19GE5024R0013.pdf

SOLICITATION

DOCUMENT

Brussels Belgium

Solicitation No. 19GE502 R0 13

Regional Procurement Support Office Frankfurt [RPSOFR] Giessenerstrasse 30 60435 Frankfurt am Main, Germany

19GE5024R0013

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19GE5024R0013

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

DATE

01/29/2024

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

02/22/2024 15:00

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:

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

BRUSSCODE15. DELIVER TO

AMERICAN EMBASSY BRUSSELS

REGENTLAAN 27, BOULEVARD DU REGENT

ATTN: USEU/ECON

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM 1000

CODE OPEAQM16. ADMINISTERED BY

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

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

Contact UEI:

Telephone No.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

OPEAQMCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

AMERICAN EMBASSY BRUSSELS

REGENTLAAN 27, BOULEVARD DU REGENT

ATTN: FMC

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM 1000

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) Jeanette Russell

31c. DATE SIGNED 01/29/2024

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

1.4 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

1.5 DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

2. STATEMENT OF WORK

E Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

G Contract Administration Data

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

H Special Contract Requirements

652.222-800 RECRUITMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS FOR PERFORMANCE ON

DEPARTMENT OF STATE CONTRACTS (MAY 2023)

I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2023) 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) 52.228-4 Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (Apr 1984)

652.204-70 DEPARTMENT OF STATE PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARD POLICY AND

PROCEDURES (FEB 2015)

652.225-71 SECTION 8(a) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED

(AUG 1999)

652.229-70 EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION STATEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS WITHIN THE

UNITED STATES (JUL 1988)

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG 1999)

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

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

2015)

652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and Representation (Jun 2020)

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

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors and Respondents 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep 2023) 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct 2020)

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

M Evaluation Factors for Award

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5024R0013

Contract Number: Title: Brussels SMR Consulting Date of Solicitation:

01/29/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

001 CLIN 0001

Consultant services as per SOW Base Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

002 CLIN 0002

DBA Insurance if applicable Base Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

003 CLIN 0003

Travel Reimbursement (NOT TO EXCEED

AMOUNT)

Base Year

Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

1001 CLIN 1001

Consultant services as per SOW First Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

1002 CLIN 1002

DBA Insurance if applicable First Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

1003 CLIN 1003

Travel Reimbursement (NOT TO EXCEED

AMOUNT)

First Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

2001 CLIN 2001

Consultant services as per SOW Second Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date (Start to End) Date FOB:

03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026

1.00 EA

2002 CLIN 2002

DBA Insurance if applicable Second Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

2003 CLIN 2003

Travel Reimbursement (NOT TO EXCEED

AMOUNT)

Second Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

Line Item Summary

Solicitation Number:

19GE5024R0013

Contract Number: Title: Brussels SMR Consulting Date of Solicitation:

01/29/2024

Line Item No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total Cost

3001 CLIN 3001

Consultant services as per SOW Third Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

3002 CLIN 3002

DBA Insurance if applicable Third Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

3003 CLIN 3003

Travel Reimbursement (NOT TO EXCEED

AMOUNT)

Third Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

4001 CLIN 4001

Consultant services as per SOW Fourth Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

4002 CLIN 4002

DBA Insurance if applicable Fourth Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

4003 CLIN 4003

Travel Reimbursement (NOT TO EXCEED

AMOUNT)

Fourth Option Year Type of Contract Pricing: FFP

Doc Ref No:

Delivery Date FOB:

1.00 EA

0.01 - JAMES ZADROGA 9/11 VICTIMS HEALTH AND COMPENSATION ACT OF 2010 NOTICE:

UNLESS A WAIVER OR EXCEPTION APPLIES, PAYMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PROCUREMENT ARE SUBJECT TO

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

1. - SERVICES AND PRICES

1.1 SERVICES

The contractor shall perform services, as described in the Statement of Work of this contract.

The price listed below shall include all labor, insurance, overhead, and profit. The Government will pay a firmed fixed price for services satisfactorily performed under this contract.

1.2. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm fixed-price contract payable entirely in the currency indicated by the Contractor in Sub-Section 1.4.1 Total Contract Price, with one reimbursable CLIN for Travel. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract, nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rates. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government (see 52.212-4 (f), Excusable Delays), as determined and approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract is for one base year with four (4) one-year options.

1.4 CONTRACT PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work (including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services) required under this contract for the following firm fixed-price and within the time specified herein. This price shall include all labor, services, materials, equipment, overhead, costs for insurance, costs of obtaining Irrevocable Letters of Credit if required, profit, travel, DBA Insurance, and any other costs required to perform and complete all construction services, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW), drawings, specifications, and all other contract terms and conditions stated within the contract.

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

The Contractor shall complete the Attachment 1 - Price Breakdown Proposal and ensure that the total amount matches that of the total firm fixed-price proposal in the offeror’s price proposal in Section 1.4.1. Insurance required by FAR 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act), shall be part of the firm fixedprice.

1.4.1 Total Contract Price

The Offeror shall insert their total price proposal costs as follows:

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.

1.4 - VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT)

Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S.

Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government. Upon receipt of an invoice, the U.S. Embassy will forward a VAT exemption, duly signed by the designated official.

The contractor shall insert the following text on all invoices:

VAT exemption, Article 42, § 3, 1st paragraph, point 1, of the VAT Code. Ministerial decision ET121.600/A39/A402 of December 10th, 2020.

Failure to all the required text will result in the return of your invoice for correction.

1.5 - DEFENSE BASE ACT (DBA) INSURANCE

1.5.1 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$10,000.00. 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.

1.5.2 The DBA insurance may be obtained from any authorized DBA insurance broker, see Sub-Section I.14, FAR 52.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (APR 1984). New DBA insurances policies can be purchased directly from any DOL approved insurance carrier. A list of DOL approved carriers may be found at https://www.dol.gov/ owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm.

1.5.3 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.

1.5.4 DBA insurance cost will be evaluated as part of the total evaluated price and included in the 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.

1.5.5 Belgium is currently included on the DOL’s active waiver list, therefore DBA insurance is only required for employees performing work on this contract who are either US citizens or residences or who were hired in the United States.

Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

2. - STATEMENT OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide all labor, services, tools, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and all requirements necessary to accomplish the efforts described below for the FFP contract for Nuclear Energy Consulting Services for the U.S. Embassy Brussels, Belgium.

The United States Mission to the European Union (USEU) seeks to engage an industry consultant in Brussels.

The consultant will report to the Commercial Officer overseeing the small modular reactor (SMR) Public-Private Program in Brussels.

The consultant will focus on EU policy, financing coordination and broad regional support. These duties include coordinating policy activities across EU countries, helping other consultants to deliver impactful and strategic national workplans consistent with Brussels-level policy, and coordinating advocacy at the national level. This consultant may also support other target markets within the European Union, coordinating with relevant SCOs or Heads of Section in country depending on geographic purview. Consultant will coordinate with member states and advance EU-level policy advocacy and in support of U.S. Government (USG) priorities for nuclear energy and small modular reactor (SMR) development in the European Union. Consultants are expected to have and maintain networks of local decision makers and stakeholders to gather intelligence and advance U.S. equities. Consultants will seek to inform the USG on specific needs for project development, including regulations, legislations, timelines and financing, and report regularly on local and regional dynamics, including competitor activities. The consultants will not perform inherently governmental functions, but will provide focused, timely analysis and intelligence on SMR developments in key markets in Europe. The Commercial Officer at CSEU, or an LES with Officer oversight, will be the technical representative for the procurement, which will occur through GSO at post.

Consultants should be experienced in developing and implementing energy -including nuclear energy - strategies and projects. They must be familiar with national decision-making requirements and have strong relationships with local decision makers to increase adoption and acceptance of nuclear energy through specific initiatives in non-power applications and strive to support integrated EU/ member states financing alternatives such as Green Bonds, Innovation funds, and pension funds. USEU envisions seeking senior-level business executives or government leaders who have strong understandings of the local decision-making process and relationships with decision makers.

Qualifications The successful candidate shall have the following experience:

• Deep knowledge of EU and relevant member state policy and decision-making relating to energy and nuclear energy.

Related policy experience in areas such as hydrogen, system integration, climate, and financing are also helpful. Possess the ability to provide analysis as well as suggest engagement strategies.

• 10 plus years of experience in advising or conducting commercial and/or government decision-making in Europe, with particular emphasis in countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Direct knowledge and experience with marketing and sales of large energy infrastructure, including new nuclear plants and related products and services in the region to potential buyers.

• Intimate knowledge of the global civil nuclear competitive marketplace and the roles and responsibilities of host country governments and nuclear vendors.

• Understanding of EU and U.S. funding mechanisms relevant to nuclear R&D and energy projects. Familiarity with the role of Multilateral Organizations, NGOs, and academic and research institutions in the advancement of nuclear energy policy, regulatory development, and technology commercialization.

• Familiarity with U.S. Government (USG) institutions and their operations in support of U.S. nuclear companies in overseas markets.

• Demonstrated private sector experience interacting with relevant EU and EU Member State policy makers, regulators, and utilities on nuclear issues, especially on SMR and/or advanced reactors.

• Understanding of civil nuclear regulations, codes and standards and relevant government and private sector bodies in the U.S. and Europe.

• Familiarity with both public and private sector financing for large energy infrastructure projects and energy markets.

Additional qualifications that would be considered:

• Knowledge in the development of regional and project specific supply chains for U.S. nuclear power plant deployment in the EU.

• Knowledge of project management issues and legal obstacles in the successful deployment of nuclear projects in the EU.

Scope of Work

1. Provide support for a proposed high-level US-EU SMR forum and regional workshops: The expert will work closely with USEU on development of a high-level US-EU Forum in the first year, with the possibility of organizing other Forums as needed on a later stage, support of agenda creation, deliverables,talking points, briefings or other materials as needed. In addition, the expert will provide support for one to three regional SMR Workshops each year with government and industry stakeholders.

DELIVERABLES:

• Draft the agenda, identify speakers, provide briefs for USG and MS Government officials to support recommended presentation content.

• Develop program with key messaging, expected outcomes and supply report on outcomes.

• Create talking points for USG leadership in coordination with USEU and I&A.

• Support USG in developing strategies for meeting.

• Deliver memoranda on post-workshop takeaways and recommended actions.

2. Support multilateral SMR regulatory cooperation with European partners and the European Commission: The expert will be required to support USEU and the U.S. interagency to develop a strategy and plan for implementation for a regional and/or like-minded cooperative platform on SMRs and advanced reactors. The expert must take into account the rapidly evolving SMR-related regulatory work in the U.S., EU, and multilaterally and advise on the appropriate participants, resource needs, and subjects of focus.

The expert will brief and incorporate input from industry and the U.S. government stakeholders including from NRC, USTDA, DOE, and State.

DELIVERABLES:

• Track and analyze legal and regulatory developments related to nuclear development in the assigned region.

• Provide written recommendations as part of regular reporting to advance regulatory cooperation that can be shared with the U.S. interagency for input.

• Identify key areas for early focus and cooperation.

• Advise USEU on the best approach for engaging key target partners, including the European Commission.

• Supply talking points on engagement with key regulators and multilateral entities such as ENSREG and WENRA as part of regular reporting.

• Supply intel regarding the regulatory process in MS as part of regular reporting.

3. Support the SMR Industry Working Group’s quarterly meetings (SMR WG QM) with industry: The expert will support the SMR WG, a Department of Commerce-led working group with participation from seven U.S. governments agencies and 37 U.S.

industry members. The expert will support the team through providing proposed topics, speakers and draft agendas related to assigned region and industry developments and opportunities for the quarterly meetings taking place in 2024. In advance of the meetings, the expert will reach out to government and industry participants to ask for input on the proposed agendas and work with USEU to incorporate into planning. The expert will participate in each meeting and provide a read out after each meeting.

DELIVERABLES:

• Agendas, including speakers and content, for the SMR WG QMs, starting with Q1 2024. Four meetings are held each year.

• Follow-up actions post-meeting, and other items as needed.

4. Offer strategic counselling: As needed, the expert will be required to provide specific market perspectives, supply analysis of EU legislation affecting the energy sector, identify potential threats and opportunities impacting civil nuclear energy and SMR/advanced reactors and propose decision points for key member states in the assigned region.

DELIVERABLES:

• As needed, provide intelligence on EU member state strategies and policies.

• As needed, supply industry intelligence and strategies.

• As needed, support USEU, EU member state posts, and Commerce headquarters with developing concise summary and talking points for key EU and member state policies.

5. Support business development: Support, as needed USEU and EU member state posts to make inroads with key utilities, ministry officials, and other key partners in the deployment of SMRs in the region. Incorporate input from U.S. industry to propose business-to-business engagement in target markets and support, as needed.

DELIVERABLES:

• As needed, coordinate, arrange, and attend meetings between USG officals, member state government, local and regional officials, energy developers and suppliers, and potential off takers of SMR producers of energy, hydrogen, and industrial heat.

• As needed, design virtual and in-person trade missions for USG and potential industry partners to relevant member states.

6. Provide input for government to government (G2G) agreements and SMR workplans and follow-up on existing agreements to ensure effective implementation: In coordination with USEU and I&A, work with relevant U.S. stakeholders from industry and government to identify potential target G2G agreements to further SMR cooperation and deployment. Incorporate input from key U.S.

posts in Europe and third countries (e.g., Ukraine) to understand target country needs (e.g., regulatory, policy or funding) and propose solutions. Support SMR PPP core team in implementing current agreements to further bilateral and multilateral SMR PPP strategy.

DELIVERABLES:

• As needed, provide recommendations/amendments for SMR strategies and/or workplans.

Additional outputs will include the following:

a. Weekly (or possibly more, as needed) check-ins with the COR to provide informal updates on market developments and opportunities.

b. formal market update report on contacts, projects, and notable developments every 2 weeks.

c. attend and support minimum 12 SMR PPP interagency and/or Core team meetings

d. review, provide feedback and/or input into briefing papers or reports, as needed

e. provide continued input into utilizing EU structures to support cost financing

f. provide input for minimum two industry Action Cables, if requested

g. support energy security specific needs, as required

PROJECTED OUTCOMES & INDICATORS

Specialist and Consultants will work to increase adoption and acceptance of nuclear energy in member states, including specific initiatives in non-power applications. Each successful agreement for an SMR deployment will support meeting climate objectives, while also advancing increasing energy needs in European countries. Successful application of this program will also support energy independence, creating a diversified supply chain for SMR technology, and reducing the influence of malign actors. Department of Commerce will work with State’s Office of the Coordinator for U.S. Assistance to Europe and Eurasia (ACE) to further develop projected outcomes and indicators in compliance with ACE’s M&E guidelines.

Consultants will be expected to travel within their regional area of coverage for market analysis, to meet with counterparts, and to attend critical G2G meetings. Travel will be funded through a separate mechanism and will be cost reimbursable. All travel plans will need to be approved by the COR. Travel funds are limited and travel requested will need to be managed thoughtfully to allow for available travel funds to support the entire year.

STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

General. The Contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, cleanliness, appearance and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to employees as required. Each Contractor employee is expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the United States Government.

The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional cost to the Government.

Dress. The Contractor's employees shall dress in a professional manner.

Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

a. Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records,

b. Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct,

c. Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials,

d. Security violations, or,

e. Organizing or participating in gambling in any form.

Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personnel affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the work site security.

LAWFUL OPERATION, PERMITS, AND INDEMNIFICATION

Bonds. The Government imposes no bonding requirement on this contract. The Contractor shall provide any official bonds required, pay any fees or costs involved or related to the authorization for the equipping of any employees engaged in providing services specified under this contract if such bonds or payments are legally required by the local government or local practice.

Employee Salary Benefits. The Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all employee wages and benefits required by host country law or agreements with its employees. The Government, its agencies, agents, and employees shall not be part of any legal action or obligation regarding these benefits which may subsequently arise. Where local law requires bonuses, specific minimum wage levels, and premium pay for holidays, payments for social security, pensions, sick or health benefits, severance payments, child care or any other benefit, the Contractor is responsible for payments of these costs and must include them in the fixed prices in this contract.

Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The Contractor assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any and all personal injuries or death and property damage or losses suffered due to negligence of the Contractor's personnel in the performance of this contract. The Contractor's assumption of absolute liability is independent of any insurance policies.

Amount of Insurance. The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

Permits. Without additional cost to the Government, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the prosecution of work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable host country laws. Application, justification, fees, and certifications for any licenses required by the host government are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor.

Workers' Compensation. The contractor shall provide for Worker's Compensation as required by local law. See also FAR 228-3 Defense Base Act Insurance.

Employer's Liability. As required by host country law.

KEY PERSONNEL

The Project Manager must be able to converse in English. The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key persons:

POSITION/FUNCTION NAME

Project Manager _________________________________ Project Manager Alternate ____________________________ The Contractor shall notify US Embassy of the names of the Accounting Manager (and his/her alternate), no later than 10 days after the contract award. Should any of the above professionals change during the period of this contract, the new names shall be notified to the COR no later than three (3) working days after such a change.

During the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is required due to illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the COR within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below to the COR at least 15 days before making any permanent substitutions.

After the first 90 days of performance, the Contractor may substitute a key person if the Contractor determines that it is necessary. The Contractor shall notify the COR of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the Contractor will provide the information required below to the COR.

The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances requiring the proposed substitution, a complete resume for the proposed substitute. The proposed substitute shall possess qualifications comparable to the original key person. The COR will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 15 calendar days after receiving the required information.

PERMITS

Without additional cost, the Contractor shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the work under this contract. The Contractor shall obtain these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable local country laws.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Any information made available to the Contractor by the Government shall be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract and shall not be divulged or made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of the contract.

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) and GTM 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. The Contractor will provide to the COR and GTM, on a monthly basis, performance metrics based on the Performance Objectives set below.

Failure to comply with the performance thresholds indicated below will be grounds for terminating this contract. The Contracting Officer may, at his or her option, require the Contractor to take corrective action prior to determining that the contract will be terminated.

Performance Objective Scope Of Work Performance Threshold Services Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

All All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaints are reported to contractor per month by the OR and/or GTM.

Support Resolution of reported service issues

All Contractor will resolve 98 percent of reported issues within 48 hours of service ticket number assignment.

This is calculated on a monthly basis

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.

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 52.246-4, Inspection of Services – Fixed Price (AUG 1996)), if any of the services exceed the standard.

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

The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

SECURITY

General - 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. After seven (7) days from the award the Contractor shall provide the names, biographic data and police clearance on all Contractor personnel (workers and supervisors) who shall work on this contract.

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or resubmittal of the application.

Workers without security screening and/or badges will not be allowed to perform services without prior authorization by the COR.

The Contracted Company is responsible for ensuring they have enough cleared workers for a job; any delays due to not providing the proper personnel may be subject to deductions.

REIMBURSABLE TRAVEL

(a) Allowable costs for a contractor's travel and transportation allowances are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation(“FAR”) travel cost principle at FAR 31.205-46.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the express approval of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to incurring any travel related costs.

(c) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for its reasonable actual travel expenses, excluding profit or fee, in accordance with its usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31. All travel shall be directly related to and required for performance under this contract.

(d) The Contractor shall include a breakdown of all authorized travel expenses as an attachment to each invoice. In no event shall travel expenses be burdened with profit or fee. The COR may require submission of additional supporting documentation (such as ticket stubs or receipts) before authorizing payment for invoiced travel costs.

(e) Regular commuting expenses of Contractor personnel shall not be reimbursable.

(f) Notwithstanding business class travel authorizations permitted by the Federal Travel Regulations, the Government will only reimburse the Contractor for economy (coach) class airfare for all travel conducted under this contract. Any airfare costs beyond economy class will be at the Contractor’s own expense, and shall not be directly reimbursable under this contract.

(g) The Contractor shall be responsible for timely and complete submittal of the necessary information and forms directly to the appropriate entity for all required passports, visas, licenses, and permits.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-4 - Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

(a) Definition. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may--

(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may--

(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) Terminate the contract for default.

(End of clause)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

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

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name and position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR is to be named at time of award.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

652.222-800 - RECRUITMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS FOR PERFORMANCE ON DEPARTMENT OF

STATE CONTRACTS (MAY 2023)

1. Where contracts exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold ($250K) will require the recruitment of Third Country Nationals (TCNs), the offeror is required to submit a Recruitment Plan as part of its proposal. Offerors providing employer furnished housing are required to submit a Housing Plan. All plans are assessed on a pass/fail basis.

2. Recruitment Plans must:

a. 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.

b. Explain how the contractor intends to attract candidates and the recruitment strategy including the recruiter.

c. State in the offer that the recruited employee will not be charged recruitment fees as defined in FAR 22.1702 and FAR 52.22-50. The contractor or employer pays the recruitment fees for the worker if recruited by the contractor or subcontractor to work specifically on Department of State contracts.

d. 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.

e. State in the offer that the contractor’s recruitment practices comply with recruiting nation and host country labor laws.

f. State in the offer that the contractor has read and understands the requirements of FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons.

g. Contractor will advise the Contracting Officer of any changes to the Recruitment Plan during performance.

3. The offeror will submit a Housing Plan if it 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 offer that housing meets host country housing and safety standards and local codes. Contractor shall comply with any Temporary Labor Camp standards contained in their contract. In contracts without a Temporary Labor Camp standard, a minimum of 70 square feet per employee must be allocated if an employee is housed individually; if housed together, a minimum of 50 square feet per employee must be allocated unless waived by the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall submit proposed changes to their Housing Plan to the Contracting Officer for approval.

4. Department of State contractor and subcontractors will prevent human trafficking and treat employees with respect and dignity by taking the following actions:

a. Contractor may not destroy, conceal, confiscate, or otherwise deny access to an employee’s identity documents, passports, or immigration documents. Contractors and subcontractors 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, when the person is or has been a victim of a severe form of trafficking in persons. Contractor must be familiar with any local labor law restrictions on withholding employee identification documentation.

b. Contractor shall provide employees with signed copies of the/their employment contracts that are in a language the worker understands and 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. Contracts must be provided prior to employee departure from their countries of origin. Fraudulent recruiting practices, including deliberately misleading information, will be considered a material breach of this contract.

c. Contractor shall provide all employees with the Department’s “Know Your Rights” poster and document that employees have been briefed on the contents of the poster. The English language version is available at posters and accompanying directions or from the Contracting Officer.

d. Contractor shall display posters in worker housing advising employees in English and the dominant language of the TCNs 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, StateOIG.gov/Hotline at 202-647-3320 or 1-800-409-9926 or via email at WPEAombuds@stateoig.gov.

e. Contractor shall brief employees on the requirements of the FAR 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons including the requirements against procuring commercial sex even in countries where it is legal and shall provide a copy of the briefing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

f. 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 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 and/or legal redress in the country of employment and/or is a witness in a trafficking-related enforcement action.

g. 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.

h. The contractor agrees to include FAR Clause 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold involving recruitment of third country nationals for subcontractor performance.

5. For contracts or subcontracts with performance overseas valued at $550,000 or more, other than those commercially available off-the-shelf items, offerors will 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 human trafficking and to comply with the provisions of this clause.