2031ZA26Q00021 A0001 Nickel S Pellets.pdf

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2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER

2031ZA26Q00021 A0001

2031ZA

Susan Dela Cruz

The purpose of this amendment is to add the WCF location and add line item 1002 in B.1 Schedule of Items and Prices.

All questions must be received by December 8, 2025 at 12:00 pm ET. Read the entirety of the Amendment.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

2031ZA

BEP-ACQUISITION

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

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BEP-ACQUISITION

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

2031ZA26Q00021

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12/04/2025

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/2/2025

Table of Contents:

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions…………………………………………… Section B – Supplies or Services and Price/Costs…………………………………………...4 Section C – Description/ Specifications/Work Statement…………………………….… Section D – Packaging and Marking………………………………………………………..10 Section E – Inspection and Acceptance Terms……………………………………………..10 Section F – Delivery or Performance…………………………………………………… Section G – Contract Administration Data……………………………………………… Section H – Special Contract Requirements………………………………………………..13 Section I – Contract Clauses…………………………………………………………….….17 Section J – Attachments……………………………………………………………….……19 Section K – Certifications…………………………………………………………….… Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Quoters……………………….……..19 Section M – Evaluation Factors for Award………………………………………….……...21

SECTION B – SUPPLIES PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS AND PRICES

Item # Description QTY Unit Unit Price Extended

Price

Nickel S-Pellets (99.95% purity) (300 pound/ drums) 8 Drum $ $

Nickel S- Pellets (99.95% purity) (300 pound/drums) Option to purchase up to 8 drums

8 Drum $ $

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS

Nickel Pellets Specifications

SECTION I: Background

1.1 The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) is a component of the Department of the

Treasury that designs, engraves and prints U.S Federal Reserve notes and other U.S. security products. Manufacturing processes occur at BEP’s District of Columbia Facility (DCF) located in Washington D.C. and in the Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, TX. BEP’s primary customer is the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

SECTION II: Purpose

2.1 The purpose of this procurement is to procure nickel pellets for use in BEP’s DCF and WCF electroplating processes.

2.2 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome.

The contractor shall furnish all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, management, supervision, and other items necessary to provide the specified nickel pellets as defined in this specification. When each individual delivery order is placed, the contractor shall comply with the specific requirements reflected on the order.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes

3.1 The contractor shall provide the anodes listed in Table 1 below:

Table 1

Nickel Description BEP Stock Item Number Nickel Anodes- Spherical Pellet ENG1300

Additional Nickel Types: Additional nickel types other than that listed in Table 1 may be identified for future use by the BEP. BEP stock item numbers will be assigned to these nickel types. Additional requirements will be added to the specification if necessary.

4.0 Applicable Documents

The issues of the documents are those in effect on the date of the solicitation unless otherwise stated.

4.1 Government Documents

4.1.1 Specifications, Standards and Handbooks. The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Specifications

L: VAB Specification for Vendor Affixed Barcode Labels for Bureau of Engraving and Printing Materials (current version). (Single copies of BEP specifications are available from the Contracting Officer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition, 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington DC 20228.)

4.1.2 Other Government Documents, Drawings, and Publications. The following other government documents, drawings, and publications form a part of this document to the extent specified herein.

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Test Methods:

Not Applicable

(Single copies of BEP specifications are available from the Contracting Officer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition, 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington DC 20228.)

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Documents:

75B-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials 75D-07.0-07 Restricted Materials at DCF

(Single copies of BEP specifications are available from the Contracting Officer, Bureau of Engraving and Printing, Office of Acquisition, 14th and C Streets, SW, Washington DC 20228.)

4.2 Non-Government Publications

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein.

• American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Methods o B 39 Standard Specification for Nickel

• E 1587 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Refined Nickel

• E 1019 Standard Test Methods for Determination of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen in Steel and Nickel and Cobalt Alloys (Request for copies should be addressed to the American Society for Testing and Materials:

1916 Race Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1137. ASTM methods are also available for purchase at the following website: www.astm.org)

• National Motor Freight Classification Rules and Standard for Packaging (The National Motor Freight Classification rules and standards for packaging are available at www.nmfta.org)

Non-Government standards and publications are available from the organizations that prepare or distribute the documents. These documents may also be available from other informational services.

4.3 Order of Precedence

In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the reference cited herein, the text of this document takes precedence. However, nothing in the document supersedes applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.

5.0 Requirements

5.1 Material: The nickel anodes shall be suitable for electroplating currency printing plates. The nickel anodes shall be sulfur depolarized. The nickel anodes shall meet the performance, health and safety, environmental and other requirements specified herein. The nickel manufacturer shall not make any changes to the raw materials, production equipment, or processes used in manufacturing the nickel anodes without prior written BEP approval.

5.1.1 Performance: The nickel anodes shall perform satisfactorily as a material for electroplating currency printing plates at the BEP. The plates electroplated with nickel material shall not have digs, cracks, pits, and other imperfections which would render it unfit for use at the BEP.

5.1.2 Appearance: The nickel anodes shall have a silvery lustrous finish.

5.2 Shelf Life: The nickel anodes shall have an indefinite shelf life from date of delivery.

5.3 Physical Requirements: The contractor shall supply nickel anodes that meet the physical requirements in Table II.

Table 2

Physical Requirements Spherical Pellets

(ENG1300)

Shape Spherical pellet

Size Diameter 0.24-0.55 inch (6-14 mm) Thickness -

Appearance Silvery white lustrous finish Type Sulfur Depolarized http://www.astm.org/ http://www.nmfta.org/

5.4 Chemical Composition Requirements: The contractor shall supply nickel anodes that meets the chemical composition requirements in Table 3.

Table 3

Composition by Mass (as Percentages) Spherical Pellets

(ENG1300)

Element Maximum Nickel - Sulfur - Iron 0.001

Copper 0.001 Carbon 0.005

5.4.1 Stability: The nickel anodes shall not show any visible and measurable evidence of deterioration or change in chemical properties that would render it unfit for its intended purpose when stored under ambient conditions in the BEP warehouse facility.

5.5 Recycled Material: In accordance with the Federal Procurement policy, the BEP encourages the use of the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable in the manufacture and delivery of the finished material specified herein, as long as the specification requirements are met.

5.6 Environmental, Health, and Safety Requirements: The contractor shall comply with the requirements of Environmental, Health and Safety for Materials Specifications (See attachment 75D-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials).

6.0 Quality Assurance Provisions

6.1 Contractor Quality Assurance Plan: The contractor shall rely on its existing quality assurance system. This system shall be appropriate to assure that the material supplied to the BEP meets the requirements of this specification. In cases where the prime contractor is a “broker” or “regular dealer” and not the manufacturer of the materials to be delivered under the terms of the contract, the BEP may request that the contractor provide a copy of the current quality assurance system document of its first-tier subcontractors. The quality assurance system document may be used by the BEP as the basis for conducting the quality audit.

6.2 Inspection and Testing

6.2.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or in the delivery order, the supplier is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the contract or order, the supplier may utilize its own facilities or other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements, unless disapproved by the BEP. The BEP reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure that the materials conform to prescribed requirements.

6.2.2 BEP Testing: The BEP will randomly evaluate the composition of the nickel anodes for conformance with the requirements of paragraph 5.4, Table 3 by an independent analytical laboratory, and conformance with requirements of paragraph 5.0 of this specification.

6.2.3 Sampling: Sampling for inspection and testing shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM B39. The lots shall be expressed in units of drums and shall consist of a single manufacturer’s batch or run and must have reasonable uniform properties.

6.3 Testing: Tests shall be conducted in accordance with ASTM methods in paragraph 4.2.

6.3.1 The following ASTM test method shall be used to determine sulfur and carbon contents: E1019 Standard Test Method for Determination of Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen and Hydrogen in Steel and in Nickel and Cobalt Alloys

6.3.2 The following ASTM test method shall be used to determine the nickel content: E 1587 Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Refined Nickel

6.3.3 Alternative Methods of Analysis: The Contractor may use other proven or suitable test methods for determination of the chemical composition provided an approval is granted in advance by the Contracting Officer.

6.4 Inspection: Drums of nickel shall be visually evaluated to ensure compliance with the Packaging, Packing, and Marking requirements of this specification.

6.5 Contractor Documentation:

6.5.1 Certificate of Conformance: The contractor shall certify in writing that the nickel supplied in each delivery is in compliance with all the requirements including health, safety and environmental as set forth in this specification. The signed and dated certification shall include a statement of the recovered material content, if applicable. The certificates of conformance and the reports of inspection and tests shall be received with or prior to each shipment.

6.5.2 Inspection and Test Reports: The contractor shall furnish copies of reports showing the results of inspection, analysis and test for each shipment of nickel to the BEP. The report shall be furnished with and before each shipment of nickel. The results of the inspections and tests shall be provided to the COR in electronic form prior to or on the date of each shipment of nickel.

7.0 Preparation for Delivery

7.1 Packaging: The Nickel Anodes- Spherical Pellets shall be packaged and shipped in metal drum containers containing approximately 300 pounds of material. Packaging shall provide protection against loss and damage during shipping, handling, and storage. The packaging shall comply with applicable Department of Transportation Rules and regulations and shall comply with the applicable requirements of the National Motor Freight Classification Rules and Container Specifications.

7.1.1 Palletization: The drums shall be delivered on sturdy pallets that permit four-way entry by a forklift truck and pallet jacks. The pallets may be slatted, and if slatted, the space between the two adjacent boards shall not exceed 12.5 centimeters (4.9 inches). The pallet shall have the capacity to hold four drums.

There shall be two metal straps securing the drums on each pallet. These straps shall encircle the upper half and lower half of the drums and shall be tight enough so that it does not slip. The contractor may propose alternative packing for BEP approval.

7.2 Marking

7.2.1 Drum Marking: Each drum shall be plainly marked on two opposite sides.

“Nickel Anodes- Spherical Pellets”, BEP Stock Number ENG1300, with net and gross weight (in pounds), the manufacturer’s lot number- and the name of the contractor. The product identification markings shall be legible and a color contrasting to that of their background. Each drum shall be labeled in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation’s Rules and Regulations, applicable HMIS labeling and with the information required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard.

7.2.2 Skid Load Marking: Each load shall be legibly marked on two opposite sides with the following:

• Nickel Anodes- Spherical Pellets o BEP Stock Number o Gross weight of loaded skid (given in both kilograms and pounds) o Net weight of drums given in both kilograms and pounds o Date of manufacture o BEP delivery order number o Contractor’s name o Expiration date o Storage conditions

7.2.3. Size and Color of Marking: The drum markings shall be legible. BEP stock item name and number shall not be less than 25 mm (1 inch high), and labeled in accordance with applicable Department of Transportation Rules and regulations with the information required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Hazard Communication Standard.

7.2.4 Barcode Labeling: Barcode labels applied to drums shall conform to the “Specification for Vendors Affixed Barcode Labels for BEP Materials”. Each drum shall be marked in accordance with the categories of section 4.1.1 of the cited label specification with the following barcode information:

Table 4

Barcode Information

Specification Category Label Information Product Description Nickel Anodes- Spherical Pellets

Delivery Order # BEP delivery order number Part # BEP stock item number

Quantity Net weight of drum contents in pounds Serial/Lot # Manufacturer’s lot or batch number

Weight Gross weight of drum and contents in pounds

8.0 Notes

8.1 Intended Use- Nickel anodes are used for electroplating currency printing plates in the Bureau of Engraving and Printing manufacturing facilities in Washington D.C.

8.1.1 Definitions: Certain words and phrases are frequently used in this specification. The following rules will apply:

8.1.2 “Shall” the emphatic form of the verb is used whenever a requirement is intended to express a provision that is binding.

8.1.3 “Will” is intended to express a declaration of purpose on the part of the Government. It may also be used to indicate simple futurity.

8.1.4 “Should” is used whenever a non-mandatory requirement is judged to be the best characteristic for the material or product. As such, this requirement may be graded during the evaluation of the material in order to assist in the selection of the best qualified material.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 SAFETY

State "Right to Know" laws and 29 CFR 1910.1200, Employee 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 System (HMIS) data shall be provided, as required, on all packaging. Materials not meeting this requirement will not be accepted (off-loaded) by the BEP.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE (APR 1984)

"I certify that on ______________________ [insert date], the [insert

Contractor's name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No. via __________________________ [Carrier] on __________________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document."

Date of Execution: ________________________________ Signature: ________________________________ Title: _______________________________

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of the supplies to be provided hereunder, shall be made by the BEP appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in accordance with paragraph (a) of FAR 52.212-4 (See Section i).

The constructive acceptance period shall be 30 calendar days after the contractor has made delivery of the ordered item. If the Government subsequently rejects the items, and replacement cannot be affected within the contract inspection period, the Contractor may request that the contract delivery date be extended. Any extension granted will be at the mutual agreement of the parties, within the urgency of the Government's needs.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY -- MULTIPLE LOCATIONS

(a) Delivery orders placed against Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 1001-1002 as specified in Sections B.1 above shall be delivered via F.O.B. Destination to the location specified in the Delivery order.

(b) The following represents important delivery requirements regarding the locations that supplies may be delivered to in support of this effort.

Deliveries to WASHINGTON, D.C. 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.

Over the road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12’6” (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 42’ (12.2 meters) cannot be accommodated at our receiving platform.

To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (202) 874-3620 care of Material Handler/Leader.

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.

Delivery Requirements The following DELIVERY information must be provided when scheduling delivery appointments:

Name of supplier/manufacturer Delivery Order Total number of items Total weight Date and time of delivery.

(a) Ordering/ Delivery Period

This is a one-time purchase.

(b) Place/ Location of Performance/ Delivery

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Eastern Currency Facility (DCF) 14th and C Streets, SW Washington, DC 20228

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Western Currency Facility (WCF) 9000 Blue Mound Road Fort Worth, TX 76131

F.2 DELIVERY PERIOD

The delivery period of ordered material may vary from order to order and each delivery order shall state the required delivery period. However, in order to meet BEP production schedules, the earliest time that delivery shall be required is within 7 calendar days after the award of the purchase order.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

(a) This purchase order will be administered by:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing Office of the Chief Procurement Officer 14th and C Streets, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20228-0001

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a Firm Fixed-Price.

H.2 INTERPRETATION OF PURCHASE ORDER REQUIREMENTS

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

H.3 NON-DISCLOSURE OF NON PUBLIC INFORMATION AND 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 shall be shared only with employees or agents of the company having a need to know, and shall 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.

H.4 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.

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.

(a) 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.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.5 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 or misrepresented relevant information to the Contacting Office, the Government may terminate the contract for default, debar the Contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(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:

Notify the Contracting Officer of a potential conflict, and.

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

2) Present for approval a conflict of interest mitigation plan that shall:

• 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.

3) 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.

4) 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.6 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

It is the BEP policy to award contracts to only those Quoters 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 quoter's technical quote.

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 making a decision or taking an action on this contract where the decision or action can have an economic or other impact on the interests of a regulated or affected organization.

(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 shall review the statement submitted and may require additional relevant information from the Contractor. All such information, and any other relevant information known to BEP, shall 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.7 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 shall 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.

H.8 PARKING

All vehicles entering the facility are subject to inspection. There is no available parking at the DCF.

H.9 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 Contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2024 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct NOV 2021 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance STATUTE 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.204-91 Contractor Identification OTHER

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

STATUTE

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations STATUTE

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

AUG 2025

52.216- 2(c)1

Economic Price Adjustment-Standard Supplies NOV 2021

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting DEVIATION

DATE

52.219-33 Non-Manufacturer Rule DEVIATION

DATE

52.225-1 Buy American Supplies DEVIATION

DATE

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

MAY 2024

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies – Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-17 Warranty of Supplies of a Noncomplex Nature JUN 2003

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination JAN 1991

52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity.

As prescribed in 17.203(d), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

The Government may increase the quantity of supplies called for in the Schedule at the unit price specified. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 7 days. Delivery of the added items shall continue at the same rate as the like items called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree. (End of clause)

DTAR 1052.210-70, Contractor Publicity (APR 2015) The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the supplies or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer.

Should any reference to such supplies or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this clause may be considered as part of the evaluation of past performance. (End of clause)

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 J - ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 – 75B-07.0-05 EHS Requirements for Purchased Materials

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SECTION K – CERTIFICATIONS

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence

Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2024

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations-Representation

NO DATE

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO QUOTERS

PROVISION

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration DEVIATION

DATE

52.204-90 Offeror Identification STATUTE

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters STATUTE

52.219-2 Equal Low Bids DEVIATION

DATE

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 1991

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.222-18 Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for

Listed End Products E.O

52.225-4 Buy American Certificate STATUTE 52.225-4 Buy American- Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act

Certificate

STATUTE

PROVISION

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.204-7 System for Award Management - Registration DEVIATION

DATE

52.204-90 Offeror Identification STATUTE

52.209-12 Certification Regarding Tax Matters STATUTE

52.219-2 Equal Low Bids DEVIATION

DATE

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 1991

52.225-6 Trade Agreements-Certificate STATUTE 52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification

STATUTE

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

STATUTE

52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation

STATUTE

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options DEVIATION

DATE

L.1 52.212-1 Instructions to Quoters—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Aug 2025)

Quoters shall submit the following:

FACTOR I – TECHNICAL

Quoter shall provide a copy of Certificate of Analysis (COA) for chemical composition. Brochures may be provided. However, brochures are not substitutes for not fully addressing the technical requirement. Failure to provide all specifications and product capabilities may deem the offer unacceptable.

FACTOR II – PRICE

Quoter shall complete the Price schedule for the nickel “S” pellets described in the nickel pellets specifications. Quoter shall provide a full break down of all costs in the table included in the Price Schedule.

The Quoter agrees to hold the prices in its quotes for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.

L.2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (FAR PROVISION 52.233-2) (Deviation Date)

(a) Protests, (as defined in FAR 33.102), that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), must be served on the Contracting Officer identified in the solicitation by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from them.

(b) The copy of any protest must be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

L.4 NAMES AND CONTACT INFORMATION

Quotes shall be submitted to Susan.Delacruz@BEP.gov and Frederick.Porter@BEP.gov no later than December 11, 2025 at 3:30 P.M. ET.

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SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Clarifications. The Government may award a contract on the basis of the initial offer received, without discussions. Therefore, the initial offer shall contain the Quoter’s best terms from a technical and cost or price standpoint. Nonetheless, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government.

M.1 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FAR 52.212-2) (Deviation Date)

FACTOR I TECHNICAL: Evaluation Criteria: The Quoter’s quote for this requirement will be evaluated as stated in Overhaul FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to the Quoter. An evaluation for technical acceptability will be made to ensure satisfactory responsiveness to the requirements set forth in this RFQ. The non-price factor will be rated “Acceptable” or “Unacceptable” using the following rating standards:

Rating Description

Acceptable Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation (RFQ)

Unacceptable Quoter does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation (RFQ)

FACTOR II – PRICE: The Government will evaluate price to determine the price fair and reasonable using methods outlined in FAR Subpart 15.404. As mailto:Susan.Delacruz@BEP.gov mailto:Frederick.Porter@BEP.gov such, the Government may use any combination of the price analysis techniques stipulated under Overhaul FAR 15.404-1(b) to aid in the price evaluation process.

BASIS FOR AWARD:

Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated priced quotes meeting the acceptability standards for non-cost (i.e., Technical) factors, otherwise known as LPTA. A quote is technically acceptable if it is fully compliant with all of the requirements of terms and conditions herein. Quoter’s proposed prices shall be evaluated to determine fair and reasonable pricing.

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