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Embassy of the United States of America
U.S. Embassy PARIS
December 08, 2022
To: Prospective Quoters
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19FR6323Q0006
The Embassy of the United States of America invites you to submit a quotation for Logistical Support Services to the U.S. Mission in France.
The Embassy intends to conduct a preproposal conference on December 14, 2022 at 10:00, and all prospective offerors who have received a solicitation package will be invited to attend. See Section 3 of the attached Request for Quotations (RFQ).
Your quotation must be submitted preferably by email to ParisContracting@state.gov on or before 16:00 on January 13, 2023. No quotations will be accepted after this time.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF1449
1. Section 1, Pricing
1. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
1. Additional information and documentation as required in Section 3
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Dominique Mazier by email – ParisContracting@state.gov or by telephone during regular business hours.
Sincerely,
| Prashant R. Hemady |
| Contracting Officer |
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
PR11199991
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
19FR6323Q0006
6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
December 08, 2022
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME Ms. Dominique MAZIER
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) 33-623852046
8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME
January 13, 2023 – 16:00
| 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS |
| |_| UNRESTRICTED OR |
| |_| SET ASIDE:____ % FOR: |
CONTRACTS OFFICE, A M-8
| |_| SMALL BUSINESS |
| |_| WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS |
AMERICAN EMBASSY
2 AVENUE GABRIEL
|_| HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
|_| (WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:
75008 PARIS
|_| SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
|_| EDWOSB
| |_| 8 (A) |
| SIZE STANDARD: |
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
|_| SEE SCHEDULE
| 12. DISCOUNT TERMS |
| |_| 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A |
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP
| 15. DELIVER TO |
| CODE |
| 16. ADMINISTERED BY |
| CODE |
CONTRACTS OFFICE, A M-8
AMERICAN EMBASSY
2 AVENUE GABRIEL -75008 PARIS
If hand-delivered, please take to 18, Ave Gabriel – 75008 Paris
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFERER
TELEPHONE NO.
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
Ambassade des Etats Unis D’Amérique Service FMC Voucher / DBO 2 avenue Gabriel, 75382 Paris cedex 08
CODE
|_|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 | |_| SEE ADDENDUM |
19.
ITEM NO.
20.
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES
21.
QUANTITY
22.
UNIT
23.
UNIT PRICE
24.
AMOUNT
Logistical Support Services for the U.S. Mission in France for one base year and two option years.
Estimated total amount incl. VAT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
| |X| 27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA |
| |X| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED |
| |_| 27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA |
| |_| ARE |_| ARE NOT ATTACHED |
| |_| 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN. |
| |_| 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED ____________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS: |
| 30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR |
| 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER) |
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)
30c. DATE SIGNED
31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Prashant R. Hemady 31c. DATE SIGNED
| AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION | STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012) | ||
| PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE | Computer Generated | Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 |
19.
ITEM NO.
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: _______________________________
32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT
REPRESENTATIVE
| 32c. DATE |
| 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT |
REPRESENTATIVE
| 32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE |
| 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE |
32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE
| 33. SHIP NUMBER |
| 34. VOUCHER NUMBER |
| 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED |
CORRECT FOR
| 36. PAYMENT |
| 37. CHECK NUMBER |
| |_| |
| PARTIAL |
| |_| |
| FINAL |
|_| COMPLETE |_| PARTIAL |_| FINAL
38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.
| 39. S/R VOUCHER NO. |
| 40. PAID BY |
| 41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT |
| 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) |
41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER
41C. DATE
42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)
| 42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) |
| 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS |
STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - The Schedule
· SF 1449 cover sheet
· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19FR6323Q0006 Prices, Block 23
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
· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER 19FR6323Q0006
PRICES, BLOCK 23
I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
The purpose of this indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is to provide Logistical Support Services to the U.S. Mission in France in accordance with the specifications set forth herein.
All services will be ordered by task orders.
After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.
The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for one base year, with two one-year options to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.
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.
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 U.S Government (herein after referred to as 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 the services set forth in the scope of work.
See pages 13 to 16
All required services are performed and all participants in training provide at least a satisfactory rating on training evaluations.
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 clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), 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 provide the services described below for the period of the contract, starting on the date of award for one base year and two option years. The fixed unit prices estimated quantities are as shown below.
The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the services as specified in this contract.
OFFERS AND PAYMENT IN EUROS OR US DOLLARS. U.S. firms are eligible to be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to be paid in U.S. dollars should submit their offers in U.S. dollars.
A U.S. firm is defined as a company that operates as a corporation incorporated under the laws of a state within the United States.
The rates below shall include all direct and indirect costs, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The prices include all expenses and materials required to complete the work.
Base Period:
The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and on the task order for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:
Base Year: Twelve (12) Months
1. First Option Year:
The prices for the first option year of the contract are:
Option Term: Twelve (12) Months
2.
Second Option Year:
The prices for the second option year of the contract are:
Option Term: Twelve (12) Months
3. Grand Total:
Base Year Total incl. VAT ________________ €
| First Option Year Total incl. VAT | ________________ € |
| Second Option Year Total incl. VAT | ________________ € |
GRAND TOTAL incl. the base and option years incl. VAT ________________ €
Minimum and maximum amounts:
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders corresponding to services for a minimum of 300.00 € incl. VAT. The amount of all orders shall not exceed 370,000.00 € incl. VAT yearly. This reflects the contract maximum for each contract period of twelve months.
IV. 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 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. The VAT applicable to this contract is 20%.
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,
RFQ NUMBER 19FR6323Q0006
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
1. WORK REQUIREMENTS
1.1 General
The purpose of this indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract is to provide a variety of logistical support services to the U.S. Embassy in Paris. The Contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, technicians, materials and transportation that are necessary to accomplish all work as required by this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for performance of contractual duties. The U.S. Government requires a professional contractor compliant with all local French regulations including safety and environmental regulations, and as such, the contractor shall be ISO 14001 certified. Performance requirements for required work are described below.
1.2 Personnel
The Contractor shall provide a qualified work force capable of providing the services specified in this contract.
1.3 General Requirements
1.3.1 Definitions
"General Instructions" means those instructions, directives and guidelines that apply to all warehouse support service personnel.
"Client" means all United States mission personnel for whom the required services are to be rendered.
"COR" means the Contracting Officer's Representative, appointed in accordance with Section G of this contract.
"Government" means the Government of the United States of America unless specifically stated otherwise.
"Ordering Officer" means the Contracting Officer of the U.S. Post.
"Services" means the services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of the services.
“Work Order” means a task or work instructions given to the contracted work force with a specific timeline for completion. These are issued daily and indicate the routine actions that are expected of the contractor per the contract.
“GSO” means the General Services Office.
"Calendar Day" means the twenty-four hour period from midnight to midnight. Saturdays, Sundays and all holidays are considered calendar days.
1.3.2. General Instructions
The Contractor shall prepare general instructions for the work force. The Contractor shall provide drafts to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for review within thirty days after award of the contract. The COR must approve these general instructions before issuance.
1.4 Duties and responsibilities
1.4.1 These services shall support special events at the Post. Services may occur outside normal working hours (08:00 – 18:00). The Contracting Officer shall order these services as needed by issuing written task orders. This work shall be performed by trained professionals. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to provide the services with 48 hours advance notice. In emergency situations, the Contracting Officer may order temporary services orally and with less advance notice. Such orders will be confirmed in writing the following workday.
1.4.2 The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoices details of the services and, if applicable, optional materials provided and requested. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the task order requesting the services or at least indicate the task order number on the invoice.
2. TYPES OF SERVICES
2.1 Included
The Contractor shall provide moving, assembly, and event preparation services for the offices and residences of the US Embassy in Paris, France. The work will be carried out within the Ile de France region (primarily Paris and the close suburbs). Approximately two hundred and fifty residences and four office buildings are located primarily in the eight, sixteenth and seventeenth arrondissements of Paris as well as the suburbs of Neuilly and Boulogne. The contractor shall maintain a base of operations within forty kilometers of the Chancery building in the Paris eight arrondissement.
Logistical Support Services shall include the following:
a) The Contractor shall furnish all vehicles, licensed drivers, and additional moving services technicians as requested by the US Embassy. Each vehicle shall be equipped with at least one pallet jack and two dollies. Workers will be requested for volumes of services for up to the maximum number of volumes prescribed in the contract. Drivers are expected to do all the lifting and manual work listed in the requirements. Drivers and Moving Services Technicians shall assist with deliveries and movement of appliances, furniture, or supplies to residences and offices; the tracking of movements with documents, and scanners; the assembly of furniture; the set-up of equipment and material for events; stocking and placing items in storage. The Contractor shall provide all necessary small supplies necessary to perform the services (such as tape, corners, scissors…) at no additional cost to the U.S. Embassy Paris.
All goods transported shall be packed and handled in such a way as to guarantee their integrity and avoid any damage.
The embassy's teams shall specify to the Contractor prior to furnishing services, when necessary, any particular requirement for the marking of certain goods at no additional cost to the Embassy.
b) The contractor shall remove and destroy the trash after the services are rendered at no additional cost to the Government.
c) Requirements of all drivers and additional moving services technicians include:
1. Each shall be qualified and able to assist in the movement of large and heavy property up to 105 kilos (the maximum weight authorized by law for moving services technicians).
For requests for technician(s) for assembling furniture requiring a minimum number of assembling tools (about five), the Embassy will not pay for the use of a vehicle.
2. Each shall possess and wear proper hard-toed safety shoes.
3. Each shall wear clothing and safety gear appropriate for the work described. Work can often include moving dusty or dirty machines. Workers may be exposed to cat or dog hair.
4. Each shall be able to work in teams to move appliances, furniture, and supplies. Candidates must be able to move heavy items in teams up or down stairs when a lift is not possible.
5. Each shall be able to use handling materials/equipment to safely move and shall be responsible for the correct and safe utilization, safekeeping and return of such equipment.
6. For access to facilities, each technician shall ensure they have their ID card on their person every day.
7. The ability to work independently on small deliveries, interact with limited customers and contacts, and report to the team leader accordingly.
8. The ability to compare tags to tracking documentation, make notations of differences, and create lists of items. The ability to use a scanner if asked.
9. Good knowledge of Paris area and streets to know alternate routes should primary routes be impassable or otherwise not the best alternative at any given time. Must be able to use contractor provided GPS to confirm addresses.
10. Must speak French well. Must know enough English for basic client interaction.
d) Each driver and additional moving services technician shall be familiar with the safe working procedures of their trade and shall continuously maintain and ensure:
1. Their own safety.
2. The safety of their working colleagues and those around them.
3. The safety and care of the items moved and physical spaces in which they will work.
4. That they will follow all safety rules regarding both the movement of items and the internal security rules of the Embassy as will be described on their first working day (for example, strict rules of accessing spaces).
e) The Contractor shall provide two-way communication equipment and GPS equipment such as cellular phones which shall be always available for use by the driver during the ordered performance of services.
f) Vehicles shall meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Each vehicle shall be clean and in good working order and with enough fuel to fill out the mission (it is the responsibility of the Contractor to refill the vehicles with fuel or provide the means to do so to their employee when necessary).
2. Each vehicle shall possess at least one pallet jack, two dollies, and five blankets for the purpose of moving items.
3. Each vehicle shall possess proper anchoring gear, so items do not move or shift during transit.
4. Each shall possess a small tool kit consisting of tape measure, screw drivers, hammer, and tape.
5. Three types of vehicles or box vans shall be provided as needed under this contract. The smallest shall be 14m3, and two larger vehicles of 20m3 and 30cm3 shall be equipped with rear lifts.
g) To facilitate security process requirements, the vendor shall provide the vehicle information, name(s) and copy of I.D. card(s) no later than 24 hours before the commencement of the temporary worker.
1. Due to security requirements, last minute changes are not allowed.
2. To avoid security issues due to unplanned absences, it is recommended that the Contractor routinely provide information for alternate vehicles / moving services technicians.
h) The Contractor shall be responsible for requests to the Prefecture to block a street when it is made at least 20 days before the move.
i) The Contractor shall send invoices at least 10 days after the service has been provided in accordance with the conditions set forth in article G.2 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES AND PAYMENT below.
The Contractor shall provide the following units of service as follows:
a) Moving services in units of 5 m3 and 10 m3 with additional volume units of 1.5 m3 with box van of about 14 cubic meters with driver/moving services technician.
b) Moving services in units of 5 m3 and 10 m3 with additional volume units of 1.5 m3 with box van of about 20 cubic meters with rear tail lift with driver/moving services technician.
c) Moving services in units of 5 m3 and 10 m3 with additional volume units of 1.5 m3 with heavy weight truck of about 30 cubic meters with rear tail lift with driver/moving services technician.
d) Moving services in units of 5 m3 and 10 m3 with additional volume units of 1.5 m3 with heavy weight truck of about 50 cubic meters with rear tail lift with driver/moving services technician.
e) Half-and-full day rental of an outside moving lift operated by specialist.
f) moving services in units of 5 m3 and 10 m3 with additional volume units of 1.5 m3 for extra volume.
g) Moving Services (manually using stairs) in units of 5 m3.
h) Parking fees for deliveries in Paris (receipts with the date, time and location shall be provided with the invoice for as justification).
i) Optional: Supply of additional blankets, pallets and wrapping for pallets in units of 300 meter each and bubble wrap in units of 100 meter each.
2.2 Not included
The present contract does not include the transport of heavy, oversized, or fragile loads requiring specific means not provided for in the price list or the technical specifications.
The carrying of manual loads is limited to 105 kg and under the conditions imposed by the French labor code. Any change in French regulations in this area will automatically apply to this contract.
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018) is incorporated by reference. (see SF-1449, Block 27A).
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (MAY 2022)
(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 and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (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) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 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.] _X_ (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. 2402).
__ (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.)
_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) [Reserved].
__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
_X_ (8) 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).
_X_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (10) [Reserved].
__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)
(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.
__ (15)
(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.
__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (17)
(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) ( 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 2021) of 52.219-9.
__ (18)
(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.
__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).
__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).
__ (22)
(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (24) 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 (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).
_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O.13126).
__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
__ (30)
(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).
__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
__ (31)
(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.
__ (32)
(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.
__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
_X_ (35) (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).
__ (36) 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.)
__ (37)
(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.)
__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (40)
(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
__ (41)
(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.
__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (43)
(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (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) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (49)
(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (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. 2302Note).
__ (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).
_X_ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
_X_ (56) 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. 2307(f)).
__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
__ (63)
(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) 52.203-19, 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)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 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).
(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 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.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 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.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)
(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).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xix)
(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 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. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 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.
(xxii) 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 (MAY 2022). 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) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(D) 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).
(E) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) ( 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.
(F) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(G) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
(H) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(I) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
(J) 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.
(K) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(L) ___ (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).
___ (2) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(M) 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).
(N) 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).
(O) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).
(P) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(Q) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(R) (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
(2) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(S) 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. 2302 Note).
(T) 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.
(U) 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.
(End of clause)
52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (FEB 2021)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.
United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–
(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;
(2) A domestic partnership;
(3) A domestic corporation;
(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31)); and
(5) Any trust if-
(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and
(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.
(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.
(c)
(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.
(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–
(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and
(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.
(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.
(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.
(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—
(1) Included in the contract price; nor
(2) Reimbursed.
(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.
(End of clause)
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12
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.
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