NEC_VOLVO_GENERATOR_MAINTENANCE_CONTRACT_BME_SOL_19MR6018Q0008.docx

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19MR6018Q0008

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

04/23/2018

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

BENSON SIWEK

MEGAN BYRLEY

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) 222 4525 2660

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ 05/17/2018

LOCAL TIME :05:00

American Embassy Nouadhibou Road Avenue Alquds, Not PRTZ Nouakchott, Mauritania

|_| HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

|_| (WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

|_| SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

|_| EDWOSB

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

|_| SEE SCHEDULE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

|X| RFQ |_| IFB |_| RFP

American Embassy Nouadhibou Road Avenue Alquds, Not PRTZ

ATTN: BENSON SIWEK

GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE

AMERICAN EMBASSY

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FMO

American Embassy Nouadhibou Road Avenue Alquds, Not PRTZ

CODE

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

OFFER

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Preventive Maintenance services For Generators

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See page 6 to 12 for scope of work

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

|_| RECEIVED |_| INSPECTED |_| ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

|_| COMPLETE |_| PARTIAL |_| FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

Preventive Maintenance Contract Scope of Work For Generators

United States Embassy Nouakchott

Exhibit A - - STATEMENT OF WORK

LOW VOLTAGE DIESEL STANDBY GENERATORS

I. GENERAL INFORMATION:

The United States Embassy in Nouakchott requires professional services and contractor cost proposals to perform preventive maintenance services of the facility’s standby generator systems.

II. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS:

The Contractor shall perform preventive maintenance as described in this STATEMENT OF WORK. The objective of scheduled preventive maintenance is to eliminate system malfunction, breakdown and deterioration when units are activated/running.

DESCRIPTION OF EQUIPMENT:

1. “VOLVO PENTA” DIESEL GENERATORS MODEL TWD1643GE (5 EACH)

1. NEXGEAR POWERSECURE Automatic Transfer Switch (5 EACH)

1. STAMFORD ALTERNATOR (5 EACH)

BASE RATING 625 KVA

III. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide the labor and materials required to carry out all preventive maintenance as outlined in this SOW. Embassy staff have service manuals for Generators and ATS’s on-site. The contractor shall confirm on-site manuals are complete and current and provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) a listing of any missing or out of date manuals.

IV. SCOPE OF WORK - - GENERATOR PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

The contractor shall provide all materials, supervision, labor, tools, and equipment to perform preventive maintenance. All personnel working in the vicinity shall wear and /or use appropriate safety protection while work is performed. Any questions or injuries shall be brought to the attention of the Post COR and Occupation Safety and Health Officer (POSHO). Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) shall be provided by the contractor for all HAZMAT materials. Copies will be provided to the COR for approval.

The systems and components to be maintained include diesel generator prime mover, alternator, fuel, cooling, ventilation and lubrication systems, start and transfer systems, as well as control and monitoring systems. The attached equipment list provides details.

1. The contractor shall provide the COR with a list of necessary parts and materials. COR: Boubacar Ibrahima BoubacarI@state.gov

2. Oil, fluids, filters and preventive maintenance parts shall be provided at the expense of the U.S. Govt.

a. Only fluids which meet or exceed manufacturer’s specifications shall be used.

b. All fluids shall be delivered in original sealed containers.

3. The contractor shall provide emergency assistance for generator support, priced at an hourly rate, within 24 hours of being contacted by the COR.

4. The Government will provide load banks for generator testing.

Load Bank Make: Load Bank Direct Model: Part No LS-500-380-25-GT - Serial No N15u-1049 Capacity: 500KW - Load voltage: 380VAC/3PHASE/ 50HZ

If any discrepancies are found with the generator systems that are not covered under this scope of work, the contractor shall provide the following:

1. Detailed report noting the discrepancy found.

1. Bill of Materials (BOM) to include component name, quantity, part #, and price for any repair material required and material lead time.

1. Price quote for repair labor.

SAFETY & SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) when performing work

1. Check all work areas, tools, and equipment to ensure unsafe conditions are eliminated or guarded against.

1. Follow site safety procedures.

1. Schedule maintenance with operating personnel and affected offices (security).

1. Follow approved lockout/tag out procedures.

1. Lockout and disconnect the main power before tightening the main supply lugs in order to avoid the hazard of electrical shock, which could result in serious personal injury or death.

1. Review and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.

1. Record results in the equipment history log.

1. Remove lockout/tag out in accordance with appropriate procedures.

1. Report all incidents and near miss incidents to COR and assist as requested in the investigation and corrective action.

At a minimum, the following work shall be completed:

Notes:

· Contractor shall submit to the COR for review, work sheet/checklist that will be used for performing maintenance service.

· A discrepancy report shall be submitted to the COR immediately upon discovery of any condition that could result in equipment failure.

· Test and inspection report shall be submitted to the COR within three days of completing work.

· Laboratory report for all chemicals (oil, coolant or fuel analysis) shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days from date of service.

Maintenance Interval Schedule

The purpose of this Statement of Work is to ensure the entire standby generator systems for this facility are maintained according to manufacturer’s recommendations to ensure the readiness and proper operation of the system.

1. Semi-annual Schedule

1. Conduct visual inspection around generator.

· Check for evidence of leaks, damage, loose or missing hardware.

· Inspect engine and generator wiring harness for wear and damage.

· Inspect supports and spring isolators for soundness and stability.

· Inspect system for corrosion.

· Hoses and Clamps – Inspect and replace if needed.

· Belts – Inspect and adjust/replace if needed.

· Inspect all fuel, oil, and water piping for secure mounting and leaks.

· Inspect exhaust piping and muffler insulation.

· Check / service air cleaner

2. Batteries.

· Battery charger – Inspect operation and clean.

· Battery electrolyte level and specific gravity – Check and adjust. Add distilled water as needed.

· Perform battery load test.

· Clean battery terminals and lugs (apply grease on terminal connections).

3. Fluids and Filters.

· Cooling System Coolant Level - Check and adjust.

· Coolant conditioner (DCA/SCA) / Antifreeze protection – Check and adjust to specs.

· Jacket Water Heater - Check proper operation.

· Water pump - Check

· Engine Oil Level - Check and add if needed.

· Fuel/water separators – Drain water.

· Engine Air Cleaner Service Indicator – Check, replace filter if needed.

4. Generator Room.

· Fuel s – Inspect and treat fuel if needed, check fuel level, drain water and sediment.

· Test fuel for degradation, water and microbial contamination.

· Test autofill system, return to tank and alarms.

· Check tank vents & overflow piping for obstructions

· Test alarms and or pumps in secondary containment.

Check hoses, piping and connections Space Heater/Room exhaust fan - Check for proper operation.

· Air intake/exhaust – Ensure nothing obstructs airflow; louvers are free and operate properly.

5. Control Panel/generator cabinet.

· Open all cabinets; remove panel covers to clean/inspect.

· Clean dust and vacuum all the controls, meters, switching mechanism components, interior buswork, Remote Start control panel, Annunciator and connecting lugs. Inspect/Check buswork and supporting hardware for carbon tracking, cracks, corrosion, or any type of deterioration.

· Check all control wiring and power cables (especially wiring between or near hinged door) for sign of wear and deterioration.

· Check the cabinet interior for loose hardware – tighten connections.

· Electrical Connections - Check tightness

· Clean and remove dust from panels.

6. Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS).

· Inspect seals.

· Note date of last battery change. (Replace if 2 years or older).

· Tighten connections.

· Check for hot spots.

· Clean dust and vacuum all the controls, meters, switching mechanism components, interior bus work, Remote Start control panel, Annunciator and connecting lugs of the ATS.

· Inspect/Check bus work and supporting hardware for carbon tracking, cracks, corrosion, or any type of deterioration.

· Check all control wiring and power cables (especially wiring between or near hinged door) for sign of wear and deterioration.

· Check the cabinet interior for loose hardware – tighten connections.

· Check for evidence of overheating contacts.

· Check ATS operation, calibrate and record time delays if necessary. Observe and record retransfer/cool down time.

· Exercise ATS.

· Prior to performing test, confirm with the COR.

· This test shall consist of an electronic operation of the switch from the normal source 1 position to the alternate source 2 position and a return to normal.

7. Run unit – No load.

· Run the generator with no load for 10 minutes.

· Remote Start Panel-Inspect and test operation. Inspect and clean.

· Check the generator for unusual conditions, such as: excessive vibration, leaks, smoke.

· Verify all gauges and indicators are normal and functioning properly.

· Check all indication lights, replace any defective bulbs.

· Check operation of safeties & alarms

8. Start unit and run under load for 1 hour.

· Unit should be run under facility load if COR authorizes to test and exercise entire system.

· If facility load is not permissible or is not a minimum of 50% of rated capacity or if wet stacking is prevalent, the unit shall be exercised with a load bank to a minimum 75% capacity for 2 hours.

· Automatic Start/Stop – Inspect.

· Check louvers, shutters and room exhaust fans for proper operation.

· Generator Set Vibration – Inspect.

· Read and record all gauges/meters.

· Record load readings – Voltage, amps, frequency, power factor.

· Check exhaust for excessive black or white smoke.

· Check turbocharger for vibrations or any abnormal noise during operation.

· Check generator bearing for noise and overheating.

· Check exhaust manifold, flexible exhaust, muffler, and piping for leaks and secure mountings.

· Check Crankcase breather/Blow By

· Check / service air cleaner

9. Additional.

· Ensure system is left in proper position for automatic start and transfer.

· Clean generator and generator room. Wash radiator if necessary.

· Annotate date, hours and maintenance in Generator log, complete maintenance checklist and deficiency report and brief COR.

· Perform any additional maintenance tasks as recommended in the manufacture’s operation and maintenance manuals.

· Submit Service Inspection and Test Report to COR.

1. Annual Schedule or every 250hrs, whichever comes first:

1. Conduct semi- annual / monthly PM service

1. Engine Air Cleaner Elements – Replace.

1. Engine Crankcase Breather – Clean.

1. Engine Oil Sample - Obtain and perform analysis. Submit report to COR.

1. Engine Oil and Filter(s) – Replace.

1. Annotate date and hours on all filters when replaced.

1. Fuel Filters and Water Separators – Replace.

6. To include filters to day tanks if applicable.

1. Obtain fuel sample at day tank and storage tank for analysis.

1. Radiator – Clean (follow manufacturer’s recommendation).

1. Intake louvers and ducts – Inspect/Clean (follow manufacturer’s recommendation). Replace filters.

1. Cooling System Coolant Sample - Test

1. Cooling System Supplemental Coolant Additive (SCA) - Test/Add

1. Coolant filter – Change if applicable

1. Crankshaft Vibration Damper - Inspect

1. Engine Protective Devices - Check

1. Turbocharger – Inspect/Check

1. Clean and lubricate fuel pump linkages if applicable.

1. Fan bearing – Inspect/Grease.

1. Generator – Check for moisture, dust, oil, grease, and debris on main stator windings, exciter. Check commutator & slip rings, rotor & stator, bearings, bearing lubrication, voltage regulator. Measure & record resistance readings of windings with insulation tester (Megger). Clean as needed

1. Calibrate voltage-sensing relays/devices.

1. Check injector pump and injectors for flow rate pressure

1. Clean / Test Aftercooler Core

1. Check Rotating Rectifier

1. Inspect Alternator

1. Inspect / Check Varistor

1. Additional maintenance required per manufacturers recommendations and service interval:

1. Generator bearing – Inspect/Grease as recommended by manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

2. Engine Generator Batteries – Replace if 3 years old.

3. Cooling System Coolant – Flush system and replace per manufacturer’s maintenance schedule with coolant per manufacturers specifications.

· Every 3 years since last change. Every 6 years for Extended life coolant

· When performing coolant change; replace engine thermostats.

· Replace hoses if necessary.

4. Engine Valve Lash - Inspect/Adjust per manufacturer’s maintenance schedule.

· This may occur at 250hrs or up to 1500hrs depending upon manufacturer and model number.

· If this has not been done, contractor needs to perform at first service.

· Many manufacturers and models require this to be done annually or according to an schedule based on run time. This needs to occur at first service if this has not been done and according to manufacturer’s requirements.

1. Additional:

1. The contractor shall supply to post: (include items below if needed)

· Troubleshooting and repair manuals for Penta Volvo diesel generator. (Most posts lack these manuals)

Equipment List: (list generators, ATS, day tanks and other related equipment to be serviced or maintained)

END OF STATEMENT OF WORK

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4, CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (JUN 2010), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (AUG 2011)

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

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] _X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

_X_ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 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 (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

_X_ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (7) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

__ (8) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (9) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JAN 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (10) [Reserved] __ (11)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (13) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (14)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.

__ (15) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (16) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (18) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (19) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (20) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (21) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (22) 52.219-29 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2011).

__ (23) 52.219-30 Notice of Total Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2011).

__ (24) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (25) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (26) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X_ (27) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

__ (28) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (29) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (30) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (SEP 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (31) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (32) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (33)(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.)

_X_ (34) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (35)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (36) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (37) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (38)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.

__ (39) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (40) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (41) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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

__ (43) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (44) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (45) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X_ (46) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (47) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (48) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (49)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

__ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

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

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

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (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 $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) [Reserved]

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 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.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

1. 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm

These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Dept. of State Acquisition Website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet "search engine" (e.g., Yahoo, Excite, Alta Vista, etc.) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference:

Clause Title Date

52.204-9 Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract FEB 2000

52.228-4 Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas APR 1984

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997

The following FAR clauses are provided in full text:

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

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.

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)

(A) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the government or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to (1) furnish phase-in training and (2) exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.

(B) The Contractor shall, upon the contracting officer’s written notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in , phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the contracting officer’s approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.

(C) The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

(D) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in, phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract.

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.

652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE (AUG 1999)

All work shall be performed during Monday through Thursday from 0800 to 1700, Friday 0800-1200, except for the holidays identified below. Other hours may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Notice must be given 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above.

a) The Department of State observes the following days as holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Prophet’s birthday Int’l Labor Day Africa day End of Ramadan Tabaski day Muslim New Year Mauritanian Independence Day

Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order or Presidential Proclamation.

(b) When any such day falls on a Friday, the preceding Thursday is observed; when any such day falls on a Saturday, the following Sunday 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.

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 FAC Compound Supervisor

652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979, AS AMENDED (AUG 1999)

(a) Section 8(a) of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)), prohibits compliance by U.S. persons with any boycott fostered by a foreign country against a country which is friendly to the United States and which is not itself the object of any form of boycott pursuant to United States law or regulation. The Boycott of Israel by Arab League countries is such a boycott, and therefore, the following actions, if taken with intent to comply with, further, or support the Arab League Boycott of Israel, are prohibited activities under the Export Administration Act:

(1) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to do business with or in Israel, with any Israeli business concern, or with any national or resident of Israel, or with any other person, pursuant to an agreement of, or a request from or on behalf of a boycotting country;

(2) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to employ or otherwise discriminating against any person on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin of that person or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such person;

(3) Furnishing information with respect to the race, religion, or national origin of any U.S. person or of any owner, officer, director, or employee of such U.S. person;

(4) Furnishing information about whether any person has, has had, or proposes to have any business relationship (including a relationship by way of sale, purchase, legal or commercial representation, shipping or other transport, insurance, investment, or supply) with or in the State of Israel, with any business concern organized under the laws of the State of Israel, with any Israeli national or resident, or with any person which is known or believed to be restricted from having any business relationship with or in Israel;

(5) Furnishing information about whether any person is a member of, has made contributions to, or is otherwise associated with or involved in the activities of any charitable or fraternal organization which supports the State of Israel; and, (6) Paying, honoring, confirming, or otherwise implementing a letter of credit which contains any condition or requirement against doing business with the State of Israel.

(b) Under Section 8(a), the following types of activities are not forbidden ``compliance with the boycott,'' and are therefore exempted from Section 8(a)'s prohibitions listed in paragraphs (a)(1)-(6) above:

(1) Complying or agreeing to comply with requirements:

(i) Prohibiting the import of goods or services from Israel or goods produced or services provided by any business concern organized under the laws of Israel or by nationals or residents of Israel; or,

(ii) Prohibiting the shipment of goods to Israel on a carrier of Israel, or by a route other than that prescribed by the boycotting country or the recipient of the shipment;

(2) Complying or agreeing to comply with import and shipping document requirements with respect to the country of origin, the name of the carrier and route of shipment, the name of the supplier of the shipment or the name of the provider of other services, except that no information knowingly furnished or conveyed in response to such requirements may be stated in negative, blacklisting, or similar exclusionary terms, other than with respect to carriers or route of shipments as may be permitted by such regulations in order to comply with precautionary requirements protecting against war risks and confiscation;

(3) Complying or agreeing to comply in the normal course of business with the unilateral and specific selection by a boycotting country, or national or resident thereof, of carriers, insurance, suppliers of services to be performed within the boycotting country or specific goods which, in the normal course of business, are identifiable by source when imported into the boycotting country;

(4) Complying or agreeing to comply with the export requirements of the boycotting country relating to shipments or transshipments of exports to Israel, to any business concern of or organized under the laws of Israel, or to any national or resident of Israel;

(5) Compliance by an individual or agreement by an individual to comply with the immigration or passport requirements of any country with respect to such individual or any member of such individual's family or with requests for information regarding requirements of employment of such individual within the boycotting country; and,

(6) Compliance by a U.S. person resident in a foreign country or agreement by such person to comply with the laws of that country with respect to his or her activities exclusively therein, and such regulations may contain exceptions for such resident complying with the laws or regulations of that foreign country governing imports into such country of trademarked, trade named, or similarly specifically identifiable products, or components of products for his or her own use, including the performance of contractual services within that country, as may be defined by such regulations.

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.

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CH. 1)

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

- SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (JUN 2008), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

1.0 Summary of instructions: Each quotation must consist of the following:

1.1. 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.

1.2. Information demonstrating the quoter’s ability to perform and meet the solicitation requirement, including, at a minimum:

1.2.1. Complete the resume at the end of this section, for all Key Personnel, as identified in Section 1, continuation of block 20, paragraph 20.0 and whether they are currently employed by the quoter. Resumes of personnel not currently employed by the Contractor must contain a statement that use of their resume for this solicitation is authorized. Specifically confirm that all proposed personnel speak, understand and write English/French.

1.2.2. Provide specific procedures to ensure adequate staffing is maintained to meet the solicitation requirements stated in this solicitation.

1.2.3. Provide evidence that the quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing. (Must provide a copy of business license and “Quittance Patente”).

1.2.4. Provide a list of clients, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references.

1.2.5. Provide evidence that the quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work.

1.2.6. Provide evidence that the quoter has all licenses and permits required by local law (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section 2).

1.3. If required by the solicitation, the quoter shall provide either:

1.3.1. a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, or

1.3.2. a statement that the quoter, if awarded the contract, will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

1.4. Quoters shall submit an original and three copies of the complete quotation, including all supporting documents.

- ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm

These addresses are subject to change. IF the FAR is not available at the locations indicated above, use of an Internet "search engine" (e.g., Yahoo, Infoseek, Alta Vista, etc.) is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR provisions.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference:

Clause Title and Date

52.204-6 Contractor Identification Number -- Data Universal Numbering System

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991)

The following DOSAR provision(s) is/are provided in full text:

652.206-70 COMPETITION ADVOCATE/OMBUDSMAN (AUG 1999) (DEVIATION)

(a) The Department of State’s Competition Advocate is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged to first contact the contracting office for the respective solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact the Department of State Competition Advocate on (703) 516-1693, by fax at (703) 875-6155, or write to: U.S. Department of State, Competition Advocate, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 900, SA-27, Washington, DC 20522-2712

(b) The Department of State’s Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Mr Jeffery Bournes at 222 45 25 26 60. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1693, by fax at (703) 875-6155, or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 900, SA-27, Washington, DC 20522-2712.

Acquisition Method: The Government is conducting this acquisition using the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). If the dollar amount exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, then the Government will be using the test program for commercial items authorized by Subpart 13.5 of the FAR.

-.INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

4.1 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS

4.1.1 General. This solicitation is for the performance of the services described in Section 1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT, and the Exhibits attached to this solicitation.

4.1.2 Qualifications of Offerors

Offerors must be technically qualified and financially responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation.