of any such excused absence shall be a reimbursable item of direct cost hereunder for employees whose regular time is normally charged, and a reimbursable item of indirect cost for employees whose time is normally charged indirectly in accordance with the contractors’ accounting policy.

652.239-801 DISCLOSURE OF AI USE CLAUSE (DEVIATION SEP 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Artificial Intelligence (AI): The term "artificial intelligence" has the meaning provided in Section 238(g) of the John S.