34300021Q0019 Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

34300021Q0019

(i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

(ii) Solicitation #: 34300021Q0019

The purpose of this Request for Quotation (RFQ) is to develop a Tariff Database. The Tariff Database will include data for at least 10 years, up to year 2018. Services are excluded since there are no tariffs on services. The database will consist of applied bilateral tariffs.

The construction of the Tariff Database requires aggregation of tariffs from the Harmonized System (HS) 6-digit level to the ITPD-E industry level. This project will develop a procedure for consistent aggregation of tariffs, which requires that the aggregated tariff preserves the aggregate volume of trade and unbiased estimation. The new aggregation methodology would improve on the existing methodology, including Anderson and Neary (2005), Kee et al (2009), and Redding and Weinstein (2019). It would be consistent with the theoretically-derived gravity model, but not impose any assumptions in addition to those in the gravity model. The computer code that builds the database will be flexible enough to allow alternative methods of aggregation. For comparison, ITPD-E industry level tariffs obtained from simple and import-weighted averages of HS6 level tariffs will be included. Since some countries may not report tariffs in every year, the treatment of missing tariffs should be consistent with gravity theory and estimation, and should be clearly described.

Database construction will be transparent in terms of its accounting and estimation procedures.

All data sources and every step of database construction will be clearly documented.

The Government anticipates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract.

(iii) This solicitation contains provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 03/10/2021, 2021-05.

(iv) This procurement is being solicited for full and open competition. There is no set aside.

(v) Pricing –

This requirement is Firm Fixed Price, for the one-time development of a database. Offerors shall propose a single fixed price to perform the entirety of the work.

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(vi) Description of requirements for the items to be acquired:

Create the International Tariff Database

1.1 Introduction

The United States International Trade Commission (USITC or Commission) is an independent, quasi-judicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade. The Commission investigates the effects of dumped and subsidized imports on domestic industries and conducts global safeguard investigations. The Commission also adjudicates cases involving imported goods that are alleged to infringe U.S. intellectual property rights. The Commission’s mandate, among other things, is to provide the President, the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and Congress with independent, quality analysis and information regarding international trade. In doing so, the Commission contributes to the development of sound and informed U. S.

trade policy.

1.2 Brief Background

Tariff data for a broad selection of industries, countries, and years is needed in many aspects of the Commission work, such as the estimation of trade elasticities, simulation of the effects of trade agreements, and estimation of the effects of various policies on trade. Since tariff data is used together with trade and production data the Tariff Database will work seamlessly with the International Trade and Production Database for Estimation (ITPD-E), which is currently being used extensively inside and outside the Commission. The ITPD-E is available online on Commission’s Gravity Portal at https://www.usitc.gov/data/gravity/itpde.htm.

1.3 Objectives

The country and industry dimensions of the Tariff Database will match the dimensions of the ITPD- E, excluding services, subject to the availability of tariff data in international data sources. The Tariff Database will include data for at least 10 years, up to year 2018. Services are excluded since there are no tariffs on services. The database will consist of applied bilateral tariffs.

The construction of the Tariff Database requires aggregation of tariffs from the Harmonized System (HS) 6-digit level to the ITPD-E industry level. This project will develop a procedure for consistent aggregation of tariffs, which requires that the aggregated tariff preserves the aggregate volume of trade and unbiased estimation. The new aggregation methodology would improve on the existing methodology, including Anderson and Neary (2005), Kee et al (2009), and Redding and Weinstein (2019). It would be consistent with the theoretically-derived gravity model, but not impose any assumptions in addition to those in the gravity model. The computer code that builds the database will be flexible enough to allow alternative methods of aggregation. For comparison, ITPD-E industry level tariffs obtained from simple and import-weighted averages of HS6 level tariffs will be included. Since some countries may not report tariffs in every year, the treatment of missing tariffs should be consistent with gravity theory and estimation, and should be clearly described.

Database construction will be transparent in terms of its accounting and estimation procedures. All data sources and every step of database construction will be clearly documented. Data will be published on the USITC website and will be publicly available for download.

1.4 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide the Government with:

The International Tariff Database, as specified above.

Documentation of the data sources and all procedures used to create the dataset. It is expected that the database documentation will be co-authored by the contractors and Commission staff. Original source data and computer programs used to produce the dataset. The USITC will be able to release the computer code it receives from the contractor to third parties, but the contractor will be under no obligation to provide support to these third parties.

1.5. Technical Requirements

The contractor shall produce the international tariff database as described in the objectives.

1.6 Deliverables Deliverable Distribution Due Date

Project plan and methodology COR August 14, 2021

Original source data COR November 14, 2021

Draft version of the database with documentation

COR March 14, 2022

Final version of the database with documentation

COR May 13, 2022

(vii)

The contract period of performance will be One Year

May 15, 2021 – May 14, 2022

(viii) 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial (June 2020), applies to this acquisition.

(ix) Evaluation Procedures

Quotation Submission Instructions

The Government requires the offeror to submit its quotation in two separate volumes:

(1) Technical

(2) Price

Technical – Volume 1 Volume 1 is limited in length to 15 pages. Any pages in excess of 15 pages will not be evaluated.

Documentation submitted may use any font, and will use pitch size 12, single spaced, single-sided, and 8.5x11 paper. Links to, or full texts of publications will not be counted against the 15 pages limit.

Price – Volume 2

Pricing may be submitted in email, pdf, or Microsoft word, and needs to be clear, legible, and only 1 page.

Evaluation Factors for Award

This is a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) procurement. Award will be made to the offeror presenting the lowest price, which meets the following requirements:

• Offeror must hold a PhD in Economics

• Offeror must be a senior economist or senior professor of Economics at a university

• Offeror must have experience developing tariff aggregation methodology, as evidenced by publications

• Offeror must have experience working with tariff data, as evidenced by publications

If no single individual on an offerors team, or in an offerors organization possess the above qualifications, but the offer still feels they are capable of completing the work, they may propose another solution that will be evaluated on a case by case basis for acceptability. Please be specific, naming key members and including a full explanation as to why our requirement can be met.

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In order to be considered for award, the offeror must be registered, and current (with certain exceptions), in the System for Award Management database (www.sam.gov) prior to award being made (Reference FAR 4.11), unless an exception at FAR 4.1102 applies.

Factor 1: Technical

Offer shall include a full resume, along with proof that they meet all of the above requirements, and an explanation of their ability to meet our requirement.

Factor 2: Price

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s quoted prices for reasonableness. Price reasonableness will be determined based on competition as well as established commercial prices for same or similar services.

(x) Each Offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations & Certifications - Commercial Items, with its quotation.

(xi) FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms & Conditions – Commercial Items, (Oct 2018), applies to this solicitation.

(xii) FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2021).

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

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

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

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108- 77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

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

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

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

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

_X__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

___ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C.

644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

___ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

___ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

___ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O. 13126).

_X__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X__ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

___ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

__X_ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

___ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

___ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X__ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

___ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

___ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__X_ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X__ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

___ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O.

13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records -- Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jan 2019) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

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

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2019) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018), (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 E.O. 13627).

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

(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67)

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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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 accessed electronically at this address:

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FAR CLAUSES & PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS NOV 2013

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED MAY 2011

ON RECYCLED PAPER

52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION OCT 2018

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA – GENERAL MAY 2014

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES FEB 2013

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT FEB 2002

52.232-17 INTEREST MAY 2014

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS MAY 2014

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF

CONTRACT CLAIM OCT 2004

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - SERVICES FEB 1997

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES APR 1984

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52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. 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 30 calendar days before the contract expiration date.

(xiii) Additional Contract Requirements

AUTHORITIES

Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO), in accordance with Subpart 1.6 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract and, notwithstanding any clauses contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the CO.

In the event the contractor effects any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the changes will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made to the contract’s price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The CO shall be the only individual authorized to accept nonconforming work, waive any requirement of the contract, or to modify any term or condition of the contract. The CO is the only individual who can legally obligate Government funds.

Ian Quillman Contracting Officer

U. S. International Trade Commission 500 E Street, S.W., Room 315

Washington, D.C. 20436

Contracting Officer’s Representative: The Contracting Officer will appoint the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the Contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment. The COR for this contract will be:

Filled in upon award

The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

• Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change the terms and conditions of this contract;

• Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

• Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

• Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

• Obligate, in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

Invoices

Submission of Invoices:

Invoice(s) shall be submitted through the U. S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP), which provides for secure electronic submission and receipt of invoices.

https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index

IPP Customer Support may be reached at 866-973-3131 or IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov, is available to assist users of the system.

PLEASE NOTE: When entering the invoice(s) in IPP, ensure the period of performance being invoiced is included in the Description field. Please use the format “MM/DD/YYYY to

MM/DD/YYYY.”

To ensure a proper invoice is submitted, the following information must be on each invoice submitted:

1 Name and address of contractor 2 Invoice date and invoice number 3 Purchase Order No. (34300021PXXXX) 4 Description, price, and quantity of services and/or supplies delivered;

5 Delivery Date/Performance Period covered by the invoice;

6 Payment terms 7 Name and address of the contractor’s official to whom payment is to be sent. The “Remit

To” address must correspond to the remittance address in this contract;

https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

8 Name, title, phone number, and mailing address of contact person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice.

PROHIBITION AGAINST PERSONAL SERVICES

The Contractor shall not perform personal services under this contract (FAR 37.104). Contractor personnel are employees of the Contractor, or its subcontractors, and are under the administrative control and supervision of the Contractor. The Government will not supervise or direct Contractor employees in the performance of assignments under this contract. If, at any time, the Contractor believes that any Government action or communication has been given that would create a personal service relationship between the Government and the Contractor employee(s), the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer of such communication or action.

PROHIBITION AGAINST INHERENTLY GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTIONS

The Contractor shall not perform any inherently Governmental functions, as defined in FAR 2.101, under this contract. No Contractor employee shall represent or give the appearance that s/he is a Government employee, agent, or representative. No Contractor employee shall state either orally or in writing, at any time, that s/he is acting on behalf of the Government.

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(xv) Due date of Offfers:

RFQ Questions/Vendor Communications

All questions concerning the RFQ are due by 2:00 p.m., E.T. Wednesday, April 14, 2021, and must be sent via email, to Ian Quillman at Ian.Quillman@usitc.gov. Please include the solicitation number 34300021Q0019 in the subject line of your email.

If questions are received after the date stated above, the Government reserves the right not to provide an answer. If, however, in the Government’s opinion, the question represents an issue of significant importance, the Government may provide responses to all offerors. Please note, questions and comments will not be protected by the Government as proprietary.

Quotation Due Date

Quotations submitted in response to this RFQ shall be received by the due date and time established herein. Quotations must be received by the USITC no later than 11:00 a.m. E.T. Monday, April 26, 2021, to be considered for award. Quotations must be emailed to Ian.Quillman@usitc.gov. No hard copy quotations will be accepted.

(xvi) Point of Contact for this solicitation is Ian Quillman, Ian.Quillman@usitc.gov, 202-631- 1234.

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