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This is a solicitation for facility management and janitorial services at the US CDC facility in Gaborone, Botswana. The services include scheduled and unscheduled maintenance such as HVAC, electrical, and plumbing work. The contractor must provide staff for cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, and bathroom cleaning following COVID-19 guidelines. The period of performance is one base year with four optional one-year extensions. Pricing is fixed hourly or monthly rates for different service types. The solicitation closes on October 26, 2021 and the contract will be awarded by the Department of State Office of Acquisition Management.

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19GE5021R0090

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19GE5021R0090

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

09/28/2021

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

David D. Machen

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

c. EMAIL machendd@state.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

10/26/2021 17:00:00

CODE FRANK

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL FRANKFURT

GIESSENER STRASSE 30

ATTN: RPSO

60435, FRANKFURT, GERMANY

9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8(A)

NAICS: 561210

SIZE STANDARD:

10. THE ACQUISITION IS

SEE

SCHEDULE

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

RFQ IFB X RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

GABORCODE15. DELIVER TO

AMERICAN EMBASSY GABORONE

GOVERNMENT ENCLAVE, EMBASSY DRIVE

ATTN: CDC

GABORONE, BOTSWANA

CODE FRANK16. ADMINISTERED BY

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL FRANKFURT

GIESSENER STRASSE 30

ATTN: RPSO

60435, FRANKFURT, GERMANY

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Contact Duns Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

FRANKCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

AMERICAN EMBASSY GABORONE

P O BOX 90

ATTN: FMC

GABORONE, BOTSWANA

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

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

CHECKED

19. ITEM NO. 20. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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

21. QUANTITY 22. UNIT 23. UNIT PRICE 24. AMOUNT

See Line Items Section

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA 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.

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 THE CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) Eric N. Moore

31c. DATE SIGNED 09/28/2021

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

CGFS : : CGFS

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

PARTIAL FINAL

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

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. 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. 02/2012) BACK

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

1. SERVICES AND PRICES

1.5 VALUE ADDED TAX

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

2. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2.10 CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT OF THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS

D Packaging and Marking

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (FEB

2015)

G Contract Administration Data

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

I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Sep 2021) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.228-3 Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (July 2014) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) 652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED

(AUG 1999)

652.232-70 Payment Schedule and Invoice Submission (Fixed-Price)(Aug 1999)

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (Feb 2021)

52.229-11 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS - NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION

(JUN 2020)

652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)

K.1 CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS (TCNs)

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020)

652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015)

52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr 1984) 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Sep 2021) 52.212-1 Addendum Instructions to Offerors

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

52.212-2 EVALUATION - COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.225-17 Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers (Feb 2000)

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 CLINS 0001

BASE YEAR

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

12.00 MO

002 CLINS 0002

BASE YEAR

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for unscheduled maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

500.00 HR

003 CLINS 0003

BASE YEAR

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for emergency maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

300.00 HR

004 CLINS 0004

BASE YEAR

PARTS AND MATERIAL

Reimbursement of parts and material required for the maintenance activities of CLINS 0001 thru 0003; Expenditures greater than $250 for a single item must receive the prior approval of the COR.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

1.00 LS

005 CLINS 0005

BASE YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 2.9.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

1.00 LS

006 CLINS 0006

BASE YEAR 1.00 LS

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

VALUE ADDED TAX

In accordance with paragraph 1.5.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2021 to 11/30/2022

1001 CLINS 1001

FIRST OPTION YEAR

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

12.00 MO

1002 CLINS 1002

FIRST OPTION YEAR

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for unscheduled maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

500.00 HR

1003 CLINS 1003

FIRST OPTION YEAR

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for emergency maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

300.00 HR

1004 CLINS 1004

FIRST OPTION YEAR

PARTS AND MATERIAL

Reimbursement of parts and material required for the maintenance activities of CLINS 1001 thru 1003; Expenditures greater than $250 for a single item must receive the prior approval of the COR.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

1.00 LS

1005 CLINS 1005

FIRST OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 2.9.

1.00 LS

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

1006 CLINS 1006

FIRST OPTION YEAR

VALUE ADDED TAX

In accordance with paragraph 1.5.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2022 to 11/30/2023

1.00 LS

2001 CLINS 2001

SECOND OPTION YEAR

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

12.00 MO

2002 CLINS 2002

SECOND OPTION YEAR

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for unscheduled maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

500.00 HR

2003 CLINS 2003

SECOND OPTION YEAR

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for emergency maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

300.00 HR

2004 CLINS 2004

SECOND OPTION YEAR

PARTS AND MATERIAL

Reimbursement of parts and material required for the maintenance activities of CLINS 2001 thru 2003; Expenditures greater than $250 for a single item must receive the prior approval of the COR.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

2005 CLINS 2005

SECOND OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 2.9.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

1.00 LS

2006 CLINS 2006

SECOND OPTION YEAR

VALUE ADDED TAX

In accordance with paragraph 1.5.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2023 to 11/30/2024

1.00 LS

3001 CLINS 3001

THIRD OPTION YEAR

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

12.00 MO

3002 CLINS 3002

THIRD OPTION YEAR

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for unscheduled maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

500.00 HR

3003 CLINS 3003

THIRD OPTION YEAR

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for emergency maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

300.00 HR

3004 CLINS 3004

THIRD OPTION YEAR

PARTS AND MATERIAL

Reimbursement of parts and material required for the maintenance activities of CLINS 2001 thru 2003; Expenditures greater than $250 for a single item must receive the prior approval of the COR.

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

3005 CLINS 3005

THIRD OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 2.9.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

1.00 LS

3006 CLINS 3005

THIRD OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 1.5.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2024 to 11/30/2025

1.00 LS

4001 CLINS 4001

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND JANITORIAL

SERVICES

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

12.00 MO

4002 CLINS 4002

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

UNSCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for unscheduled maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

500.00 HR

4003 CLINS 4003

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

EMERGENCY MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Firm, fixed-price hourly rate for emergency maintenance services as defined in 2.1.3. This is a fully burdened rate to include all direct and indirect costs, as well as profit.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

300.00 HR

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5021R0090

Contract Number: Title: Botswana - CDC Facilities Maintenance

Date of Solicitation:

09/27/2021

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

4004 CLINS 4004

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

PARTS AND MATERIAL

Reimbursement of parts and material required for the maintenance activities of CLINS 2001 thru 2003; Expenditures greater than $250 for a single item must receive the prior approval of the COR.

**The amount on this CLIN represents a ceiling amount that the contractor shall not exceed, except at its own risk.** Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

1.00 LS

4005 CLINS 4005

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 2.9.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

1.00 LS

4006 CLINS 4005

FOURTH OPTION YEAR

DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

Reimbursement of DBA Insurance, in accordance with paragraph 1.5.

Type of Contract Pricing:

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

12/01/2025 to 11/30/2026

1.00 LS

1. - SERVICES AND PRICES

1.1 SERVICES

The contractor shall perform janitorial and facility maintenance services, including furnishing all labor, tools, equpment, and supplies, for the CDC G/West compound, Plot 14818, Lebatlane Road, Gaborone West Phase 1, Gaborone.

The price listed below shall include all labor, insurance (see FAR 52.228-3 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for standard services and a fixed hourly rate for any unscheduled or emergency services that have been satisfactorily performed.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months, with four (4) one-year options to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

1.2. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm, fixed-price, commercial services type contract payable entirely in the currency indicated by the Contractor in Sub- Section 1.4.

1.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The performance period of this contract is from the date of contract award and continues for 12 months, with four (4) one-year option to renew.

1.4 CONTRACT PRICE

The hourly rates expressed in this contract are fixed and shall not be adjusted on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor. The rates provided shall be fully burdened hourly rates that shall include all direct and indirect costs, insurance, overhead, general and administrative expense, and profit.

1.4.1 Cost Reimbursable Line Items

The contract line items for PARTS AND MATERIAL (0004, 1004, 2004, 3004, and 4002) are cost reimbursable line items. Offerors shall include the amount listed for these line items in the tables found in paragraph 1.4.1 thru 1.4.5 in their price proposal. These amounts can be later adjusted through mutual consent of both parties based on the actual contract performance requirements. The contractor shall not exceed each line items ceiling amount, but at its own risk.

1.4.2 Price Schedule

The Contractor shall provide the services for the base year period of the contract at the pricing shown in the price table at 1.4.2.1 and any option years exercised by the Government.

GRAND TOTAL:

BASE YEAR TOTAL

FIRST OPTION YEAR TOTAL

SECOND OPTION YEAR TOTAL

THIRD OPTION YEAR TOTAL

FOURTH OPTION YEAR TOTAL

GRAND TOTAL (BASE + OPTION YEARS)

CURRENCY: The prices are stated in _________________________(please insert the currency of the offer).

The offeror shall clearly identify and state the currency for all costs in their price proposal. After award, the Contractor shall invoice in and payment will be made according to the currency identified in the offerror's proposal, unless otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 - VALUE ADDED TAX

If applicable, the contractor shall be responsible paying to the appropriate authority, the applicable rate of Value Added Tax. Offerors shall identify Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate line item in the Schedule of Services, CLIN 0006, 1006, 2006, 3006, and 4006.

To receive reimbursement for VAT, it will also be necessary for:

- The contractor to be in possession of a Japanese VAT registration number, and for this registration number to be included in all payment requests;

- The VAT shall also be reflected as a separate cost item on all invoices submitted under the resulting contract.

The Contractor will be reimbursed for VAT only to the extent contractor provides documentary proof that VAT has been paid to the host government against a valid VAT registration number. Any refund of VAT to the Contractor shall be paid to the Government to the extent the Government reimbursed the contractor for the VAT payment.

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

2. - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2.1 INTRODUCTION

2.1.1 General.

The USA Embassy – CDC Botswana requires a building maintenance service Contractor to perform both scheduled and unscheduled work orders on US Government owned and long term leased properties. The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative and direct operational personnel to accomplish all work as required in this contract. The Contractor shall designate an English-speaking representative who shall supervise the Contractor's workforce and be the Contractor's liaison with the CDC Botswana Management team within the compound.

The designated person shall be located on-site, in an office designated by the Contracting Officer, during normal CDC Botswana working hours and shall have supervision as his/her sole function during the times s/he is on duty. The Contractor's employees shall be on-site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purposes. Specific services are described in detail below.

2.1.2 Personnel.

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified technicians (with at least one of each trade at the journey-man level or equivalent) with relevant experience of more than 3 years to meet the minimum requirements established below to perform maintenance services in accordance with the maintenance plan shown in Exhibit A and unscheduled services. Helper positions do not need to meet this 3 year minimum requirement. Personnel shall meet the minimum criteria for labor categories shown in Attachment 4.

2.1.3 Standard Work Hours.

Standard work hours shall be Monday through Friday (excluding holidays, see clause 652-237-72), from 07:00 to 17:00.

2.1.4 Definitions.

"Chancery" means the building of the embassy used for official activities or means the official residence of the ambassador.

“CMMS” is a computer maintenance management system such as PASS/RPA (real estate management system), PMCI or QUIBIC.

"Daily" means 5 days per week, on each non-holiday workday.

"Emergency Services" are work orders which require immediate attention that involve working other than normal work day or hour as defined in 2.1.3. Contractor required to respond to call within 8 hours and take action to minimize emergency situation.

"CDC" means Center for Disease Control.

"Execution Plan" is submitted by the Contractor and defines the methods and disciplines used to carry out the maintenance plan as provided in Exhibit A (Attachment 5).

"General Instructions" mean those instructions, directives and guidelines that apply to all employee maintenance personnel.

"HVAC" means Heating Ventilating Air Conditioning.

"PM" means Preventive Maintenance "Routine Maintenance and Repair" includes the preservation in a sound state of real property and might include day-to-day electrical and plumbing work, and the purchase of maintenance stock.

"Scheduled Maintenance Services" includes all routine maintenance functions identified in the Exhibit A (Attachment 5), Comprehensive Maintenance Plan or Facility Maintenance Plan, for Post systems and equipment.

"Unscheduled Maintenance and Repair Services" includes minor maintenance and repair services which are not identified in the Comprehensive Maintenance Plan or Facility Maintenance Plan.

2.1.5 Executive Plan. The Contractor shall provide an Executive Plan to carry out the maintenance as shown in Exhibit A. These duties and responsibilities described in the PWS. The Contractor shall provide a draft of the Executive Plan to the COR for review 30 days after contract award.

2.1.6 Location, Service, Kind of Personnel:

A sample listing of locations, kinds of services, and personnel by category, is provided in Exhibit A (Department of State Real Estate Management System and Preventive Maintenance Work Order Tasks). A sample of an unscheduled order is described in Exhibit B and is for illustration only and will not necessarily be identical to services provided under this contract.

2.1.7 Duties and Responsibilities.

Certain areas listed in paragraph #3 require an escort and can only be entered during scheduled times. The General Instructions shall emphasize security requirements so that accidental security violations do not occur.

Contractor shall schedule routine cleaning requirements to ensure that these are done in the order and time frame that are most efficient and have the least impact on normal operations. They are to be performed on a daily basis.

Contractor shall schedule periodic cleaning requirements so that it causes minimal disruption to the normal operation of the facility.

The COR shall determine the schedules presented which meet the needs of the individual facility.

2.1.8 Types of Services

Standard Services shall include the following work:

1. Janitorial services

2. Maintenance services

2.2 JANITORIAL SERVICES

The contractor shall accomplish all cleaning tasks to meet the requirements of this PWS and the COVID-19 cleaning regulations and guidelines as provided by the CDC.

2.2.1 Floors: All floors shall be swept, dust mopped, damp mopped, wet mopped, dry buffed, and spray buffed, as needed, to ensure they have a uniform, glossy appearance and freedom from dirt, debris, dust, scuff marks, heel marks, other stains and discoloration.

Baseboards, corners, and wall/floor edges shall also be clean. All floor maintenance solutions shall be removed from baseboards, furniture, trash receptacles, etc. Chairs, trash receptacles, and other moveable items shall be moved to maintain floors underneath these items. All moved items shall be returned to their original and proper position. Use only approved cleaning solutions for special type floor.

2.2.2 Remove Trash: All trash containers shall be emptied and returned to their initial location. Boxes, cans, and papers placed near a trash receptacle shall be removed. Boxes need to be flattened before placed in the provided Waste Management trash collection container on the property. Any obviously soiled or torn plastic trash receptacle liners shall be replaced. The trash shall be deposited in the nearest outside trash collection container. Trash receptacles shall be left clean, free of foreign matter, and free of odors.

2.2.3 Clean and Disinfect: Completely clean, disinfect, and polish dry all surfaces of sinks and plumbing fixtures using a bleach solution or any approved disinfects on the EPA list of approved disinfectants against the corona virus. After cleaning, sinks and plumbing fixtures will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks and odors. Ensure that any disinfectant used in cleaning will not leave any odor that may become hazardous to personnel.

2.2.4 Clean Interior Glass/Mirrors: Clean all interior glass, including glass in doors, windows, partitions, walls, display cases, directory boards, etc. After glass cleaning, there shall be no traces of film, dirt, smudges, water, or other foreign matter.

2.2.5 Vacuum Carpets: Vacuum carpeted areas. After vacuuming, the carpeted area shall be free of all visible dirt, debris, litter and other foreign matter. Any spots shall be removed by carpet manufacturer’s approved methods as soon as noticed. All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the attention of the government representative. Area and throw rugs are included to receive this service.

2.2.6 General Spot Cleaning: Perform spot cleaning on a continual basis. Spot cleaning includes, but is not limited to removing, or cleaning smudges, fingerprints, marks, streaks, spills, etc., from washable surfaces of all walls, partitions, vents, grillwork, doors, door guards, door handles, push bars, kick plates, light switches, temperature controls, and fixtures. After spot cleaning, the surface shall have a clean, uniform appearance, free of streaks, spots, and other evidence of soil.

2.2.7 BASIC RESTROOM CLEANING SERVICES

2.2.7.1 Clean and Disinfect: Completely clean and disinfect all surfaces of sinks, toilet bowls, urinals, lavatories, , dispensers, plumbing fixtures, partitions, dispensers, doors, walls, and other such surfaces, using a germicidal detergent.

After cleaning, surfaces will be free of deposits, dirt, streaks, and odors. Disinfect all surfaces of partitions, stalls, stall doors, entry doors, (including handles, kick plates, ventilation grates, metal guards, etc.), and wall areas adjacent to wall mounted lavatories, urinals, and toilets.

2.2.7.2 Descale Toilet Bowls: Descaling shall be performed monthly as a minimum and as often as needed to keep areas free of scale, soap films, and other deposits. After descaling, surfaces shall be free from streaks, stains, scale, scum, urine deposits, and rust stains.

2.2.7.3 Sweep and Mop Floor: After sweeping and mopping, the entire floor surface, including grout, shall be free from litter, dirt, dust and debris. Floors shall have a uniform appearance without streaks, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of soil, stain, film or standing water. Moveable items shall be tilted or moved to sweep and damp mop underneath.

Floors shall be stripped, scrubbed, waxed, as necessary, to maintain sanitary conditions and a clean, uniform appearance.

2.2.8 PERIODIC CLEANING SERVICES

Clean Windows: Clean surfaces, inside and outside. After surfaces have been cleaned, all traces of film, dirt, smudges, water and other foreign matter shall be removed from frames, casings, sills, blinds and glass.

2.3 MAINTENANCE SERVICES

Services to be performed by the maintenance personnel shall include those outlined below. Damage or situations requiring major or specialized remedial services shall promptly be brought to the attention of the COR or the Facility Maintenance Engineer and efforts shall be made to minimize such trouble or damage until proper corrective action can be taken. Major and specialized repairs shall be carried out by the Government, independent of this contract. Services to be performed as part of scheduled maintenance to include:

2.3.1 ELECTRICAL

2.3.1.1 Monitoring the operating condition of all electrical systems and equipment in the offices, central station, substations and machine rooms on a 24-hour basis.

2.3.1.2 Replacing circuit breakers, fuses, bulbs, switches, socket outlets and other electrical material as required.

2.3.1.3 In an emergency, taking all possible measures to prevent hazards, ensure safety and maintain property. Promptly reporting to the COR, the Power Company (as required by the Embassy-Power Company Agreement), or to the Marine Guard on duty when the COR or his/her staff are unavailable.

2.3.2 HEATING VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING HVAC

2.3.2.1 Operating the HVAC systems according to the pertinent seasonal cooling/heating requirements as prescribed by the

COR.

2.3.2.2 Providing seasonal (i.e. off-, pre-, and post-season) servicing on the heating and air-conditioning plant equipment.

2.3.2.3 Making insulation tests, adjusting relays, resetting circuit breakers, cleaning contact surfaces.

2.3.2.4 Making minor repairs to the systems and their equipment in accordance with scheduled and unscheduled work orders.

2.3.2.5 Inspecting pumps for abnormal temperature, vibration, noise, and other trouble symptoms, and adjusting as necessary.

2.3.2.6 Inspecting valves for restriction, leaks and other trouble symptoms, and adjusting as necessary.

2.3.2.7 Performing periodic cleaning, washing and/or replacing of all air filters for High wall split units, air handling and fan coil units at all properties. The terms "cleaning" means "dusting" where unwashable filters are used, "washing", where washable filters are used and "replacing" where unwashable/throwaway filters are used.

2.3.2.8 Inspecting all HVAC work including pipes, ducts, valves, dampers, fittings, waste water and sewer lines, traps, catch basins, toilet fixtures, down-spouts, and gutters for clogging and loose joints, restrictions, leaks, and other faulty conditions;

providing routine servicing such as retightening, caulking, lubricating, and performing first echelon maintenance. All supplies and equipment (except ordinary tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) needed for the repairs shall be furnished by the Government, subject to the approval of the COR.

2.3.3 PLUMBING

2.3.3.1 Inspecting all plumbing work including pipes, ducts, valves, dampers, fittings, waste water and sewer lines, traps, catch basins, toilet fixtures, down-spouts, and gutters for clogging and loose joints, restrictions, leaks, and other faulty conditions; providing routine servicing such as retightening, caulking, lubricating, and performing first echelon maintenance.

All supplies and equipment (except ordinary tools such as screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.) needed for the repairs shall be furnished by the Government, subject to the approval of the COR.

2.3.3.2 Inspecting sprinklers, domestic hot water heaters, drinking fountains and servicing to maintain in good and proper working order.

2.3.4 OTHER MECHANICAL

Inspecting all fire extinguishers and fire extinguishing systems (including halon gas), smoke and heat detectors in all communal areas once a month for proper operation and reporting the results to the COR. The date of each inspection shall be stamped on the tag attached to each piece of equipment.

2.3.5 OTHER DUTIES:

The contractor may from time to time be asked to perform other custodial duties as listed below:

2.3.5.1 Moving of furniture/moving offices.

2.3.5.2 Assist with other small tasks in the offices.

2.3.5.3 Repair of doors, locks, office furniture, small roof leaks, ceiling repairs and other carpentry related jobs.

2.3.5.4 Repair of the paint work by doing minor touch ups or spot painting.

2.3.6 Electrical/Mechanical Installations to be Operated and Maintained:

See Exhibit A for a representative sampling of the systems and equipment to be Operated and maintained.

2.3.7 Miscellaneous Maintenance and Repair Services:

2.3.7.1 The Contractor shall provide day-to-day maintenance and repair services for all Government-owned/long term leased properties, systems, equipment as directed by the COR.

2.3.7.2 The detailed work requirements and instructions including emergency works shall be provided by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor's Liaison who shall supervise, schedule, and manage the performance of the assignments.

2.3.7.3 All personnel assigned by the Contractor for the performance of the respective services shall be regular employees of the Contractor, and shall be supervised by the Contractor. There shall be no employer-employee relationship between the Government and the personnel. Subcontractors may only be employed with the express written consent of the Contracting Officer.

2.3.8 Work Orders. The Government shall submit work orders to the Contractor as unscheduled and emergency maintenance requirements are identified. Each work order shall be sequentially number, contain the date the work order was created, the required completion date, the priority classification, and clearly describe the maintenance activity to be undertaken. Work orders shall be provided in writing, or, in the case of MISSION CRITICAL work orders, orally. Orally submitted work orders shall be followed up with a written work order within 24 hours.

2.3.8.1 Priority Classifications

MISSION CRITICAL -- Work that is such a critical nature that to be left unattended risks a threat to an individual's safety, the ability of the Government to perform its mission, or risks further catastrophic damage to the facility.

MISSION CRITICAL work orders take precedent over all other work orders and shall be attended to immediately (24 hours a day, 7 days a week).

URGENT -- Work that is less critical, but has the potential to cause impacts the Government's mission. URGENT work orders shall be attended to within 24 hours of receiving the work order.

ROUTINE -- Work, whose intrinsic nature, does not warrant it being prioritized over other work orders. The contractor shall undertake these work orders in a prudent fashion, but no later than five days after receiving the work order.

2.3.8.2 Required Completion Date. The Government shall provide a Required Completion Date that is both realistic and meets the Government's mission requirements. In the event that the Contractor believes that a Required Completion Date is unrealistic, it shall communicate that to the COR within 72 hours of receiving the work order. The COR has the final decision as to whether the Required Completion Date must be adjusted.

2.4 SUPERINTENDENCE BY CONTRACTOR:

The entire operation of the contracted services shall be superintended by the Contractor's bilingual (English/Setswana) liaison, who shall maintain a close contact with the Contracting Officer and the COR in order to coordinate the performance of the contracted services with the needs of the Government.

The liaison, (or his/her qualified assistant), shall be on duty throughout the normal operating hours of CDC Botswana. S/he shall also superintend the performance of the contracted services on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

2.5 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

2.5.1 Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations required to perform this work. In the event of a conflict among the contract and requirements of local law, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

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

2.6. TRANSITION PLAN

Within 15 days after contract award, the contractor shall develop a plan outlining all actions the contractor shall take to assume all responsibilities for janitorial services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

2.7. DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Delivery to: Date General Instructions 1 COR 30 days after award Schedules 1 COR Weekly List of Personnel 1 COR 10 days after award Evidence of Insurance 1 COR 10 days after award Licenses / Permits 1 COR date of award Transition Plan 1 COR 15 days after award Executive Plan 1 COR 30 days after award

2.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN

The Contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system including checklists of duties to be carried out, ensuring these duties are carried out by the supervisory staff and senior employees, and carrying out weekly inspections to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract requirements. Copies of the weekly inspection reports shall be provided to the

COR.

Any shortcomings and/or substandard conditions noted in such inspections shall be promptly corrected and improved; any conditions beyond the responsibility of the Contractor shall be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or COR, for disposition.

- Monthly Report: The Contractor shall render a monthly building maintenance report, summing up observations resulting from the inspections, difficulties or irregularities encountered, measures taken, improved conditions, repairs or services needed (those beyond the Contractor's responsibilities), special work done, recommendations, and other matters related to operation and maintenance of the buildings and facilities covered by this contract. The monthly report shall be submitted to the COR, together with the Contractor's monthly invoice.

- Inspection by Government: The services being performed hereunder and the supplies furnished thereof will be inspected from time to time by the COR, or his/her authorized representatives, to determine that all work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection. The US Government will not tolerate fraud or deliberate misrepresentation of goods and services. The discovery of any fraudulent documentation or use of substandard supplies will be reported promptly to the Contracting Officer for follow-up.

2.8.1. Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective 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 conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective PWS Para Performance Threshold Services.

Performs all maintenance services set forth in the performance work statement (PWS)

2.2 thru 2.3.7

All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month and no more than (4) customer complaints a year.

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

- Standard: The Contractor will submit all reports on time. The Contractor will carry out and complete aII tasks on time.

Any task or service that the Contractor cannot complete on time must be explained to and approved by the COR. The COR should receive no more than one (1) customer complaint per month and no more than (4) customer complaints per year.

The COR will notify the Contracting Officer of any complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action.

2.8.2 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.

2.9. DEFENSE BASE INSURANCE (DBA)

DBA insurance is required for all United States citizens or residents and individuals hired in the United States, regardless of citizenship for any construction and services for U. S. overseas contracts over US$3,500.00. DBA insurance is also required for all Host Country Nationals (HCNs) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) working overseas unless waved by the Department of Labor (DOL). Only the countries listed currently on the DOL’s Active DBA Waivers are not required to have DBA insurance for Host Country Nationals (HCNs) and Third Country Nationals (TCNs). See website for country waivers: https://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/ dbawaivers/dbawaivers.htm). The waiver is only valid if alternative worker’s compensation benefits are provided to the waived employees pursuant to applicable local law. If there are no local worker’s compensation laws, the waiver has no effect and HCN and TCN (if applicable by local law) working under a U. S. contract shall be included and covered under the DBA.

The DBA insurance may be obtained from any authorized DBA insurance broker, see FAR52.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (APR1984). New DBA insurances policies can be purchased directly from any DOL approvedinsurance carrier. A list of DOL approved carriers may be found at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm.

The Contractor will be reimbursed for DBA only to the extent the contractor provides documentary proof that DBA has been paid and only to the extent quoted in the Pricing Schedule.

DBA insurance cost will be evaluated as part of the total evaluated fixed price and included in the fixed price of the contract. Where DBA is applicable, the Contractor will be required to provide evidence of insurance (certification of coverage and a paid invoice) within 15 calendar days from the date of award.

Due to the fact that Botwana is not on the DOL’s active waiver list, DBA insurance is required for all personnel performing under this contract.

2.10 - CONTRACTOR RECRUITMENT OF THIRD-COUNTRY NATIONALS

The Department of State employs Contractors to support mission objectives throughout the world. Some Contractors recruit third country nationals for contract performance and import labor. The clause Recruitment of Third Country Nationals (TCN) for Performance on Department of State Contracts shall be included in any solicitation and contract (including commercial items) valued over $250,000 requiring non-professional labor where contract performance will require recruitment of third country national labor specifically for contract performance. The Contractor is required to submit a Recruitment Plan and Housing Plan. The following items should be address in each plan

Recruitment Plan

1. State the anticipated number of workers to be recruited, the skills they are expected to have, and the country or countries from which the Contractor intends to recruit them.

2. Explain how the Contractor intends to attract candidates and the recruitment strategy including the recruiter.

3. Provide sample recruitment agreement in English.

4. State in the plan that the recruited employee will not be charged recruitment or any similar fees, as defined in FAR 22.1702 and FAR 222-50. The Contractoror or employer pays the recruitment fees for the worker, if recruited by the Contractor or subcontractor, to work specifically on Department of State contracts.

5. State in the plan that the Contractor’s recruitment practices comply with recruiting nation and host country labor laws.

6. State in the plan that the Contractor has read and understands the requirements of FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in

Persons.

7. Contractor and subcontractors shall only use bona fide licensed recruitment companies. Recruitment companies shall only use bona fide employees and not independent agents.

8. Contractor will advise the Contracting Officer of any changes to the Recruitment Plan during performance and provide updates for approval.

Housing Plan

The Contractor will submit a Housing Plan if the Contractor intends to provide employer furnished housing for TCNs. The Housing Plan must describe the location and description of the proposed housing. Contractors must state in their plan that housing meets host country housing and safety standards and local codes. Contractor shall comply with any Temporary Labor Camp standards contained in this contract. In contracts without a Temporary Labor Camp standard, fifty square feet is the minimum amount of space per person without a Contracting Officer waiver. Contractor shall submit proposed changes to their Housing Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval.

The Department of State Contractor and Subcontractors shall prevent human traffinking and treat employees with respect and dignity by taking the following actions:

1. Contractor may not destroy, conceal, confiscate, or otherwise deny access to an employee’s identity documentsor passports.

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