RFQ 47PG5426Q0002 Whipple Fire and Emergency.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ)

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC BUILDINGS SERVICE

ISSUED BY

ACQUISITION FACILITY MANAGEMENT CONTRACTING

DIVISION WEST - BRANCH D (PQFD)

BISHOP HENRY WHIPPLE FEDERAL BUILDING

ONE FEDERAL DRIVE, FORT SNELLING, MN 55111

SOLICITATION NUMBER:

SERVICE:

LOCATION(S):

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE:

OFFER RECEIPT DATE/TIME:

47PG5426Q0002

Fire and Emergency Response Services

Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Sally Port, Parking Garage, and Parking Lots

June 1, 2026, through May 31, 2031

March 19, 2026

March 31,2026 at 12:00 PM CST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A. . . . . . . . . . Solicitation/Contract Form 03 SECTION B. . . . . . . . . . Supplies or Services and Prices 04 SECTION C. . . . . . . . . . Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work. 05 SECTION D. . . . . . . . . . Packaging and Marking 07 SECTION E. . . . . . . . . . Inspection and Acceptance 08 SECTION F. . . . . . . . . . Deliveries or Performance 09 SECTION G. . . . . . . . . . Contract Administration Data 11 SECTION H. . . . . . . . . . Special Contract Requirements 12 SECTION I . . . . . . . . . . Contract Clauses. 13 SECTION J. . . . . . . . . . List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments 30 SECTION K. . . . . . . . . . Representations, Certifications, and

Other Statements of Offerors 43 SECTION L. . . . . . . . . . Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors 44 SECTION M. . . . . . . . . Evaluation Factors for Award 47

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 3 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE

FACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

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

RFQ IFB RFP

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

EQPMB-26-0001 47

n/a 47PG5426Q0002

Nathan Moore nathan.moore@gsa.gov

PQFD

PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Acquisition Facility Management Contracting Division

West/Contracting Branch D

1800 F Street NW

Washington , DC 20405 USA

PQFD

PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Acquisition Facility Management Contracting Division

West/Contracting Branch D

1800 F Street NW

Washington , DC 20405 USA

Fire and Emergency Response Services at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building,Sally Port, Parking Garage, and Parking Lots, One Federal Drive, Fort Snelling, MN

See below for additional information

Please see attached

Hai Nguyen

922160

06/01/2026 03/19/2026

03/31/2026

12:00 PM CST

PQFD

PBS Office of Acquisition Management/Acquisition Facility

Management Contracting Division

West/Contracting Branch D

1800 F Street NW

Washington , DC 20405 USA

BCFA

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

B1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide the management, supervision, manpower, materials, equipment and supplies; and shall plan, schedule, coordinate, and assure effective performance of all Fire and Emergence Response requirements for the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, Parking Ramp, surrounding open Parking lots, and open fields around the building. Work under this contract is expected to commence on or about June 1, 2026.

B2. SCHEDULE OF CHARGES

The Offeror must list the annual Stand By Fee, and per hour charges for the initial 12-month period and for each of the four (4) option periods as listed below and on the following pages. The Contractor shall provide the General Services Administration with ten (10) free false alarm calls per year throughout the term of this contract including all option periods.

B2.1 Offer for Standard Services

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY Base

PRICE

OPTION 1

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 2

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 3

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 4

UNIT

PRICE

1 Annual Stand By

Fee

YR 1 $ $ $ $ $

B2.2 Offer for Above Standard Services (equipment is not all inclusive)

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 1

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 2

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 3

UNIT

PRICE

OPTION 4

UNIT

PRICE

1 Pumper Truck – per 15-minute interval Unit 1 $ $ $ $ $

2 Ladder Truck – per 15-minute interval

Unit 1 $ $ $ $ $

3 Rescue Squad – per 15-minute interval

Unit 1 $ $ $ $ $

4 Inspection and Flushing of Hydrants and Hook ups: (Service will be requested, see Note 1)

Event/ Lot

1 $ $ $ $ $

Note 1:

This service will be ordered as funding is available and is NOT covered by the annual Stand By Fee. A separate invoice must be submitted for payment if this service is ordered. If a hydrant or hook up is not functioning properly, it will be the responsibility of GSA to have it repaired.

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

STATEMENT OF WORK

C1. SCOPE OF WORK:

The contractor shall provide the management, supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies necessary to provide Fire and Emergency Response and related services as described herein for the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building, located at 1 Federal Drive, Ft. Snelling, MN 55111. Service would start on 6/1/2026. The Contractor shall be responsible for performing all work under this contract in accordance with all Federal, State, County, and City laws, and codes, and follow the more stringent of them. In addition to compliance with these laws, the Contractor shall follow all applicable standard industry practices.

C2. CONTRACT EFFORT REQUIRED:

(1) Contractor shall provide Fire Suppression and Emergency Response services to the Bishop Henry

Whipple Federal Office Building, the associated enclosed Parking Ramp/Garage, any future structures on the property, and the surrounding building associated open air parking lots and grounds.

Contractor is required to respond to all emergency calls and fire alarms; provide 24 hours per day, seven (7) days per week and 365 days per year coverage. The contractor shall provide and may receive services under formal mutual aid agreements. The Contractor will provide ten (10) free false fire alarm dispatches per year throughout the life of this contract.

(2) Response: Contractor shall respond within eight (8) minutes of initial call with a minimum of four (4) Fire Fighters and one fire apparatus with a 1000gpm pumping capacity meeting the intent of NFPA 1901. Contractor must meet requirements of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

1910.134. Contractor is to provide fire suppression activities, pre-fire planning, emergency rescue services, elevator rescue services and hazardous material response with the appropriate level necessary to negate the hazard. Contractor will have working knowledge of the Bishop Henry Whipple Buildings fire alarm system and have the capability of resetting and silencing the fire alarm panel. “Response Time” shall be from the moment of the alarm notification until the responding apparatus arrives at the scene of the incident.

(3) Staffing and Equipment: Contractor shall provide all manpower, equipment and supplies. Contractor shall ensure that adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times. Fire Fighters shall meet the minimum National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) requirements for the position they hold, as well as being qualified at the HazMat Technician level. Contractor to provide and maintain pumping apparatus meeting the criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Pumper Fire Apparatus and be capable of response at all times as required. All additional vehicles and specialized equipment necessary shall also be provided by the Contractor.

(4) Fire Suppression: Contractor shall ensure that all Fire Department operations are conducted in a safe manner and that all Fire Fighters are knowledgeable in Fire Fighter OSHA and NFPA practices.

Contractor shall use all available resources to safeguard human life and property, and control/suppress all fires at the Bishop Henry Whipple Building, Parking Garage, and parking lots.

The contractor shall maintain a fire watch on all structural fires following suppression until it is unlikely that a rekindle may occur.

(5) Communications: Contractor shall provide and maintain an operational communications system utilizing radio equipment and telephone as necessary. Contractor shall provide radio and telephone communications procedural instruction for routine and emergency use. These procedures shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval after award.

(6) Mutual Aid: Contractor shall maintain Mutual Aid Radio Frequencies in all responding Fire Department radios. The Contractor shall request Mutual Aid as required by state statute, when any fire or emergency situation is beyond the control of the Contractor operated Fire Department.

(7) Pre-Planning: Contractor shall maintain an updated pre-fire plan of the entire contract-covered campus following the procedures contained in the International Fire Service Training Association (IFSTA). The Contractor shall conduct an initial and annual company inspection to establish and update the pre-fire plan as needed. The pre-fire plan shall be located on the responding apparatus for quick reference during emergency calls.

(8) Contractor Oversight: Contractor shall designate in writing a Contract Manager (Fire Chief or other designee) responsible for the overall management and coordination of the contract, contractor’s workforce and act as the central point of contact with the government. This written designation shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) within 10 days after award of contract. The Contract Manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contractual matters relating to daily operation of this contract.

(9) Hazardous Material Response: Contractor shall respond to hazardous material spills when requested.

The Contractor shall abide by the provisions of the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) and other Federal, State and local laws regarding emergency responders at hazardous material incidents. The Contractor shall have an emergency response plan to handle anticipated hazardous material emergencies as outlined in Title III of SARA. Contractor personnel shall be trained to at least the Technician Level as defined in Federal OSHA 1910.120 and NFPA 472, Standard for Professional Competence of responders to Hazardous Materials Incidents. The Contractor shall provide Level “A” entry to hazardous materials incidents for mitigation.

(10). Additional Services: In addition to providing Emergency Services, the Contractor shall, as part of the annual Stand By Fee, furnish one non-emergency dispatch to the Bishop Henry Whipple Building in conjunction with fire prevention week activities for the purpose of orientation, information and training to assist GSA in developing proper building evacuation procedures and other tenant emergency response measures. This non-emergency dispatch shall be scheduled at a time mutually convenient to both parties and should include Fire Department equipment and personnel.

(11) Flushing Hydrants: When this service is ordered, it will be paid separately from the annual Fee. The contractor should perform the flush to determine that the hydrant or hook up is function properly. If there is a problem with any hydrant or hook up, the COR must be notified. Repairs to non functioning hydrants will not be a part of this contract.

SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

D1. PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

All postage and fees related to submitting information including, but not limited to, forms and reports to the CO or the COR, shall be paid by the contractor.

D2. MARKING

All information submitted to the CO or COR, shall clearly indicate the contract number of the contract for which the information is being submitted.

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Emergency services or other services performed under this contract will be accepted by the COR prior to payment of an invoice. In the case of the annual Stand By Fee, there will be no inspection required.

SECTION F

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The services to be provided under this contract shall be accomplished at the building(s) listed below.

Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building and Parking Garage/Open Parking Lots/Grounds 1 Federal Drive Fort Snelling, MN 55111

Main Building:

The building was constructed in 1967-68 and consists of a basement, sub-basement, ground floor, 1st through 6th floors, a 7th floor mechanical penthouse, and an 8th floor elevator penthouse. The building has two roof levels and comprises approximately 630,733 total square feet. The roof is comprised of asphalt sheeting, built up tar, and is covered with stone. The walls are constructed of pan system poured concrete. The floors are constructed of poured concrete over corrugated steel. The interior walls and ceilings are covered with drywall, plaster, and suspended ceiling tiles. The floors are covered with vinyl floor tile, terrazzo, sheet flooring, ceramic tile, and painted concrete or wood.

The building heating and cooling is run off a geothermal system and pushed through ClimaCool units in the basement. There are 3 banks to the ClimaCools. The geothermal system is a closed loop system which uses glycol.

Elevators: The building has six public passenger elevators and one Freight elevator that serves all floors except the penthouse and elevator penthouse.

Number of Stories: 7 Stories plus Basement, Sub-Basement, Penthouse and elevator penthouse

Building size: 630,733 Total Square Feet

Official Hours of Building Occupants: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday, excluding Federal holidays Accessible 24 hours by key card, 24-hour Security

Known building environmental issues:

There is only one 15,000-gallon underground storage tank which is located to the right of the motor-pool exit door.

A new Simplex addressable, voice evacuation type fire alarm system with fire fighter’s telephones has been installed in the building. It became operational in June 2014. The main panel is a Simplex 4100-9114 installed on the 1st floor in room 1-201.

The entire building is equipped with a wet pipe sprinkler system.

Parking Garage:

Number of Stories: 4 parking levels and mass storage spaces Building

Size: 70,300 Total square feet.

Official hours: This building is accessible by card key at all hours.

F2. TERM OF CONTRACT

After award, the successful Contractor will be given a written Notice to Proceed and shall provide contractual services for a one-year period commencing on the day specified in the Notice to Proceed. Work under this contract is expected to commence on or about June 1, 2026.

F3. OPTIONS

A. The Government shall have the unilateral option of extending the term of this contract for 4 consecutive additional periods of 1 year each. Refer to FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract - Services in Section I.

B. The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified herein. Refer to FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services in Section I.

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G1. PAYMENT (General) Payment will be made on an annual basis in arrears upon submission of an invoice. Payment will be due on the 30th calendar day after receipt of a proper invoice or date of receipt of services, whichever is later. The date of the check issued in payment shall be considered to be the date payment is made. In the event the contract begins or ends during the month, payments will be prorated based on 21 workdays per month.

G2. SUBMISSION OF INVOICES

A. Stand By Fee: An invoice shall be submitted annually to the address below.

General Services Administration, Finance P.O. Box 17181 Fort Worth, Texas 76102

B. Emergency Dispatches: Invoices for Emergency dispatches and non-emergency dispatches outside of what is included in the annual Stand by Fee shall be sent to the address below.

General Services Administration Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building One Federal Drive, Room G760 Fort Snelling, MN 51111

Payment will be made on the basis of an invoice for the services submitted with the following information.

- Name and address of building in which service was performed.

- The type of service.

- The time(s) the Contractor's employee(s) arrived at and left the building.

- Total hours spent at the building.

- Total amount of billing.

- Date and time of call.

- Name of person making the call.

G3. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO)

The CO has the overall responsibility for administering this contract. He/she alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and delivery schedules; make final decisions on disputed deductions from contract payments for nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract for convenience or default; and issue final decisions regarding contract questions or matters under dispute.

Additionally, he/she may delegate certain other responsibilities to his/her authorized representatives.

G4. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR is designated by the CO at time of award and if necessary revised by letter during the contract period to assist him/her in discharging his/her responsibilities. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to: Evaluating Contractor performance with the Government's representative at the work site; advising the Contractor of proposed deductions for nonperformance or unsatisfactory performance; compliance with contract requirements insofar as the work is concerned; and advising the CO of any factors which may cause delay in work performance. The COR will assist in the discharge of the Contracting Officer's responsibilities when the Contracting Officer is unable to be directly in touch with the contract work.

SECTION H

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

H1. GENERAL SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

a. The Contractor shall have a response time of 8 minutes or less from time of call to arrival on site.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that multiple routes are available to the Bishop Henry Whipple Building, Fort

Snelling, so that response can be achieved if the primary route is impassable.

c. The Contractor must employ a full-time staff instead of volunteers or paid on call employees.

d. The Contractor must have a long-term permanent Fire Station house within a 10-mile radius of the building.

H2. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEES

Each employee of the Contractor shall be a citizen of the United States or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by Alien Registration Receipt Card Form 1-51.

The Contractor also agrees not to employ any person undergoing sentence of imprisonment except as provided by Public Law 89-176, September 10, 1965 (18 U.S.C. 4082)(c)(2) and Executive Order 11755, December 29, 1973.

(1) Employees (General)

(a) The Contractor shall insure that all response personnel have completed the FEMA National Incident

Management System training based on their rank/position in the fire department.

(b) All matters pertaining to the employment, supervision, compensation, promotion, and discharge of such employees are the responsibility of the Contractor, which is in all respects, the employer of such employees.

H3. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity.

H4. SAFEGUARDING INFORMATION

It shall be understood by the Contractor that disclosures of information relating to the work or services provided under this contract requirement to any person not entitled to receive it, or failure to safeguard any classified information as defined in Executive Order Number 11652 that may come to the Contractor or any person under the Contractor’s control in connection with the work under this contract, may subject the Contractor, his agents or employees to criminal liability under Title 18, Section 793, 794, and 798 of the United States Code.

H5. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

It shall be expected that all personnel from the Contractors organization that will be responding to incidents at this Location will have had a criminal history background check completed.

SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(b)(3), insert the following clause:

TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) 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.

(c) 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.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) 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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31

U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 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 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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 under this contract 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) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter

87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.

(u) 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)

52.216-18 Ordering.

As prescribed in 16.505(a), insert the following clause:

ORDERING (AUG 2020)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from June 1, 2026 through May 31, 2031.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) A delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when—

(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the

Government deposits the order in the mail;

(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor's fax number; or

(3) If sent electronically, the Government either—

(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or

(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor's email address.

(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.

(End of clause)

52.216-19 Order Limitations.

As prescribed in 16.505(b), insert a clause substantially the same as follows:

ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $2,500.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $350,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $350,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within three (3) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in paragraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection

52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within three (3) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor’s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

(End of clause)

52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity.

As prescribed in 16.505(e), insert the following clause:

INDEFINITE QUANTITY (NOV 2025)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the

Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the ordering period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order, which may include order options to be exercised after the ordering period of this contract but before the end of the period of performance of the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and

Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order, including options exercised, to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's ordering period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after May

31, 2031.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

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

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 seven (7) days of the end of the performance period.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

As prescribed in 17.203(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE

CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days of the end of the performance period; provided that the Government gives the

Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

(End of clause)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans.

As prescribed in 22.1302-2(a)(1), insert the following clause:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (NOV 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran," "Armed Forces service medal veteran," "disabled veteran," "protected veteran," "qualified disabled veteran," and "recently separated veteran" have the meanings given at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1301.

(b) Equal opportunity requirements. The Contractor must abide by the requirements of 38

U.S.C. 4212(a)(1) and (2). These requirements prohibit discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor must insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1302-1(a)(2) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. The Contractor must act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

(End of clause)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities.

As prescribed in 22.1401-2(a)(1), insert the following clause:

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (NOV 2025)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor must abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor must include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

22.1401-2(a)(1) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor. The

Contractor must act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance

Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires.

As prescribed in 22.1002-2(c)(1), insert the following clause:

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the

Secretary of Labor ( 29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5

U.S.C.5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage

Determination Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

27070 Firefighter $20.90

(End of clause)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors.

As prescribed in 32.009-2 , insert the following clause:

PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) In accordance with 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801, within 15 days after receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor agrees to make such payments to its small business subcontractors without any further consideration from or fees charged to the subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

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/these address(es):

RFO: https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

GSAM: https://www.acquisition.gov/gsar-overhaul

(End of clause)

● FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

● FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance (Nov 2025)

● FAR 52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2025)

● FAR 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-

Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2025)

● FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (Nov 2025)

● FAR 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Safety Data (Nov 2025)

● FAR 55.224-1 Privacy Act Notification (Apr 1984)

● FAR 52.224-2 Privacy Act (Apr 1984)

● FAR 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

● FAR 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

● FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

● FAR 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price (Jun 2025)

● FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

● GSAR 552.203-71 Restriction on Advertising (Sep 1999)

552.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations.

As prescribed in 532.706-3 , insert the following clause:

Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (FEB 2018)(Deviation FAR 52.232-39)

(a)Except as stated in paragraph (b) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any commercial supplier agreement (as defined in 502.101) that includes any language, provision, or clause requiring the Government to pay any future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs or 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:

(1)Any such language, provision, or clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(2)Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such language, provision, or clause by virtue of it appearing in the commercial supplier agreement. If the commercial supplier 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.

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