19GR1025Q0044_Solicitation.pdf

June 24, 2025

Dear Prospective Offerors, Subject: Request for Quotation (RFQ) Number 19GR1025Q0044

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for: Bulk Carpentry Supplies for the U.S. Embassy

Athens, Greece, on an as needed basis.

Please submit your quotation electronically via email with the subject line “Quotation 19GR1025Q0044

Enclosed” to Athensoffers@state.gov by 12:00 PM (Athens Time) on July 8, 2025. Quotations received after this deadline will not be considered.

The U.S. Government plans to award an agreement to a responsible company that submits an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We anticipate awarding the agreement based on the initial quotations received, without holding discussions. However, we reserve the right to engage in discussions with companies within the competitive range if necessary.

For any questions regarding this solicitation, please direct them in writing to the Contracting Officer.

Questions must be in English and sent via email to AthProcurement@state.gov no later than 12:00 PM local time on June 30, 2024.

Notice to offerors.

a) Offerors must complete and return the Pricing Submission Template (Attachment A) along with their quote. This RFQ requests open catalog pricing. Offerors are invited to submit a self-generated price list or catalog of their commonly available carpentry supplies, suitable for residential and/or office repair and construction. Attachment (1) has been provided as a blank template for consistency and formatting purposes.

b) Quotes that are submitted in electronic format must not be larger than 70 MB in size and may only contain files and attachments in .zip and .pdf formats. The Department server may block other formats, files, and attachments, including external links to Cloud storage, i.e., DropBox and Google Drive. If the file size should exceed the 70MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 70MB each.

Sincerely, Dresden A. Kalin

Contracting Officer

Attachment as stated

Embassy of the United States of America

Athens, Greece mailto:Athensoffers@state.gov mailto:AthProcurement@state.gov

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 18 (Rev. 6-5) Previous edition not usable Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR)

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ [ ] IS [ ] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS-

SMALL PURCHASE SET-ASIDE (52.219-4)

PAGE

OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO.

19GR1025Q0044

2. DATE ISSUED

06/24/2025

3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PR15361097

4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5A. ISSUED BY U.S. Embassy Athens – GSO/Procurement

91 Vasilissis Sofias Avenue, Athens 101 60

6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5B. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (Name and telephone no.) (No collect calls 7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION OTHER (See schedule) NAME

AthProcurement@state.gov

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

8. TO: 9. DESTINATION

a. NAME b. COMPANY a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

c. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. CITY

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS

TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN

BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE

CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

July 08, 2025, at 12:00 pm

Athens Time

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services.

Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

Bulk Carpentry Supplies for the U.S.

Embassy Athens, Greece, on an as needed basis.

See attached terms and conditions and FAR/DOSAR

Clauses

12 DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10

CALENDAR

DAYS

b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS

c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS

d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUM

BER

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations [ ] are [ ] are not attached.

13 NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER 14 SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN QUOTATION

15 DATE OF QUOTATION

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS 16. SIGNER

c. COUNTY a. NAME (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE c. TITLE (Type or print) AREA CODE

NUMBER

mailto:AthProcurement@state.gov

1. RFQ Number 19GR1025Q0044

The U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece invites you to enter this BPA that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases of:

Bulk Carpentry Supplies for the U.S. Embassy Athens, Greece, on an as needed basis

The awardee(s) should operate an established business with all required licenses and permits and a permanent address in Greece.

2. Expiration Date:

The BPA expires on July 31, 2027.

3. Embassy Estimate:

The Embassy estimates that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be USD 40,000.00 (or the equivalent in local currency).

4. Terms and Conditions:

• The Embassy is not obligated to purchase any definite amount under this agreement.

• No single purchase will exceed USD 3,500.00 or the equivalent in local currency.

• The total amount ordered under this agreement will not exceed $150,000 or the equivalent in local currency.

• The prices to the Government shall be as low as or lower than those charged your most favored customers for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discount for prompt payment.

5. Authorized Employees

The following employees are authorized to place orders:

Name Job Title Dollar Limitation

(To be provided upon award)

No other employee may place an order against this BPA unless authorized in writing by the Contracting

Officer.

6. Delivery Tickets

All shipments/deliveries shall be accompanied by a delivery ticket or sales slip including the following information:

• Name of supplier

• BPA number

• Date of purchase

• Purchase number

• Itemized list of supplies or services furnished

• Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts

• Date of delivery or shipment

• Name of the authorized employee who placed the order.

7. Laws and Regulations

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

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

8. Invoices

Billing Instructions: The electronic invoicing is the preferred means for submitting invoices for payment to the Embassy. The vendor is encouraged to create and submit electronic invoices for this agreement, in lieu of paper copies, to ATHFMCVOUCHER@state.gov. CAUTION: The PR number must be stated on the invoice, or it may be returned for correction. Electronic invoices shall be submitted to the designated billing office specified below.

Financial Management Office

BPA Call Number PR_ _ _ _ _ _ (PR number must be stated on the invoice)

Name: ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑ ΗΝΩΜ ΠΟΛΙΤ ΑΜΕΡΙΚΗΣ

Business Type: ΠΡΕΣΒΕΙΑ

Address: ΒΑΣ. ΣΟΦΙΑΣ 91

City/Postal Code: ΑΘΗΝΑ 10160

Phone: 210-693-4911

Tax ID: 099338767

Tax Office: ΨΥΧΙΚΟΥ

Payment Details:

• Currency: Payments will be made in local currency (Euros).

• Method: Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) within 30 calendar days after receipt of a proper invoice.

• Payments will be deposited directly into the Contractor’s bank account. Any wire transfer fees are the responsibility of the beneficiary.

VAT Information:

• Value Added Tax (VAT) must be shown as a separate item on the invoice.

• The U.S. Government is exempt from VAT under Law No. 1268/30/12/2011. If no VAT exemption is granted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the applicable VAT must be paid by the U.S.

Government.

Payment Inquiries:

For payment-related questions, call: +30 210-693-4774 or email: athfmcvoucher@state.gov.

Service Compliance: If the services do not meet the agreement requirements, the Government may require the Vendor to repeat the services at no additional cost.

mailto:ATHFMCVOUCHER@state.gov mailto:athfmcvoucher@state.gov

9. FAR and DOSAR Clauses

The FAR and DOSAR clauses attached to this BPA shall apply to all purchases made under this BPA.

In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and your invoice, the provisions of the BPA shall take precedence.

10. Acceptance

You are requested to acknowledge acceptance of this BPA, including its terms, conditions, and clauses, by signing and returning a copy to me, American Embassy by email AthensOffers@state.gov.

Sincerely, Dresden A Kalin

Contracting Officer

BPA Accepted:

Signature Date

Typed/Printed Name and Title of Signer

Please indicate the remittance or check mailing address in the space provided below if different from the address to which this agreement was addressed:

mailto:AthensOffers@state.gov

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – List of Supplies

Attachment 1 – List of Supplies

BULK CARPENTRY SUPPLIES 2025 - 2027

Bulk Carpentry Supplies for residential and/or office building and repair for U.S. Embassy

Athens, as needed.

(Offeror to submit)

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES FOR BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

AWARDED BY OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

(a)The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1)52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan

2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations

Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4)52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31

U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-

78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1)52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3)52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

X (5)52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)

(Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6)[Reserved].

__ (7)52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of

Div. C).

__ (8)52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division

R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10)52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (11)(i)52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (

Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

X (12)52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13)52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct

2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14)[Reserved].

__ (15)52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16)52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct

2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17)[Reserved]

__ (18)(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.

__ (19)(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.

__ (20)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)(i)52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 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 (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22)(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.

__ (23)52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24)52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25)52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

__ (26)(i)52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27)52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged

Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28)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 (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29)52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (30)52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (31)52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (32)52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2025)( E.O. 13126).

__ (33)52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (34)(i)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (35)(i)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (36)(i)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (37)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38)52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(E.O. 13496).

X (39)(i)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (41)(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.)

__ (42)52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43)52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air

Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44)52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45)52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46)52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42

U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

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

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

__ (48)(i)52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii)Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49)(i)52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29

(sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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 [Reserved].

__ (iii)Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv)Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

__ (v)Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50)52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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).

__ (55)52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) (

E.O. 13513).

__ (56)52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (57)52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

(Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58)52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (59)52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (

31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60)52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management

(Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61)52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62)52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American

Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41

U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64)52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65)(i)52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46

U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii)Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c)The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

__ (1)52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2)52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3)52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4)52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment

(May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5)52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (6)52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for

Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

__ (10)52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent

Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(d)Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

(1)The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller

General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2)The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3)As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1)Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i)52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii)52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(iii)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)).

(iv)52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v)52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

(vi)52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A)52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (Dec 2023) (

Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

(B)Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii)52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 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.

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

(x)52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(xi)52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xii)52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(xiii)52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xiv)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.

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

(xvi)(A)52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(B)Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xvii)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).

(xviii)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).

(xix)52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( E.O. 12989).

(xx)52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xxi)52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xxii)(A)52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B)Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxiii)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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv)52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv)52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31

U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi)52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American

Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41

U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46

U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2)While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Feb 2000). As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (Jan 2025). As prescribed in 12.301 (b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 ( 5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the

Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712).

(D) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(E) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

(F) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(G)__( 1) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (Dec 2023)

( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__(2) Alternate I (Dec 2023) 52.204-30.

(H) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) ( 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.

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

(J) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(K) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(L) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(M) 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.

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

(O) __ (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (2) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(P) 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).

(Q) 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).

(R) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( Executive Order 12989).

(S) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(T) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(U)__ (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (2) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(V) 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.

Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(W) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(X) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31

U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(Y) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American

Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41

U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

(Z) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C.

55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause

52.247-64.

Parent topic: 52.212 [Reserved]

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order or BPA incorporates the following clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the

Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an

Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN2023)

52.204-28 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—FEDERAL SUPPLY

SCHEDULES, GOVERNMENTWIDE ACQUISITION CONTRACTS, AND MULTI-AGENCY CONTRACTS

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means—

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

FASCSA order, means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply

Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring the removal of covered articles from executive agency information systems or the exclusion of one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201–1.303(d) and (e):

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(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders applicable to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the Department of

Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems.

This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the

Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the

Department of Energy

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces;

involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/50/3003 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/44/3552 fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.

Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.

(b) Notice. During contract performance, the Contractor shall be required to comply with any of the following that apply: DHS FASCSA orders, DoD FASCSA orders, or DNI FASCSA orders. The applicable FASCSA order(s) will be identified in the request for quotation (see 8.405-2), or in the notice of intent to place an order (see 16.505(b)). FASCSA orders will be identified in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition, with its Alternate II.

(c) Removal. Upon notification from the contracting officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any covered article or any product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable

Governmentwide FASCSA order (see FAR 4.2303(b)).

(End of clause)

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND

DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act

Orders—Prohibition.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award

Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-8#FAR_8_405_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-16#FAR_16_505 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#unique_1720809457 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2303 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#unique_1720809457 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#unique_1720809457 https://www.sam.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#unique_1720809457

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

• 52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—PROHIBITION

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means—

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2303 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/41/4713 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/40/11101

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply

Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring the removal of covered articles from executive agency information systems or the exclusion of one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201–1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders applicable to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the Department of

Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems.

This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the

Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the

Department of Energy;

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

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(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces;

involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of any covered articles, or any products or services produced or provided by a source.

This applies when the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order. A reasonable inquiry excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system…