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PAGE 1 OF 1. REQUISITION NO.
2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL
TIME
9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:
SMALL BUSINESS
HUBZONE SMALL
BUSINESS
SERVICE-DISABLED
VETERAN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS
WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS
(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED
SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM
EDWOSB
8(A)
NAICS:
SIZE STANDARD:
11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-
TION UNLESS BLOCK IS
MARKED
SEE SCHEDULE
12. DISCOUNT TERMS
13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A
RATED ORDER UNDER
DPAS (15 CFR 700)
13b. RATING
14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION
RFQ IFB RFP
15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE
17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE
TELEPHONE NO. DUNS: DUNS+4:
PHONE: FAX:
17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER
18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED
SEE ADDENDUM
19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.
ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)
25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)
27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.
27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED
28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER
COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION
DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE
ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:
30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)
30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. 2/2012)
PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212
7. FOR SOLICITATION
INFORMATION CALL:
STANDARD FORM 1449
OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30
SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 86
519-20-3-9684-0078
36C25720Q0694 05-14-2020
CHARLES L BROWN JR 972-708-0810 05-20-2020
12:00PM
36C257
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO 17 - RPO West
NCO 17 Network Contracting Activity
124 E. Hwy 67
Duncanville TX 75137
X 100
X
332510
1250 Employees
NET 30
N/A
36C257
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO 17 Big Spring Healthcare System
NCO 17 Network Contracting Activity
300 Veterans Blvd
Big Spring TX 79720
36C257
NCO 17
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO 17 - RPO West
124 E. Hwy 67
Duncanville TX 75137
This is accomplished through the
Tungsten Network located at:
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.
(877) 353-9791 (512) 460-5540
Please see Section B for the Statement of Work and Price
Schedule.
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519-3600162-9684-855100-3151 010044175
X 1
Reginald D. Hayes
Contracting Officer
36C25720Q0694
Table of Contents
SECTION A .................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS.. Error!
Bookmark not defined.
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK………………………………………………………………….4
B.2 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
B.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT
2018)
C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)
ALTERNATE II (AUG 2019)
C.3 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)
C.4 VAAR 852.215-70 SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-
OWNED SMALL BUSINESS EVALUATION FACTORS (OCT 2019)
C.5 VAAR 852.215-71 EVALUATION FACTOR COMMITMENTS (OCT 2019)
C.6 VAAR 852.219-74 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—MONITORING AND
COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
C.7 VAAR 852.219-75 SUBCONTRACTING COMMITMENTS MONITORING AND
COMPLIANCE (JUL 2018)
C.8 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV
2018)
C.9 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)
C.10 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS
SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)
C.11 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT
STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)
SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS
SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS
E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)
E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS
AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (DEC 2019)
E.3 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB
1998)
E.4 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
E.5 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)
E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)
E.7 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020)
SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS
B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA
1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:
a. CONTRACTOR:
b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C257
Department of Veterans Affairs
NCO 17 - RPO West
NCO 17 Network Contracting Activity
124 E. Hwy 67
Duncanville TX 75137
2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:
[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or
[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party
3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:
a. Quarterly []
b. Semi-Annually []
c. Other []
4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment
Requests.
This is accomplished through the
Tungsten Network located at:
http://www.fsc.va.gov/einvoice.asp
This is mandatory and the sole method for submitting invoices.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:
AMENDMENT NO DATE
B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK
Statement of Work – UPS replacement and installation
Engineering Services
Equinox UPS Replacement and Supplement
Purpose of Project: Replace existing Uninterruptable Power Source, and place a second, redundant UPS of the same model.
Statement of Work: Provide all management, supervision, qualified personnel, tools, supplies, materials, equipment, software reprogramming, programming equipment, and other items and services necessary to perform replacement of one UPS and placement of another UPS of the same model.
Description of work:
2.1 Contractor will adhere to all applicable standards to include, but not limited to, Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), National Electric Code (NEC), American Society of
Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) code specifically PE 1-2012 (R2017) in installing 2 UPS systems and removing 1 UPS system.
System requirements are provided in attachment B to the statement of work.
The contractor shall place the redundant UPS unit first before replacing the primary UPS system currently supplying support to the Equinox system.
The Contractor, during the initial installation, will verify serviceability and load of the redundant
UPS before disconnecting primary power from the Equinox system. Upon completion of the second phase, replace primary UPS, will verify serviceability and load test that UPS unit as well.
A copy of the inspection and the maintenance checklist along with warranty and operation/parts manuals shall be provided to the Maintenance &Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering of the West Texas VA Health Care System before completion of the contract.
During the initial installation of either UPS, the Contractor shall notify the Maintenance & Repair
Supervisor and the Chief of Engineering of the West Texas VA Health Care System in writing within two (2) hours, of any required electrical shutdown that would necessitate the deactivation of the Equinox system.
West Texas VA Health Care System requires each item list in Appendix A to the Statement of
Work to be certified by the Contractor before being released for use.
Inspections and tests shall be completed under the general guidance of NEMA 1 PE 1-2012
(R2017)7-3, The Contractor shall furnish to the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Chief of
Engineering along with the proposal documents, the name and current certification of the factory qualified installers. If the Contractor changes installers, the Contractor shall provide the required information before the new installer beginning work.
The Contractor shall place/post an appropriate, fully completed, label/sticker/summary inspection report on each UPS identifying the amount of the actual test load; date inspected;
and date tested. A copy of the summary inspection report shall be delivered to Maintenance &
Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering at the West Texas VA Health Care System.
The Contractor shall have certified, qualified and experienced personnel to perform services specified in the Contract – have a minimum of three (3) years inspection/testing/installation experience; have working knowledge which proves capable of performing the tasks within the
Contract. The Contractor is responsible to ensure and provide all personnel that hold the appropriate state-assigned licenses to perform the tasks as outlined in the Contract.
Upon request, the Contractor shall submit a list of personnel and certifications of personnel who will perform the tasks as outlined in the Contract.
The Contractor shall notify the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and the Chief of Engineering of the West Texas VA Health Care System forty-eight (48) hours before arriving at the facility to carry out the tasks as outlined in the Contract.
The contractor will conduct all installations during normal business hours 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Monday through Friday except federal holidays.
Complaints validated by the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering of the
West Texas VA Health Care System shall be reported in writing to the Contracting Officer and the Contractor for action. Failure of the Contractor to correct validated complaints shall be considered a failure to perform.
Contractor personnel shall wear distinctive clothing bearing the name of the company and be professional, neat in appearance, and behave in a professional manner.
The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States
Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms, or ammunition on themselves or within their contractor-owned and privately-owned vehicles while on the premises of the West
Texas VA Health Care System. Contractor personnel and visitors are subject to the same restrictions as government personnel – smoking is not permitted on WTVAHC property.
The Contractor shall furnish everything (equipment, tools, personnel, etc.) required to perform under the Contract.
The performance of a service will be evaluated to determine whether it meets the Performance
Threshold of the Contract.
The Contractor will be evaluated after services are rendered by the Contractor to ensure services are received. If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the West
Texas VA Health Care System may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with Contract requirements at no increase and cost in the contract amount. If defects in service cannot be corrected by re-performance, the West Texas VA Health Care System may
(1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.
The West Texas VA Health Care System will provide local telephone service (limited to matters relating to the services provided) and utilities (electricity) to the Contractor.
The contractor will immediately notify the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Chief of
Engineering at West Texas VA Health Care System of any deficiencies found during any phase of the installation.
Remove and dispose of old parts and debris associated with the installation EXCEPT for the replaced UPS, which the WTVAMC will keep on the property.
The contractor will ensure that all parts and controls are nonproprietary where possible and meet with current NEC regulations and safety standards.
The contractor will provide written reports of all equipment installed under the contract to the
Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering at West Texas VA Health Care
System.
Description of Tasks and Associated Deliverables: The vendor shall provide the specific deliverables described below within the performance period, as stated in this Statement of
Work.
Task One: The vendor shall provide a detailed work plan and briefing to the Maintenance &
Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering at the West Texas VA Health Care System, which presents the vendor's plan for completing the successful installation of two (2) UPS systems at the West Texas VA Health Care System. The vendor plan shall be responsive to this SOW and describe, in further detail, the approach to be used for each aspect of the task order as defined in the technical proposal.
Salient Characteristics
Small footprint and low weight
Two (2) XPCC M90 series 60 KVA UPS or equivalent and compatible. Must include 6-minute runtime.
Two (2) System Network Management Card for M90 series or equivalent and compatible
Startup and three year onsite warranty
Labor and Materials to install (2) UPS's during normal business hours
Deliverable One: A detailed work plan and briefing.
Task Two: The vendor shall provide prefabricated materials if needed for the installation of the
UPS systems at the West Texas VA Health Care System.
Deliverable Two: Prefabricated materials.
Task three: The vendor shall provide the necessary equipment needed to successfully conduct the load test of the new UPS systems at the West Texas VA Health Care System.
Deliverable Three: Necessary equipment.
SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES
The vendor shall complete the Delivery Date column in Attachment A for each deliverable specified.
Unless otherwise specified, the number of draft copies and the number of final copies shall be the same.
If, for any reason, any deliverable cannot be delivered within the scheduled time frame, the vendor is required to explain why in writing to the CO, including a firm commitment of when the work shall be completed.
This notice to the CO shall cite the reasons for the delay, and the impact on the overall research project. The CO will then review the facts and issue a response, by applicable regulations.
All work and electrical shutdowns will be coordinated with the VA electrician and chief of engineering.
Changes to the Statement of Work
Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written correspondence from the CO. A copy of each change will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the vendor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the vendor.
Contractor Qualifications: Contractor, contractor employees, and any subcontractors should possess the necessary skills, experience, and education required to perform installation and testing on the UPS systems and perform all safety and standard load tests on the operation of the UPS systems. All work must meet applicable safety standards.
Evaluation and Award Factors: Award should be made to the offer representing the best value to the Government considering technical and price factors, as stated below. All factors should be considered equal to price.
Offerors shall include in their proposal's specific information relative to the evaluation factors listed below to ensure proper evaluation of their plan.
Equipment Specifications: must be qualified to repair the specified equipment.
Safety: Must be mindful of patient care needs.
Price
Warranty
Response time.
Government Furnished Property: Government will supply location and facilities technical and electrical schematics as needed.
CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE
It is agreed that:
The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the vendor in the performance of this task order, are the exclusive property of the U.S. Government and shall be submitted to the CO after the task order.
The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials about this task order.
The vendor shall release no information. Any request for information relating to this task order, presented to the vendor, shall be submitted to the CO for a response.
Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the CO.
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS
The vendor's employees will not require access to the Department of Veterans Affairs computer systems.
Delivery and Packing, Inspection/Acceptance requirements, Warranty:
The Contractor shall prepare and provide a copy of all load certifications to the Maintenance &
Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering at the West Texas VA Health Care System. The report shall be in an OSHA approved format showing all field tests performance, adjustment, and load testing results. The report shall be submitted to the Maintenance & Repair Supervisor and Chief of Engineering at the West Texas VA Health Care System within five (5) business days after the service. Each report shall contain identifying information concerning each UPS.
The contractor shall provide all operational manuals, parts manuals, and repair manuals.
Attachment A to the Statement of Work
Schedule of Deliverables
Deliverable No. Item Quantity Delivery Date
One A detailed work plan and one each within seven calendar days after award
Briefing for the VA Maintenance
& Repair Supervisor and Chief of
Engineering and COR
Two Provide test standards and materials NA within seven calendar days after award
Three Provide necessary parts NA As needed during contract execution.
Four Contract execution 1 Job within 14 calendar days after award
Attachment B
UPS systems to be installed/replaced must be:
60KVA/54kw 208/120 VAC three-phase UPS with internal battery
Include 3ea 20KVA power modules
Twelve battery trays for 6 minutes runtime at 60KVA load.
Dimensions of 20.3" w x39.4" D x54"h nominal
Include two port SNMP/WEB card for use M90 and M90L Ups systems.
year onsite warranty
XPCC M90 Series M90-60K12BM is known to meet the Government needs and to be readily available within the timeframe criteria.
B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE
ITEM INFORMATION
ITEM
NUMBE
R
DESCRIPTION OF
SUPPLIES/SERVI
CES
QUANTI
TY
UNI
T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
2.00 EA _______________
XPC M90 SERIES 60KVA/54KW 208/120 VAC THREE
PHASE UPS WITH INTERNAL BATTERY. INCLUDES
THREE 20KVA POWER MODULES; TWELVE (12)
BATTERY TRAYS FOR 6 MINUTES RUN TIME AT 60KVA
LOAD; 20.3"WX39.4"D X 54.0" H 1512 LBS
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing PRODUCT/SERVICE CODE: 6140 - Batteries, Rechargeable
INTERNAL TWO PORT SNMP/WEB CARD FOR USE WITH
M() AND M90L SERIES UPS
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
5X8 START UP AND 3 YEAR WARRANTY
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
1.00 EA _______________
LABOR AND MATERIALS TO INSTALL (2) UPS'S DURING
NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS
PRINCIPAL NAICS CODE: 332510 - Hardware Manufacturing
GRAND TOTAL _______________
B.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE
ITEM NUMBER QUANTITY
DELIVERY
DATE
2.00
1.00
SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES
C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL
ITEMS (OCT 2018)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The
Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;
and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims
Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the
Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the
Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the
Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Invoice.
(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—
(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by
Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
(i) Payment.—
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt
Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-
5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting
Officer.
(6) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the
Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the
Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The
Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the
Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain
Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and
41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with
Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) The clause at 52.212-5.
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.
(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) The Standard Form 1449.
(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments
(9) The specification.
(t) [Reserved]
(u) Unauthorized Obligations.
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service
(TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the
Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of Clause)
C.2 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO
IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS
(MAR 2020) ALTERNATE II (AUG 2019)
(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) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).
(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting
Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:
[] (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 (MAR 2020) (15
U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.
[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business
Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.
[] (13) [Reserved]
[X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020).
[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) 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 (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) of 52.219-9.
[] (v) Alternate IV (AUG 2018) of 52.219-9.
[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).
[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (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
(MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).
[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020)
(15 U.S.C 632(a)(2)).
[] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.
[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically
Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020)
(15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
[] (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15
U.S.C. 644(r)).
[X] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17))
[] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
[X] (28) 52.222–19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020)
(E.O. 13126).
[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
[X] (30)(i) 52.222–26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).
[] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.
[] (31)(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] (32)(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.
[] (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
[] (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act
(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).
[X] (35)(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).
[] (36) 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.)
[] (37)(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.)
[] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential
Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and
Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (40)(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.
[] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.
[] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007)(42 U.S.C.
8259b).
[] (43)(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] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving
(AUG 2011)
[] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
[] (47) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
[] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
[] (49)(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.
[X] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.
[] (50) 52.225–5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the
Department of the Treasury).
[] (52) 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).
[] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.
5150).
[] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov
2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
[] (55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41
U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[] (56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
[X] (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management
(Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award
Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
[] (60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
[] (61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.
637(d)(13)).
[] (62)(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:
[] (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).
[] (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, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—
(i) Examine any of the Contractor's or any subcontractors' records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and
(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.
(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), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial items, other than—
(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and
(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—
(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C.
3509).
(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment
Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).
(C) 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).
(D) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video
Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115–232).
(E) 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.
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