19VM3025Q0002-Vietnamese Language Training Services - solicitation - final.pdf

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations number 19VM3025Q0002 – Vietnamese Language Training Services for the U.S. Embassy Hanoi Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the Vietnamese Language Training Services for the U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a 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.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-quotation conference at the site, The pre- quotation conference will be held on October 30, 2024 at 15h00 PM at the Embassy Annex, 170 Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi. Prospective offerors/quoters are invited to attend. The list of participants (max 02 participants/quoter with full names, ID and cellphone numbers) must be submitted before 12H00 local noon time on October 28 2024 to Pham Thanh Ha at PhamHT@state.gov to arrange entry to the building.

Prospective offerors/quoters are invited to submit questions about the solicitation requirements.

Written questions must be submitted on or before November 01, 2024 at 17h00 local time, by email to Pham Thanh Ha at PhamHT@state.gov. Questions submitted after this time will not be answered. Answers will be posted in SAM.gov by November 05, 2024.

Quotations are due by November 12, 2024 at 17h00 local time. 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 Pham Thanh Ha at PhamHT@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 20MB. If the file size should exceed the 20MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails with less than 20MB each.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section I, Pricing

Embassy of the United States of America

Hanoi, Vietnam – Contracting Unit

October 23, 2024 mailto:PhamHT@state.gov

3. Section 5 Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

5. Proof of SAM Registration Offerors shall be registered in the SAM (System for Award Management) database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102.

Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror’s proposal to be considered non-responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

Sincerely, Albert B. Kafka Contracting Officer

Enclosure:

https://www.sam.gov/

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR14903896

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD EFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19VM3025Q0002

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

October 23, 2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Ha Pham

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

+84 243850 5000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

November 12, 2024

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

AMERICAN EMBASSY HANOI SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

7 LANG HA

HANOI, VIETNAM

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT 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

AMERICAN EMBASSY HANOI

7 LANG HA

HANOI, VIETNAM

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

EMAIL: PhamHT@state.gov

AMERICAN EMBASSY HANOI

7 LANG HA

HANOI, VIETNAM

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

AMERICAN EMBASSY HANOI

7 LANG HA

HANOI, VIETNAM

ATTN: FMC HANOI

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

Vietnamese Language Training Services for the U.S.

Embassy Hanoi.

(Please see continuing pages for details)

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(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)

Albert B. Kafka 31c. DATE SIGNED

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

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

REPRESENTATIVE

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

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

COMPLETE PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

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

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19VM3025Q0002, Prices, Block 23 & Block 20

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 - REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Representation and Certifications

Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449 COVER PAGE,

RFQ NUMBER 19VM3025Q0002

PRICES, BLOCK 23 & BLOCK 20

1. PRICE AND PAYMENT

1.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

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 teaching and training are stipulated categories of VAT exemption by the host government.

1.2 The Contractor shall provide the following type of class(es) to be given at a firm fixed price per session in Vietnam Dong (VND). Sessions shall be one hour, half-day, or full-day in length and shall be scheduled between Monday and Friday, from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, with a few weekend occurrences. No more than 08students will participate in any class, unless mutually agreed upon by the Contractor and the Government. An estimation of the typical yearly workload is as follows:

1.2.1 BASE YEAR PRICES

Line Item Session Rate

(VND)

Estimated Quantity

Estimated Total Amount (VND)

01 – Language Instruction, 1 Student/Class – per hour

02 – Language Instruction, 2 Students/Class – per hour

03 – Language Instruction, 3 Students/Class – per hour

04 – Language Instruction, 4 - 8 Students/Class

– per hour

05 – Half-day Program – Per Instructor 20 06 – Full-day Program – Per Instructor 15 07 – Two-day Program – Per Instructor 10 08 – Three-day Program – Per Instructor 8 Total:

1.2.2 OPTION YEAR 1 PRICES

Line Item Session Estimated Estimated Total

Rate

(VND)

Quantity Amount (VND)

01 – Language Instruction, 1 Student/Class – per hour

02 – Language Instruction, 2 Students/Class – per hour

03 – Language Instruction, 3 Students/Class – per hour

04 – Language Instruction, 4 - 8 Students/Class

– per hour

05 – Half-day Program – Per Instructor 20 06 – Full-day Program – Per Instructor 15 07 – Two-day Program – Per Instructor 10 08 – Three-day Program – Per Instructor 8 Total:

1.2.3 OPTION YEAR 2 PRICES

Line Item Session Rate

(VND)

Estimated Quantity

Estimated Total Amount (VND)

01 – Language Instruction, 1 Student/Class – per hour

02 – Language Instruction, 2 Students/Class – per hour

03 – Language Instruction, 3 Students/Class – per hour

04 – Language Instruction, 4 - 8 Students/Class

– per hour

05 – Half-day Program – Per Instructor 20 06 – Full-day Program – Per Instructor 15 07 – Two-day Program – Per Instructor 10 08 – Three-day Program – Per Instructor 8 Total:

1.2.4 Grand Total of Base plus All Option Years (VND)

Base year Option year 1 total Option year 2 total Grand Total of Base plus All Option Years

1.3 PAYMENT

The Contractor shall not submit a monthly invoice for payment until all requirements identified in this contract have been finalized and delivery to the COR is complete. The COR shall calculate the number of sessions which the contractor shall include in its invoice.

The Contractor shall submit an invoice for payment in the proper amount in Vietnam Dong (VND) to the following address:

Financial Management Office U.S. Embassy 7 Lang Ha, Hanoi, Vietnam Definitions:

"COR" means Contracting Officer's Representative; see FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, in Section 2.

"Government" means the United States Government unless otherwise stated.

2. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall provide foreign language instruction to adult students that focuses on the topics of professional and general culture interest, conversational skills, typically found in mass-media publications for the foreign language speaking public. The Contractor shall develop the instruction to include the development of speaking, listening, and reading skills to permit comprehension of relevant media or face-to-face conversation. All instruction shall also include job relevant language terminology and usage of the designated field of interest.

Given the diverse backgrounds and experiences of students, it is necessary to have the following five levels/types of instruction coupled with the commensurate levels of specialized instruction experience:

• Intensive 8-week survival courses: For students with no-to-little background in Vietnamese or tonal languages, to introduce Vietnamese pronunciation and tonal systems, supply basic Vietnamese vocabulary and grammar, and enable basic communications in daily life;

• Intensive 4-week immersion sessions: For students who are able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements, but are in need of sharpening their language skills for specific job-related functions;

• Beginner Level: For students who are unable to function in the spoken language, oral production is limited to occasional isolated words;

• Intermediate Level: For students who are able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements;

• Advanced Level: For students who are able to speak the language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most formal and informal conversations in practical, social and professional topics;

Instruction shall be based on proficiency, communication, and academic principles as used in foreign language learning institutions identified below.

-Department of State, Foreign Service Institute;

-Department of Defense, Defense Language Institute; or, The Office of Personnel Management shall define the language proficiency levels identified as desired outcomes. All students shall be measured on their language proficiency levels in accordance with the Foreign Service Instituted Language Proficiency Test.

3. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Class shall be administered from Monday through Friday, with a few occurring on the weekends, as necessary to accommodate schedules at a location provided by the contractor or by the Government at:

• The Chancery, 7 Lang Ha, Hanoi

• Rose Garden Building, 170 Ngoc Khanh, Hanoi

• Tungshing Building, 2 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi.

• Residences

Classes shall end on December 31, 2027.

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED PROPERTY

4.1 The Contractor shall provide all instructional materials including texts, class exercises, handouts, tests, and audio-visual media.

4.2 The Contractor shall provide all necessary site support materials and equipment, including items such as:

• flip chart and easel,

• chalkboard or erasable marker-whiteboard,

• videocassette player,

• overhead projector, and/or

• expendable/consumable classroom supplies (i.e. paper, pencils, pens, chalk, markers and binders).

The Contractor shall replenish such expendable/consumable items as needed to provide for the performance of the work.

4.3 The Contractor shall provide, within 10km of the location specified herein, all needed classroom space to include all furnishings necessary for a proper learning atmosphere.

4.4 The Contractor shall provide qualified instructor(s), who are well versed in all topics to be covered, capable of answering in-depth questions on each topic, will provide the required training in a classroom setting, based on the schedule of training modules or lessons and the objectives and goals for that training.

4.5 The Contractor shall provide instructor supervisor(s) who will supervise the performance of work under the contract, and who will perform quality assurance in meeting the objectives and goals for that training.

4.6 The Contractor shall provide other required classroom materials such as newspapers, magazines, dictionaries, or photocopied materials, written in the designated language for use by students in exercises or testing. The Contractor shall provide a list of materials and sources to the COR and the Post Language Coordinator.

4.7 The Contractor shall provide virtual classes and supported materials in special circumstances, such as: students’ unpredictable conditions for not being able to have class in person or social distancing related to pandemic. The supported materials include an application with a system of lessons and homework for students to log in and practice. The Contractor needs to provide access to the COR and the Post Language Coordinator. The Contractor shall also provide a system of online materials for Survival courses, a group class of 30-60hrs, to practice and provide access to the COR and the Post Language Coordinator to supervise the progress of each learner.

4.8. The Contractor shall report to the COR with monthly progress reports of trainings on the first week of the following month. The Contractor shall report to the COR with class cancellations if it surpasses one week. The Contractor shall receive no more than two valid complaints concerning monthly reports.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS

The Contractor shall provide instructional Foreign Language Training services at the firm fixed prices shown in this contract. The objective of each training module or lesson is to prepare all students as efficiently and effectively as possible to accomplish the goals of the training.

GOALS OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE TRAINING

The goal of training is to provide the student with the skills and knowledge necessary to rapidly reach the desired level of performance as identified in the training modules or lessons identified below:

5.1.1 ORAL RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE MODULE, LESSON 1

Each student, at the completion of training, shall be able to perform at the required level of proficiency.

RECEPTION AND INITIAL CONTACT, BEHAVIOR 1

When addressed in Vietnamese, the student will be able to recognize designated commonly encountered phrases and questions with the Vietnamese speaking public. The student must then respond appropriately, providing acceptably worded and pronounced verbal responses, answering the questions asked, or providing information as needed. At least 90% of the students completing training will be able to recognize and respond appropriately to at least 95% of the selected vocabulary, in 95% of the occurrences in which the selected vocabulary is presented.

5.1.2 READING COMPREHENSION MODULE, LESSON 2

Each student, at the completion of training, shall be able to perform the required level of proficiency.

RECOGNITION AND SUBJECT MATTER COMPREHENSION, BEHAVIOR 1

The student will be able to recognize designated key phrases or questions in Vietnamese, from the selected vocabulary when reading written communication or letters. The student must then respond appropriately, providing the requested information by selecting the correct reply, or by properly identifying the functional organization that the written communication was intended.

At least 85% of the students completing training for each class will be able to comprehend and appropriately respond to or determine the intended addressee for at least 90% of the written communications in which the selected vocabulary is presented.

5.1.3 STUDENT TESTING

The Contractor shall administer tests on knowledge and proficiency as a required element of evaluating the student's progress in the training module or lesson. The Contractor shall provide these tests periodically to:

Determine the student's progress in training:

• identify areas of weakness where supplemental training may be needed; and,

• quantify the student's then-current level of knowledge and proficiency.

Initial testing will be used to establish a baseline for measurement of knowledge and proficiency obtained, and may be used in a predictive manner to facilitate personal training planning. The initial testing needs to provide to students on the first session of each training, the Contractor needs to submit the results as well as the evaluation to the COR and the Post Language Coordinator before the second session. This type of test will be used for the classes of level Intermediate and Advanced.

Ending test: the Contractor shall provide the ending test of each class with the evaluation of students’ progress, in which reporting in detail with the total amount of learning hours, lists of books or materials and the teacher’s evaluation.

The Contractor shall use tests, including Computerized Adaptive Testing, which are approved by the Foreign Service Institute, or the Defense Language Institute, or by recognized and accepted by national professional associations and organizations identified below.

-Modern Language Association of America -American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages -Foreign Service Institute -Foreign Language Center within Defense Language Institute -Federal Interagency Language Round table -or other nationally recognized foreign language bodies.

5.1.4 STUDENT PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION AND TRAINING

RECOMMENDATIONS

The Contractor's instructor(s) shall be responsible for documenting each student's progress in training, and for preparing a training recommendation for each student. The student's progress will be reported to the student biweekly. The instructor will document the student's progress as measured performance under each lesson module. The Contractor shall prepare training recommendations that state specific plans for remedial, or supplementary use of supportive training materials, or use of tutoring and personalized training techniques.

5.1.5 STUDENT COUNSELING

The Contractor's instructor(s) shall be responsible for counseling each student in the student’s performance, and for preparing and discussing with the student any corrective actions which may assist the student in the improvement of their performance. The student's progress will be discussed with the student on a bi-weekly basis, and the instructor shall document the training recommendations made to direct the student's progress. The Contractor shall provide weekly counseling to all students considered in danger of failing the proficiency tests. The counseling sessions should result in specific tasking for remedial, or supplementary use of supportive training materials, or use of tutoring and personalized training techniques, as needed to improve student performance.

ATTACHMENT 1: GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND INFORMATION

None.

ATTACHMENT 2: Foreign Language Training

6.1 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENT

PERFORMANCE STANDARD

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT

Listening Proficiency:

Oral Recognition and Response Module, Lesson 1 Option A Section 5.1.1 Reception and Initial Contact, Behavior 1

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 90% of the students tested in each class shall be able to answer correctly at least 95% of the selected vocabulary questions used in context.

Performance will be measured by standardized oral testing, administered periodically to track student development, and training outcomes.

Option B Section 5.1.1 Social Conversation, Behavior 2

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 85% of the students tested in each class shall be able to answer correctly at least 90% of the selected vocabulary questions when used in conversational exchange.

Performance will be measured by standardized oral testing, administered periodically to track student development, and training outcomes.

Reading Comprehension:

Reading Comprehension Module, Lesson 2 Option A, Section 5.1.2 Recognition and Subject Matter Comprehension, Behavior 1

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 85% of the students tested in each class shall be able to comprehend and correctly respond to at least 90% of the written communications questions in which the selected vocabulary is presented.

Performance will be measured by standardized written testing, administered periodically to track student development, and training outcomes.

Option B, Section 5.1.2 Recognition and Subject Matter Comprehension, Behavior 1

Required Proficiency Level:

At least 75% of the students tested in each class will correctly comprehend, summarize, and translate the correct response to the written communication in at least 85% of the written communications presented.

Performance will be measured by standardized written testing, administered periodically to track student development, and training outcomes.

Quality of Supervision :

4.4 Instructor Supervision.

COR shall receive no more than 02 valid complaints concerning quality of instruction, received during a one-month period.

Review complaint logs, review quality control activities and results, observation, and Government-conducted customer survey.

Documentation and Reporting Requirements:

5.1.3 Student Testing: Administer

standardized tests, gather required information on testing results, and analyze results.

Each report containing statistical or required information is accurately prepared and presented. At least 80% of the information gathered must be relevant and accurate.

Review records and reports, randomly verify testing procedures, observation, and detailed analysis.

5.1.4 Student Progress Documentation and

Training Recommendations.

No more than 01 of the student progress reports required during the reporting period were received late or were missing.

Review operational logs, data bases, statistics, or through observation.

Student Counseling:

5.1.5 Counsel students on performance

and recommending corrective actions, if required.

At least 02 of the students assigned, and all students considered in danger of failing proficiency tests, will receive counseling each week.

Review records and contact reports, randomly verify through student surveys, observation, and individual interviews.

6.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer’s Representative (see clause 652.242-70 in Section 2 Addendum) will provide specific guidance and answer questions relative to the requirement described in paragraph D.1, above. The COR for this contract is:

Post Language Program Officer

US Embassy Hanoi

7 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam

6.3 COMPLETION DATE AND DELIVERY

The Contractor shall deliver a complete and full translation of the items listed in paragraph D.1, above, by December 31, 2027. Deliver all materials to the COR at the following address:

Post Language Program Officer

US Embassy Hanoi

7 Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi, Vietnam

7.1. 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 Vietnamese Language Training services set forth in the scope of work.

1. thru 19.

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

7.1.1 SURVEILLANCE

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

7.1.2 STANDARD

The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items), if any of the services exceed the standard.

7.1.3 PROCEDURES

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

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

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

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

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

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

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

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

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2021) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

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

These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current

FAR.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

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

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm http://www.statebuy.gov/home.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_40 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/3903 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/3801 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_4 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

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

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

_X_ (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

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

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

__ (14) [Reserved]

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

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

__ (16)

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

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

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

__ (18)

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

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

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

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

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

__ (19)

(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (23)

(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_8 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_14 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_16 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_27 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_28 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_29 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_30

( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O.13126).

__ (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

__ (31)

(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (32)

(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

__ (33)

(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (36)

(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

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

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(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_32 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2018-title15/html/USCODE-2018-title15-chap14A-sec644.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_219_33 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2018-title15/html/USCODE-2018-title15-chap14A-sec637.htm https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_21 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_35 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_36 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title29-section793&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_36 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_37 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title38-section4212&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_40 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_50 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_222_54 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1803 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_223_9

(May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (41)

(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (42)

(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy- Consuming Products (MAY 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (44)

(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (48)

(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

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(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (50)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

_X_ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

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(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_232_36 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_239_1 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title5-section552a&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_242_5 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_247_64 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2019-title46/html/USCODE-2019-title46-subtitleV-partD-chap553-subchapI-sec55305.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCODE-2019-title46/html/USCODE-2019-title46-subtitleV-partD-chap553-subchapI-sec55305.htm…