RFQ-19KU2025Q0002-Warehouse Support Services.pdf

Warehouse Support Services - RFQ 19KU2025Q0002

General Services Office

American Embassy Kuwait

October 15, 2024

To: Prospective Quoters

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19KU2025Q0002

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Warehouse Support Services. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to email address mentioned below.

The U.S. Government intends to award a one (1) year contract with a one (1) year option to renew to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Note: You must have an active registration in SAM to be eligible for awards that exceeds the US$30,000 threshold. Therefore, Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449 (12, 17a, 24, 30a, 30b and 30c)

2. Section 1, Pricing

3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3.

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Direct any questions regarding this RFQ to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov no later than Oct. 28, 2024, at

10:00 am Kuwait local time. No questions will be accepted beyond this date. Please enter the title of your email as “Questions for Warehouse Support Services RFQ 19KU2025Q0002”

Submit your quote electronically by email to Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov. Quotations are due by Nov.

12, 2024, at 10:00 am Kuwait local time. No quotes will be accepted after this time. Please enter the title of your email as “Quote for Warehouse Support Services RFQ 19KU2025Q0002”

It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word or Adobe

Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed the 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

Sincerely, William Newborg

Contracting Officer https://www.sam.gov/ mailto:Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov mailto:Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19KU2025Q0002, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19KU2025Q0002, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20

Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not

Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR12737249

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19KU2025Q0002

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

Oct 15, 2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

Mohamad ELChami

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

Kuwait_Solicitation@state.gov

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

Nov. 12, 2024, at 10:00 am Kuwait local time

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

GENEERAL SERVICES OFFICE

AMERICAN EMBASSY, Kuwait

D

KUWA

UNRESTRICTED

SET ASIDE: % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS SMALL BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN OWNED 8(A)

NAICS:

SIZE STD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB 12. DISCOUNT

TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO: Code 16. Administered by:

kuwait_solicitation@state.gov

GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

AMERICAN EMBASSY

KUWAIT

17.a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE

TELEPHONE NO:

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OFFICE

AMERICAN EMBASSY

KUWAIT

Email: KuwaitDBO@state.gov

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

OFFER

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

BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

This is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity contract with firm fixed price line item for standard and additional Warehouse Support Services. The

IDIQ is for one year with one-year option

Month

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 _1____

COPY TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER

DATED _______________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH

ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print)

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV Jan2011) mailto:KuwaitDBO@state.gov

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. Jan 2011) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ____________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (PRINT)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19KU2025Q0002

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. Scope of contract

The purpose of this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with firm-fixed price type contract is to obtain the services of a qualified, responsible contractor to perform standard and additional Warehouse Support Services for U.S. Embassy Kuwait at Bayan Area, as per performance work statement and comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this contract.

The fixed monthly price shall encompass all costs associated with delivering these services, including but not limited to management, administrative duties, insurance (as specified under FAR 52.228-3 and FAR 52.228-5), overhead, profit, and all direct labor personnel required to fulfill the contract’s obligations. The Government will pay the Contractor at the agreed fixed price per month, contingent upon satisfactory completion of the standard services as specified in this contract.

After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start

2. Pricing

Because Temporary/Additional Services are based on indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity the minimum and maximum amounts are defined below:

Minimum: The Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of One (1) weekend (Friday and/or Saturday). This reflects the contract minimum for the base year and each option period.

Maximum: The amount of all orders shall not exceed Fifty-Two (52) weekends (Fridays and/or

Saturdays). This reflects the contract maximum for the base year and each option period for temporary/additional services.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

2.1 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.

2.2 Defense Bas Act (DBA) Insurance. The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees in accordance with FAR52.228-3. DBA cost to be part of the total amount of the offeror’s proposal/quote. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the DOL website at:

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

2.3 Price Structure. All prices shall be in Kuwaiti Dinars (KWD).

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

2.4 In consideration of satisfactory performance, the contractor will be paid a fixed monthly price for standard services provided as per performance work statement and accepted by the Government

No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost manpower (labor), because of the contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by the service plan is. Nor will the contract price be adjusted on account of fluctuations in the currency exchange rate.

2.4.1 Base Period (12 months) - The fixed price for standard services for the base period of the contract (starting on the date stated above or in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months) – Estimation duration from March 1, 2025 – Feb 28, 2026

A. Standard services for Warehouse Support during working days

Description Charges per Month

(Kuwaiti Dinars) Duration/Quantity Total Amount

Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse Support during working days

X 12 months

2.4.1.1 The Embassy could require warehouse support services during weekends of the base period (Friday, Saturday), between 0800am – 0430pm. Offerors are required to complete below table with their charges per day for each weekend.

Below are only estimated quantities/weekend days required during this performance period for evaluation purposes. The Government has the right to exercise this option during the performance period, by issuing task order(s) with total number of days required. The Government will notify the contractor in writing and/or verbal at least 24 hours if any services will be required

B. Temporary Additional Services for Warehouse Support During Weekends (Fridays)

Description Charges per weekend –

Friday (Kuwaiti Dinars) Estimated quantity/days per year

Total Amount Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse Support during Weekends

Friday(s)

C. Temporary Additional Services for Warehouse Support During Weekends (Saturdays)

Saturday (Kuwaiti Dinars)

Estimated quantity/days per year

Total Amount Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse

Saturday (s)

2.4.2 First Option Period (12 months) - The fixed price for standard services for the 1st option year of the – Estimation duration from March 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027

A. Standard services for Warehouse Support during working days

Description Charges per Month

(Kuwaiti Dinars) Duration/Quantity Total Amount

Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse Support during working days

X 12 months

2.4.2.1 The Embassy could require warehouse support services during weekends of the 1st option year (Friday, Saturday), between 0800am – 0430pm. Offerors are required to complete below table with their charges per day for each weekend.

Below are only estimated quantities/weekend days required during this performance period for evaluation purposes. The Government has the right to exercise this option during the performance period, by issuing task order(s) with total number of days required. The Government will notify the contractor in writing and/or verbal at least 24 hours if any services will be required

B. Temporary Additional Services for Warehouse Support During Weekends (Fridays)

Friday (Kuwaiti Dinars)

Estimated quantity/days per year

Total Amount Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse

Friday(s)

C. Temporary Additional Services for Warehouse Support During Weekends (Saturdays)

Saturday (Kuwaiti Dinars)

Estimated quantity/days per year

Total Amount Kuwaiti Dinars)

Standard services for Warehouse

Saturday (s)

2.4.3 Total charges for base and 1st option year:

Warehouse Support Services

Year

Total Amount

Base year

Paragraph 2.4.1

Paragraph 2.4.1.1

1st Option Year

Paragraph 2.4.2

Paragraph 2.4.2.1

Total amount

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER 19KU2025Q0002

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

1. Performance Work Statement

The purpose of this indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, with firm-fixed price type contract is to obtain the services of a qualified contractor to perform standard and additional Warehouse Support Services for U.S. Embassy Kuwait at Bayan Area as per performance work statement and comply with all applicable terms and conditions of this contract.

The fixed monthly price shall encompass all costs associated with delivering these services, including but not limited to management, administrative duties, insurance (as specified under FAR 52.228-3 and FAR 52.228-5), overhead, profit, and all direct labor personnel required to fulfill the contract’s obligations. The Government will pay the Contractor at the agreed fixed price per month, contingent upon satisfactory completion of the standard services as specified in this contract.

Offerors/contractors are required to consider the following specific requirements:

a) The contract includes two warehouses within the Embassy premises, with a combined area of 1,083 square meters.

b) Currently, there are three (20-foot) containers, and nineteen (40-foot) containers situated within the Embassy zone, just outside the perimeter walls. Please be advised that this quantity may fluctuate by approximately 10% to 15% during the contract period. Offerors are requested to factor this potential variation into their fixed monthly service price calculations.

Required Warehouse Support Services to include but not limited to:

• Moving furniture and appliances for make readies

• Arrange furniture and appliances in warehouse and storage containers.

• Clean the warehouse and storage containers and make space for sale items

• Set up tables and chairs in MPR, CMR, DCMR and AEWA for events

• Set chairs and tables in conference rooms for meetings

• Support receiving clerk to offload load items received from local market purchase and

Diplomatic Post Office (DPO)

• Deliver heavy equipment and office machines to offices

After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for one year with two one-year option. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract

1.2 General Requirement

The U.S. Government will provide equipment and vehicles for the Contractor's daily services. The Contractor is responsible for all planning, workforce, administration, insurance and management required to ensure all services meet contract standards, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) schedules, and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall also oversee related support functions, including supply, quality control, and record maintenance.

1.3 Management and Supervision

1.3.1. SUPERVISION. The Contractor shall designate a representative who shall always be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor’s workforce. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S. Government staff.

• 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 Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer 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 Contracting

Officer of the proposed action immediately. Prior to making the substitution, the

Contractor will provide the information required below to the Contracting Officer.

• 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

Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of its approval or disapproval of the substitution within 15 calendar days after receiving the required information. The

Government will modify the contract to reflect any changes in key personnel

1.3.2. SCHEDULES – WORKING HOURS. The Contractor shall maintain work schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. The Contractor shall perform standard services between the hours of 08:00am – 04:30pm Sunday through Thursday. The contractor could be required to work during Embassy official holidays only if instructed by the COR with a funded modification and/or task order in place prior commencing any services.

SUMMER OUTSIDE WORKING POLICY:

As per Kuwait’s local labor law, one cannot work outside from June 1st to the end of August during the hours of 1100-1600. When the outside temperature exceeds 48°C (118°F), most likely to occur during the summer season (June to August), work in non-airconditioned spaces or outdoors must be strictly monitored and should be limited to short periods of 30 minutes or less. Immediately following working in these conditions, workers are required to spend at least 30 minutes in an airconditioned space and rehydrate with water before continuing to work.

All contracts or projects involving work outdoors or in non-airconditioned spaces during the summer months when the outside temperature may exceed 48°C (118°F) must include a Heat

Remediation Plan. This plan must include working hour limits, heat mitigation efforts, and a medical reaction plan in the event of a heat-related medical emergency. The Post Occupational

Safety and Health Officer (POSHO) must approve all Heat Remediation Plans, and an approved signed copy of the project's Heat Remediation Plan must be kept at the work site.

Contractors are instructed to brief their employees and/or contract workers to ensure full compliance with this policy.

1.3.3. QUALITY CONTROL. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control.

The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

Specific Tasks:

1.4 Relocation of Furniture and Appliances

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall move furniture and appliances from any

Embassy-designated housing units or warehouses within Kuwait to specified residential locations or designated sites as instructed by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR).

• Setup and Arrangement: Upon delivery, the Contractor shall rearrange and set up furniture and appliances according to the COR's instructions or according to the specific layout provided for each residential unit. Units range from two-bedroom apartments to villas, with estimated sizes of 100 to 658 square meters.

• Damage Prevention: The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage during transportation and setup. Any damage caused by the Contractor shall be repaired or replaced at the Contractor’s expense, with a model of equal or greater quality

• The Government estimates between 20 - 100 units which will require the subject services during the duration of each year performance.

1.5 Organize and arrange furniture and appliances within the warehouse and storage containers at the U.S. Embassy Kuwait premises

Overview

The Contractor shall provide services to organize and arrange furniture and appliances within the warehouse and storage containers at the U.S. Embassy Kuwait premises. This task includes daily organization or as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

• Frequency: This task shall be performed daily or according to specific instructions from the COR.

• Location: The work will take place within the designated warehouse and storage containers at the Embassy premises.

Task Requirements

• Item Placement: The Contractor shall arrange furniture and appliances in a manner that optimizes space and ensures easy access to all items. Items should be arranged in a logical order as per categories (e.g., chairs, tables, appliances) to facilitate efficient retrieval and inventory management.

• Safety Considerations: Heavy or bulky items must be arranged safely to prevent accidents or damage. The Contractor shall follow all safety protocols, including stacking items securely and maintaining clear walkways.

• Instruction Compliance: The Contractor shall adhere to specific layout instructions provided by the COR. Changes to the arrangement may be required periodically based on the Embassy’s needs.

Standards of Service

• Organization: The warehouse and storage containers must be kept in an organized manner at all times, with items clearly arranged and accessible.

• Cleanliness: The Contractor shall ensure that the work area remains clean and free of debris during and after arranging items.

• Responsiveness: The Contractor must be responsive to instructions and flexible in accommodating any layout changes requested by the COR.

Performance Standards

• The Contractor shall demonstrate efficient space management in the arrangement of items, ensuring that the area is consistently organized.

• The Contractor shall complete all rearrangements within the timeframe designated by the

COR, maintaining compliance with safety and operational standards.

• Any issues, including limited space or difficulty accessing items, must be promptly reported to the COR.

Reporting and Documentation

• Daily Log: The Contractor shall maintain a daily log of tasks completed, including any specific instructions from the COR and any challenges encountered.

• Incident Reporting: Any incidents, such as damage to items or safety hazards, must be documented and reported to the COR immediately.

1.6 Cleaning of Warehouse and Storage Containers

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall clean the warehouse and storage containers on an as-needed basis, as instructed by the COR.

o Tasks:

▪ Dusting all shelves and furniture.

▪ Sweeping under furniture and other items.

▪ Dusting furniture and other items inside storage containers.

• Standards: All areas should be kept free of dust and debris, with a clean and orderly appearance at all times.

1.7 Event Setup for Tables and Chairs

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall set up tables and chairs for events at the Embassy's various locations, including the MPR, CMR, DCMR, and AEWA. Estimated frequency is three events per week.

o Setup Details: Events typically require 6 to 20 tables and approximately 60 chairs.

o Estimated 3 events per week

• Standards: All setups should be completed as per event specifications and within the timeframe designated by the COR.

1.8 Conference Room Setup

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall set up tables and chairs in conference rooms for meetings, estimated to occur once per week.

o Setup Details: Meetings usually require 2 to 4 tables and 10 to 20 chairs.

o Estimated one event per week

• Standards: Conference room arrangements should meet the specifications provided by the COR and be ready for use before the meeting start time.

1.9 Receiving Clerk Support for Offloading Items

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall assist the receiving clerk daily in offloading items from local market purchases and shipments received from the Diplomatic Post Office

(DPO). Items vary in size, weight, and quantity.

• Delivery: After offloading, items shall be delivered to designated storage areas or offices as required.

• Standards: All items should be handled carefully to avoid damage and delivered in a timely and efficient manner.

1.10 Delivery of Heavy Equipment and Office Machines

• Scope of Work: The Contractor shall deliver heavy equipment, office machines, and supplies to various offices within the Embassy daily. This service includes the removal or relocation of items as needed.

o Item Details: Equipment and office machines may weigh between 25 kg and 200 kg.

o The Embassy has more than 60 offices that might require warehouse support for services that is not limited to delivery of equipment and office machines

• Standards: Deliveries must be completed safely, following all health and safety regulations, and within the timeframe specified by the COR.

1.11 Performance Standards

• The Contractor shall perform all tasks with professionalism, meeting quality and timeliness expectations.

• The Contractor must comply with all applicable safety and security protocols established by the Embassy.

• Any incidents of non-compliance with service quality standards shall be documented and promptly reported to the COR.

1.12 Reporting and Documentation

• The Contractor shall maintain accurate records of all services performed, including delivery and setup details, as well as any incidents of damage or safety concerns.

• The Contractor shall provide the COR with weekly reports summarizing completed tasks, upcoming schedules, and any issues requiring attention.

2. Deliverables

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Delivery Date Deliver To Insurance 1 10 days after award Contracting Officer List of Personnel 1 3 days after award COR Transition Plan 1 3 days after award COR Payment Request (invoices) 1 Monthly KuwaitDBO@state.gov

3. Personnel Requirements

3.1 GENERAL.

3.1.1 All personnel assigned by the Contractor for the performance of the respective services shall be regular employees of the Contractor and MUST be under the direct sponsorship of the contractor and shall be supervised directly by the Contractor. There shall be no employer-employee relationship between the Government and the personnel. No subcontracting is allowed for any type of services covered under this contract. The contractor is responsible to provide all power support necessary to complete all work related to warehouse support as identified in this contract. Manpower support provided must be physically fit to load and unload heavy equipment. In addition, it is the contractor’s responsibility to provide their personnel staff involved in the warehouse support with safety shoes and safety gloves.

3.1.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative. The Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) is responsible for monitoring Contractor performance, advise the

Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance, and receive services.

All services performed under this contract will be inspected from time to time by the COR, or his/her authorized representatives, to determine that all work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all services are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

3.1.3 The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. 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 costs to the Government.

3.2 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

3.2.1 Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear safety shoes, and safety gloves, clean, neat uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

3.2.2 Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

3.2.3 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, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

3.2.4 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:

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. Unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct. Unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials. Security violations

3.2.5 The Contractor shall:

a. maintain discipline at the site and at all times.

b. take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by or amongst those employed at the site; and

c. take all reasonable precautions for the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct.

The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer determines

a. incompetent,

b. careless,

c. insubordinate or

d. otherwise, objectionable, or

e. whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government’s interests.

3.3 SAFETY

Considering the location is an open space, all applicable safety and security protocols established by the Embassy to be followed. All workers must wear appropriate safety personal protective equipment to include safety shoes, safety, glasses, safety masks, head protection, body harness etc.

Workers without appropriate safety gears will not be permitted to work at the embassy. Keep the worksite secured by barricading, keep the site clean during work, and clean-up all debris and trash at the end of each workday. The contractor shall never leave power equipment unattended without disconnecting them from their power source. Tools and materials shall be inspected by the COR/POSHO, or his/her authorized representatives and they are stored in a location designated by the COR/POSHO.

3.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The

QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor

Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the

Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the

Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract.

The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work

Paragraphs Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all warehouse support services set forth in the scope of work.

All

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

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

2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one

(1) [Note to Contracting Officer: Insert other number if desired] customer complaint per month.

The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and

Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), if any of the services exceed the standard.

3. PROCEDURES.

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

COR.

b. The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

c. If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

d. If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

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

f. If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The

COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

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

h. Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the

Inspection clause.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (May 2024)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2024)

(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:

__ (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)).

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__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.203-17, 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).

__ (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, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) ( 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).

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__ (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 (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2023) 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, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Feb 2024)

(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).

__ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2024).

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

__ (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.

__ (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).

__ (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 (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (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.

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