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19GE5022R0001

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE RATING

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

11/24/2021

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

FRANKCODE

AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL FRANKFURT

GIESSENER STRASSE 30

ATTN: RPSO

FRANKFURT, 60435

David D. Machen

NAME

TEL.

machendd@state.gov

EMAIL

6. ISSUED BY OPEAQMCODE

RPSO Frankfurt OPE/AQM/IP/RPSO Frankfurt Office of Acquisition (AQM) Frankfurt

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

19GE5022R0001

CONTACT: DUNS:

CODE FACILITY CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, country, state and ZIP Code) (X)

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11/02/2021

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X XThe above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended, Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended, by one of the following methods: (a) By completing items 8 and 15, and returning __1__copies of the amendment;(b)By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.X

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purpose of this amendment is to:

Modify para 2.3.5. to remove the requirement for the Project Manager to have a permanent address in Belgium;

Modify clause 52.212-5 to uncheck item (11) and check item (47);

Update Section K.1;

Edit 52.212-1, Addendum, Instructions to Offers to clarify item (f) of the Management Plan content requirement;

Extend the Proposal Due Date to Thursday, December 9, 2021 at 15:00 CET.

All other terms and conditions are unchanged.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Eric N. Moore

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 15C. DATE SIGNED

By (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 16C. DATE SIGNED

11/24/2021

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

2. - PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 The Contractor shall provide French and/or Dutch foreign language instruction to adult students that focuses on the professional, cultural, political, and economic fields typically found in mass-media publications for the foreign language speaking public. The Contractor shall develop the instruction to include the development of speaking, listening, and reading skills to permit comprehension of relevant media or face-to-face conversation. All instruction shall also include job relevant language terminology and usage of the designated field of interest.

2.1.2 Sessions shall be one hour in length and shall be scheduled between Monday and Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sessions should be offered in the following combinations: 1.) three one-hour classes per week 2.) two one-and-a-half hour classes per week. No more than five students will be part of any class and no less than three, unless mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government.

2.1.3 Classes shall primarily be held remotely/virtually. The Contractor shall provide on-site training upon request of the COR. On-site training shall be conducted at the US Embassy’s facility or the USNATO facility.

2.1.4 The Contractor shall provide a “Survival” language module in French and Dutch bi-annually during the Spring and Fall term.

Each term of “Survival” language training should consist of 16 two-hour sessions for 10 students. Each term will include four subjects covered through three instructional modules followed by a practical exercise or field trip. Examples: a.) general courtesies, ordering from a menu, making reservations, and paying for your bill followed by a visit to a café. b.) asking for directions, pronunciations of major cities and tourist sites, using the train, metro, and trams – followed by a visit to the train station. The contractor shall prepare a proposed syllabus of instruction outlining the course material for each of the four modules.

2.1.5 Instruction shall also be supplemented by formally arranged in-country immersion opportunities including field trips that are designed to increase the comfort-level and livability quotient of students. The fields trips are open to the language students and their families. The field trips must be task-based and focus on language and culture, not tourism. The Contractor shall arrange the field trips through-out the calendar year, with at least one field trip per semester. The excursions shall be supported and reinforced by classroom instruction before and after the field trip. Students should be taught specific vocabulary and the cultural relevance/background before the excursion to accomplish a specific assignment/goal during the field trip. Focus should be on using French/Dutch skills during the trip. The Contractor shall prepare a list of proposed events for the calendar year. The field trip proposal should include entrance fees and any other costs associated (excluding transportation) in advance of the trips to secure USG funding. The proposal should include an itinerary that outlines start and end time for each event. A field trip should be 2 hours in length. Field trips will be limited to 14 participants.

2.1.6 The Contractor shall have the ability to offer all courses of study virtually and in-person. The contractor is encouraged to offer virtual courses on 1.) Microsoft Teams, 2.) Skype, or 3.) Zoom.

2.1.7 Instruction shall be based on proficiency, communication, and academic principles as used in foreign language learning institutions identified below.

-Department of State, Foreign Service Institute; or -Department of Defense, Defense Language Institute.

All students shall be measured on their language proficiency levels in accordance with the Foreign Service Instituted Language Proficiency Test.

2.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The performance period of this contract is for one calendar year. The commencement date of the base year and all option years is the date of the contract award. The USG retains sole option to exercise the four (4) option years. No courses are given during the Belgian Easter and Christmas school breaks.

Language classes will be offered as follows:

Semester 1: mid-September – mid-December Semester 2: mid-January – mid-May Semester 3: mid-June – mid- August

“Survival” classes will be offered during Semester 1 and 2.

2.3 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide all instructional materials including texts, class exercises, handouts, tests, and audio-visual media.

Material handouts will be for the students to use and keep.

2.3.2 The Contractor shall provide all necessary site support materials and equipment, including items such as newspapers, magazines, dictionaries, and other learning materials for use by students during instruction and during testing. In a classroom environment, the Contractor shall replenish consumable/expendable items as needed (paper, markers). The Contractor will be allowed to bring their own computer to the main training campus only. The contractor shall not bring any personal or contractor owned electronic equipment to the smaller campuses. The addresses of the campuses will be provided after contract award.

2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide qualified instructor(s), who are well versed in all topics to be covered, capable of answering in-depth questions on each topic, will provide the required training in a classroom setting based on the schedule of training modules or lessons and the objectives and goals for that training. The Government will conduct background checks on all proposed Contractor employees. The Contractor will replace instructors who fail to obtain appropriate clearances from the U.S. Embassy Regional Security Office.

2.3.4 The Contractor shall provide instructor supervisor(s) who will supervise the performance of work under the contract, and who will perform quality assurance in meeting the objectives and goals for that training.

2.3.5 The Contractor shall have a Project Manager who shall be responsible for monitoring the contract performance. The Project Mangager shall meet with the Contracting Officer and/or the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) as required to discuss contract performance.

2.3.6 The Contractor shall not be reimbursed for any travel costs.

2.4 SPECIFIC TASKS

2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide instructional Foreign Language Training services at the firm fixed prices shown in this contract.

The objective of each training module or lesson is to prepare all students as efficiently and effectively as possible to accomplish the goals of the training.

2.4.2 The Contractor shall develop the linguistic competency needed for personnel or dependents, similar to that provided by the Foreign Service Institute for students to attain the proficiency levels in speaking and reading identified in each task order.

2.4.3 The Contractor shall take care of the administration of the Language Training program, including issues regarding using the United States Government classrooms and equipment.

2.4.4 The Contractor shall draft the field trip announcements and forward an editable electronic version to the Contracting Officers Representative 15 days in advance of the proposed field trip for approval. Field trips will be limited to 14 people and should be 2 hours in length.

2.4.5 The United States Government Human Resources Office will register students for classes and provide the Contractor with the student applications. The Contractor will use the information from the application to coordinate course schedules. The Contractor shall submit the proposed class schedule and a list of enrolled students per class to the COR for review and approval 10 days before classes are scheduled. The schedule should indicate the group or individual class levels (beginner, intermediate, advanced). Once approved, the Contractor shall send class schedules to each student via e-mail one week prior to the beginning of classes.

2.5 GOALS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

The goal of training is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to rapidly reach the desired level of performance as identified in the training modules or lessons identified below:

2.5.1 ORAL RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE MODULE, LESSON 1

Each student, at the completion of training, shall be able to perform at the required level of proficiency.

2.5.2 SOCIAL CONVERSATION

When engaged in social conversation, the student will be able to communicate with French or Dutch speaking public, carrying on an appropriately worded and pronounced dialogue in the correct dialect and grammar. At least 85% of the students tested in each class shall be able to answer correctly at least 90% of the selected vocabulary questions when used in conversational exchange.

2.5.3 READING COMPREHENSION MODULE, LESSON 2

Each student, at the completion of training, shall be able to perform the required level of proficiency.

2.5.4 TRANSLATION, SUMMARIZATION, AND RESPONSE SELECTION

After reading communications, messages, or letters written in French or Dutch, the student will be able to comprehend, translate, and correctly summarize the purpose and content of the written communication that was provided. The student must be able to translate the requested information or pre-planned reply and prepare a written response to the selected communication. At least 75% of the students completing the training shall correctly recognize, comprehend, and summarize the written communication, and to translate the correct response to the written communication at least 85% of the time.

2.5.5 STUDENT TESTING

2.5.5.1 The Contractor shall administer tests on knowledge and proficiency as a required element of evaluating the student's progress in the training module or lesson. The Contractor shall provide these tests periodically to:

• determine the student's progress in training:

• identify areas of weakness where supplemental training may be needed; and,

• quantify the student's then-current level of knowledge and proficiency.

2.5.5.2 Initial testing will be used to establish a baseline for measurement of knowledge and proficiency obtained and may be used in a predictive manner to facilitate personal training planning.

2.5.5.3 The Contractor shall use tests, including Computerized Adaptive Testing, which are approved by the Foreign Service Institute, or the Defense Language Institute, or by recognized and accepted by national professional associations and organizations identified below.

-Modern Language Association of America -American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages -Foreign Service Institute -Foreign Language Center within Defense Language Institute -Federal Interagency Language Round table -or other nationally recognized foreign language bodies.

2.5.6 STUDENT PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINING RECOMMENDATIONS

The Contractor's instructor(s) shall be responsible for documenting each student's progress in training, and for preparing a training recommendation for each student. The student's progress will be reported to the student biweekly. The instructor will document the student's progress as measured performance under each lesson module. The Contractor shall prepare training recommendations that state specific plans for remedial, or supplementary use of supportive training materials, or use of tutoring and personalized training techniques.

2.5.7 STUDENT COUNSELING

The Contractor's instructor(s) shall be responsible for counseling each student in the student’s performance, and for preparing and discussing with the student any corrective actions which may assist the student in the improvement of their performance. The student's progress will be discussed with the student on a bi-weekly basis, and the Instructor shall document the training recommendations made to direct the student's progress. The Contractor shall provide weekly counseling to all students considered in danger of failing the proficiency tests. The counseling sessions should result in specific tasking for remedial, or supplementary use of supportive training materials, or use of tutoring and personalized training techniques, as needed to improve student performance.

2.6 SECURITY

2.6.1 The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S. operated facilities to any individual. The Government will run background checks on all proposed Contractor employees. The Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel who shall work on this contract. The clearance process can take up to 120 days.

2.6.2 Identity Card. The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall visibly display identity card(s) on their clothing at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the Government. The Contractor is responsible for the return of all identity cards at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves the Contractor's employment, or at the request of the Government.

2.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

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

Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold Punctuality of Class Start Times 2.1 No more than one class per month where the class starts more than 10 minutes late.

Listening Proficiency

2.5.1 2.5.2

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 85% of the students tested in each class shall be able to answer correctly at least 90% of the selected vocabulary questions when used in conversational exchange

Reading Comprehension:

2.5.3 2.5.4

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 75% of the students tested in each class will correctly comprehend, summarize, and translate the correct response to the written communication in at least 85% of the written communications presented

Quality of Instruction and Supervision

2.3.3 2.3.4

COR shall receive no more than one valid complaint concerning quality of instruction, received during a one month period

Documentation and Reporting Requirements

2.5.6

1) Each report containing statistical or required information is accurately prepared and presented. At least 90% of the information gathered must be relevant and accurate;

2) No more than one of the student progress reports required during the reporting period were received late or were missing

Student Counseling

2.5.7

At least 10% of the students assigned, and all students considered in danger of failing proficiency tests, will receive counseling each week

2.7.1 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.

2.7.2 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), if any of the services exceed the standard.

2.7.3 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 create written documentation of the facts of 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, after researching the facts of the complaint, the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor within 14 days of receiveing the complaint. The Contractor shall have five days to acknowledge receipt of the complaint, in writing, and whether the Contractor elects to provide rebuttal information concerning the facts of the complaint. The Contractor shall submit any rebuttal within 14 days of first being officially notified of the complaint by the COR.

(e) In the event that rebuttal information is provided, the COR shall have five days to determine if the complaint is still valid.

(f) For all valid complaints, the Contractor has 5 days to submit a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) to the COR. The CAP shall clearly identify the problem that resulted in the complaint and identity the actions that the Contractor shall implement to correct the identified problem.

(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 actions in accordance with the contract terms and conditions.

2.8 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 Belguim is on the DOL’s active waiver list, DBA insurance is required only for US citizens and residents performing under this contract, and which are performed outside the US.

2.9 - RECRUITMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS

2.9.1 For contracts exceeding the $250,000 which require the recruitment of Third Country Nationals (TCNs), the Contractor shall submit and adhere to a Recruitment Plan. Contractors providing employer furnished housing shall submit and adhere to a Housing Plan.

2.9.2 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. 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.

4. Recruitment fees included by the prime contractor in the contract price must be allowable by country law, allocable to the contract based on benefit to the program, and reasonable based on what a prudent businessperson would pay for similar expenses and charges. The reasonableness of recruitment fees should be assessed based on the reasonableness of the individual components.

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

Recruitment fees means fees of any type, including charges, costs, assessments, or other financial obligations, that are associated with the recruiting process, regardless of the time, manner, or location of imposition or collection of the fee.

(1) Recruitment fees include, but are not limited to, the following fees (when they are associated with the recruiting process) for-

(i) Soliciting, identifying, considering, interviewing, referring, retaining, transferring, selecting, training, providing orientation to, skills testing, recommending, or placing employees or potential employees; (ii) Advertising: (iii) Obtaining permanent or temporary labor certification, including any associated fees; (iv) Processing applications and petitions; (v) Acquiring visas, including any associated fees; (vi) Acquiring photographs and identity or immigration documents, such as passports, including any associated fees; (vii) Accessing the job opportunity, including required medical examinations and immunizations; background, reference, and security clearance checks and examinations; and additional certifications; (viii) An employer's recruiters, agents or attorneys, or other notary or legal fees; (ix) Language interpretation or translation, arranging for or accompanying on travel, or providing other advice to employees or potential employees; (x) Government-mandated fees, such as border crossing fees, levies, or worker welfare funds; (xi) Transportation and subsistence costs- (A) While in transit, including, but not limited to, airfare or costs of other modes of transportation, terminal fees, and travel taxes associated with travel from the country of origin to the country of performance and the return journey upon the end of employment; and (B) From the airport or disembarkation point to the worksite; (xii) Security deposits, bonds, and insurance; and (xiii) Equipment charges.

(2) A recruitment fee, as described in the introductory text of this definition, is a recruitment fee, regardless of whether the payment is

(i) Paid in property or money; (ii) Deducted from wages; (iii) Paid back in wage or benefit concessions; (iv) Paid back as a kickback, bribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or (v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including, but not limited to- (A) Agents; (B) Labor brokers; (C) Recruiters; (D) Staffing firms (including private employment and placement firms); (E) Subsidiaries/affiliates of the employer; (F) Any agent or employee of such entities; and (G) Subcontractors at all tiers.

2.9.3 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.

2.9.4 Preventing Trafficking in Persions. 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.

Contractors are reminded of the prohibition contained in Title 18, United States Code, Section 1592, against knowingly destroying, concealing, removing, confiscating, or possessing any actual or purported passport or other immigration document to prevent or restrict the person’s liberty to move or travel in order to maintain the services of that person. Contractor must be familiar with any local labor law restrictions on withholding employee identification documentation.

2. Contractor shall provide employees with signed copies of their employment contracts, in English and in the employee’s native language, that define the terms of employment, compensation including salary, overtime rates, allowances, salary increases, job description, description of any employer provided housing, benefits including leave accrual, and information on whether hazardous working conditions are anticipated. These contracts must be provided prior to employee departure from their countries of origin. Contractors shall provide workers with written information on relevant host country labor laws. Fraudulent recruiting practices, including deliberately misleading information, shall be considered a material breach of this contract.

3. Contractor shall provide all employees with a “Know Your Rights” brochure and document that employees have been briefed on the contents of the brochure. The English language version is available at https://www.responsiblesourcingtool.org and from the Contracting Officer.

4. The Contractor shall brief employees on the requirements of the FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons, including the requirements against commercial sex, even in countries where it is legal, and shall provide a copy of the briefing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

5. Contractor shall display posters in worker housing advising employees, in English and the dominant language of the Third Country Nationals being housed, of the requirement to report violations of Trafficking in Persons to the company and the company’s obligation to report to the Contracting Officer. The poster shall also indicate that reports can also be submitted to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Hotline at 202-647-3320 or 1-800-409-9926, via the web https://www.stateoig.gov/ hotline, or via email at WPEAombuds@STATEOIG.GOV.

6. Contractor and subcontractors shall comply with sending and receiving nation laws regarding transit, entry, exit, visas, and work permits. Contractors are responsible for repatriation of workers who have traveled from other countries for contract performance, except for an employee legally permitted to remain in the country of work and who chooses to do so; including an employee who is a victim of trafficking seeking victim services or legal redress in the country of employment or a witness in a trafficking-related enforcement action.

7. Contractor shall monitor subcontractor compliance at all tiers. This includes verification that subcontractors are aware of, and understand, the requirements of FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons and this clause. Contractors specifically agree to allow U.S. Government personnel access to Contractor and subcontractor personnel, records, and housing for audit of compliance with the requirements of this clause.

8. The Contractor agrees to include this clause in all subcontracts over $250,000 involving recruitment of third country nationals for subcontractor performance.

2.9.5 Certification

As required by clause 52.222-56, contracts for other than commercially available off the shelf items or for services to be performance outside of the US, whose value is at $550,000 or more, the Contractor shall certify with the submission of their proposal, and annually thereafter, that the Contractor and subcontractors have a compliance plan in place appropriate to the size and nature of the program to prevent trafficking activities and to comply with the provisions of this clause. The certification will confirm that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, neither the prime, nor its agents or subcontractor, have engaged in any trafficking related activities, including the procurement of a commerical sex act during the period of the contract, the use of forced labor in the performance of the onctract, acts that support or facilitate trafficking in persons such as destroying or confiscating employees' documents or failing to provide return tranportation, soliciting employees by use of fraud or charging recruitment fees or providing sub-standard housing described in section 106(g) of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) or the prohibitions of this clause. The certification will also confirm that if any violations have been found, the contractor has taken the appropriate remedial and referral actions.

Contractors and subcontractors can find a model compliance plan, a sample code of conduct, a supplier/subcontractor self-assessment questionaire, and criteria to select and monitor labor recruiters on the Responsible Sourcing Tool website

(www.responsiblesourcingtool.org). The Responsible Sourcing Tool is designed to assist Federal contractors in identifying human trafficking or trafficking-related activities in their supply chains and developing effective managment systems to prevent and mitigate these activities. The tool enables Federal contrators and other entities to visualize human trafficking risks by location, industry sector, and commodity.

Contracting Officer Representatives (CORs) shall evaluate Housing Plan compliance with random, at least semi-annual inspections.

Inspections shall be coordinated with Regional Security Officers to ensure the safety of inspection personnel. Inspections should include a common sense evaluation of living conditions taking into account local standards, contract requirements, and the Contractor’s Housing Plan.

CORs may consider local government inspection and certification of housing if available, but final evaluation and determination of acceptability rests with the COR.

52.212-5 - Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (Sep 2021)

(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 items:

(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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (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. (Jun 2020) (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).

X (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 (Sep 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. 657s).

__ (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) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126).

__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 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 (July 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 (July 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 (Oct 2020) (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 (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 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 (Jun 2014) 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 (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

X (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Jan 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 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.

X (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. 2302 Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

X (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (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 (Oct 2018) (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 (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.

2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (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) (29 U.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 Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (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 items. 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 (Jun 2020) (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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (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 (Sept 2016) (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 (Oct 2020) (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 (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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