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36C25819B0013 X 03-18-2019 600-18-3-5667-0656 605-19-407 Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 Department of Veterans Affairs Phoenix VA Healthcare System 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

AZ

85014 Lissette Fernandez 602-795-4217 Project Number: 605-19-407 Upgrade Cancer Center exhaust- Bldg 31 LLVAHCS Loma Linda, CA

This solicitation calls for the construction to install a HEPA system andreplace the exhaust fan motor and sheave pully of Building 31 at the Loma Linda Health Care Center located in Loma Linda, California

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certification, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order.

Awardee shall perform work in strict accordance with General Specifications, Statement of Work, Attachments, Schedule, Site Drawings, and terms and Conditions set forthin the solicitation.

This requirement is 100% set aside for SDVOSB concerns

Per FAR 36.204 (b) magnitude of construction is between $25,000 and $100,000.

Applicable NAICS Code and Size Standard for this Acquisition is 238220/$15 Million

Please provide a reference number for any additional documents provided in response to this solicitation, as well as current DUNS or CAGE code Wage determination applicable to the solicitation is General Decision Number: CA190026 02/15/2019 CA26

Job Walk: 28 March 2019 @ 1:00 p.m., FMS Conference room (LLVAMC) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, CA 92357 Attendees are to meet at FMS conference room Coordinate with COR listed in Section B.9 of this solicitation

RFIs Due: 5 April 2019 @ 10 a.m. Arizona Time (submit to Lissette.fernandez@va.gov)

RFI Responses will be posted approximately: 17 April 2019 at https://www.fbo.gov/

Public Bid opening will take place at 10 a.m. Arizona time,on the morning of 30 April 2019. Opening will be held in conference room 305 of address listed in block 7 of this solicitation:

All Bids shall be submitted via email to lissette.fernandez@va.gov,or hard copy to the address listed in block 7 of this solicitation

X X 52.211-10 X 10:00AM(AZ time 04-30-2019 X

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Your Contractor agrees offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further cont-this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract ractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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Department of Veterans Affairs NCO22-Gilbert Network Contracting 777 E. Missouri, Suite 300 Phoenix

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85014 This is accomplished through the Tungsten Network located at:

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A.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

A.4 DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Bld 31 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda CA 92357

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SECTION B - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

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Statement of Work

Cancer Center Exhaust Replacement 1 January 2019

Loma Linda, California VA Health Care System (605) 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, California 92357-1000 605-19-1- 6012-0002

B.1 OBJECTIVE

The objective is the removal and replacement of exhaust fan motor and sheave pulley located in the Cancer Center Isolation Rooms 2A-105 and 2A-105A and install HEPA filtration filter bank system on Cancer Center Roof of Building 31 at the Loma Linda California VA Health Care System (LLVAHCS). This requirement is classified under construction as it calls for the alteration of real property.

B.2 BACKGROUND

Currently, isolation room does not meet negative pressure or filtration requirements which potentially could impact staff personnel and veteran health. To assure that hospital is currently meeting USP 797 and USP 800, exhausts systems connected to the Cancer Center Isolation Room must be replaced and a HEPA filtration system must be installed. This project will meet the guidelines found within USP 797 and USP 800 to fulfill patient and staff health safety. As this need is outside of VA in-house capability, a contract shall be awarded to an outside contractor.

B.3 SCOPE

The contractor will furnish all materials, equipment, tools, supervision, and personnel necessary to accomplish the corrective actions as indicated. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract. Work shall be performed within the Cancer Center Isolation Room located in Rooms 2A-105 and 2A-105A and on Cancer Center roof of Building 31 at the Loma Linda, California VA Health Care System located at 11201 Benton Street Loma Linda, California 92357-1000.

Prior to the commencement of work:

A. Contractor shall conduct a joint site walk-through with the VA COR.

B. Contractor will provide all documentation per Specifications and validated by the submittal registry to the COR prior to work.

C. Contractor will provide design of layout for installation of HEPA filtration filter bank system and Exhaust connections to be constructed on building rooftop.

D. Contractor shall provide proof that an OSHA certified “competent person” (CP) (29 CFR 1926.20(b)(2) will maintain a presence at the work site whenever the general or subcontractors are present. Offeror must possess a 30-hour OSHA safety card. (www.osha.gov) E. Contractor shall confer with the VA COR and Contracting Office to agree on a sequence of procedures; means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators, and similar means of communications; location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for the Contractor employees; and the like. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with minimal interference to Government operations and personnel.

General Construction:

A. All work shall be coordinated with COR.

B. All installation shall be completed per VA Standards & Manufacture Installation Requirements.

C. All installation shall be approved by COR prior to initiation and completed per specifications provided.

D. Contractor shall submit Daily Inspection Report (Safety) and Waste Log to COR.

E. The contractor shall remove all debris off the facility and clean area daily and prior to completion.

CANCER CENTER ROOF LOCATION BLDG. 31

a. Remove existing exhaust fan motor and sheave pulley located on the roof of building 31 as highlighted on attached site plans; current model shown in attached pictures.

b. Install new sheave pulley and exhaust fan with 120 volts as well as larger motor to comply with USP 797 and USP 800 requirements and capable of meeting a total design airflow of 3000 CFM as measured at the registers in the room dimension outlined in the design plan provided.

a) Reconnect associated ductwork and power once fan and system installation completed.

b) Verify exhaust vent stack/cone meet a minimum length of 10 ft. above roof line per current VA HVAC Design Manual.

c. Disconnect existing exhaust ductwork located near center of roof at Exhaust Fan labeled on the unit as “EF2” and highlighted on the attached site plans.

d. Installation of one (1) new stainless steel, bag in/bag out, HEPA filtration filter bank system, with pre-filters as required per the USP 797 and USP 800 to be added in-line to the assembly on the roof where existing exhaust ductwork was removed. Conduits and fittings need to be liquid-tight fittings so as no moisture penetrates.

Upon completion of work:

A. Contracting company will need to notify the Facility for verification of job being performed in accordance to the SOW.

B. Verify correct 3000 CFM and acceptable operation of new motor and sheave per COR.

C. Completed work will be inspected by a licensed installer in the appropriate trade.

B.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All employees of the vendor shall comply with the VA security management program and obtain permission of the VA police, be identified by project and employer, and restricted from unauthorized access.

In accordance with Appendix A, Handbook 6500.6 Checklist blocks 7, the C&A requirements do not apply to this requirement, and Security Accreditation Package is not required. The nature of this requirement is technical; however, there is no information to be protected.

B.5 PERFORMANCE MONITORING

The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will monitor contractor performance and certify the work was done in accordance with the SOW.

COR/ Contact Information:

B.6 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Commencement of work shall start after 30 days of lead time. Lead time begins 1 day after receipt of written Notice to Proceed (NTP). Commencement of work and should last no longer than a duration of 90 Days after date NTP is issued.

HOURS OF WORK:

** Excluding National holidays.

NATIONAL HOLIDAYS:

**If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a National holiday. When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a National holiday by U.S. Government Agencies, and any day specifically declared by the President of the United States of America.

**OVERTIME & HOLIDAY PAY: Any overtime and/or holiday pay that may be entitled to the Contractor’s employees shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor and shall not be billed to nor reimbursed by the Government.

B.7 CONTRACTOR SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

The VA Master Construction Specifications contain work procedures and material requirements designed to meet regulatory compliance requirements. Project will be coordinated with the VA Loma Linda COR for approval within 10 days of issued NTP. Whenever possible, the Master Construction Specifications must be used as the basis for project designs.

A complete list of these specifications can be viewed at the following website: http://www.cfm.va.gov. Specifications which address EOSH requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. SECTION 01 00 00 – General Requirements B. SECTION 01 33 23 – Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples C. SECTION 01 35 26 – Safety Requirements D. SECTION 01 42 19 – Reference Standards E. SECTION 01 58 16 – Temporary Interior Signage F. SECTION 01 74 19 – Construction Waste Management G. SECTION 02 41 00 – Demolition H. SECTION 07 84 00 – Firestopping I. SECTION 09 29 00 – Gypsum Board J. SECTION 09 91 00 – Painting K. SECTION 23 05 11 - Common Work Results for HVAC L. SECTION 23 05 12 - General Motor Requirements for HVAC M. SECTION 23 05 41 - Noise and Vibration Control for HVAC Piping and Equipment N. SECTION 23 05 93 - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing for HVAC O. SECTION 23 08 00 - Commissioning of HVAC Systems P. SECTION 23 31 00 - HVAC Ducts and Casings Q. SECTION 26 24 16 – Panelboards R. SECTION 26 29 11 - Motor Controllers

B.8 CONTRACTOR CONFORMANCE STANDARDS

Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, certification, supervision, and materials necessary to perform all operations in connections with this order. Contractor shall perform work in strict accordance with the General Specifications, Statement of Work, schedule, and all other supporting documents for this contract to include, but not limited to the following documents:

The general contractor shall field verify all dimensions. Contractor will make site visits as necessary to survey existing conditions and as required to determine existing as-built conditions affecting this project. Coordinate site visits with the COR.

All design and construction accomplished pursuant to this contract shall comply with the latest edition of the following documents unless the contractor is directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to construction startup. Pertinent VA Criteria which can be downloaded from the Internet at http://www.cfm.va.gov/TIL including but not limited to:

A. VA Master Construction Specifications

a) https://www.cfm.va.gov/til/spec.asp#01 B. VA Construction Standards C. VA Seismic Design Handbook D. VA Space Planning Criteria E. VA Design Manuals F. USP General Chapter 797: Pharmaceutical Compounding—Sterile Preparations G. USP General Chapter 800: Hazardous Drugs—Handling in Healthcare Settings H. VA CADD Standards I. NFPA 101, Life Safety Code J. NFPA 70, National Electric Code K. NFPA 99, Health Care Facilities L. NFPA 12, Installation of Sprinkler Systems M. Accessibility Standards (ADAAG, ABAAS, Barrier Free Design Guide) N. AIA Guidelines for Construction and Equipment of Hospital and Medical Facilities O. International Building Codes P. State and Local codes and guidelines (as applicable)

B.9 ENVIRONMENTAL/OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (EOSH)

All General Contractor submissions for project shall contain language that addresses all applicable EOSH requirements. Regulatory Compliance – EOSH requirements for work performed at the above location can be found in:

A. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1910 – Occupational Safety for General Industry B. Volume 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 1926 – Occupational Safety for The Construction Industry C. Volume 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations – Protection of The Environment D. Volume 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 397 – Transportation of Hazardous Materials

B.10 RISK CONTROL

COMPLIANCE WITH INFECTION CONTROL GUIDELINES: All personnel are expected to comply with the Infection Control Guidelines as outlined in the Infection Control Manual and Medical Center Bylaws. VA Loma Linda Healthcare System Infection Control guidelines attached.

A. DEFINITIONS

a) Infection control measures should be applied in construction projects based on both the extent of demolition and construction (Construction activity type) and the potential vulnerability of patients seen or treated in the area (Infection Risk Groups). The construction activity types are defined by the amount of dust generated, the duration of the activity and the amount of shared HVAC systems.

B. EDUCATION

a) Facility Management Service will assume responsibility for reviewing the service's Infection Control policies and Medical Center Memorandum 11-33, Universal/Standard Precautions, with each new FMS employee and with all FMS employees at least annually. Documentation of attendance will be maintained in Facility Management Service.

b) The Facility Management Service Chief is responsible for assuring that all employees receive appropriate Occupational Exposure Control training annually. Documentation is to be maintained in the service.

C. PROCEDURES

The Chief, Facility Management Service, or designee will contact the Infection Control Section prior to beginning construction project adjacent to or in any patient care areas. Any of the following may be implemented to ensure a protected environment.

a) Performance Requirements – The Chief, Facility Management Service and Infection Control Practitioner will establish necessary and appropriate protective measures for patient care areas.

1. Infection control is critical in all areas of all facilities. All construction activities are to be assessed for the potential of causing disturbance of existing dust, or creating new dust. Construction will be conducted in tight enclosures cutting off any flow of particles into patient areas.

2. VAMC requires any contractor, sub-subcontractors, material suppliers, vendors, employees, or agents to be bound by these same requirements. Where appropriate and before construction on site begins, the Contractor’s on-site management team shall participate in joint planning with FMS, Project Management, and Infection Control Section for dust control measures and instruction on precautions required.

3. The Safety or Infection Control Section may modify performance requirements for certain activities. Any modifications made by VAMC's personnel do not relieve the Contractor of compliance with proper Infection Control procedures.

b) Quality Monitoring and Control

1. The contractor is responsible for maintaining equipment and replacement of HEPA and other filters in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

2. The Safety Section and Infection Control Section will perform field inspection and testing.

3. Engineering Section will confirm specified air velocity/changes whenever barricades are erected or modified.

4. Personnel will monitor air quality throughout project as needed.

c) Infection Control Release

1. An Infection Control Release is required for all Class III and higher projects and any activity in any Infection Control Group 4. Refer to shaded areas on Construction Activity/Infection Control Matrix.

2. The IC Release will be obtained from the Infection Control Section prior to beginning any demolition or construction work

3. The Release will be displayed at the entrance to the work area during the entire construction period

d) Implementation

1. Implement the requirements of VAMC’s Infection Control Risk Assessment (ICRA) team. ICRA Group may monitor dust in the vicinity of the construction work and require the Contractor to take corrective action immediately if the safe levels are exceeded.

D. PRE-CONSTRUCTION INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL RISK ASSESSEMENT

a) Construction Activity Type:

Type C: Any work that generates a moderate to high level of dust or requires demolition or removal of any fixed building components or assemblies. Includes but is not limited to sanding of walls for painting or wall covering, removal of floor coverings, ceiling tiles and casework, new wall construction, minor ductwork or electrical work above ceilings, major cabling activities and any activity which cannot be completed within a single work shift.

b) Infection Control Risk Group:

Group 4: Highest Risk: Any area caring for immuno-compromised patients, Emergency Department, SICU/MICU/CCU, 3SE, 4SW, 4NW, CLC, dental operatories, infusion clinic, dialysis, cardiac cath lab, interventional radiology, Pre-op/SSU/OR/PACU, SPS, lab, and inpatient pharmacy/ IV & compounding areas.

c) Required Infection Control Precautions:

Class IV:

1. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

2. Replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection as soon as possible

3. Ensure that work area is left clean and dust-free upon project completion.

4. Execute work by methods to minimize raising dust from construction operations.

5. Replace any ceiling tile displaced for visual inspection as soon as possible

6. Ensure that work area is left clean and dust-free upon project completion.

7. Cover up or remove all supplies and equipment that could potentially come in contact with construction dust/dirt/debris.

8. Complete all critical barriers or implement control cube method before construction begins.

9. Maintain negative air pressure (minimum -0.03 column inches of water pressure differential by manometric measurement) within work site at all times, utilizing HEPA filtered ventilation units. Complete daily negative air pressure verification log and post at site next to manometer.

10. Use additional HEPA equipped air scrubbers within project containment area to minimize spreading and aerosolizing of dirt and dust. The number of units used must be sufficient to adequately filter the air given the size of the containment area.

11. Do not remove barriers from work area until complete project is thoroughly cleaned.

12. Remove barrier materials carefully to minimize spreading of dirt and debris associated with construction.

13. After barrier materials are removed, ensure that the area is thoroughly cleaned again by EMS before it is released to the end user(s).

14. Seal holes, pipes, conduits, and punctures appropriately.

15. Construct anteroom and require all personnel to pass through this room so they can be vacuumed using a HEPA vacuum cleaner before leaving work site or they can wear cloth or paper coveralls that are removed each time they leave the work site.

16. All personnel entering work site are required to wear shoe covers.

E. FINAL CLEANUP

a) Upon completion of project, or as work progresses, remove all construction debris from areas that have been part of the construction.

b) Perform HEPA vacuum cleaning of all surfaces in the construction area.

c) All new air ducts shall be cleaned prior to final inspection.

B.11 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population.

Contract Personnel shall be subject to the same quality assurance standards or exceed current recognized national standards as established by the Joint Commission (JC).

A. BADGE: Contractor shall obtain a “Contractor I.D Badge” from the VA Police. All Contractor personnel are required to wear I.D Badge during the entire time on VA facility. The I.D Badge MUST have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company represented.

B. PARKING: It is the responsibility of the contract personnel to park in the appropriate designated parking areas. Parking information is available from VA Police & Security Service Office. The Contractor assumes full responsibility for any parking violations.

C. SMOKING: Contractor personnel may smoke only in designated areas. It is the responsibility of the Healthcare Facilities to provide a safe and healthful environment for employees and patients and to serve as a leader in community health awareness and education. It is in fulfillment of this obligation that the facilities are committed to the establishment of a smoke-free environment. This policy applies to every location in the Healthcare Facilities. There shall be no smoking within 25 feet of all entrances to buildings. Smoking is allowed in all outside areas that are 25 feet away from entrances to buildings unless indicated otherwise. Enclosed patios connected to facility buildings are considered part of the building and as such are non-smoking areas.

D. ADP SECURITY: Protection of Computer Equipment, confidentiality of patient information, and the integrity of computer software/data at all Healthcare Facilities are essential. Software installed on each PC is copyrighted and copy of software for use elsewhere is prohibited. In the event of a possible security violation, the Healthcare Center’s ADP Security Committee shall investigate and recommend corrective action to the appropriate agency.

B.12 INSURANCE COVERAGE

A. The Contractor agrees to procure and maintain, while the contract is in effect, Workers Compensation and Employee’s Public Liability Insurance in accordance with Federal and State of California and/or Nevada laws. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage to property, which may be done by him, or any employee engaged in the performance of this contract.

B. The Government shall be held harmless against any or all loss, cost, damage, claim expense or liability whatsoever, because of accident or injury to persons or property of others occurring in the performance of this contract.

C. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall require the Contractor to furnish certification from his/her insurance company indicating that the coverage specified by FAR 52.228-5 and per FAR Subpart 28.307-2 has been obtained and that it may not be changed or canceled without guaranteed thirty (30) day notice to the Contracting Officer.

D. Contractor is required to provide copies of proof of Workers Compensation and Employee Public Liability Insurance within fifteen (15) calendar days after notification of contract award.

B.13 SUBMITTALS

A. Contractor shall submit all required material/shop drawing submittals to the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days of award, or as agreed to by the Contracting Officer for approval. No materials shall be installed prior to approval from COR.

B. All material submittals and shop drawings shall contain, and have the Project Title, Project Number, and Contract number clearly indicated.

C. Material submittals and shop drawings shall be checked and signed by the Contractors Quality Control Manager prior to submission to the Government.

D. Submittals shall be legible, and shall include all technical data needed to verify that the item meets requirements of listed specifications, and applicable codes.

B.14 COMMENCEMENT, COMPLETION, AND PAYMENT FOR WORK

A. The Contractor shall be required to commence work required at the time specified on the Notice to Proceed (NTP), execute the work, and complete the entire work not later than the completion time specified on the NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. At the government’s option, it may choose to specify a two-stage performance period. For example, separating material lead-time from construction days can considerably decrease the length of time occupied buildings are inconvenienced by construction.

B. The Contractor will be paid monthly upon submission of proper invoices for work completed. If the performance period exceeds 30 days and a progress schedule (approved by the Government) has been submitted, partial payment(s) may be authorized. Final payment will be withheld until all discrepancies are corrected and as-built drawings are approved by the Government.

C. The Contractor shall submit in arrears a properly completed itemized invoice in accordance with FAR clauses 52.212-4(g) Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items via OB10 www.ob10.gov D. Contractor will bill and be paid for actual services provided by Contractor personnel. Contractor will not be paid for “availability” or “on-call” services unless otherwise provided herein.

E. Invoices submitted for payment shall be reviewed for accuracy and shall be subject to approval by the Government prior to issuance of payment. The invoice MUST be itemized to include the following information:

1. Facility name and address where service was provided

1. Contract number

1. Purchase order number

1. Quantity

1. Cost

1. Date

No advance payments shall be authorized. Payment shall be made on a monthly arrears for services provided during the billing month in arrears in accordance with FAR 52.212-4, para. (i) Upon submission of a properly prepared invoice for prices stipulated in this contract for services delivered and accepted in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, less any deductions stipulated in this contract.

Payment of invoices may be delayed if the appropriate invoices as specified in the contract are not completed and submitted as required.

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS TO BIDDERS/OFFERORS

2.1 VAAR 852.228-72 ASSISTING SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED AND VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES IN OBTAINING BONDS (DEC 2009) Prime contractors are encouraged to assist service-disabled veteran-owned and veteran-owned small business potential subcontractors in obtaining bonding, when required. Mentor firms are encouraged to assist protégé firms under VA's Mentor-Protégé Program in obtaining acceptable bid, payment, and performance bonds, when required, as a prime contractor under a solicitation or contract and in obtaining any required bonds under subcontracts.

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REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

3.1 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

GENERAL CONDITIONS

4.1 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(a) The Contractor shall update the information in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) on a semi-annual basis, throughout the life of the contract, by posting the required information in the System for Award Management via https://www.sam.gov.

(b) As required by section 3010 of the Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2010 (Pub. L. 111-212), all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available. FAPIIS consists of two segments—

(1) The non-public segment, into which Government officials and the Contractor post information, which can only be viewed by—

(i) Government personnel and authorized users performing business on behalf of the Government; or

(ii) The Contractor, when viewing data on itself; and

(2) The publicly-available segment, to which all data in the non-public segment of FAPIS is automatically transferred after a waiting period of 14 calendar days, except for—

(i) Past performance reviews required by subpart 42.15;

(ii) Information that was entered prior to April 15, 2011; or

(iii) Information that is withdrawn during the 14-calendar-day waiting period by the Government official who posted it in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.

(c) The Contractor will receive notification when the Government posts new information to the Contractor's record.

(1) If the Contractor asserts in writing within 7 calendar days, to the Government official who posted the information, that some of the information posted to the nonpublic segment of FAPIIS is covered by a disclosure exemption under the Freedom of Information Act, the Government official who posted the information must within 7 calendar days remove the posting from FAPIIS and resolve the issue in accordance with agency Freedom of Information procedures, prior to reposting the releasable information. The contractor must cite 52.209-9 and request removal within 7 calendar days of the posting to FAPIIS.

(2) The Contractor will also have an opportunity to post comments regarding information that has been posted by the Government. The comments will be retained as long as the associated information is retained, i.e., for a total period of 6 years. Contractor comments will remain a part of the record unless the Contractor revises them.

(3) As required by section 3010 of Pub. L. 111-212, all information posted in FAPIIS on or after April 15, 2011, except past performance reviews, will be publicly available.

(d) Public requests for system information posted prior to April 15, 2011, will be handled under Freedom of Information Act procedures, including, where appropriate, procedures promulgated under E.O. 12600.

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4.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 30 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 days after receipt of notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of Clause)

4.3 52.214-26 AUDIT AND RECORDS—SEALED BIDDING (OCT 2010)

(a) As used in this clause, "records" includes books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of whether such items are in written form, in the form of computer data, or in any other form.

(b) Certified cost or pricing data. If the Contractor has been required to submit certified cost or pricing data in connection with the pricing of any modification to this contract, the Contracting Officer, or an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, in order to evaluate the accuracy, completeness, and currency of the certified cost or pricing data, shall have the right to examine and audit all of the Contractor's records, including computations and projections, related to—

(1) The proposal for the modification;

(2) The discussions conducted on the proposal(s), including those related to negotiating;

(3) Pricing of the modification; or

(4) Performance of the modification.

(c) Comptroller General. In the case of pricing any modification, the Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative, shall have the same rights as specified in paragraph (b) of this clause and also the right to interview any current employee regarding such transactions.

(d) Availability. The Contractor shall make available at its office at all reasonable times the materials described in paragraph (b) of this clause, for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract, or for any other period specified in Subpart 4.7 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, in effect on the date of this contract, is incorporated by reference in its entirety and made a part of this contract.

(1) 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.

(2) Records pertaining to appeals under the Disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to the performance of this contract shall be made available until disposition of such appeals, litigation, or claims.

(e) The Contractor shall insert a clause containing all the provisions of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts expected to exceed the threshold in FAR 15.403-4(a)(1) for submission of certified cost or pricing data.

(End of Clause)

4.4 52.214-27 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—MODIFICATIONS—SEALED BIDDING (AUG 2011)

(a) This clause shall become operative only for any modification to this contract involving aggregate increases and/or decreases in costs, plus applicable profits, expected to exceed the threshold for the submission of certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-4(a)(1), except that this clause does not apply to a modification if an exception under FAR 15.403-1(b) applies.

(b) If any price, including profit, negotiated in connection with any modification under this clause, was increased by any significant amount because (1) the Contractor or a subcontractor furnished certified cost or pricing data that were not complete, accurate, and current as certified in its Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, (2) a subcontractor or prospective subcontractor furnished the Contractor certified cost or pricing data that were not complete, accurate, and current as certified in the Contractor's Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, or (3) any of these parties furnished data of any description that were not accurate, the price shall be reduced accordingly and the contract shall be modified to reflect the reduction. This right to a price reduction is limited to that resulting from defects in data relating to modifications for which this clause becomes operative under paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Any reduction in the contract price under paragraph (b) of this clause due to defective data from a prospective subcontractor that was not subsequently awarded the subcontract shall be limited to the amount, plus applicable overhead and profit markup, by which (1) the actual subcontract or (2) the actual cost to the Contractor, if there was no subcontract, was less than the prospective subcontract cost estimate submitted by the Contractor; provided, that the actual subcontract price was not itself affected by defective certified cost or pricing data.

(d)(1) If the Contracting Officer determines under paragraph (b) of this clause that a price or cost reduction should be made, the Contractor agrees not to raise the following matters as a defense:

(i) The Contractor or subcontractor was a sole source supplier or otherwise was in a superior bargaining position and thus the price of the contract would not have been modified even if accurate, complete, and current certified cost or pricing data had been submitted.

(ii) The Contracting Officer should have known that the certified cost or pricing data in issue were defective even though the Contractor or subcontractor took no affirmative action to bring the character of the data to the attention of the Contracting Officer.

(iii) The contract was based on an agreement about the total cost of the contract and there was no agreement about the cost of each item procured under the contract.

(iv) The Contractor or subcontractor did not submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data.

(2)(i) Except as prohibited by subdivision (d)(2)(ii) of this clause, an offset in an amount determined appropriate by the Contracting Officer based upon the facts shall be allowed against the amount of a contract price reduction if—

(A) The Contractor certifies to the Contracting Officer that, to the best of the Contractor's knowledge and belief, the Contractor is entitled to the offset in the amount requested; and

(B) The Contractor proves that the certified cost or pricing data were available before the date of agreement on the price of the contract (or price of the modification) and that the data were not submitted before such date.

(ii) An offset shall not be allowed if—

(A) The understated data was known by the Contractor to be understated when the Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data was signed; or

(B) The Government proves that the facts demonstrate that the contract price would not have increased in the amount to be offset even if the available data had been submitted before the date of agreement on price.

(e) If any reduction in the contract price under this clause reduces the price of items for which payment was made prior to the date of the modification reflecting the price reduction, the Contractor shall be liable to and shall pay the United States at the time such overpayment is repaid—

(1) Interest compounded daily, as required by 26 U.S.C. 6622, on the amount of such overpayment to be computed from the date(s) of overpayment to the Contractor to the date the Government is repaid by the Contractor at the applicable underpayment rate effective for each quarter prescribed by the Secretary of the Treasury under 26 U.S.C. 6621(a)(2); and

(2) A penalty equal to the amount of the overpayment, if the Contractor or subcontractor knowingly submitted certified cost or pricing data which were incomplete, inaccurate, or noncurrent.

(End of Clause)

4.5 52.214-28 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA—MODIFICATIONS—SEALED BIDDING (OCT 2010)

(a) The requirements of paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause shall—

(1) Become operative only for any modification to this contract involving aggregate increases and/or decreases in costs, plus applicable profits, expected to exceed the threshold for submission of certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-4(a)(1); and

(2) Be limited to such modifications.

(b) Before awarding any subcontract expected to exceed the threshold for submission of certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-4(a)(1), on the date of agreement on price or the date of award, whichever is later, or before pricing any subcontract modifications involving aggregate increases and/or decreases in costs, plus applicable profits, expected to exceed the threshold for submission of certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-4(a)(1), the Contractor shall require the subcontractor to submit certified cost or pricing data (actually or by specific identification in writing), as part of the subcontractor's proposal in accordance with FAR 15.408, Table 15-2 (to include any information reasonably required to explain the subcontractor's estimating process such as the judgmental factors applied and the mathematical or other methods used in the estimate, including those used in projecting from known data, and the nature and amount of any contingencies included in the price), unless an exception under FAR 15.403-1(b) applies.

(c) The Contractor shall require the subcontractor to certify in substantially the form prescribed in FAR…