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This document is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) issued by the U.S. Department of State for Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate in Casablanca, Morocco. The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price.
The key details are:
- The RFQ is for a series of nine (9) videos for a social media campaign highlighting the launch of the new U.S. Consulate in Casablanca. The work includes pre-production, production, and post-production.
- Quotations are due by September 26, 2024 at 12:00 pm local time. No late quotations will be accepted.
- Proposals must be submitted electronically to CasablancaProc@state.gov and be in MS-Word, MS-Excel, or PDF format with a file size not exceeding 30MB.
- To be considered, offerors must complete and submit the SF-1449, Section 1 Pricing, Section 5 Representations and Certifications, and provide proof of SAM registration.
- The Government intends to award based on initial quotations without discussions, though discussions may be held if needed.
- The total production budget ranges between $25,000 and $35,000 USD, including VAT.
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Consulate General of the United States of America Casablanca, Morocco
Date: September 12, 2024
Dear Prospective Quoter:
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19M03024Q0010
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca, Public Engagement Campaign. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order 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.
Quotations are due by September 26, 2024, at 1200 hrs. (local time). No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.
A list of previous asked questions and their answers is attached to the solicitation. The deadline to submit any new questions is September 18, 2024 at 1200 hrs (noon).
Your proposal must be submitted electronically to CasablancaProc@state.gov It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word, MS-Excel 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.
In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:
1. SF-1449
2. Section 1, Pricing
3. Section 5, Representations and Certifications
4. Additional information as required in Sections 1 and 3
5. Proof of SAM Registration
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.
Sincerely, Lisa Meyer Contracting Officer Enclosure:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
· SF 1449 cover sheet
· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19M03024Q0010, Prices, Block 23
· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19M03024Q0010, 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
SF-1449
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
1. REQUISITION NUMBER
PAGE 1 OF 1 PAGES
2. CONTRACT NO.
3. AWARD/ EFFECTIVE
DATE
4. ORDER NUMBER
5. SOLICITATION NUMBER
6. solicitation issue DATE 09/12/2024
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
a. NAME Rebii Meryama
b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)
+212 522 642 000 – EXT 22066
8. offer due date/ local time 09/26/2024 before 12:00 pm
| 9. ISSUED BY CODE |
| MO300 |
| 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS |
| x UNRESTRICTED OR |
SET ASIDE: % FOR:
AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL CASABLANCA
8 BOULEVARD MOULAY YOUSSEF, ATTN: MGMT
CASABLANCA
MOROCCO
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
EDWOSB EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS
| 8 (A) |
| SIZE STANDARD: |
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
x RFQ IFB RFP
| 15. DELIVER TO |
| CODE |
| 16. ADMINISTERED BY |
| CODE |
AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL CASABLANCA
8 BOULEVARD MOULAY YOUSSEF, ATTN: GSO
CASABLANCA
MOROCCO
AMERICAN CONSULATE GENERAL CASABLANCA
8 BOULEVARD MOULAY YOUSSEF, ATTN: MGMT
CASABLANCA
MOROCCO
17a. CONTRACTOR/
OFFERER
TELEPHONE NO.
CODE
FACILITY CODE
18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
FMO, U.S. Embassy Km 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI, Rabat, Morocco
CODE
|_|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
Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca, Public Engagement Campaign.
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only) x 27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA x ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA
X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
x 28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _1_ COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED 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
SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER S- 19M03024Q0010
PRICES, BLOCK 23
I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is for Video Production Services for the new U.S. Consulate Casablanca, Public Engagement Campaign in accordance with The Work Statement in Section 1 (IV)
II. PRICING AND PAYMENT
A. Price
All prices should be in either US Dollars (USD) or Moroccan Dirham (MAD). The Government will not adjust the contract price due to fluctuations in currency exchange rates.
The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment, and services required under this purchase order for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, travel, all insurances, overhead and profit.
| Line Item |
| Description |
| Unit |
| Unit Price |
| Est. Quantity |
| Total Price |
| 01 |
| Video Production Services (including all labor, materials, travel, overhead and profit) |
| EA |
| 02 |
| VAT |
| AL |
Grand Total
B. Value Added Tax (VAT)
The Contractor shall include VAT as a separate charge on the Invoice and as a separate line item in Section 1, Part II
C. Payment The Contractor shall not submit an invoice for payment until all requirements identified in this contract have been completed and delivery to the COR is complete.
The Contractor shall submit an invoice for payment in the proper amount in US Dollars (USD) or Moroccan Dirham (MAD) to the following address:
FMO, US Embassy Km 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI Souissi, Rabat 10170, Morocco
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,
RFQ NUMBER 19M03024Q0010
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
III. DEFINITIONS
"COR" means Contracting Officer's Representative; see FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, in Section 2.
"Government" means the United States Government unless otherwise stated.
IV. WORK STATEMENT
Project time frame: Starting award date through September 30th, 2025 -Detailed dates will be provided with the award.
Estimated filming time window: 2 months.
Estimated number of filming days: 9 to 15 days.
The total production budget of this project (including VAT) ranges between 25,000 and 35,000 USD
The United States Consulate General in Casablanca is soliciting offers from qualified and established companies, specialized in video production, to produce a series of nine (9) videos for a social media campaign highlighting the launch of the NCC.
The work includes pre-production (narrative development, co-writing of scripts and storyboarding), production (on-camera interviews, A-roll, B-roll, aerial videos) and post-production (editing, voice over, subtitling, stock media, and motion design). The videos are to be shot, edited, and rendered in portrait mode for social media use (reels).
The project requires the capturing of high-resolution aerial videos to provide a birds-eye-view of the new U.S. Consulate campus and other Casablanca locations. The bidding quotation should include the use of the company’s own equipment for the full project. The bidder shall provide proof of the required permit and/or license, or a detailed description of the process to obtain a permit and/or license, to operate a drone in a residential area, including insurance and safety awareness.
The U.S. Mission Morocco Public Diplomacy Section and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations External Affairs (OBO/EA) will provide the approved branding, logos, and messaging to be used in the post-production phase. Awarded bidder is not permitted to use the branding outside of this statement of work. The Public Diplomacy Section and OBO/EA will also provide background information and identify guest speakers for each video. Additionally, the Public Diplomacy Section and OBO/EA will provide footage and historical photos to be used in the editing stage.
If the company is contracting non-Moroccan personnel, the company is responsible for getting work permits for said personnel.
Completion of Deliverables Includes the Following Work:
· Development (assist and manage narrative development including, but not limited to, style, format, project length, target audience, etc.)
· Preproduction (co-writing and finalizing shooting scripts, interview questions, casting (if necessary), storyboard, location scouting; and detailed shot-list);
· Production (Filming on-camera interviews, A-roll, B-roll, aerial videos in various locations in Casablanca as agreed upon during the pre-production phase, and within the technical specs specified in the Videos section below.)
· Interviews with Senior Mission members, artists, and others, recorded in Casablanca. Other interviews will be recorded in Washington with the support of OBO and sent to the contracted company for integration in the edited videos.
· Post-production (editing, voice over, subtitling, stock media, and motion design).
· The videos will be shot in multiple locations in Casablanca. No travel outside Casablanca will be required for this project. Travel within the city of Casablanca may be required. The service provider will travel by their own means while keeping to the mutually agreed schedule.
· Hard drive including all raw footage, media used, and project files of all final versions of the videos.
· Closed captioning: Each video will include closed captioning.
· Translation (subtitles) to Arabic
Videos:
Nine (9) fully produced and edited videos (length of no more than 1min30s) delivered in the following format:
· Each video will be delivered in 4K portrait.
· Each video will include licensed music that will be pre-approved by the U.S. Consulate in Casablanca Public Diplomacy team and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations External Affairs.
· A thumbnail for each video delivered.
· Each video will include open captions in the spoken language.
· Camera and lens used must have at least the following specs:
· 4K 120p with 10-bit depth and 4:2:2 color sampling
· 15 stops of dynamic range
· F2.8 and lower
· An example of the video quality required is provided here: instagram.com/reel/C5dTi3JtjKM/
· Each video will include closed captioning
· Each video will be translated (in subtitles) to Arabic
Timeline:
Once the project is awarded, OBO will conduct a security background check for all production personnel that will access the U.S. Government filming locations. All personnel must submit requested information within five (5) business days of the request and be able to pass security background checks. The security background check process is anticipated to take a minimum of 60 days.
Upon completion of the security background check, cleared production personnel shall have two weeks to conduct pre-production stages, in coordination with the Public Diplomacy Section. This includes but is not limited to:
· Research: Understand stories and objectives
· Pre-Production Meeting: Key messaging, identify audience.
· Strategic Vision: Story identification, storyboarding, planning and shoot preparation.
The filming stage is expected to take place within two (2) months. Filming will happen in multiple sessions spread out over the total production period, for the company to capture various stages of the NCC building’s completion. Exact filming schedules will be developed mutually with the Public Diplomacy Section. It is important to note that filming dates and times may change at a short notice due to unforeseen reasons. The filming company must be able to exercise flexibility with changing schedules.
The service provider shall deliver the draft for the first video within the first month after filming starts. The service provider will modify the video drafts based on feedback from the Public Diplomacy Section and deliver the videos in regular intervals. The service provider will have delivered the final versions of all nine (9) videos no later than one month after the end of filming.
For filming on the premises of U.S. Government properties, the service provider will be accompanied to the shooting locations by the U.S. Consulate Public Diplomacy Section designee(s) to facilitate access and coordinate onsite activities as well as security staff to ensure security infrastructure is not included in the videos.
Music Licensing:
The service provider shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary licenses for any music to be used in any Deliverables. Unless agreed otherwise, the costs for such licenses shall be included in the total production budget set forth above. The bidder shall include information on their current music licenses or a plan on how they will acquire them.
Clearance/Releases:
The Public Diplomacy Section, the Regional Security Office (RSO), and the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations External Affairs will clear on the video elements throughout their stages:
· Pre-production: Script writing, interview selections, branding, messaging, quotes, social media plan.
· Production: All footage filmed will first be submitted to the Regional Security Office (RSO) of the U.S. Consulate General and OBO Site Security for clearance. The storage media (SD card or similar) containing any footage filmed within the premises of a U.S. Government property will not be removed from said property until the RSO clears on its content.
· Post-production: All content for public release will be reviewed by the Consulate to ensure compliance with recording restrictions. The service provider will be informed of these restrictions prior to the start of recording.
The service provider shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary clearance releases, permissions and/or waivers from any other rights holders, including licensors of copyrights, trademarks, or other intellectual property that may be used, featured, or appear in the Deliverables. The Public Diplomacy section will clear with the necessary internal U.S. government offices.
The service provider shall not publish any raw footage captured during this project. The service provider must obtain prior authorization from the PD Section and OBO/EA before publishing any of the final videos, be it in partial or full form.
Ownership:
Subject always to U.S. Consulate Casablanca’s satisfaction of its payment obligations under this Agreement, the service provider agrees that the “Deliverables” constitute audio and visual work(s) specially commissioned and made for hire within the meaning of the United States Copyright Law.
All tapes, negatives and prints of all pictures and sound tracks and material, exposed and/or processed, in the production of the Deliverables, (except for materials supplied to service provider by U.S. Consulate Casablanca) and all material and content contained in the Deliverables, including but not limited to any characters, names, copy, art, logos, and animation, and all right, title, interest and copyrights therein, shall become the property of U.S. Consulate Casablanca and the U.S. Department of State upon delivery thereof in accordance with the provisions hereof.
If the Deliverables for any reason are determined not to be a work made for hire, then service provider hereby grants and assigns all right, title, and interest to the Deliverables to U.S. Consulate Casablanca, and service provider will promptly execute and deliver such documents as may be requested by U.S. Consulate Casablanca in order to accomplish the assignment and transfer of all such right, title and interest. Without in any way limiting the foregoing, service provider hereby waives any and all “moral rights,” and any rights service provider may have.
Bidding Company Requirements Checklist
· Experience in video production.
· Ability to provide necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work.
· Ability to obtain necessary licenses for the project (filming, drone, music, etc.)
· Ability of production personnel to pass security background check.
· Ability to obtain work permits for non-Moroccan personnel, if applicable.
· Vendor shall be registered in SAM.gov https://sam.gov/content/home
Submission Documents:
To be considered for this opportunity, the following documents must be submitted to the Contracting Officer via email to CasablancaProc@state.gov. The email subject shall be the number and title of this solicitation.
The documents include:
1. SF-1449
2. Detailed pricing proposal and quote, in U.S. Dollars.
2. Retro planning for all project stages as detailed in the above Scope of Work.
3. Brochure or other documentation of the firm indicating its experience and expertise in video production.
4. List of company’s principal personnel, including name of English-speaking producer.
5. Full names and résumés of the videographer(s) and editors(s) who will work on the project.
6. At least three sample videos of the videographer(s) who will work on the project. The samples submitted must meet the format and criteria detailed in the present Scope of Work under the “Videos” section.
7. If the bidder is planning to outsource the video production, please specify the personnel in charge of communicating with the Public Diplomacy team.
8. Proof of the required permit and/or license, or a detailed description of the process to obtain a permit and/or license, to operate a drone in a residential area, including insurance and safety awareness
9. Information on current music licenses or a plan on how to acquire them
SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
| 52.212-4 | CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS | |
| (NOV 2021) 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 (SEP 2023)
(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 and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (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)).
__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
__ (5) [Reserved].
__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).
__ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
__ (9) 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).
__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (11) [Reserved].
__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (13) 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).
__ (14) [Reserved] __ (15)
(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.
__ (16)
(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.
__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (18)
(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.
__ (19)
(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.
__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).
__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).
__ (23)
(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
__ (24) 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)).
__ (25) 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)).
__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).
__ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).
_X_ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.13126).
__ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
__ (31)
(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).
__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
__ (32)
(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.
__ (33)
(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.
__ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
_X_ (36)
(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).
__ (37) 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.)
__ (38)
(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.)
__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (41)
(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
__ (42)
(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.
__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (44)
(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
_X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (48)
(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
__ (49)
(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.
__ (50)
(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) ( 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 (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.
__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (52) 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).
__ (53) 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).
__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).
_X_ (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) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
__ (64)
(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).
(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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 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).
(v) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).
(vi) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) ( 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.
(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).
(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).
(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xii) 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.
(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiv)
(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).
(xv) 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).
(xvi) 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).
(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).
(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).
(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).
(xx)
(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xxi) 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).
(xxii) 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.
(xxiii) 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.
(xxiv) 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)
52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (FEB 2021)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.
United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–
(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;
(2) A domestic partnership.
(3) A domestic corporation.
(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31)); and
(5) Any trust if-
(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and
(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.
(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.
(c)
(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying. In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request. Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.
(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–
(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and
(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.
(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.
(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.
(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—
(1) Included in the contract price; nor
(2) Reimbursed.
(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.
(End of clause)
ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12
52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more 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 (FAR) CLAUSES ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE
52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)
| 52.204-18 | COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE |
| (AUG 2020) |
52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)
52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)
52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)
52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)
52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)
52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)
52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)
THE FOLLOWING FAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:
52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
THE FOLLOWING DOSAR CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)
Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.
Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:
1. Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);
1. Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings.
3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and
4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.
(End of clause)
652.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS
(a) With respect to matters related to this contract or a subcontract hereunder, the Department of State Office of the Inspector General, or an authorized representative, shall have upon request:
(1) Complete, prompt, and free access to all Contractor and Subcontractor files (in any format), documents, records, data, premises, and employees, except as limited by law; and
(2) The right to interview any current Contractor and Subcontractor personnel, individually and directly, with respect to such matters.
(b) This clause may not be construed to require the contractor or any subcontractor to create or maintain any record that the contractor or subcontractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(c) The Contractor shall insert a clause containing all the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract other than acquisitions described in Federal Acquisition Regulation 15.209(b)(1).
| 652.232-70 | PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) | |
| (AUG 1999) |
(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.
(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices in an original and 3 copies to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).
The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.
(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:
652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (FEB 2015)
(a) The Department of State observes the following days as holidays in 2024:
US Holidays New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Presidents’ Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day
Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.
Moroccan Holidays Aid Al Fitr (2 days) Labor Day Aid Al Adha (2 days) First Moharram Throne Day Youth Day Aid Mawlid an Nannaoui Independence Day
(b) When New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed; if it falls on Saturday the preceding Friday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the contractor’s personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this contract.
652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AUG 1999)
(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.
(b) The COR for this contract is Public Affairs Media Specialist, Kaoutar Tbatou
652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)
(a) The Contractor warrants the following:
(1) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;
(2) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required to perform this contract; and,
(3) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the performance of this contract.
(b) If the party actually performing the work will be a subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of this clause.
SECTION 3 - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAR 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A)
ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1
A. Summary of Instructions. Each offer must consist of the following:
| A.1. | A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 12, 17, 19-24, and 30 as appropriate), and Section 1 has been filled out. |
| A.2. | Information demonstrating the offeror’s/quoter’s ability to perform, including: |
(1) Name of the Project Producer who understands written and spoken English;
(2) List of company’s principal personnel
(3) Full names and résumés of the videographer(s) and editors(s) who will work on the…
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