UNITED STATES MINT

SOLICITATION

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2031JG26R00011 Page 1 of 56

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 2031JG26R00011

ISSUED BY / RESPOND TO:

ADDRESS:

CONTRACTOR NAME:

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

KATRICE WALKER, Contracting OfficerPOINT OF CONTACT:

Indefinite-quantityCONTRACT TYPE:

DESCRIPTION:

The Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items and perform all services as set forth herein. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be subject to and governed by the contract and all attachments thereto. By executing this document, the Contractor agrees to all terms and conditions included herein and has read the Notice Regarding Inapplicability of Laws Governing Procurement or Public Contracts, (GP-1).

United States Mint Die Steel (U.S.M Denver & U.S.M Philadelphia)

USMINT-HQR

United States Mint - Headquarters

801 9th Street, NW

Washington DC 20220

SOLICITATION DATE:

SOLICITATION DUE DATE:

June 26,2026

FOR THE UNITED STATES MINT

Date:

Title: Contracting Officer

Typed Name: KATRICE WALKER

SIGNATURE

Acceptance

FOR

Date:

Title:

Typed Name:

SIGNATURE

Offer

2031JG26R00011 UNITED STATES MINT

DIE STEEL

SECTION B – PRICES

B.1 PRICE PROTECTION (APR 2014) CLAUSE # B-001

B.2 TASK ORDERS (MAR 2015) CLAUSE # B-004 VAR

B.3 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B.002 (VAR)

B.4 FUNDING FOR TASK/DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACT (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B-005 (VAR)

B.5 MAXIMUM VALUE OF IDIQ CONTRACTS (FEB 2014) CLAUSE #B-007

B.6 PRICING (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B-136 (VAR)

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 INTRODUCTION:

C.2 SCOPE:

C.3 SPECIFICATIONS – GRADE 52100, A2, A9, L6 AND S7 STEELS:

C.3.1 CLASSIFICATION:

C.3.2 MATERIAL:

C.3.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION - PERCENT:

C.3.4 SAMPLING METHOD:

C.3.5 BAR DIMENSIONS:

C.3.6 AS-RECEIVED HARDNESS:

C.3.7 AS-RECEIVED METALLOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE:

C.3.8 MACROSTRUCTURE:

C.3.9 INCLUSION CONTENT:

C.4 REQUIRED REPORTS:

C.5 ADDITIONAL STEEL TYPES:

C.6 QUANTITY INCREMENTS

C.7 ENGINEERING SUPPORT

C.8 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE – NEW IDIQ CONTRACTS (MARCH 2009) CLAUSE# C-125

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING (JULY 2014) CLAUSE # D-008

D.2 MARKING/ BARCODE LABEL (MANUFACTURING) (JULY 2014) CLAUSE # D-009 VAR

D.3 SHIPMENT/WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SUPPLIES (MAY 2014) CLAUSE # E-014

E.2 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MAY 2014) CLAUSE # E-015

E.3 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (VAR)

E.4 DIE STEEL SAMPLES (VAR)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICE OR SUPPLY CONTRACT (JULY 2014) CLAUSE # F-016

F.2 CONTRACT TERM (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-017 (VAR)

F.3 DELIVERIES (DEC 2001) CLAUSE # F-020 VAR

F.4 F.O.B. DESTINATION (APR 2000) CLAUSE # F-024

F.5 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS SUPPLY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-026

F.6 PRODUCTION PROGRESS REPORT (OCT 1997) CLAUSE # F-027

F.7 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-030

F.8 FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES (MAR 2002) CLAUSE # F-031

F.9 PHILADELPHIA DELIVERIES (AUG 2025) CLAUSE # F-139

F.10 DENVER DELIVERIES (FEB 2013) CLAUSE # F-140 VAR

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICING (JUL 1999) CLAUSE # G-034

G.2 INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) ORDERING (NOV 2018) CLAUSE # G-036 ... 23 G.3 SITE MANAGER (DEC 2024) Clause # G-039

G.4 REFUNDS (APRIL 2017) CLAUSE # G-042

G.5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (DEC 2019) CLAUSE # G-044

G.6 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE (SEP 1998) CLAUSE # G-099

G.7 CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (JAN 2013) CLAUSE # G-103

G.8 OTHER UNITED STATES MINT PERSONNEL (EXCLUDING CONTRACTING OFFICERS, CONTRACT

SPECIALISTS AND CONTRACTING OFFICER REPRESENTATIVES/SITE MANAGERS (JANUARY 2013)

CLAUSE # G-104

G.9 CONTRACTOR CONTACT (MAR 1998) CLAUSE # G-107 (FILL-IN)

G.10 PAYMENT (MAY 2018) CLAUSE # G-108 ALTERNATE II

G.11 CORRESPONDENCE PROCEDURES (DEC 2014) CLAUSE # G-109 VAR

G.12 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (CLAUSE #G-110, APRIL 2017)

SECTION H - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES ALTERNATE I (FEB 2018) CLAUSE # H-

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.1 NOTICE REGARDING INAPPLICABILITY OF LAWS GOVERNING PROCUREMENT OR PUBLIC

CONTRACTS (MAR 2003) CLAUSE # GP-1

I.2 CHANGES (OCT 1998) CLAUSE # GP-2

I.3 DISPUTES (OCT 2011) CLAUSE # GP-3

I.4 ENTIRE AGREEMENT (APR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-4

I.5 GOVERNING LAW (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-5

I.6 INDEMNITY (SEP 1997) CLAUSE # GP-6

I.7 APPROVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-7

I.8 PERMITS & COMPLIANCE (APR 2017) CLAUSE # GP-8

I.9 PUBLICITY (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # GP-9

I.10 REMEDIES NOT EXCLUSIVE (FEB 1997) CLAUSE # GP-10

I.11 RIGHTS IN DATA (JUL 1999) CLAUSE # GP-11

I.12 SEVERABILITY (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-12

I.13 STANDARD OF PERFORMANCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-13

I.14 SURVIVAL (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-14

I.15 TERMINATION (APRIL 2017) CLAUSE # GP-15

I.16 TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-16

I.17 TRADEMARK USE (AUG 2010) CLAUSE # GP-17

I.18 WAIVER (NOV 1996) CLAUSE # GP-18

I.19 WARRANTIES AND REPRESENTATIONS (APR 2017) CLAUSE # GP-19

I.20 AUDITS AND RECORDS (MAR 2015) CLAUSE # GP-20

I.21 CONTRACTOR EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS RESPONSE (MAY 2020) CLAUSE # GP-21

I.22 BUY AMERICAN (CLAUSE I-028 NOV 2017) I-028 (FILL-IN)

I.23 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTIONS AND RIGHTS (REQUIREMENT TO

INFORM EMPLOYEES (JUL 2019) CLAUSE # I-043

I.24 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR

PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND OTHER COVERED ENTITIES (AUG 2018) CLAUSE # I-047

I.25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020) CLAUSE # I-048

I.26 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (NOV 2018) CLAUSE # I-049

I.27 INSURANCE (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # I-051 (VAR)

I.28 SCHEDULING AND EXECUTION OF WORK (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # I-065

I.29 STAGING AND MATERIALS STORAGE AREA (MAR 1996) CLAUSE # I-066

I.30 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 2000) CLAUSE # I-095

I.31 INTERRELATIONSHIPS OF CONTRACTORS (AUG 2001) CLAUSE # I-098

I.32 TAXES (SEP 2017) CLAUSE # I-119

I.33 REQUIRED REGISTRATION IN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) (APRIL 2023) CLAUSE # I-122 I.34 ACCESSIBILITY OF ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY (AUGUST 2002)

CLAUSE # I-124

I.35 AGREEMENT REGARDING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST (NOV 2004) CLAUSE # I-136

I.36 STRENGTHENING PROTECTIONS AGAINST TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN FEDERAL CONTRACTS

(OCT 2012) CLAUSE # I-139

I.37 MINIMUM WAGE FOR CONTRACTORS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658) (APRIL 2025) I-140

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

(APRIL 2022 v4) (FILL-IN)

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (NOV 2018) CLAUSE # L-068

L.2 AMENDMENTS TO SOLICITATIONS (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-069 VAR

L.3 PROPOSAL DUE DATE (FEB 2000) CLAUSE # L-070 VAR

L.4 PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-071

L.5 RESTRICTION ON DISCLOSURE AND USE OF DATA (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-072

L.6 SITE VISIT/VENDOR DAY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-074

L.7 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE OFFERORS (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-075

L.8 CONTRACT AWARD (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-076

L.9 PREAWARD SURVEY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-077

L.10 TYPE OF CONTRACT (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # L-078

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 BASIS FOR AWARD (NOVE 2024) CLAUSE # M-079 VAR

SECTION B – PRICES

B.1 PRICE PROTECTION (APR 2014) CLAUSE # B-001

Contractor warrants and guarantees that the prices contained in this contract are the lowest available prices for the types of personnel, goods and/or services specified. If during the six-month period before the issuance of this contract or purchase/delivery order and for the duration of this contract, the Contractor sells or offers to sell comparable quantities of goods and/or services substantially similar to those purchased under this contract at lower prices or under more favorable terms than those stated in this contract, then the prices and/or terms of this contract shall be automatically revised, as of the date on which the Contractor sold or offered to sell such comparable quantities of goods and/or services, to equal the lower prices and/or more favorable terms. If the United States Mint becomes entitled to lower prices and/or more favorable terms for any goods and/or services under this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the United States Mint and refund the difference. If the Contractor does not promptly refund the difference, the United States Mint shall have the right to deduct or withhold payment under this contract or any other current or future contract with the Contractor for the amount of difference. The United States Mint shall have the right to examine and audit the Contractor's records to verify that the Contractor is complying with this provision.

B.2 TASK ORDERS (MAR 2015) CLAUSE # B-004 VAR

This contract permits the issuance of written Firm Fixed Price

Firm Fixed Price

Prior to the issuance of a task/delivery order, the Contracting Officer will issue a written task/delivery order proposal request. However, at times because of urgent requirement needs, requests may be issued verbally. The Contractor shall respond by submitting to the Contracting Officer a written proposal within 10 calendar days of the date of the United States Mint's request.

The proposal shall include a technical narrative and a price proposal. The price proposal shall be based upon the contracted rate structure as established in Section B.5

The Contractor shall be obligated to perform the services under each Firm Fixed Price task/delivery order for the lesser of the Contractor’s price proposal or the total fixed price for such work as shown in Table B.5.

Authorization to Proceed

To accommodate urgent program requirements, the Contracting Officer may give the Contractor written Notice to Proceed in advance of issuing a task order. In such instances, the Contractor shall submit a proposal before the earlier of 10 calendar days of its receipt of the Notice to Proceed, or the deadline specified by the Contracting Officer in the Notice to Proceed

B.3 ECONOMIC PRICE ADJUSTMENT (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B.002 (VAR)

The base ordering period rates may be adjusted upward or downward annually for subsequent ordering periods. The applicable escalation shall be that published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics or an applicable published data source but shall not, in any case, exceed 10% percent of the base period. The PPI formula will be used upon request from the contractor or the United States Mint for an equitable adjustment above or below the fixed prices set forth in the contract.

a) The Contractor warrants that the prices set forth in this contract do not include any allowance or contingency to cover anticipated increased costs or performance to the extent such increases are covered by this clause.

b) All Ordering Periods after the Base Ordering Period may be subject to an economic price adjustment.

c) The Contractor must provide their published data source and their propose PPI formula and PPI calculation break down for the purpose of computing the price adjustment to reflect changes in the cost of steel.

d) Price adjustment for additional years shall be determined by using the same calculation methodology using the average index from the previous period.

e) Beginning with the Base Year and First Ordering Period, the index will be reviewed and the following calculation methodology will be used to determine if any price adjustment is required:

Series Id: WPU101 Series Title: PPI Commodity data for Metals and metal products-Iron and steel, not seasonally adjusted Group: Metals and Metal Products Item: Iron and Steel

B.4 FUNDING FOR TASK/DELIVERY ORDER CONTRACT (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B-

005 (VAR)

No funds are obligated by issuance of this contract. Funds will be obligated under individual task/delivery orders.

B.5 MAXIMUM VALUE OF IDIQ CONTRACTS (FEB 2014) CLAUSE #B-007

The maximum potential value of the contract for all ordering periods shall not exceed $TBD.

B.6 PRICING (FEB 2014) CLAUSE # B-136 (VAR)

The Contractor shall provide electric arc melted, argon oxygen, decarburization, vacuum oxygen decarburization (AOD/VOD), or equivalent secondary ladle refinement process steel. Vacuum arc remelted (VAR) and when specified, vacuum induction melted (VIM), premium quality American Iron and Steel Institute (A.I.S.I) types 52100, S7, L-6, A9 and/or A2 steel shall be provided to the United States Mint, Philadelphia, PA and Denver, CO locations, in accordance with the requirements cited in Section C and all other terms and conditions of this contract.

Each order issued under this contract will be issued on a Firm Fixed Price. The United States Mint is not obligated to any minimum or maximum ordering amounts. The pricing below shall include all expenses to manufacture, ship, and deliver. No other charges, fees, or expenses are permitted under this contract. The Firm Fixed Prices for each of these items are listed in the tables below.

Price Table

ITEM

NO

STEEL

TYPE ITEM DIAMETER

CUT

LENGTH,

MAX

SITE LOCATION

BASE YEAR

PRICE PER

POUND

OPTION

YEAR 1

PRICE PER

POUND

OPTION

YEAR 2

PRICE PER

POUND

OPTION

YEAR 3

PRICE PER

POUND

OPTION

YEAR 4

PRICE PER

POUND

1 52100

STEEL

DUSTEEL 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 72" Denver $ /lb

DUSTEEL 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

QHSTEEL 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 72" Denver $ /lb

QHSTEEL 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

2 A2 STEEL

A2 Will be specified when delivery order is placed Denver $ /lb

A2 Philadelphia $ /lb

3 A9 STEEL

A-9_D 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 72" Denver $ /lb

A-9 D 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

A-9 D 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 72” Denver $ /lb

A-9_D 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 48” Philadelphia $ /lb

4 L6 STEEL

DOSTEEL 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 72" Denver $ /lb

L6DUSTEEL 1-5/16 inch (1.3125") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

L6QHSTEEL 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 72" Denver $ /lb

L6DUSTEEL 1-5/8 inch (1.625") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

L6QHSTEEL 1-7/8 inch (1.875") 48" Denver $ /lb

DOSTEEL 1-7/8 inch (1.875") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

5 S7

STEEL

S71875VARD 1-7/8 inch (1.875") 48" Denver $ /lb

S71875VARP 1-7/8 inch (1.875") 48" Philadelphia $ /lb

END SECTION B

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK / SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 INTRODUCTION:

The United States Mint has a requirement to acquire high grade steel, in bar form, suitable for the manufacture of coinage dies used to produce proof and circulating coins to meet the nation's numismatic and commercial needs. Presently, the following steel grades are used in our dies, 52100, A2, A9, L6, and S7. To ensure the highest quality standards with our coins, the die steel requires strict adherence to the specifications herein.

C.2 SCOPE:

The Die Manufacturing Division of the United States Mint is divided between the United States Mint's Philadelphia, PA facility, and the Denver, CO facility. The die manufacturing facilities are responsible for the production of all dies used in the manufacture of the nation's coinage and produce over 100,000 dies each year. These dies are utilized at the four minting operations of the United States Mint which are located at Philadelphia, PA, Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and West Point, NY. Steel shall be delivered to the United States Mint at Philadelphia and the United States Mint at Denver in accordance with specific delivery orders, detailing the quantities of each die steel type and delivery period.

Die manufacturing is an integral component of the overall coining operation. Dies are produced by hubbing the transverse cross-section of the bar, and machining to final size, followed by hardening and tempering treatments. In addition, the field of the proof die is polished to a mirror finish. Any evidence of pitting or surface imperfections, however minute, is reason for rejection of the die for use. Direct laser engraving is also utilized in die manufacturing. Delivery schedules will be determined at the time the orders are placed. The Contractor may also submit a catalog or inventory of steel that may be purchased to include name, type of steel, specifications, diameter, bar cut lengths and pricing. The United States Mint may require First Article Samples in accordance with F.8.

C.3 SPECIFICATIONS – GRADE 52100, A2, A9, L6 AND S7 STEELS:

C.3.1 CLASSIFICATION:

Round bar stock in the annealed, spheroidized condition

52100, S7, A9, and L6 surface condition: center-less ground

A2 surface condition: turned finish

Additional purification process: Vacuum induction melting and vacuum arc remelting (VIM- VAR) will be stated in the delivery/task order.

C.3.2 MATERIAL:

Following initial melting and refining, the steel shall be vacuum arc re-melted, for AISI 52100, A2, A9, S7 and L6 steels. Sufficient discard shall be taken from each ingot to ensure freedom from piping and undue segregation.

During the course of this contract the United States Mint may order VIM-VAR processed steel.

The steel grade and diameter will be specified when the delivery order is placed.

C.3.3 CHEMICAL COMPOSITION - PERCENT:

Element Grade 52100 Grade A2 Grade A9 Grade L6 Grade S7

Carbon C 0.95-1.10 0.95 - 1.05 0.45-0.55 0.65-0.75 0.45-0.55

Manganese Mn 0.25-0.45 1.00 max 0.20-0.50 0.25-0.45 0.20-0.90

Silicon Si 0.20-0.35 0.50 max 0.95-1.15 0.50 max 0.20-1.00

Phosphorus P 0.015 max 0.015 max 0.015 max 0.015 max 0.010 max

Sulfur S 0.015 max 0.015 max 0.010 max 0.015 max 0.010 max

Chromium Cr 1.30-1.60 4.75 – 5.50 4.75-5.25 0.60-1.00 3.00-3.50

Nickel Ni 0.25 max 0.25 max 1.25-1.75 1.25-1.75

Vanadium V 0.10 max 0.15 – 0.50 0.80-1.10 0.15 max 0.35 max

Molybdenum Mo 0.04-0.10 0.90 – 1.40 1.30-1.60 0.50 max 1.30-1.80

Iron Fe* Balance Balance Balance Balance Balance

* Oxygen shall be less than 0.002% and nitrogen shall be less than 0.008%; both shall be listed in parts per million (ppm). Copper, tungsten and cobalt shall be less than 0.10%. Titanium shall be less than 0.01%. Aluminum shall be less than 0.05%.

C.3.4 SAMPLING METHOD:

Samples for checking chemical analysis shall be selected as described in ASTM E1806, to represent each ingot in the shipment. Chemical analysis shall be made by standard wet chemical, spectrographic, or other analytical methods. In the event of dispute, analysis must be by standard wet chemical methods.

C.3.5 BAR DIMENSIONS:

BAR DIAMETER, in. PHILADELPHIA MINT, in.1

DENVER

MINT, in.2

Diameter Size Tolerance, in.

Under Over

1.3125 (1 5/16) 32-48 32-72 0.00 0.010

1.625 (1 5/8) 32-48 32-72 0.00 0.015

1.875 (1 7/8) 32-48 32-48 0.00 0.015

A2 sizes may be specified on Delivery Order between 2.0 and 6.0 inch.

The United States Mint prefers bars to be cut to the maximum length listed, except when there would be waste of the remaining bar at that length.

C.3.6 AS-RECEIVED HARDNESS:

52100 90 HRB max A2 100 HRB max A9 100 HRB max L6 93 HRB max S7 93 HRB max

Hardness shall be uniform from center to edge within 4 points on the Rockwell B scale. The hardness shall be taken on a transverse section at the following three locations: 1/8" from edge, midway between the surface and the center, and at the center.

C.3.7 AS-RECEIVED METALLOGRAPHIC STRUCTURE:

Unless otherwise specified, the metallographic structure of material furnished in the as-received condition must be as follows:

Grade 52100, A2, and A9: 100% spheroidized with fine uniform distribution of carbides in a ferrite matrix.

Grade L6 and S7: 80% (minimum) spheroidized with uniform distribution of carbides in a ferrite/pearlite matrix.

All steels shall show no evidence of a boundary carbide network. For all alloys, carbide network shall not exceed category CN1 of ASTM A892 and the carbide size should not exceed CS6.

C.3.8 MACROSTRUCTURE:

Visual examination of these specimens shall show a structure free of excessive porosity, segregation, slag, dirt, or other nonmetallic inclusions, pipe, checks, cracks, and other injurious defects.

1 Maximum length is dictated by bar feeder. Philadelphia has a shorter bar feeder than Denver.

2 Maximum length is dictated by weight requirements.

C.3.9 INCLUSION CONTENT:

The following inclusion severities (ASTM E45) shall not be exceeded in any specimen:

Type A Type B Type C Type D Sulfide Alumina Silicate Oxide Thin 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.5 Heavy 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

On a standard metallographic specimen, the average number of titanium carbonitride inclusions shall not exceed five per field of view (0.5 sq. mm) when viewed at a magnification of 100X. A minimum of ten areas on each sample shall be chosen at random and rated for this type of inclusion. Any titanium carbonitride inclusion measuring at least 0.0002" (in any direction) shall be counted.

C.4 REQUIRED REPORTS:

See F.5 for required submittals.

C.5 ADDITIONAL STEEL TYPES:

The United States Mint reserves the right to add additional types of steel to this contract at mutually agreeable specifications and pricing terms.

C.6 QUANTITY INCREMENTS

Order quantities may be split between facilities and/or rolled diameters. The steel grade, diameter, and quantity will be specified when the delivery order is placed. At the discretion of the United States Mint may buy an entire heat of steel. Each year, the supplier shall report their typical yield for a heat to the United States Mint Contracting Officer (CO), Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Site Manager (SM).

C.7 ENGINEERING SUPPORT

The United States Mint has an interest in utilizing alternative alloys or developing new steel alloys through joint efforts between the United States Mint and the Contractor. For each new development, Delivery/Task Order content may be jointly developed by the United States Mint CO and COR and the Contractor in order to define the project prior to the start of work. This is an essential step to ensure that both parties have a clear understanding of the United States Mint’s requirements and the desired outcome of the work. Task Order content shall be tailored to the requirement of the new development and shall include Objectives, Tasks, Specifications, Schedules, Acceptance Criteria, etc. Contractor shall document Delivery/Task Order content and any revisions for review and approval by the CO and COR.

After Delivery/Task Order content is finalized, Contractor shall provide the United States Mint CO and COR with a detailed cost estimate which reflects performance of the work and implementation of the associated work product.

C.8 SECTION 508 COMPLIANCE – NEW IDIQ CONTRACTS (MARCH 2009)

CLAUSE# C-125

All electronic and information technology (EIT) products (supplies and services) provided or delivered under this contract shall fully conform to Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board's Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standards at 36 CFR Part 1194 et seq.

Any electronic means by which the Contractor shall provide information or data about its offered products must conform to Section 508 requirements.

For every EIT product accepted under this contract by the United States Mint that does not fully comply with 36 CFR Part 1194 et seq. (pursuant to an exception or exclusion as determined by the United States Mint in its discretion), the Contractor shall on 30 days notice, at the discretion of the United States Mint, make every effort to replace or upgrade it with a compliant equivalent product or service, if commercially available and cost neutral.

END OF SECTION C

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 PACKAGING (JULY 2014) CLAUSE # D-008

(a) The contractor is responsible for properly packaging all shipments under ASTM D 3951 (Commercial Packaging standard) although specific additional packaging requirements may be specified herein. The contractor shall package all shipments in a manner that ensures against damage resulting from improper handling, inclement weather, water, excessive heat or cold, and to ensure acceptance by common carrier for safe transportation to the destination point of delivery. The Contractor shall also provide any additional protection required to prevent corrosion, deterioration, and physical damage during shipment and storage.

(b) The United States Mint will not be held responsible for any damage, deterioration, or losses incurred during loading, shipment, storage, and installation, except where the Contracting Officer determines that the United States Mint’s gross or willful negligence contributed to such damage, deterioration, or losses. In cases in which the Contracting Officer finds such contributory fault, the United States Mint’s liability shall be based on and limited to the proportionate degree to which such fault contributed to the damage, deterioration, or loss.

D.2 MARKING/ BARCODE LABEL (MANUFACTURING) (JULY 2014) CLAUSE # D-

009 VAR

Each shipping bundle shall be marked with the following:

PRINTED:

(a) CONTRACTOR:

(b) PURCHASE ORDER NO/ CONTRACT NO & Release NO.

(c) ITEM:

(d) QUANTITY:

(e) SHIPMENT NO.

(f) Each bundle shall be marked on at least two sides. All lettering on the shipping label shall be in indelible black ink and shall be at least one-quarter (1/4) inch high.

(g) Each bundle/container shall include die steel labels/bar coding

D.3 SHIPMENT/WEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

All shipments of steel shall be delivered on an open trailer or truck, covered with canvas or tarpaulin. The maximum weight of each bundle of steel shall not exceed 1,361 kilograms (3,000 pounds) for the Denver die steel and 680 kilograms (1,500 pounds) for the Philadelphia die steel.

The bundles shall be on blocking such that they can be moved by a forklift. Any shipment not conforming to these requirements may be refused by the United States Mint and returned to the contractor, at no cost to the United States Mint.

END OF SECTION D

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND TESTING OF SUPPLIES (MAY 2014) CLAUSE # E-014

(a) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring the performance of all test and inspection requirements herein, and provide only those supplies that are in conformance with the contract requirements.

(b) The presence or absence of a United States Mint inspector does not relieve the Contractor of any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of any requirement or specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(c) Prior to any shipment, the Contractor shall notify the United States Mint, so the United States Mint can exercise its option to inspect the product at the Contractor's or any Subcontractor's facility. The United States Mint has the right to inspect and test all supplies called for in the contract at all places and at all times before acceptance. The United States Mint shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work of the Contractor or any Subcontractor.

(d) The United States Mint has the right to reject or require correction of late, partial, incomplete or nonconforming supplies at no additional cost to the United States Mint. In the event of late or nonconforming supplies, the Contracting Officer may require removal, replacement, or correction of supplies and may direct or allow correction in place. Further, the Contracting Officer may assess the Contractor the costs of correction or replacement, including but not limited to, all expenses of unpacking, examining, repackaging, storing, and reshipping the rejected material and may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, terminate the contract for default.

(e) The United States Mint shall accept or reject supplies within 14 calendar days of delivery unless specified differently in the contract. Final acceptance of supplies does not relieve the Contractor of liability for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, failure to comply with applicable laws, or warranty obligations.

(f) Transfer of title to supplies furnished under this contract shall take place at the time of final acceptance regardless of where or when physical possession by the United States Mint takes place, excepting loss or damage caused by the United States Mint.

E.2 QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (MAY 2014) CLAUSE # E-015

The contractor shall have in place a Quality Management System (QMS) to help ensure that the products supplied to the United States Mint meet the required quality standards. The following elements have been identified by the United States Mint as critical components for the QMS and are required under this contract:

(a) Documented Non Compliance Report (NCR) and Corrective Action/Preventive Action (CAPA) processes.

(b) Quality Control (QC) procedures including, but not limited to, inspection methods, inspection equipment, equipment calibration, gauge repeatability and reproducibility, process monitoring, QC personnel and internal audit procedures for QMS.

E.3 TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA (VAR)

Ultrasonic inspection of bars for porosity, pipe, and internal and surface cracks: All finished bars shall be ultrasonically inspected using either Phased-Array equipment or Immersion Pulse equipment inspected according to AMS-STD 2154E. The contractor shall submit ultrasonic test AMS Certifications to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval.

If upon sample inspection , all or part of a shipment delivered in advance of the contract delivery due date is found to be non-conforming, the United States Mint reserves the right to perform a 100% inspection and retain the good materials and charge the Contractor the cost of the additional inspection and reshipment and return of rejected material.

E.4 DIE STEEL SAMPLES (VAR)

To provide for testing at the United States Mints, the Contractor shall supply samples for each delivery of die steel. Each sample shall be approximately six inches long and of the appropriate diameter. One sample shall be supplied from each VAR ingot or process lot. Each sample shall be labeled clearly to identify the heat, production order number, delivery number and shipped.

Samples shall be sent prior to shipment of steel orders. Copies of Certification reports listed in F.6 shall be provided via email, including information to trace process lots to the test samples.

The samples shall be boxed with protective packaging material and sent to:

United States Mint at Philadelphia ATTN: MariAnne Davis 151 North Independence Mall East Philadelphia, PA 19106

Or, United States Mint at Denver ATTN: Meghan Tryon / Rhonda Williams 320 West Colfax Ave.

Denver, CO 80204

It is important that you coordinate with the COR and United States Mint Metallurgist for that site prior to any shipment.

END OF SECTION E

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICE OR SUPPLY CONTRACT (JULY 2014) CLAUSE

# F-016

The United States Mint may require continued performance of any service or supply contract within the limits and at the rates specified in this contract, outside the aggregate performance term. These rates may be adjusted only if agreed to by the United States Mint. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within thirty 30 days prior to contract expiration. Contracting Officers cannot exercise unpriced options.

F.2 CONTRACT TERM (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-017 (VAR)

The base period for this contract shall remain in effect from date of award through 12 months with four (4) one (1) year option periods, which may be exercised solely at the United States Mint discretion.

a) Exercising of options will be based on the needs of the United States Mint, and subject to the availability of funds.

b) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause shall not exceed five (5) years. Unless Section F.1 is exercised

Base Year:

Option Year 1:

Option Year 2:

Option Year 3:

Option Year 4:

F.3 DELIVERIES (DEC 2001) CLAUSE # F-020 VAR

Delivery destinations shall be specified in each delivery order. The contractor shall deliver to the dock at each location. The United States Mint or their agent will perform unloading of supplies at the destination. All deliveries shall be shipped in tail-loaded, dock-height, flatbed trailers.

The United States Mint reserves the right to divert shipments.

Unless otherwise specified, all deliveries under this contract shall be made to:

PHILADELPHIA: DENVER:

United States Mint at Philadelphia United States Mint at Denver 151 North Independence Mall East c/o Aspen Distribution, Inc.

Philadelphia, PA 19106 21111 E. 36th Drive

Aurora, CO 80011 For Delivery Times Call: 720-974-7377

F.4 F.O.B. DESTINATION (APR 2000) CLAUSE # F-024

The Contractor shall deliver all supplies to the location designated in this contract free of any expense to the United States Mint.

F.5 REQUIRED SUBMITTALS SUPPLY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-026

In addition to submittals required by the specifications and drawings, the contractor shall submit the following:

DESCRIPTION DUE DATE

(a) Production Progress Report Within three (3) working days following the date of each shipment

(b) First Article Samples (Will be determined at time of award)

(c) Certificate of Test Reports: upon shipment, furnished with each lot

The Contractor, upon shipment, shall furnish with each lot,3 copies of certificate of test reports which include

a) Chemical analysis and test method which conform to C.3.3.

b) As-received hardness which conforms to C.3.6.

c) Confirmation that carbide network and size meet specifications in C.3.7.

d) Confirmation that inclusion rating meets specifications in C.3.9.

e) Ultrasonic certificate indicating techniques used in addition to whether the test passed.

These reports shall be furnished to the appropriate Site Manager / Metallurgist with copies to the Contracting Officer and COR.

F.6 PRODUCTION PROGRESS REPORT (OCT 1997) CLAUSE # F-027

The Production Progress Report shall be submitted to the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer and shall include:

(a) Contract Number

(b) Delivery Order Number

(c) Contract Line Item Number and Description

(d) Contract Required Delivery Date

(e) Quantity Shipped

(f) Cumulative Quantity Shipped to Date

(g) Quantity of Next Shipment

(h) Delivery Date of Next Shipment (Not Shipping Date)

(i) Explanation for Any Actual or Anticipated Delay in this or Next Shipment

3 A lot constitutes all the steel from one VAR (or equivalent) ingot shipped at one time.

F.7 VARIATION IN QUANTITY (JAN 1996) CLAUSE # F-030

The variation in quantity of each contract item is limited to plus/minus 10% percent on an agreed case by case basis. The United States Mint has no obligation to pay for any quantity shipped in excess of the actual quantity ordered.

F.8 FIRST ARTICLE SAMPLES (MAR 2002) CLAUSE # F-031

For a new supplier to the United States Mint first article samples shall be manufactured utilizing the production equipment, tools, and processes to be employed in production of other quantities required under the contract and delivered in accordance with the terms of the contract. First article samples shall be inspected by the United States Mint prior to the start of production quantities. United States Mint approval of first article samples shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility to comply with the specifications and inspection requirements herein. Changes in production processes, equipment, or materials shall not be made by the Contractor subsequent to first article approval without the advance written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer shall provide acceptance of first article samples, in writing, to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not start production of the contract requirement until they receive written approval of first article samples from the Contracting Officer and a notice to proceed or a delivery/task order from the Contracting Officer.

F.9 PHILADELPHIA DELIVERIES (AUG 2025) CLAUSE # F-139

The loading dock at the United States Mint in Philadelphia will only permit entry to Contractors who have a scheduled time of delivery or pickup. Contractors shall schedule their delivery time slot by contacting the Mint’s Material Handler Supervisor at 215-408-0207 or 267-418-4396 at least 24 hours in advance. The scheduled time will be a one (1) hour slot. The United States Mint is in a residential area so trucks will not be able to park on the street outside to await their designated time slot.

The loading dock hours for the United States Mint in Philadelphia are 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Thursday. The United States Mint is closed on Fridays.

All delivery drivers and passengers who require access to the Mint are subject to a background check and must present a Real ID or Passport upon arrival. Delivery contractors or subcontractors should contact the Material Handler Supervisor or Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to arrival to obtain a list of acceptable forms of identification and any facility-specific access instructions.

F.10 DENVER DELIVERIES (FEB 2013) CLAUSE # F-140 VAR

All Denver deliveries shall be made to the warehouse unless specifically determined by the United States Mint. The procedures for deliveries to the Denver Warehouse are:

Aspen Distribution, Inc.

21111 E. 36th Drive Aurora, CO 80011

For scheduling delivery times call 720-974-7377.

END OF SECTION F

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 INVOICING (JUL 1999) CLAUSE # G-034

The Contractor shall invoice MONTHLY for work performed under this contract or delivery/task order. Payment shall be made at prices stipulated in this contract less any deductions provided for. No partial payments are authorized.

G.2 INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) ORDERING (NOV

2018) CLAUSE # G-036

This is an indefinite quantity (IQ) contract. Delivery or performance against the IQ contract shall be made only as authorized by task/delivery orders issued by a United States Mint Contracting Officer (CO). All task/delivery orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the IQ contract, are effective for the period stated in the task/delivery order, shall be issued during the IQ period of performance, and shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations to the same extent. COs and Contract Specialists are authorized to place task/delivery orders against the main IQ vehicle during its period of performance (even if the task/delivery order’s period of performance extends beyond the IQ’s period of performance).

G.3 SITE MANAGER (DEC 2024) Clause # G-039

The Site Manager is responsible for performing technical surveillance at the United States Philadelphia Mint and United States Denver Mint and shall act in the absence of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). See United States Mint clause entitled “Contracting Officer Representative (COR)” delineating COR authority.

United States Mint at Philadelphia Site Manager:

MariAnne Davis

(215) 408-0315

MariAnne.Davis@usmint.treas.gov

The United States Mint at Denver Site Manager:

Meghan Tryon

(303) 405-4697

Meghan.Tryon@usmint.treas.gov and

Rhonda Williams

(303) 405-4735

Rhonda.Williams@usmint.treas.gov mailto:MariAnne.Davis@usmint.treas.gov mailto:Meghan.Tryon@usmint.treas.gov mailto:Rhonda.Williams@usmint.treas.gov

G.4 REFUNDS (APRIL 2017) CLAUSE # G-042

The Contractor agrees that any refunds, rebates, or credits (including any related interest) accruing to or received by the Contractor or any assignee, that arise under this contract and for which the Contractor has received reimbursement, will be paid by the Contractor to the Government within 60 days after knowing that money is due to the United States Mint. The Contractor shall execute and deliver, at the time of and as a condition precedent to final payment under this contract, an assignment to the Government of such refunds, rebates, or credits including any interest. The contractor shall notify the United States Mint via the United States Mint Contract Close-out and Release Letter upon receipt from the Contracting Officer/Contract Specialist.

G.5 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION (DEC 2019) CLAUSE # G-044

This contract is subject to a performance evaluation via the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) at www.cpars.gov. Following the end of each contract period and at contract completion, a completed Government evaluation shall be forwarded to the Contractor.

The Contract may submit written comments, if any, within the time period specified in the evaluation transmittal. The Contractor’s comments shall be considered in the issuance of the final evaluation document. Any disagreement between the parties regarding the evaluation shall be forwarded to the related Branch Chief. A copy of the final performance evaluation report will be sent to the Contractor and be maintained in the CPARS portal.

G.6 POST-AWARD CONFERENCE (SEP 1998) CLAUSE # G-099

The United States Mint intends to hold a post-award conference with the Contractor no later than 2 weeks after contract award. The purpose is to bring all relevant contract administration personnel together to ensure a clear, mutual understanding of the contract requirements/objectives and personnel roles and responsibilities. Any changes to the contract resulting from a post-award conference must be made by contract modification.

G.7 CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (JAN 2013) CLAUSE # G-

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract is will be determined at the time of award.

(a) COR Limitations: Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the COR. Technical direction shall be issued in writing by the COR with a copy to the Contracting Officer and must be within the specifications/scope of work as described in Section C. The COR does not have the authority to, and may not issue any technical direction which: (1) constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the existing specifications/scope of work; (2) constitutes a change; (3) in any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total contract cost, the fixed fee (if any), or the time required for contract performance; (4) changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or (5) interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

http://www.cpars.gov/

(b) Technical Direction. The term "technical direction" is defined to include the following:

(1) Directions to the Contractor which direct the contract effort, shift work emphasis between work areas or tasks, require pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, fill in details or otherwise serve to accomplish the contractual Statement of Work;

(2) Provision of written information to the Contractor which assists in the interpretation of drawings, specifications, or technical portions of the work description; and,

(3) Review and, where required by the contract, approval of technical reports, drawings, specifications, products and technical information to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government under the contract.

G.8 OTHER UNITED STATES MINT PERSONNEL (EXCLUDING CONTRACTING

OFFICERS, CONTRACT SPECIALISTS AND CONTRACTING OFFICER

REPRESENTATIVES/SITE MANAGERS (JANUARY 2013) CLAUSE # G-104

Contractors may not meet with United States Mint Personnel prior to receiving a copy of the approved "United States Mint Travel to Contractor Site Approval Form". (See attachment in Section J of this contract.)

G.9 CONTRACTOR CONTACT (MAR 1998) CLAUSE # G-107 (FILL-IN)

The person listed below has been designated by the Contractor as the person whom the United States Mint may contact during the period of the contract for prompt action on matters pertaining to administration of the contract including negotiation of any proposed changes. This person shall also be responsible for distributing Smoking and other site-specific policies to all Contractor employees working at a United States Mint facility and shall serve as the point of contact regarding non-compliance with United States Mint policies.

Name:

Title:

Address:

Tel. No.:

Fax No.:

E-Mail Address:

G.10 PAYMENT (MAY 2018) CLAUSE # G-108 ALTERNATE II

(a) PAYMENT DUE DATE. The due date for making payments shall be 30 calendar days after the later of: 1) Date designated paying office has received a proper invoice (see para. c. Invoice Content) or 2) Date United States Mint has accepted goods or services. If delivered goods or completed services are found defective, the provisions of this paragraph will be reapplied upon receipt of corrected goods or services. PAYMENT SHALL BE CONSIDERED AS BEING

MADE ON THE DATE OF AN ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER.

(b) BILLING INSTRUCTIONS. The Contractor shall submit an electronic invoice to:

AccountsPayable-Misc@fiscal.treasury.gov

If submitting invoices electronically is not possible, the Contractor shall submit an original invoice to the following paying office:

ARC/ASD/MNT, AVERY 4-1

PO BOX 1328

AccountsPayable-Misc@fiscal.treasury.gov Parkersburg, WV 26106-1328 Additionally, the Contractor shall send one copy of the invoice directly to the COR.

(c) INVOICE CONTENT. A proper invoice shall include the following: Name and address of the Contractor; taxpayer identification number (TIN); invoice date; contract number or other authorization (including delivery/task order number and contract line item number); description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed; shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, prompt payment discount terms); name of payee, telephone number and address where payment is to be sent; name, telephone number and address of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice; and any other documentation required by the contract. An invoice that does not include the minimum elements set forth herein or contains incorrect information is considered defective and shall be returned to the Contractor.

(d) PAYMENT METHOD. All payments shall be made by electronic funds transfer. The Contractor shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database, per clause I-122, Required System for Award Management (SAM). Electronic payment information shall be downloaded from the SAM. Payments shall only be issued when the Contractor's SAM record is current. Invoices shall be returned to the Contractor without payment if the Contractor's SAM record has expired.

(e) INTEREST. Any and all amounts that become payable to either of the parties to this contract shall be subject to interest at the rate determined by the U.S. Treasury under the procedures of the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3901-6 et. seq.) or the Debt Collection Act (31 U.S.C. 3701 et. seq.). Interest penalties are not required on payment delays due to defective invoices.

(f) In accordance with the Treasury Offset Program, before an eligible federal payment is disbursed to a vendor, the Bureau of the Fiscal Service (BFS) compares the payment information with debtor information in BFS's delinquent debtor database. If the vendor's EIN/TIN and name match the EIN/TIN and name of a debtor, BFS withholds the payment, in whole or in part, to satisfy the debt, to the extent legally allowed. The debt offset will terminate collection of the debt if it is paid in full, compromised, discharged, or if other reasons justify termination. For more information, please visit website https://fiscal.treasury.gov/fsservices/gov/debtColl/dms/top/debt_top.htm mailto:AccountsPayable-Misc@fiscal.treasury.gov mailto:AccountsPayable-Misc@fiscal.treasury.gov https://fiscal.treasury.gov/fsservices/gov/debtColl/dms/top/debt_top.htm

G.11 CORRESPONDENCE PROCEDURES (DEC 2014) CLAUSE # G-109 VAR

a) Technical correspondence shall be sent to the COR and Metallurgist, with an information copy furnished to the Contracting Officer.

b) All other correspondence shall be sent to the Contracting Officer, with an information copy to the COR and Metallurgist. The United States Mint contract number, task or delivery order number and/or modification number shall be included on all correspondence, information, forms, reports, invoices, etc., relating to this contract.

G.12 CONTRACT CLOSEOUT (CLAUSE #G-110, APRIL 2017)

It is the United States Mint's policy to close out contracts as soon as possible after completion of all deliverables and expiration of any warranty period. Accordingly, the contractor shall submit a final invoice based on the terms and conditions stated within the contract. Once final payment has been made by the Government, the contractor must sign the attached release entitled "United States Mint Contract Close-out and Release Letter" discharging the Government, its officers, agents, and employees of and from all liabilities, obligations, and claims arising out of or under this contract. Failure to provide, or take exception to, the release within 30 calendar days of final payment shall constitute contractor's release of and from all liabilities, obligations, and claims arising out of or under this contract.

END OF SECTION G

SECTION H - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SECURITY PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES ALTERNATE I

(FEB 2018) CLAUSE # H-044

It is not anticipated that access to United States Mint premises will be required under this contract. In the event access is required, special security procedures shall apply which will be communicated to the contractor by the Contracting Officer at that time.

END OF SECTION H

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES AND GENERAL PROVISIONS

I.1 NOTICE REGARDING INAPPLICABILITY OF LAWS GOVERNING

PROCUREMENT OR PUBLIC CONTRACTS (MAR 2003) CLAUSE # GP-1

This is a contract for goods or services necessary for carrying out the programs or operations of the United States Mint. Provisions of law governing procurement or public contracts shall not be applicable to the procurement of goods or services necessary for carrying out United States Mint programs and operations. See 31 U.S.C. § 5136.

I.2 CHANGES (OCT 1998) CLAUSE # GP-2

The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, make unilateral changes to the contract including orders to stop work. The Contractor may request an equitable adjustment if such change impacts on the cost or period of performance and if such request is made within 30 days from date of receipt of the written order.

I.3 DISPUTES (OCT 2011) CLAUSE # GP-3

Failure to agree on…