RFQ Interior Painting 25-Q-3002.pdf

U.S. EMBASSY in ANKARA, TÜRKİYE

SOLICITATION DOCUMENT

SOLICITATION for U.S. EMBASSY

INTERIOR PAINTING SERVICES (IDIQ)

Solicitation No.: PR15113943, 19TU15-25-Q-3002

General Services Office: Acquisitions

1480 Sokak, No: 1, Çukurambar, Ankara, Türkiye

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR15113943

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19TU15-25-Q-3002

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Contracting Officer

Procurement Specialist

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

(312) 294-0000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

05/22/2025 1600 hours

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

General Services Office U.S. Embassy

Çukurambar Mah. 14780 Sok, No:1, Çankaya, Ankara

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

U.S. Embassy Ankara

Çukurambar Mah. 14780 Sok, No:1, Çankaya, Ankara

U.S. Embassy Ankara FAC

Çukurambar Mah. 14780 Sok, No:1, Cankaya, Ankara

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. Embassy Ankara / FMC

Çukurambar Mah. 14780 Sok, No:1, Cankaya, Ankara

CODE

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

OFFER

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

BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Base Year

• SURFACE PREPARATION OF WALLS

• WALL PAINTING over WATERBASED or SILICON BASE PAINT

• CEILING PAINTING

20,000

20,000

9,000

Sqm

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27a.SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ COPIES

TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS

SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS

SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED ____________.

YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

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

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

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING

OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TU15-25-Q-3002, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19TU15-25-Q-3002, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block

20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement,

• Attachment 2 to Government Furnished Property

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

• Contract Clauses

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

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

• Solicitation Provisions

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

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

• Evaluation Factors

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

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

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

Prescribed in Part 12

Attachment 1 – NDAA Compliance

Attachment 2 – Federal Anti-Discrimination Law

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SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449, RFQ NUMBER 19TU15-25-Q-3002

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

a. The contractor shall furnish painting, drywall/plaster repair and related services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government for the U.S. Embassy in Ankara.

b. The Government will order all work by issuing task orders.

c. This is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity type contract under which may be placed firm-fixed price task orders.

2. CONTRACT PRICE-GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, required under this contract, for painting services. This price listed below shall include all labor, materials, overhead (including cost of Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance, which shall not be a direct reimbursement) and profit.

B. All prices are in united states dollar (USD) and the Government will make payment in united states dollar (USD) currency.

C. VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

3. PRICING - BASE PERIOD

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices, estimated quantities, and ceiling for each category are:

Item

Number Supplies and Services

Approximate

Quantity

(Sqm*)

Unite Price

(USD)

Total Price

(USD)

1 SURFACE PREPARATION OF WALLS: 20,000

WALL PAINTING over WATERBASED or

SILICON BASE PAINT (for application of water-base synthetic or silicone base synthetic on surfaces with previously applied paint)

20,000

3 CEILING PAINTING 9,000

Base Year Total Price

*Sqm= squire meter

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4. PRICING – FIRST OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on

Supplies and Services

Approximate

Quantity (Sqm)

Unite Price

(USD)

Total Price

(USD)

1 SURFACE PREPARATION OF WALLS: 20,000

WALL PAINTING over WATERBASED or

SILICON BASED PAINT (for application of water-base synthetic or silicone base synthetic on surfaces with previously applied paint)

20,000

1st Option Year Total Price

5. PRICING – SECOND OPTION YEAR

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on

Supplies and Services

Approximate

Quantity (Sqm)

Unite Price

(USD)

Total Price

(USD)

1 SURFACE PREPARATION OF WALLS: 20,000

WALL PAINTING over WATERBASED or

SILICON BASED PAINT (for application of water-base synthetic or silicone base synthetic on surfaces with previously applied paint)

20,000

2nd Option Year Total Price

Grand Total of Base and Option Years

Base Year Total

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2 Total

TOTAL - BASE - OPTION YEARS

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CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER 19TU15-25-Q-3002

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

This Scope of Work (SOW) outlines the requirements and standards for the interior painting services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government for the U.S. Embassy in Ankara. The objective is to ensure that all designated areas are painted to a high standard, with all necessary preparatory work completed to ensure a smooth and durable finish. This document includes applicable painting standards, surface preparation requirements, application methods, material responsibilities, material standards and warranty information to ensure the highest quality of workmanship and compliance with US government standards.

1. APPLICABLE PAINTING STANDARDS/PAINT SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall comply with the ASTM and TS EN painting standards and the following specifications:

Restricted Components: Paints and coatings shall not contain any of the following:

a. Acrolein.

b. Acrylonitrile.

c. Antimony.

d. Benzene.

e. Butyl benzyl phthalate.

f. Cadmium.

g. Di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate.

h. Di-n-butyl phthalate.

i. Di-n-octyl phthalate.

j. 1,2-dichlorobenzene.

k. Diethyl phthalate.

l. Dimethyl phthalate.

m. Ethylbenzene.

n. Formaldehyde.

o. Hexavalent chromium.

p. Isophorone.

q. Lead.

r. Mercury.

s. Methyl ethyl ketone.

t. Methyl isobutyl ketone.

u. Methylene chloride.

v. Naphthalene.

w. Toluene (methylbenzene).

x. 1,1,1-trichloroethane.

y. Vinyl chloride.

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- Provide “best quality grade” of various types of coatings as produced by acceptable paint manufacturers.

- Primers and Undercoats: As recommended by paint manufacturer, suitable for substrate and compatible with finish coat requirements.

- Interior Paint: Withstand washing with mild detergent solution, without loss of color, sheen or pigments.

2. PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

Protection of work area under The Contractor responsibility, any damages will be charged to the contractor immediately. Painting shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including but not limited to light fixtures, floors, carpets, curtains, baseboards, doors and door frames, or windows and window frames). The Contractor shall move, protect and return such property to its original position upon completion of work in that area.

The Contractor shall first remove or protect all furnishings, appliances and fixtures (such as furniture, rugs, split A/C units, water dispensers, ceiling fans, smoke alarms, CO2 detectors etc.) by appropriate covering. The Contractor shall remove curtains and place them in a bag, then number/mark/label them properly to match with window. The Contractor shall protect floors from soiling and paint spills. Wooden floors shall not be washed or scratch under any circumstances. To protect floors (of all types) from damage, the Contractor shall use a suitable protective cover. The Contractor shall also equip ladders and scaffolding with clean rubber shoes or similar protection devices.

If the Contractor spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors, or damages the floor the Contractor shall clean up using a specialist floor finishing company at the Contractor's expense. After completion of the painting work, the Contractor shall return all furnishings to their original position and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

3. UTILITIES

The Government cannot ensure that utilities will be available at all properties at all times. The

Contractor shall have an alternate source of power (generator) available if needed to ensure that paint will be applied following the manufacturer's specifications. The Contractor shall not adjust the heating or air conditioning controls in properties with utilities turned on to maintain temperature. The

Contractor shall have its own source of water available for clean up if water has been turned off in the property for any reason.

4. EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall provide all necessary painting, proper plasters, painting supplies and equipment, including but not limited to brushes, rollers, buckets, mixers, space heaters, drop clothes, scrapers, proper ladders, sanding gear, electric sprayers, and texture sprayers if necessary to perform the work.

The Government will not furnish any materials or tools. Contractor shall provide additional protective equipment, tools and materials.

5. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING WORK

5.1. Interior and Exterior Painting

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Paint surfaces as directed by the task order. Match paint to similar adjacent materials or surfaces.

Contractor shall use the approved paint color by the COR or CO.

(a) Paint: This category includes coating systems materials, primers, emulsions, enamels, stains, sealers and fillers, mold and moisture preventive coat and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

(b) Product Data: The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's technical information, label analysis, and application instructions to the COR for each paint material proposed for use, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall list each material and cross-reference specific coating and finish system and application as an attachment to the above submittal. The

Contractor shall identify each material by the manufacturer's catalog number and general classification.

(c) Single Source Responsibility: The Contractor shall provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats and cannot change brand or type of the approved paint during the contract year.

(d) Material Quality: The Contractor shall provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale type paint material. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification are not acceptable.

(e) Material Delivery: The Contractor shall deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened packages and the containers shall bear the manufacturer's name and label with trade name and manufacturer's instructions.

(f) Material Storage: The Contractor shall store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in a well-ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C).

The Contractor shall protect materials from freezing and keep storage area neat and orderly.

Contractor shall remove oily rags and waste daily. Contractor shall comply with manufacturer storage requirements.

(g) Project Conditions: The Contractor shall not apply paint when the relative humidity exceeds

85 percent, or at temperatures less than 5 degrees F (3 degrees C) above the dew point, or to damp or wet surfaces. The Contractor shall apply paint only in temperatures that comply with the manufacturer's specifications.

(h) Preliminary Examination: The Contractor shall examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance with requirements and shall not begin application until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. Contractor shall inform COR immediately if any items spotted during the preliminary examination which can cause any surface or application problem.

(i) Manufacturer's Instructions: Follow paint manufacturer's instructions; do not exceed manufacturer's recommended application rate. Use application materials and equipment recommended by paint manufacturer. Stir materials before application to produce mixture of uniform density. Re-stir as required during application. Provide total dry film thickness recommended by paint manufacturer for conditions of use.

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(j) Painting, General: Number of coats specified two are minimum number acceptable. Allow each coat of paint to dry thoroughly before applying succeeding coats. Use products of same manufacturer for succeeding coats. Make edges of paint adjoining other materials or colors sharp and clean, without overlapping.

(k) Touch-up: Touch-up and restore finish where damaged. If stain, dirt or undercoats show through final coat of paint, correct defects and cover with additional coats until coating or paint film is of uniform finish, color, appearance and coverage. Give special attention to edges, corners, crevices, repaired cracks and similar items to be sure these areas receive dry film thickness equivalent to flat surfaces.

(l) Preparation:

(i) The Contractor shall remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, or provide protection such as masking, prior to surface preparation and painting. (Masking includes but not limited to windows, door jams, etc.) Light switch covers, electrical outlet covers, smoke detectors and CO2 detectors must be removed prior to paint and re-install after paint completely cures.

(ii) The Contractor shall clean and prepare surfaces to be painted following the manufacturer's instructions before applying paint or surface treatments. This preparation includes removal of oil, dust, dirt, loose rust, mildew, peeling paint or other contamination to ensure good adhesion. In some cases, the Contractor may be requested to remove all existing coats of paint and sealers if prior paint application is showing signs of improper adhesion, such as peeling, chipping, etc. All surfaces must be clean and dry. The Contractor shall schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces. Do not paint surfaces if moisture content or alkalinity of surfaces to be painted exceeds that permitted in manufacturer's written instructions. Repair surface defects including cracks, depressions or holes

(iii) The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer or COR of problems anticipated for any minor preparatory work required, such as but not limited to, filling nail holes, cleaning surfaces to be painted, and priming any requisite areas. Plan preparatory work as most units in residential areas will have nail holes or areas that will need to be primed or sealed. Replace all electrical covers with new covers after painting.

(m) Materials Preparation: The Contractor shall mix and prepare paint following the manufacturer's directions.

(n) Application: The Contractor shall apply paint following the manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film.

(i) Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall use a high-quality semi-gloss latex paint

(containing no lead or mercury) for all kitchens, baths, laundry areas, door frames, and window frames. The Contractor shall use a flat or satin flat latex base paint (containing no

Solicitation for Interior Painting Services 19TU15-25-Q-3002 P. 11/74 lead or mercury) in the remainder of the unit. The color shall be consistent with the balance of the room. The Contractor shall provide samples of the color on sample of the type of material to be painted before actual paint date is scheduled. Only COR approved paint shall be used.

(ii) On exterior surfaces, the Contractor shall apply a high-quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior of the property, or a color as otherwise specified by the COR. Prior to painting, the Contractor shall scrape, sand, fill, and prime the surface with a latex base primer. The Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The Contractor shall not apply exterior paint in snow, rain, fog or mist, or when the relative humidity exceeds 85 percent; or to damp or wet surfaces. Only COR approved paint shall be used.

(iii) The Contractor shall provide finish coats that are compatible with primers used.

(iv) The number of coats and film thickness required is the same regardless of application method.

The Contractor shall not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has cured. The Contractor shall sand between applications where required to produce a smooth, even surface.

(v) The Contractor shall apply additional coats when undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance.

(o) Scheduling Painting: The Contractor shall apply the first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable, and before subsequent surface deterioration. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not recoat until paint has dried.

(p) Minimum Coating Thickness: The Contractor shall apply materials at the manufacturer's recommended spreading rate. The Contractor shall provide a total dry film thickness of the system as recommended by the manufacturer.

(q) Prime Coats: Before application of finish coats, the Contractor shall apply a prime coat as recommended by the manufacturer to material required to be painted or finished, and which has not been prime coated.

(r) Brush Application: The Contractor shall brush-out and work brush coats into surfaces in an even film. The Contractor shall eliminate cloudiness, spotting, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. The Contractor shall draw neat glass lines and color breaks. The Contractor shall apply primers and first coats by brush unless manufacturer's instructions permit use of mechanical applicators.

(s) Mechanical Applications: The Contractor shall use mechanical methods for paint application when permitted by manufacturer's recommendations, governing ordinances, and trade union regulations. Wherever spray application is used, the Contractor shall apply each coat to provide the equivalent hiding of brush-applied coats. The Contractor shall not double-back with spray equipment building-up film thickness of two coats in one pass, unless recommended by the manufacturer.

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(t) At completion of each day’s work, remove from premises rubbish and accumulated materials caused by this Work. Clean off paint spots, oil and other soiling from the varnished surfaces

(included but not limited to wooden floor, wooden base)

(u) Upon completion of painting, the Contractor shall clean the glass and paint-spattered surfaces.

The Contractor shall remove spattered paint by washing, scraping or other proper methods, using care not to scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

(v) The Contractor shall remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

5.2 Drywall/Plaster Repair and Finish

The Contractor shall patch defective drywall with a similar thickness and fire-rated drywall. Joints shall be taped in a manner, so they are not readily visible. The patch shall be textured with a texture consistent with the rest of the surface being patched. The Contractor shall set and spackle all nail heads. The Contractor shall tape joints and cover them with a joint compound. The Contractor shall sand smooth spackled nail heads and tape joints and remove all dust prior to painting. The Contractor shall spackle exterior surfaces with exterior grade compounds.

The highest quality finish (Level 5) is the most effective method to provide a uniform surface and minimize the possibility of joint photographing and of fasteners showing through the final decoration.

This level of finish is required where gloss, semi-gloss or enamel is specified or when flat joints are specified over an un-textured surface, or where critical lighting conditions occur. The prepared surface shall be coated with a drywall primer prior to the application of final decoration. All joints and interior angles shall have tape embedded in joint compound and immediately wiped with a joint knife or trowel, leaving a thin coating of joint compound over all joints and interior angles. Two separate coats of joint compound shall be applied over all flat joints and one separate coat of joint compound applied over interior angles. Fastener heads and accessories shall be covered with three separate coats of joint compound. A thin skim coat of joint compound shall be trowel applied to the entire surface. Excess compound is immediately sheared off, leaving a film or skim coating of compound completely covering the paper. As an alternative to a skim coat, a material manufactured especially for this purpose may be applied. The surface must be smooth and free of tool marks and ridges. The prepared surface shall be covered with a drywall primer prior to the application of the final decoration.

5.3 Texture Only - Walls

Occasionally, the Government may require a wall to be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the wall by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply a texture type material. If any other walls within that room are textured, the texture material shall closely match the texture of any other existing textured walls in that room. The Contractor shall not be required to do less than one room on any individual task order.

5.4 Texture Only - Ceiling

Occasionally the Government may require a ceiling to be textured that has not previously been textured. The Contractor shall prepare the ceiling by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks

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5.5 Paint Exterior Trim

The Contractor shall apply a high-quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior trim of the property, or a color as specified by the

Contracting Officer Representative or Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall scrap, sand, fill, and prime the trim with a latex base primer, prior to painting. The Contractor shall plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The specifications for exterior paint apply, unless otherwise specified in the task order.

5.6 Remove Wall Covering

Upon assignment by task order, the Contractor shall remove the designated wall covering (wallpaper, cork, mirror, tile, etc.). After removing the wall covering, the Contractor shall clean and make ready for painting the area. The Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of the old wall covering.

5.7 Plaster

The Contractor shall repair any damaged interior or exterior plaster as directed by the COR. The plaster material shall be of a similar material that matches as closely as possible the existing plaster in texture and color.

5.8 Stucco

The Contractor shall repair any damaged stucco and remove any loose stucco before applying paint.

5.9 Mold

If any mold spotted on the working area, The Contractor shall inform the COR immediately and after inspection The contractor should clean and use mold preventing paint by guidance of the COR.

6. WARRANTY

The Contractor shall provide a warranty for all painting work performed under this contract. The warranty period shall be for one year from the date of final acceptance by the Government. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, promptly repair or repaint any areas where the paint has failed, including but not limited to peeling, blistering, cracking, or fading, due to defective materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall respond to warranty claims within 48 hours of notification by the Government and shall complete all necessary repairs or repainting within a reasonable time frame agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor. The

Contractor shall ensure that all warranty work is performed to the same standards and specifications as the original work.

7. EFFECTIVE ORDERING PERIOD

After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a

Notice to Proceed for a performance period which continues for twelve months.

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A. The effective ordering period under this contract starts on date shown in the Notice to Proceed and continues for twelve months.

B. The Government may extend this contract under FAR 52.217-9, ‘Option to Extend the term of the Contract” and 52.217-8”, “Option to Extend Services”.

8. COMPLETION DATES UNDER TASK ORDERS

A. The Contractor shall complete all services on individual housing units within 3-10 (three-to ten) calendar days of receipt of a task order, time period depending on the size of the unit. The time period specified above shall not begin until the contractor is afforded reasonable access to the work site.

B. The time period specified above may be shortened if mutually agreed to by the contractor and the Government.

C. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written modification signed by the Contracting officer.

D. The following are minimum completion times that will be included in individual task orders, dependent upon the type and amount of work to be done:

• Painting Interior Walls, up to 1000 square meters – two days

• Painting Interior Walls, 1001 to 2000 square meters – four days

• Painting Interior Walls, up to 1000 square meters – two days

9. WORKING HOURS

The Contractor shall perform all work during 08:00 until 17:30 from Monday until Friday except for the holidays identified in Section I, DOSAR 652.237-82, “Observance of Legal Holidays and

Administrative Leave. The Contracting Officer may approve other hours, if the Contractor gives at least 24 hours advance notice. Contractor initiated changes in work hours will not be a cause for a price increase.

1. 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

2. When any such day falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any such day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation

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10. TASK ORDERS

A. General. The Government will order all services under this contract on a Delivery/Task Order

Form for make ready services on an as-needed basis.

B. Content of Task orders shall include:

Date of order

Contract number

Task Order number

Location of property

Amount of work (square meters or linear meters)

Required completion date

C. Procedures

1. Before issuing a task order, the Government may issue a written request for quotation that includes the work to be performed and the required completion date. The Contractor shall respond to that request for quotation in writing within three working days to the following address or email:

U.S. Embassy Ankara

Çukurambar Mah 1480 Sokak No: 1 Çankya/Ankara

Ankara-GSO-Procurement-DL@state.gov

Alternatively, the Government may simply issue a firm-fixed price task order, if it has the measurements of the work to be performed.

2. If requested to submit a firm-fixed price quotation for a task order, the Contractor shall compute a price for the required work by multiplying the unit prices in Section B by the amount of work required.

11. SELECTION OF AWARDEE FOR INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDERS

A. If more than one Contractor receives an award for these services, the following procedures shall govern the issuance of individual task orders. The Contractor shall perform no work without a task order issued by the Contracting Officer.

B. As the need for services arises, the Government will develop a price estimate.

If the estimate does not exceed US$10,000, the Government will follow the procedures in paragraph C. below. If the estimate exceeds US$10,000, the Government will follow the procedures in paragraph D. below.

C. Orders not exceeding US$10,000 - The Government will select a Contractor for the task order.

This decision will be based on the Government's best interests, which may include factors such as estimated price; past performance record; need to meet contractual minimums; or desire to avoid exceeding task order limitations set forth in Section I, FAR 52.216-19, "Order

Limitations".

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D. Orders exceeding US$10,000:

1. Unless one of the exceptions in paragraph E. below applies, the Government will make its award selection based on the prices in the contract and past performance information gained as a result of Contractor performance under this contract.

2. Selection of Contractors shall not be protestable to GAO under Subpart 33.1 of the Federal

Acquisition Regulation, except on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract. The Department of State has an Acquisition Ombudsman who will review complaints by Contractors to ensure that all Contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for these task orders under the terms of this contract.

E. Exceptions to the procedures in Paragraph D above:

1. The order should be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order; or

2. It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

12. DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Section/Description Qty Delivery Date Deliver To

1. Warranties/Guaranties 1 As required or by completion date Contracting Officer

2. Construction Schedule 1 10 days after Award Contracting Officer’s Rep

2.2 Labor Dispute Notice 1 As required Contracting Officer’s Rep

2.3 List of Personnel 1 10 days after Award Contracting Officer’s Rep

3.3 Insurance 1 10 days after Award Contracting Officer’s Rep

3. Safety Plan 1 10 days after Award Contracting Officer’s Rep

13. INSURANCE

A. Amount of Insurance

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

General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence $5,000

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Cumulative $20,000

2. Property Damage stated in U.S. Dollars:

Per Occurrence $5,000

Cumulative $20,000

The 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.

For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.

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,

• employees, or

• any other person arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

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.

B. Government as Additional Insured.

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.

C. Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance.

The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten

(10) calendar days after contract award. The Government may rescind or terminate the contract if the Contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates identified above.

14. LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The project manager assigned by the Contractor to superintend the work on-site, as required by

52.236-6, "Superintendence by the Contractor", shall be fluent in written and spoken English.

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15. LAWS AND REGULATIONS

A. Compliance Required

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all host country laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, 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 directed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall comply with the more stringent of:

1. The requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders; or

2. The contract.

If a conflict among the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and recommend a proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

B. Labor, Health and Safety Laws and Customs

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.

C. Evidence of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting

Officer of compliance with this clause.

16. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold

Services.

Performs all painting services set forth in the scope of work.

1. thru 19.

All required services are performed and no more than two (2) customer complaint is received per month.

17. SAFETY – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. General. The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures that will:

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1. safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and activities;

2. avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

3. control costs in the performance of this contract.

For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

(a) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs and signal lights;

(b) Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and

(c) Take any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose.

B. Records. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in:

1. death,

2. traumatic injury,

3. occupational disease, or

4. damage to or theft or loss of property, materials, supplies, or equipment.

The Contractor shall report this data as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors’ compliance with this clause.

D. Written Program. Before starting the work, the Contractor shall:

1. Submit a written proposal for implementing this clause; and

2. Meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the overall safety program.

E. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with these requirements and the corrective actions required. The Contractor shall immediately take corrective action after receiving the notice. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the

Contracting Officer may issue an order suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule for any suspension of work issued under this clause.

18. CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

A. Removal of Personnel

The Contractor shall:

1. maintain discipline at the site and at all times;

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

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

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

1. incompetent,

2. careless,

3. insubordinate or

4.otherwise objectionable, or

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

B. Construction Personnel Security

After award of the contract, the Contractor has 5 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 10-30 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 rejections 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. These passes must be displayed visibly by all Contractor personnel working on site. The Contractor shall inform its employees to be used under this contract that they may be subject to search by the Government when entering or leaving work. The Contractor shall return all passes upon conclusion of the contract.

19. PAYMENT

The Contractor shall submit invoices as instructed by FAR 52.212-4(g). The Government will make payment for all work under an individual task order in a lump sum for all completed and accepted work.

Financial Management Office ankara-fmc-dbo-mb@state.gov

U.S. Embassy Ankara

Çukurambar Mah. 1480 Sokak No: 1 Çankaya-Ankara

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SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2022)

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 2020)

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

2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by

Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C.

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

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78

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

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

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

1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

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

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN

2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment

Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (NOV 202) (Pub. L.

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

__ (5) [Reserved].

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__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub.

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

_X_ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of

Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

_X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT

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

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a)

__ (13) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (14) [Reserved]

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(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) of 52.219-6 (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6

__ (16)

(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18)

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

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV…