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2031ZA17R00007

Millie Cortes, milagros.cortes@bep.gov (202) 874-0494

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BEP-OFM

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Financial Management, 301 14th Street, SW Washington, DC 20228-0001

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a requirement to purchase bench top and portable tensiometers for currency facilities located in Washington, DC and Ft. Worth, TX.

It is intent of the BEP to issue a single firm, fixed price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract to support this effort.

334516

07/12/2017

08/10/2017

12:00PM EDT

BEP-ACQUISITION

Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition, 301 14th Street, SW Washington, DC 20228-0001

2031FY

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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PRICES

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is currently working in improving the quality assurance of the U.S. Currency through the use of an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract to purchase bench top tensiometer and portable tensiometers (hereinafter as Tensiometer System) for both the BEP’s Eastern Currency (ECF) and Western Currency Facilities (WCF). It is the intent of the BEP to issue an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract using firm, fixed unit price Line Item Numbers (LINs). Funding shall be obligated under a separate delivery order during the ordering period from 12 September 2017 – 11 September 2022.

THE TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT QUANTITY: The total maximum quantity of all supplies and services associated with all delivery orders against this IDIQ contract shall not exceed THREE (3) bench top tensiometers and THREE (3) portable tensiometers.

THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER(S) QUANTITY: The total minimum guarantee order for this IDIQ contract award is ONE (1) bench top tensiometer and ONE (1) portable tensiometer.

B.2 LINE ITEM NUMBER STRUCTURE

A. The contractor shall provide, in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) and any special instructions included in each delivery order (DOs), issued hereunder, all management, supervision, labor, facilities, and materials necessary to deliver and install Tensiometer Systems under this IDIQ.

B. Line Item Numbers will be established on each delivery order award that is placed against this IDIQ. All pricing shall be in accordance with contractor’s proposed pricing in Paragraph B.3, Pricing Schedule.

C. Offerors are required to submit, at a minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation specifications with pricing for all CLINs. Offerors shall price each individual LIN on a firm fixed price basis. The Government will provide firm fixed price CLINs for supplies and services and will only pay for actual incurred cost for travel. An Offeror’s failure to submit an offer which conforms to the solicitation specification may render the proposal unacceptable.

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B.3 PRICING SCHEDULE

BASE ORDERING PERIOD – 12 September 2017 – 11 September 2018

CLIN SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $__________ $___________

0002 System Software 1 EA $__________ $___________

0003 Spare Capillaries 4 EA $__________ $___________

0004 Standard Sample Vessel 1 EA $__________ $___________

0005 Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $__________ $___________

0006 Sample Vessel 1 EA $__________ $___________

0007 Box of Disposable Capillaries 1 EA $__________ $___________

0008 Portable Bubble Pressure System Software

1 EA $__________ $___________

0009 Shipping and Handling (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

1 EA $__________ $___________

0010 Site-Installation (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

2 EA $__________ $___________

0011 Training/Travel – ECF BEP will only pay for actual cost.

All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

(See Section H.35, Travel Costs)

1 EA $__________ $___________

TOTAL PRICE FOR TENSIOMETER SYSTEMS (Contract Line Items 0001 – 0011)

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ORDERING PERIOD ONE – 12 September 2018 – 11 September 2019

CLIN SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT OF

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1001 Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $___________ $___________

1002 System Software 1 EA $___________ $___________

1003 Spare Capillaries 4 EA $___________ $___________

1004 Standard Sample Vessel 1 EA $___________ $___________

1005 Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $___________ $___________

1006 Sample Vessel 1 EA $___________ $___________

1007 Box of Disposable Capillaries 1 EA $___________ $___________

1008 Portable Bubble Pressure System Software

1 EA $___________ $___________

1009 Shipping and Handling (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

1 EA $___________ $___________

1010 Site-Installation (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

2 EA $___________ $___________

1011 Travel – ECF BEP will only pay for actual cost. All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations. (See Section H.35, Travel Costs

1 EA $___________ $___________

TOTAL PRICE FOR TENSIOMETER SYSTEMS (Contract Line Items 1001 – 1011) $___________

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ORDERING PERIOD TWO – 12 September 2019 – 11 September 2020

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

2001 Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $___________ $___________

2002 System Software 1 EA $___________ $___________

2003 Spare Capillaries 4 EA $___________ $___________

2004 Standard Sample Vessel 1 EA $___________ $___________

2005 Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

1 EA $___________ $___________

2006 Sample Vessel 1 EA $___________ $___________

2007 Box of Disposable Capillaries 1 EA $___________ $___________

2008 Portable Bubble Pressure System Software

1 EA $___________ $___________

2009 Shipping and Handling (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

1 EA $___________ $___________

2010 Site-Installation (Benchtop Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer)

2 EA $___________ $___________

2011 Travel – WCF BEP will only pay for actual cost.

All travel shall be in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

(See Section H.35, Travel Costs

1 EA $___________ $___________

2012 Preventive Calibration and remedial maintenance services for

BASE ORDERING PERIOD

Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

2 EA $___________ $___________

TOTAL PRICE FOR TENSIOMETER SYSTEMS (Contract Line Items 2001 – 2012) $___________

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ORDERING PERIOD THREE – 12 September 2020 – 11 September 2021

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

3001 Preventive Calibration and remedial maintenance services for OPTION PERIOD ONE Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

TOTAL PRICE FOR CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Contract Line Item 3001) $___________

ORDERING PERIOD FOUR– 12 September 2021 – 11 September 2022

MEASURE

UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

4001 Preventive Calibration and remedial maintenance services for OPTION PERIOD TWO Bubble Pressure Tensiometer & Portable Bubble Pressure Tensiometer

TOTAL PRICE FOR CALIBRATION & MAINTENANCE SERVICES (Contract Line Item 4001) $___________

TOTAL PROPOSED PRICE : _______________________

B.4 AWARDING DELIVERY/TASK ORDERS UNDER THE IDIQ

A. DELIVERY/TASK ORDER: A Delivery Order or Task Order is the contractual instrument issued by the Government to the contractor to order work. The order for Supplies or Services Form (Optional Form 347) will be issued for each Order by a BEP Warranted Contracting Officer. The government reserves the right to issue Orders unilaterally.

Orders placed under this IDIQ shall contain the following information:

a) Date of order.

b) Order number

c) Item number and scope of work.

d) Delivery or performance date.

e) Place of delivery or performance.

f) Packaging, packing, and shipping instructions.

g) Accounting and appropriation data.

h) Any other pertinent information.

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B. AUTHORIZED USERS

Warranted Government BEP Contracting Officers are the only users to place orders under the resultant IDIQ. The resultant IDIQ will be for BEP use only.

C. LIMITS

The IDIQ does not obligate any funds, and it does not authorize any work. The Government is under no obligation to the IDIQ holder to purchase any specified quantity or dollar value of supplies and services. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized orders made under the IDIQ. It is the responsibility of the individual ordering entities under the IDIQ to ensure adequate funds are available.

THE TOTAL MAXIMUM CONTRACT QUANTITY: The total maximum quantity of all supplies and services associated with all delivery orders against this IDIQ contract shall not exceed THREE (3) bench top tensiometers and THREE (3) portable tensiometers.

THE MINIMUM GUARANTEE ORDER(S) QUANTITY: The total minimum guarantee order for this IDIQ contract award is ONE (1) bench top tensiometer and ONE (1) portable tensiometer.

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SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

The contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment and services to perform the work in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW) entitled Tensiometer Systems for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) for the Washington D.C. (ECF) and Western Currency Facilities (WCF) (Attachment A).

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 NOTICE OF PACKAGING SLIP REQUIREMENTS

Packaging shall be adequate to ensure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination. Preservation, packaging, and packing of all items to be delivered to the BEP shall be in accordance with Section C and standard commercial practice and adequate to insure acceptance by common carrier and safe arrival at destination.

All markings shall be clearly legible from a distance of 36 inches. Every label must, at a minimum, contain the following:

a. Contract Number/Purchase Order Number

b. Package number, description and quantity of items contained therein

c. COR’s name and telephone number

d. Room number

e. Place of Delivery

f. Contractor’s name

D.2 GENERAL ITEMS – Information required for each shipment:

• Purchase Order Number – The order number BEP assigned to this purchase

• Shipping Address – Point from which the merchandise was shipped

• Telephone Number – The telephone number of the vendor contact to be called for inquires related to the merchandise

• Customer Information – The name and telephone number of the party to which the merchandise is being shipped

• Total Weight of Packages (if item is sold to BEP in pounds)

• If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper purchase order number is written on the packing slip by your supplier

D.3 LINE ITEMS – Information required for each line item included in the shipment:

Manufacturer Product Identification – Item Number assigned by manufacturer/supplier.

• BEP Product Identification (If Applicable) –Stock Item Number assigned by BEP.

• Quantity Ordered – Quantity on the purchase order or unit of measurement.

• Quantity Shipped – With the packing slip.

• Quantity Back-ordered, where applicable.

• If the packing slip contains multiple purchase orders, each line item should include the applicable purchase order number.

**Failure to adhere to the packing slip and shipping label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, and payment delay. **

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR CLAUSE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be assessed electronically at this address: www.acquisition.gov/ (End of Clause)

CLAUSE NUMBE

R TITLE DATE

52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES—FIXED-PRICE AUG 1996

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE AUG 1996

52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES APR 1984

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Each Delivery Order (DO) will include specific inspection criteria pertinent to the DO project. The following general inspection requirement shall apply to each DO, unless otherwise indicated in the DO:

E.2.1 The BEP Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the contractor shall jointly inspect the Tensiometer System. Inspection will be conducted simultaneously, when possible, by both the BEP and contractor representatives to facility mutual agreement on satisfactory DO Tensiometer Systems performance.

E.2.2 In order for the systems to meet the inspection and acceptability to the Government, the equipment must meet all requirements outlined in Section C.8 Bureau Acceptance Test of the Statement of Work. If the equipment does not meet the requirements as outlined in Section C.8 then the Tensiometer Systems will be deemed unacceptable. Therefore, final acceptance and payment for each Tensiometer System will not be made until the Bureau has fully accepted the Tensiometer Systems.

E.2.3 Inspection and acceptance of the supplies to be provided hereunder, shall be made in accordance with FAR Clause 52.246-2. The Contracting Officer (CO) will appoint a COR at award to provide oversight on behalf of the CO.

E.2.4 When items are rejected for noncompliance, written notification of the rejection will be furnished by the Contracting Officer, within ten (10) calendar days after inspection has been completed. The notification shall include an explanation of the deficiencies noted during inspection, the reasons for the rejection, and the Government’s terms as to what remedies will be made by the Contractor. All parts found insufficient or damaged must be replaced at the vendor’s expense.

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SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 FAR CLAUSE 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be assessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/ (End of Clause)

CLAUSE NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.247-34 F.O.B DESTINATION NOV 1991

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The base period of performance of this indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract shall be for a period of five years.

It is anticipated that the actual period of performance will be as follows:

Base Ordering Period: 12 September 2017 – 11 September 2018

Ordering Period 1: 12 September 2018 – 11 September 2019 Ordering Period 2: 12 September 2019 – 11 September 2020 Ordering Period 3: 12 September 2020 – 11 September 2021 Ordering Period 4: 12 September 2021 – 11 September 2022

F.3 DELIVERY ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for each Delivery Orders (DOs) will be established at issuance.

F.4 PLACE OF DELIVERY

Deliverables as required during the performance of this contract shall be delivered F.O.B.

destination. Each DO will specify location of delivery and installation. The equipment and supplies identified shall be delivered to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Bureau of Engraving and Printing Eastern Currency Facility Western Currency Facility 14th and C Streets, SW 9000 Blue Mound Road Washington, DC 20228 Fort Worth, Texas 76131

F.5 NOTIFICATION OF DELIVERY

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all materials and services required for the delivery and placement of the upgrades to each of the equipment and all support equipment and supplies at the designated installation site(s) within the BEP. The delivery services shall also include all freight, rigging, unpacking, and removal of packing materials from BEP premises. The BEP will not provide any assistance during deliveries.

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The contractor shall develop and submit a delivery plan to the COR seven (7) days prior to scheduling any deliveries to the BEP. The following information should be provided for all deliveries to BEP facilities:

-Name of supplier/manufacturer -Contract/Purchase Order Number -Total number of cartons or pallets -Total weight -Date and Time of Delivery

Copies of the packing lists shall be included with this notification and a list of Contractor employees who will need access to the BEP to perform installation and testing of the equipment.

Deliveries to WASHINGTON, D.C. FACILITY, ANNEX BUILDING – (LOADING DOCK ON “D” STREET SW, BETWEEN 13th & 14th STREETS SW):

Vendors must call the appointment hotline at (202) 874-2333 twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The hotline is manned from 6:30 am to 2:15 pm Monday through Friday. A voicemail message maybe left after normal working hours. Deliveries are accepted between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Deliveries to FORT WORTH, TX FACILITY, 9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Vendors must call the Receiving Area at (817) 847-3822 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule all deliveries. Appointments may be made during normal working hours of 7:00 am to 3:00 pm or after hours at (817) 847- 3831. Receiving hours are from 7:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (817) 847-3831 or (817) 847-3822.

F.6 INSTALLATION

The contractor shall perform all work and provide all materials and services for the delivery, installation, assembly, connection to utilities and start-up of the systems, i.e. in accordance with Section C.8 of the Statement of Work. The materials and services shall include all those necessary for assembly, connection, start-up and preparation of the equipment for the BEP Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT).

Normal working hours at the BEP are between 6:30 AM and 3:00 PM Monday through Friday except Federal holidays. If work is required outside of normal working hours or during Federal holidays, the contractor shall provide the COR with a written request 72 hours prior to when the work will be required. The BEP is not obligated to authorize contractor performance during off-duty hours or Federal holidays.

The Contractor shall furnish supervision, packing, unpacking, and placement of equipment without additional charge to the BEP. The Contractor shall remove all packing and installation materials from the BEP’s premises and dispose of them at their

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F.7 DOCUMENTATION

Delivery of all technical data and documentation shall be in accordance with the attached Statement of Work and shall be F.O.B. destination, within consignee’s premises, to the location specified in Section F.4 of this solicitation, to the attention of the COR identified in the contract.

F.8 BEP YEAR END SHUTDOWN PERIOD AND FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

(a) BEP observes the federal holidays that are listed on the Office of Personnel website at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/snow-dismissal-procedures/federal-holidays/

(b) BEP’s Year-End-Shut-Down Y.E.S. Period typically occurs December 25th through January 1st of each calendar year.

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SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

(a) This contract will be administered by:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of Acquisition 14th and C Streets, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20228-0001

(b) Written communication to the Contracting Officer shall make reference to the contract number.

G.2 DELIVERY ORDER ADMINISTRATION

G.2.1 Administration of Delivery Orders (DOs) and Task Orders (TOs) issued against this IDIQ contract shall be accomplished by the BEP Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer (CO) identified in the DO/TO.

G.2.2 DOs and TOs awarded against this IDIQ contract are firm fixed price.

G.2.3 Changes to meet design or performance requirements of the DO shall be at no additional cost to the BEP, unless agreed to in advance by the BEP Contracting Officer.

G.3 DTAR 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Appointment and

Authority (APR 2015)

(a) The COR WILL BE PROVIDED AT CONTRACT AWARD.

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the

COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes”;

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

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(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

(d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

(f) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled “Disputes.” (End of clause)

G.4 INVOICE SUBMITTAL AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

G.4.1 Payments to the contractor will commence when acceptance by the BEP is obtained as required under Section E for each Delivery/Task Order.

G.4.2 DOs and TOs awarded against this IDIQ contract are firm fixed price. The frequency of payments, from the BEP to the contractor upon acceptance by the BEP are noted on G.4.1.

G.5 DTAR 1052.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the

Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of clause)

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SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This will be a firm, fixed price Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) Contract.

H.2 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

No interpretation of any provision of this contract, including applicable specification(s)/work statement, shall be binding on the Government unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

H.3 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details, provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by BEP of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract

H.4 NON-DISCLOSURE OF NON PUBLIC INFORMATION & DATA

During the period of performance of the contract, the Contractor may be granted access to Non Public information and data, which is the sole property of BEP, as well as proprietary information and data, which is the sole property of entities other than the contracting parties. In particular, the Contractor agrees that all information provided by representatives of BEP, either before or after contract award, concerning the design, manufacture, processing or transporting of United States currency is nonpublic. Such information will be shared only with employees or agents of the company having a need to know, and will not be disclosed to other persons without the written consent of the CO.

Further, the Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all such information and data and shall not disclose any information and data, interpretations of, and/or derivatives of, such information and data to any unauthorized party without the express written approval of the CO, or of the party in which title is wholly vested. The Contractor hereby agrees to include this clause in all subcontracts or consulting agreements relating to work under this contract. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) (Attachment B) from BEP.

H.5 INDEMNIFICATION

(a) Responsibility for Government Property: The Contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall indemnify the Government against any and all losses or damage of whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Government property, including any equipment, supplies, accessories, or parts furnished, while in his custody and care for storage, repairs, or service to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

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If due to the fault, negligent acts (whether of commission or omission) and/or dishonesty of the Contractor or its employees, any Government-owned or controlled property is lost or damaged as a result of the Contractor's performance of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible to the Government for such loss or damage, and the Government, at its option, may in lieu of payment thereof, require the Contractor to replace at his own expense, all property lost or damaged.

(b) Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement: The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any Contractor property or property owned by a third party occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

(c) Government's Right of Recovery: Nothing in the above paragraphs shall be considered to preclude the Government from receiving the benefits of any insurance the Contractor may carry which provides for the indemnification of any loss or destruction of, or damages to property in the custody and care of the Contractor where such loss, destruction or damage is to Government property. The Contractor shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's right to recover against third parties for any loss, destruction of, or damage to Government property, and upon the request of the Contracting Officer shall, at the Government's expense, furnish to the Government all reasonable assistance and cooperation (including assistance in the prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the Government) in obtaining recovery.

(d) Government Liability: The Government shall not be liable for any injury to the Contractor's personnel or damage to the Contractor's property unless such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the Government and is recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal statutory authority.

H.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

(a) The Contractor warrants that, to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest (OCI), as defined in FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultants Conflicts of Interest, or that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

(b) The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential OCI is discovered after award, the Contractor shall make a full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure must include a description of actions, which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after consultation with the Contracting Officer, to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict.

(c) The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if it deems such termination necessary to avoid an OCI. If the Contractor was aware of a potential OCI prior to award or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award and did not disclose

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(d) The Contractor must include this clause in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts unless a waiver is requested from, and granted by, the Contracting Officer.

(e) In the event that a requirement changes in such a way as to create a potential conflict of interest for the Contractor, the Contractor must:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer of a potential conflict, and;

2) Recommend to the Government an alternate approach which would avoid the potential conflict, or

3) Present for approval a conflict of interest mitigation plan that will:

Describe in detail the changed requirement that creates the potential conflict of interest; and Outline in detail the actions to be taken by the Contractor or the Government in the performance of the task to mitigate the conflict, division of subcontractor effort, and limited access to information, or other acceptable means.

4) The Contractor must not commence work on a changed requirement related to a potential conflict of interest until specifically notified by the Contracting Officer to proceed.

5) If the Contracting Officer determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to proceed with work, notwithstanding a conflict of interest, a request for waiver must be submitted in accordance with FAR 9.503.

H.7 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

It is the BEP policy to award contracts to only those offerors whose objectivity is not impaired because of any related past, present, or planned interest, financial or otherwise, in organizations regulated by BEP or in organizations whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities. Based on this policy, if at any time during the performance of this contract the Contractor knows of any Conflict of Interest situation affecting the organization, any of its officers or Key Persons working under this contract, has reason to believe that a conflict of interest situation might arise, or is made aware of an actual or potential conflict of interest situation:

(a) The Contractor shall immediately provide to the Contracting Officer a written statement which describes in a concise manner all past, present or planned organizational, financial, contractual or other interest(s) with that organization regulated by BEP, or with that organization or individual whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities, and which is related to the work under this contract. The interest(s) described shall include those of the Contractor, its affiliates, consultants, Subcontractors and key personnel of any of the above. Past interest shall be limited to within one year of the date of the offeror's technical proposal. Key personnel shall include any person owning more than 20% interest in the organization, and the organization's corporate officers, its senior managers and any employee who is responsible for

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(b) The Contractor shall describe in detail when it became aware of the actual or potential conflict of interest, what action the organization has taken or proposes to take to mitigate and / or rectify the situation, and why it believes, in light of the interest(s) identified in (a) above, that performance of the contract can still be accomplished in an impartial and objective manner.

(c) In the absence of any relevant interest identified in (a) above, the Contractor shall certify in its statement that to its best knowledge and belief no affiliation exists relevant to possible conflicts of interest. The Contractor must obtain the same information from any potential Subcontractors prior to award of a subcontract.

(d) The Contracting Officer will review the statement submitted and may require additional relevant information from the Contractor. All such information, and any other relevant information known to BEP, will be used to determine whether a conflict of interest exists or a situation exists that may create a conflict of interest. If any such conflict of interest is found to exist, the Contracting Officer may (1) terminate the contract, or (2) determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the United States to continue the contract with the Contractor and (3) modify the contract to include appropriate provisions to mitigate or avoid such conflicts in the contract.

(e) If the Contractor refuses to provide the written statement called for in paragraph (a), or any additional information that the Contracting Officer may require, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contract for convenience if he or she deems that termination is in the best interest of the Government.

H.8 POST AWARD MEETING

At its discretion, BEP may schedule and conduct a post award meeting with the Contractor after contract award. The objectives of this meeting would be to: introduce key participants and explain their roles, review deliverables, review the performance work statement and tasks to ensure a common understanding of the requirements and objectives, as well as other matters of importance and relevance. The Contracting Officer will provide advance notice, agenda and, meeting days and time; which will be between 8AM-4PM Eastern. If BEP determines that a post award meeting is necessary, the day(s) and time(s) of any such meeting will be determined after contract award.

H.9 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

(a) Interim and final evaluations of Contractor performance will be prepared for this contract in accordance with FAR 42.1503. The final performance evaluations will be prepared at the time of completion of work.

(b) The Contractor can elect to review the evaluation and submit additional information or a rebuttal statement. The Contractor will be permitted 60 calendar days to respond. Contractor response is voluntary. If the Contractor does not respond within 60 days, the Government will presume that the Contractor has no comment. Any disagreement between the parties regarding an evaluation will be referred to an individual at a level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision is final.

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(c) Copies of the evaluations, Contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing utilizes the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Federal Awarded Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) to record and maintain past performance information. The past performance systems hosts a suite of web-enabled applications that are used to document Contractor performance information that is required by Federal Regulations.

The CPARS module assesses performance on contracts for Systems, Services, Information Technology, and Operations Support, Architect-Engineer contracts and performance on Construction contracts. CPARS reference material can be accessed at https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do

Federal Awarded Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) http://www.fapiis.gov/fapiis/govt/datareports.jsp

The registration process requires the Contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary contact. This individual will be authorized access to the evaluation for review and comment. In addition, the Contractor is encouraged to identify a secondary contact in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 60-day time period. After the BEP Contract Specialist registers the contract in one of the systems listed above, the Contractor will receive a system generated e-mail notifying him/her that the contract is registered. A system generated e-mail will also provide the Contractor with a User ID if the person does not already have a system User ID.

Once a performance evaluation has been prepared and is ready for comment, the Contractor representative will receive a system generated e-mail notification that the performance evaluation is electronically available for review and comment. The Contractor representative will receive an automated e-mail whenever an assessment is completed and can subsequently retrieve the completed assessment from system. Contractors may access evaluations at one of the website listed above for review and comment in CPARS.

H.10 SAFETY

State “Right to Know” laws and 29 CFR 1910.1200, Employees Hazard Communication Program, require manufacturers, importers and suppliers to label containers of toxic substances or hazardous chemicals with the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning and to provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these substances. Hazard Material Information not meeting the requirement will not be accepted (off-loaded) by the BEP.

All machinery delivered under this contract shall be in accordance with the BEP’s Safety, Health and Environmental requirements and shall be in compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1980 Government Owned Facilities / Equipment.

Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1980, as amended (OSHA). If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do http://www.fapiis.gov/fapiis/govt/datareports.jsp

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Contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

H.11 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS (GFM)

All government furnished materials, especially security items, shall be safeguarded, accounted for, and returned to the BEP in accordance with the requirements set forth. All government furnished materials/security items shall be returned to the Government within 10 calendar days after written request by the COR.

All requests for GFM shall be submitted to the Bureau no later than 30 calendar days prior to the materials being required for use under this contract. All requests for government furnished materials shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer. No security items will be furnished until completion of a security audit and implementation of appropriate security provisions to ensure their safeguarding and accountability.

The Contractor shall exercise diligence in the care and safekeeping of the property mentioned herein. In the event of damage to BEP property or equipment caused by Contractor, the amount of compensation due the BEP by the Contractor shall be the actual cost of repair, provided such amount does not exceed the economical repair value.

In the case of loss or damage caused by the Contractor beyond economical repair to equipment, the amount of the Contractor's liability shall be the depreciated replacement value of the item to be determined by the Contracting Officer. Any failure of the Contractor to agree with such determination shall be treated as a dispute pursuant to the clause of this Contract entitled "Disputes."

The Contractor, any subcontractor, or their employees or agents shall not use government property in any manner for any personal advantage, business gain, or other personal endeavor.

H.12 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The Contractor shall comply with safety practices as may be deemed necessary by the Bureau Safety Manager to ensure the safety and health of Contractor and Bureau employees.

When the Contractor’s performance requires the use of power-activated devices for welding, cutting or burning using open-flame or electric-arc equipment, the Contractor shall provide no less than three (3) days advanced written notice to the COR requesting approval for the use of the power-activated devices. The COR shall obtain clearance of such use through the Bureau Safety Manager and provide written confirmation of approval or disposal to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall take any other precautions necessary to protect all persons against injury at the work site and shall be held responsible for all damages to persons and property that occur as a result of his fault or negligence in performing the contract work.

Any contractor personnel that are deemed to be working in an unsafe manner or endangering their own or others health may be removed from the Bureau under order of the Contracting Officer. Any contractor personnel removed for failure to maintain a safe and healthy work environment may not be allowed to return to the Bureau’s property.

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H.13 BUREAU WORKING RESTRICTIONS

When the project specifications permit the undertaking of contract work during Bureau working hours, such work must be performed without:

1. Interfering with Government business;

2. Unduly restricting traffic;

3. Causing unsafe conditions for employees and visitors; and

4. Adversely affecting the operation of Bureau equipment.

When, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Contractor’s work is in violation of any of the four restrictions above, the Contractor shall be required to perform the work at such time and under such conditions as are in the best interest of the Bureau. In this connection, the directions of the Contracting Officer shall be binding and shall be executed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

H.14 PARKING

Limited Parking will be available for Contractor personnel at the Fort Worth, TX facility pending availability. All vehicles entering the facility are subject to inspection. The BEP will not provide Parking for the BEP Washington D.C. Facility.

H.15 UTILITIES PROVIDED

For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the Government at no cost to the Contractor for the preparation and performance of the BAT and installation of the equipment at the Bureau. All extensions, wiring, hoses, etc., required for connection to such utilities shall be furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor will be required to participate in all BEP utility conservation programs. Long distance and FTS telephone services will not be provided. If the Contractor anticipates any interruption to a utility service, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the COR 10 calendar days prior to the utility interruption.

H.16 BUREAU’S REGULATIONS

All persons working on Bureau premises under the terms of the Contract shall, while on the premises, be under the administrative direction of the Contracting Officer and shall be subject to all general rules and regulations governing the Bureau and, in particular, all applicable security regulations. If the contract requires contract employees to work on Bureau premises for a period of time exceeding five calendar days, such employees will be subject to an appropriate preliminary personnel security check to be conducted by the Bureau's Office of Security. Such employees shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work on the premises. Employees who do not meet established security criteria shall not be permitted to work on the premises.

H.17 PERMITS AND LICENSES – GENERAL

In the performance of work hereunder, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State, or local government, or subdivision thereof, or of any other duly constituted public authority. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to work to be performed hereunder.

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H.18 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE (CR)

(a) Upon contract award, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the person he has designated and assigned exclusively to this contract as his agent or representative. The Contractor's Representative shall exercise overall management responsibility for the contract effort, receive technical direction, and handle problems arising under the contract, such as, dismissals, disciplinary matters, etc. The CR is further responsible for coordinating matters of mutual concern with the BEP representatives. In the event questions of responsibility arise, they shall be resolved by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

(b) The CR may not be diverted to other projects for 14 consecutive days or more without giving prior written notification to the Contracting Officer or his representative. Such notification shall include a justification for the diversion, together with information on the proposed substitute in sufficient detail to permit analysis of any potential negative effects on Contract performance.