19SF7526Q0038 - SOLICITATION PACKAGE.pdf

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Embassy Pretoria

Date: 7/23/2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19SF7526Q0038

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) to successfully repair/remediate the houses at Jupiter Rising ( currently unoccupied) for secure, safe, reliable and comfortable occupation by U.S. personnel assigned there. If you would like to submit a quotation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/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 COB on August 25, 2026. No quotations will be accepted after this time. Proposals must be in English and incomplete proposals will not be accepted.

Your quotation must be submitted electronically to Pretoria_contracting_office dl@state.gov It is important to make sure the submission is made in specific size and format; in MS-Word 2007/2010 or MS-Excel 2007/2010 or Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 30MB. If the file size should exceed 30MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 30MB each.

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

1. SF-1442

2. Section A, Pricing

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

TABLE OF CONTENTS

A. SF-1442 COVER SHEET

B. PRICING

C. STATEMENT OF WORK

D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

H. SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

I. CLAUSES

J. LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1: Sample Letter of Bank Guaranty Attachment 2: 6.1 Inspection Final Report Attachment 3: 6.3 Larson Inspection Full Download Attachment 4: Pricing sheet

K INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT A QUOTATION

L. EVALUATION CRITERIA

M. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

SECTION B - PRICING

A. PRICE

CONTRACT

LINE ITEM DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

PRICE EXCL.

VAT

TOTAL PRICE (including all labor, materials, overhead and profit)

2 DBA INSURANCE

SUB TOTAL

VAT (if applicable)

TOTAL PRICE

A.1 VALUE ADDED TAX (IF APPLICABLE)

The Contractor shall include VAT as a separate charge on the Invoice and as a separate line item in Section B.

SECTION C - STATEMENT OF WORK

1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Project Overview

The United States Government (USG), Department of State (DOS), Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) requires Construction Services at the Jupiter Rising housing complex in Pretoria, South Africa. Additional background and support information can be found in attached references.

This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the services to be performed by the Construction Contractor (hereafter referred to as the Contractor). Contractor shall lead design, development and coordination of Repair/Remediation Contract Drawings (CD’s) using a Building Inspection Final Report completed in May 2026 (Attachment 6.2) as a baseline. Contractor shall provide oversight and monitoring of the Builder’s implementation (execution) of the Repair/Remediation CD’s. Contractor to refine budget estimates and ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) for repair/remediation actions; provide regular bi-weekly field reports; and conduct snag walks to verify, finalize and close-out the construction process.

The purpose of this SOW is to successfully repair/remediate the houses at Jupiter Rising (currently unoccupied) for secure, safe, reliable and comfortable occupation by U.S. personnel assigned there. All housing shall be repaired/renovated in accordance to all requirements of applicable South Africa codes, as well as meet the Embassy’s standards for occupancy by the United States Government (USG). The Embassy shall provide written notification of acceptance upon successful completion of all repair/remediation work.

1.1.1 Location and Description

All (5) homes are owned by the United States Government (USG), adjacent to one another, unoccupied (vacant) and located in the Jupiter Rising housing complex, address:

270 Jupiter Street, Waterkloof, Pretoria Additional information on location and description of properties (e.g., photos, floor plans, background information) included in attached inspection report Attachment 6.2.

1.1.2 Qualifications

Contractor should be a construction professional with experience in this type of work and should perform the work in accordance with this SOW. Contractor shall lead the design, development, and coordination of the remediation construction utilizing the baseline Building Inspection Final Report Attachment 6.2 Contractor shall be supplemented as needed by qualified mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) engineers, structural engineers, and civil engineers. The Contractor should assume sole execution for the majority of and responsibility for the scope in this SOW, with the fuller team engaged only when necessary or when specific expertise is required.

Contractors shall possess proven experience executing the required remediation tasks, including but not limited to site slope mitigation (retaining walls, pavers, and drains);

electrical, and plumbing remediation. OBO expects the Contractor to have expertise with local construction standards and general residential construction and be receptive to USG requirements. All housing shall be repaired/renovated in accordance with all requirements of SANS 10400 National Building Regulations (South African Building Code), as well as meet the Embassy’s standards for occupancy by the United States Government (USG) including IBC and SHEM safety standards.

The nominated Project Manager and Site Superintendent must be permanent, direct employees of the Prime Contractor submitting the proposal. They may not be independent contractors, consultants, or employees of a joint-venture partner or sub-tier contractor.

To ensure adherence to regional codes and standards, the Contractor and its sub-contractors shall maintain and provide proof of the following active South African registrations where applicable:

CIDB (Construction Industry Development Board): Active registration with an appropriate grading in General Building (GB), Civil Engineering (CE), and Electrical Engineering (EB).

Master Builders Association (MBA North): Active corporate membership, demonstrating a proven operating history, vetted references, and adherence to top-tier health, safety, and construction standards in the Gauteng region.

NHBRC (National Home Builders Registration Council): Valid registration certificate ensuring adherence to national building regulations.

PIRB (Plumbing Industry Registration Board): The primary plumbing sub-contractor must be registered to legally issue a Plumbing Certificate of Compliance (COC) upon completion of work.

ECSA (Engineering Council of South Africa): Any structural, civil, or MEP engineers engaged for design must hold a valid Professional Engineer (Pr Eng) or Professional Engineering Technologist (Pr Tech Eng) designation.

Required Submittals To verify the capacity to meet the required target schedule and quality standards, the following information shall be provided about the Contractor for review:

General background information.

Detailed qualifications and experience of individuals inspecting, assessing properties and managing construction or project management.

Listing of Contractor’s recent and older work in residential construction in

Gauteng Province with photographs and addresses.

Listing of recent prior work performed with specific emphasis on projects involving drainage mitigation, structural retaining walls, and MEP installations.

References (minimum of five).

Copies of active CIPC (Companies and Intellectual Property Commission) registration verifying legal operation in South Africa.

Copies of all required local certifications, including valid CIDB, NHBRC, ECSA, and PIRB certificates for the prime contractor and relevant sub-contractors.

Proof of the Prime Contractor’s active registration with the South African Department of Employment and Labour for Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) (Letter of Good Standing). This must be in the Prime Contractor's name, demonstrating an active, directly employed local workforce.

Proof that LP Gas installer is certified and can issue a COC.

For waterproofing work, the contractor should provide Proof of Association

Membership (e.g., a current DWASA or WTASA certificate) and/or Manufacturer Accreditation Certificates proving they are trained to apply the specific product they are quoting for.

Roofing sub-contractor should be an approved Kliplok/Chromadek installer per manufacturer specifications.

2 REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall evaluate the residences in accordance with the technical requirements identified and referenced herein. Contractor shall track budgets, spending, and potential Change Orders (COs) during the construction phase. Contractor shall also provide oversight, monitoring, and implementation of the CDs by participating in regular bi-weekly meetings with OBO and producing bi-weekly field reports documenting construction progress. All deliverables and communication shall be in English.

2.1 CONTRACTOR Security Requirements and clearances

SOW requires Contractor perform only unclassified work. SOW does not require personnel with security clearances.

2.2 Governing Standards

Contract Drawings (CD’s) and construction oversight, monitoring, and implementation shall be prepared and executed in accordance with the following:

2.2.1 SANS 10400 National Building Regulations (South African Building Code) and Municipal regulations and requirements.

2.2.2 Larson Building Inspection, Final Report Attachment 6.2.

3 TASKS

Contractor shall be responsible for all actions required in this SOW, as follows:

3.1 Repair / Remediation Contract Drawings (CD’s)

The Contractor shall lead the comprehensive design, development, and coordination of the Repair/Remediation Contract Drawings (CDs), utilizing the Building Inspection Final Report Attachment 6.2 as the established baseline. The CDs must provide explicit, actionable, and fully coordinated construction details across all necessary disciplines to ensure safe, reliable, and comfortable occupancy.

The drawing packages must include, at a minimum:

Civil & Structural Plans: Detailed engineered drawings for all site slope mitigation efforts, including exact specifications for structural retaining walls, hardscape/paver layouts, and comprehensive stormwater drainage systems.

MEP Systems:

o Plumbing: Complete schematics detailing the methodology, routing, and connections for swapping the existing PEX supply lines with copper throughout the residences.

o Electrical: Plans must detail the generator room power distribution, required supplies, and the exact routing and specifications of the underground feed.

Architectural: Comprehensive architectural plans, as needed, for construction and finish-out, as well as detailed layouts for the various general renovations of spaces requested by Post.

Code Compliance Annotations: All drawings must clearly note adherence to the applicable SANS 10400 National Building Regulations (South African Building Code), as well as specific U.S. Government (USG) occupancy standards.

The Contractor must submit the fully coordinated CDs for OBO and Embassy review within the required 20 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and must actively address all Embassy feedback prior to final construction implementation.

3.2 BUDGET, ESTIMATES, ROM (Rough order of magnitude)

Contractor to define budget estimates and ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) for repair/remediation actions. Contractor to track budget, spending, and potential Change Order (CO) during the construction phase.

3.3 CONSTRUCTION OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive, on-site oversight, monitoring, and implementation of the finalized Contract Drawings (CDs) throughout the duration of the project. Oversight and monitoring responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to:

Quality Assurance (QA) & Execution: Continuous monitoring of the General Contractor & their Sub-contractor’s execution to ensure all work strictly adheres to the approved CDs, SANS 10400 National Building Regulations (South African Building Code) and Municipal regulations and requirements., and USG occupancy standards. The Contractor must ensure that critical path items, such as the site slope mitigation and the plumbing conversions, meet required quality benchmarks.

Progress Reporting & Meetings: The Contractor must participate in regular bi-weekly coordination meetings with OBO stakeholders. To effectively document construction progress, the Contractor shall produce detailed bi-weekly field reports. These reports must be highly visual, incorporating photography to provide comprehensive site updates, clearly documenting the progress for example: exterior retaining walls, pavers, and drainage mitigation.

Safety and Coordination: Ensure all site operations continuously meet the safety and security requirements mandated by the POSHO (Post Occupational Safety and Health Officer) and RSO (Regional Security Officer).

Project Close-out: Upon substantial completion of the remediation work, the Contractor shall lead comprehensive snag walks. This process will verify that all items are completed to standard, finalize the punch list, and formally close-out the construction process, allowing the Embassy to issue a written notification of acceptance.

3.4 EXISTING CONDITIONS – BUILDING INSPECTION FINAL REPORT

(BASELINE)

A site visit will be arranged. We will also use the prior-phase, already-completed Building Inspection Final Report Attachment 6.2, as the foundational document for project scope. See snapshot below for how this project appears in our OBO system:

3.5 Cost Estimating

The Contractor shall prepare and submit a comprehensive, independent itemized cost estimate for all required construction services. The estimate must be derived from the developed Contract Drawings (CDs) and the baseline Building Inspection Final Report Attachment 6.2 and site inspections. The Government will not provide a foundational Itemized Remediation Estimate (IRE) for this project. The Contractor's submittal must include a detailed breakdown of all anticipated costs, including materials, labor, equipment, and any required sub-contractor fees to execute the complete scope of work.

Additionally, the Contractor shall be responsible for projecting the ROM (Rough Order of Magnitude) for the required actions, establishing the baseline budget, and actively tracking the budget, overall spending, and any potential Change Orders (COs) throughout the construction phase.

4 DELIVERABLES AND SCHEDULE

4.1 Report Format and Content

All reports, drawings, and formal submittals shall be provided in English and submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), SHOP Technical Lead, Design Manager, and SHOP Transactional Lead.

To ensure standardized documentation and efficient USG review, the Contractor shall adhere to the following formatting requirements for all deliverables:

Contract Drawings (CDs): Must be submitted in both high-resolution PDF format and native CAD/BIM formats. Drawings must utilize standard architectural/engineering scales, clearly note adherence to SANS 10400 National Building Regulations (South African Building Code, and visually distinguish between existing conditions, demolition, and new construction.

Cost Estimates & Financial Tracking: The independent cost estimate and any subsequent financial tracking (including ROM updates and Change Order logs) must be submitted in both PDF and a native spreadsheet format (e.g., Microsoft Excel) with all formulas intact and cells unlocked for Government review.

Bi-Weekly Field Reports: Must be submitted as a consolidated PDF document prior to the scheduled bi-weekly coordination meetings. Each report must consistently contain:

o An executive summary of work completed during the reporting period.

o A look-ahead schedule detailing planned execution for the upcoming two weeks.

o A status update on the baseline budget, spending, and any pending Change

Orders (COs).

o High-resolution progress photography, appropriately labeled with dates and locations, specifically highlighting critical tasks.

o A log of any safety issues, compliance updates or identified site delays.

4.2 Schedule

The Contractor shall deliver the items in accordance with the following schedule. Days indicated are working days. Dates are maximum, not to exceed (NTE) beyond the Notice to Proceed

(NTP).

Schedule of Activities and Deliverables:

Project Kickoff (Within 15 days of NTP):

o Initial coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR), OBO stakeholders, and Embassy personnel.

o Contractor shall confirm site access, review the baseline Building Inspection Final Report, and outline their strategy for drawing development and site mobilization.

Drawings and CD Development (Within 40 days of NTP):

o Submission of the full Contract Drawings (CDs) for USG review and approval.

o This submission must concurrently include the Contractor's independent, comprehensive cost estimate and their detailed, day-by-day construction execution schedule.

Construction w/ Bi-Weekly Meetings (Within 50 days of NTP):

o Formal site mobilization and commencement of physical construction activities (e.g., site slope mitigation, generator room construction, plumbing conversions).

o This milestone marks the initiation of the mandatory bi-weekly progress meetings with OBO and the submission of the comprehensive bi-weekly field reports documenting construction progress.

Project Complete - TARGET (Within 150 days of NTP):

o Substantial completion of all infrastructure, civil, and MEP upgrades.

o The Contractor must lead comprehensive snag walks to verify, finalize, and officially close out the construction process.

o All punch-list items must be resolved by this date to allow the Embassy to issue formal written notification of acceptance.

5 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1 Points of contact

Report(s) should be emailed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Design Manager (DM), and SHOP Technical Lead.

Contracting Officer: Kate Reilly Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Nicholas Karklins SHOP Technical Lead: Tim Dowdy SHOP Transactional Lead: Taylor Smith Embassy / Contact at Post: Nicholas Karklins

5.2 Scope Modifications

No additional services shall be performed or charged by Contractor without prior written authorization of Contracting Officer (CO). When additional services are anticipated by Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), services will be added to scope and in response Contractor shall submit a schedule and fixed fee cost proposal to the CO and COR.

6 ATTACHMENTS AND REFERENCES

6.1 Building INSPECTION - FINAL REPORT (PDF Only)

6.3 LARSON BUILDING INSPECTION – FULL FINAL SUBMISSION (Zip File)

***END OF STATEMENT OF WORK***

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

Not applicable

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

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

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed, or corrected before final completion and acceptance.

Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

Satisfactory completion of all required tests, A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

SECTION F - DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) commence work under this contract within 15 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) prosecute the work diligently, and,

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 150 calendar days.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $250.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Default clause.

CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission as ten (10) calendar days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a schedule, which sequences work so as to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All deliverables shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions (English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The

Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

(e) Acceptance of Schedule: When the Government has accepted any time schedule;

it shall be binding upon the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision thereof by the Government shall not:

(1) Extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so,

(2) Constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or

(3) Excuse the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule, or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting Officer may revise the approved time schedule.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must then prosecute the work, commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds or evidence of insurance. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

WORKING HOURS

All work shall be performed during regular office hours, Monday – Thursday 7:45am to 17:15pm Monday to Thursday and 7:45am to 12:45pm Fridays except for the holidays identified below. Other hours, if requested by the Contractor, may be approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The Contractor shall give 24 hours in advance to COR who will consider any deviation from the hours identified above. Changes in work hours, initiated by the Contractor, will not be a cause for a price increase.

(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 Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day All South African local holidays

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

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A preconstruction conference will be held 10 days after contract award at Jupiter Rising, Waterkloof Ridge to discuss the schedule, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that effect construction progress. See FAR 52.236-26, Preconstruction Conference.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description Quantity Deliver Date Deliver To Section G. Securities/Insurance 1 10 days after award CO Section E. Construction Schedule 1 10 days after award COR Section E. Preconstruction Conference 1 10 days after award COR Section G. Personnel Biographies 1 10 days after award COR

Section F. Payment Request 1 Last calendar day of each month COR

Section D. Request for Substantial Completion 1 15 days before inspection COR

Section D. Request for Final Acceptance 1 5 days before inspection COR

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name 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 the Senior Facilities Manager.

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Requests for payment may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14 day period identified in FAR 52.232-27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

SAInvoice@state.gov

The Contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on invoices submitted for payment.

SECTION H - SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

G.1.0 PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION - The Contractor shall furnish some form of payment protection as described in 52.228-13 in the amount of 10% of the contract price in the form of a bank guarantee.

G.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the information required by the paragraph above within ten

(10) calendar days after award. Failure to timely submit the required security may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government. If the contract is terminated, the Contractor will be liable for those costs as described in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), which is included in this purchase order.

G.1.2 The bonds or alternate performance security shall guarantee the Contractor's execution and completion of the work within the contract time. This security shall also guarantee the correction of any defects after completion, the payment of all wages and other amounts payable by the Contractor under its subcontracts or for labor and materials, and the satisfaction or removal of any liens or encumbrances placed on the work.

G.1.3 The required securities shall remain in effect in the full amount required until final acceptance of the project by the Government. Upon final acceptance, the penal sum of the performance security shall be reduced to 10% of the contract price. The security shall remain in effect for one year after the date of final completion and acceptance, and the Contractor shall pay any premium required for the entire period of coverage.

G.2.0 INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 GENERAL LIABILITY (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury):

(1) BODILY INJURY, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence $50,000

Cumulative $100,000

(2) PROPERTY DAMAGE, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN U.S. DOLLARS

Per Occurrence $50,000

Cumulative $100,000

G.2.2 The foregoing types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

G.2.5 The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

G.3.0 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1. RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(1) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting Officer; and,

(2) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2. "As-Built" Documents: After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(1) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(2) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs, and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5.0 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against such action. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 After award, the Contractor has ten calendar days to submit to the Contracting Officer a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project for the Government to conduct all necessary security checks. It is anticipated that security checks will take 14 days to perform.

For each individual, the list shall include:

Full Name Place and Date of Birth Current Address

Identification number

Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or resubmittal of the application. Once the Government has completed the security screening and approved the applicants a badge will be provided to the individual for access to the site. This badge may be revoked at any time due to the falsification of data, or misconduct on site.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English-speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6.0 Materials and Equipment - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner that will withstand inspection by the Contracting Officer.

G.7.0 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the stipulations set forth in 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction", as long as they are not in conflict.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8.0 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice (within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall provide written notice of a differing site condition within 10 calendar days of occurrence following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

G.9.0 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government shall be responsible for:

- obtaining proper zoning or other land use control approval for the project

- obtaining the approval of the Contracting Drawings and Specifications

- paying fees due for the foregoing; and,

- for obtaining and paying for the initial building permits.

SECTION I - CLAUSES

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 REGULATION CLAUSE(S) IS/ARE

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (NOV 2023)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

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

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED

OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN

2025)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (AUG 2018)

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(JAN 2025)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.225-5 TRADE AGREEMENTS (NOV 2023)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION

OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT)

(JUL 2014)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE

OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTION (JULY 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.229-7 TAXES- FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS

(FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT (JAN 2017)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JULY 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

(APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT,

UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.243-5 CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES

(APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (AUG 2024)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-

PRICE) (APR 2012)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

I. FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology;

or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when…