47QFSA23S0025_PWS_Draft_2023-12-13.docx

Acquisition ID: TBD Solicitation ID: TBD Award ID: TBD Date: Est. 15 Jan 2024

PWS Revisions:

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GSA Contract Specialist (CS) Samantha Bouffard Phone: (334) 549-7273 E-Mail: samantha.bouffard@gsa.gov

GSA Senior Contracting Officer (SCO):

Brian Brown Phone: (478) 765-3889 Email: brian.k.brown@gsa.gov

Client Organization/Requiring Activity:

Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

7600A #: 47QFSA23S0025

7600B #: TBD

Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Christopher Edwards Phone: 256-842-6024 Email: christopher.r.edwards34.civ@mail.mil

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) Justin Bloom (contractor) Office: 256-876-9771 email: justin.a.bloom.ctr@army.mil

Project Name:

Tube-Launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) Mobile – Collective Skills Trainer (M-CST)

Period of Performance:

15 Jan 2024 to 14 Jan 2029 Base Year: 15 Jan 2024 - 14 Jan 2025 Option Year 1: 15 Jan 2025 - 14 Jan 2026 Option Year 2: 15 Jan 2026 - 14 Jan 2027 Option Year 3: 15 Jan 2027 - 14 Jan 2028 Option Year 4: 15 Jan 2028 - 14 Jan 2029

Option to Extend Services if Exercised:

15 Jan 2029 – 14 Jul 2029

CLINs:

X0001: M-CST Preparation and Routine Maintenance X0002: Tractor Provided X0003: Tour Expenses X0004: Mileage X0005: Travel Accommodations/Per Diem X0006: Generator Fuel X0007: Tour Expenses X0008: Other Than Routine Maintenance Industry Partner:

Contractor Representative:

Unique Entity ID (UEI):

CAGE Code:

Commerciality

Contract Type

Severability

Funding

Sole Source: FAR 6.302-1 NAICS: 484230: Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance PSC: R706: Support- Management: Logistics Support

DRAFT

Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW), Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS), Mobile-Collective Skills Trainer (M-CST)

1.0 Introduction

1.1 Client Organization

U.S. Army Tactical Aviation and Ground Munitions (TAGM) Project Office Attn: SFAE-MSLS-CWS 111 Hankins Drive, Building 111 Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898

1.2 Project Background

The Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided (TOW) Improved Target Acquisition System (ITAS) Mobile Collective Skills Trainer (M-CST) is a training device that allows ITAS crewmen to perform collective crew and operational training. The ITAS M-CST houses a networked environment for the training of a Heavy Weapons Platoon which includes two ITAS High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV), two Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) HMMWVs, one Platoon Leader’s HMMWV and an Instructor Station. See Figure 1 below. The purpose of the M-CST is to provide on-site pre-deployment and sustainment training for crews and leaders.

Individual initial and sustainment gunnery training is performed on the ITAS Basic Skills Trainer (BST). When the gunners have completed training on the BST and are qualified, they, and the other members of a Heavy Weapons Platoon, progress to the M-CST and begin performing more complex and advanced collective training.

The M-CST teaches soldiers to perform tactically as members of a crew, as well as train the leaders and vehicle commanders to interact as elements of a Heavy Weapons Platoon. It focuses on soldiers being able to successfully perform all the collective and individual tasks necessary for a Heavy Weapons Vehicle crew to operate as part of a Section or Platoon in the basic concepts of move, shoot, and communicate.

General Services Administration Federal Acquisition Service Assisted Acquisition Services Division APEX 2, Sector 1

Figure 1

1.3 Scope - M-CST Transportation and Operation

The contractor shall provide all necessary services to transport the M-CST to the desired locations identified by the Government. There are generally up to 12 deployments / trips per year. The contractor shall transport the M-CST from a government designated location to specified locations and place it into a ready-to-use configuration. Once the M-CST arrives, the contractor shall perform all functions necessary to have the trailer fully operational to include: extract and level pods, fuel the generator, maintain the generator, and mount all monitors and other items that were stored during transport. Upon completion of the training event at each designated location, the contractor shall prepare the M-CST, returning it to a ready-to-travel configuration, for transportation to the next designated location. The contractor shall provide training support materials that will be issued to students at the end of each event. The contractor shall also provide all maintenance required to keep the trailer fully operational for each trip.

2.0 Detailed Requirements

The contractor shall transport and set up the M-CST at identified locations such as Army bases, National Guard facilities and Conferences/Meetings as required by the Government. Trip costs will be based upon the priced amounts for each contract Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for each period with mileage, number of days, tour expenses, and generator/power for each deployment coordinated between the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), the Contractor, and GSA Contract Specialist and/or GSA Senior Contracting Officer (SCO) at least 14 days prior to the trip. Trips may be round trip or point-to-point, and the government will provide additional funding (or reallocate funding) as needed, based upon the schedule. Requirements and/or trips may be incrementally funded.

The contractor shall provide the following:

2.1 CLIN X0001: M-CST Preparation and Routine Maintenance (trip basis)

2.1.1 The contractor shall provide routine maintenance, tires, and mechanical repairs as necessary to the M-CST. All maintenance repairs shall be completed within 15 calendar days.

2.1.2 The contractor shall provide all routine maintenance to the generator and the hydraulic system. The contractor shall ensure proper maintenance on the equipment by providing routine checks, oil analysis, fluid care, and fluid changing as necessary.

2.2 CLIN X0002: Tour Driver (daily rate basis)

2.2.1 The contractor shall provide a driver/operator that will be responsible for the delivery and retrieval of the M-CST at each location.

2.2.2 The contractor shall perform all functions necessary to have the trailer fully operational and powered (shore power or generator) on site to include, but not limited to, extract and level the expanding pods, arrange furniture, mount monitors, and mount all other hardware that was stored during transport. The trailer shall also be washed and cleaned once it reaches its destination.

2.2.3. The driver may wear an M-CST “uniform” shirt and/or hat provided by TAGM when supporting deployment activities.

2.2.4. Driver rate begins when the M-CST departs the origination point and ends when the trailer is delivered to the return location. Based upon deployment/event location, the M-CST will typically depart 1-2 days in advance of the deployment/event depending upon mileage and time constraints. The contractor may anticipate the return trip will likewise take 1-2 days depending upon event completion and the deployment schedule. This will be coordinated with the COR when the annual deployment schedule is released and finalized in advance of each deployment/event.

2.3 CLIN X0003: Transport Tractor (daily rate basis)

2.3.1 The contractor shall provide a fully operational tractor to move the M-CST to the deployment locations defined by the Government.

2.3.2 The contractor shall provide insurance including tractor, trailer, contents and trailer replacement, and general liability during transportation for each trip.

2.3.3 The contractor is responsible for vehicle permits and highway tolls for the tractor.

2.4 CLIN X0004: Mileage (per mile rate)

2.4.1 Contractor will be provided a notional travel schedule for each contract period approximately 30 days before the 1st deployment. As the travel schedule is verified the contractor will receive the approved deployment schedule. If the scheduled deployment dates or locations are updated, the Contractor will be notified at least 14 days prior to the event.

2.4.2 The table below includes notional/anticipated M-CST deployment locations. However, should the need arise; alternate training locations may include other U.S. Army bases, National Guard facilities, and Government conference/meeting events. In the event that an alternate training location is added to or substituted in the current schedule, the Government will inform the contractor as soon as possible, generally 14 days or more prior to the event.

(estimated, one-way)

2.4.3. The government will set and fund an annual mileage threshold on a not to exceed (NTE) basis using the anticipated schedule.

2.4.4 It is anticipated the M-CST will be returned to Huntsville, AL if there is a break in the training schedule.

2.5 CLIN X0005: Travel Accommodations/Per Diem (daily rate)

2.5.1 Short-term CONUS travel is necessary to fulfill these requirements. The Government will pay the contractor the all-inclusive agreed upon daily rate for each day of contractor travel. This should not exceed Federal Travel Regulation guidelines and authorizations.

2.5.2 The contractor shall provide all travel related expenses for the driver/operator on each trip, to include per diem, hotel accommodations including lodging taxes, rental car, taxi, parking, and other travel expenses as required.

2.6 CLIN X0006: Generator Fuel (cost reimbursable)

2.6.1 The contractor shall coordinate with the COR regarding availability of shore power for the generator. When generator power is needed, the M-CST shall be delivered to the deployment location with the fuel required.

2.6.2 The contractor shall have the ability to provide generator refueling and servicing during each deployment event if requested. This may entail use of a local third-party vendor to have fuel delivered to the location.

2.6.3 The two on-board fuel tanks hold 50 gallons and 109 gallons, respectively.

2.6.4. Generator fuel will be acquired by the contractor on a cost-reimbursable no-fee (CRNF) basis. Receipts must be submitted with the invoice in order to receive payment.

2.7 CLIN X0007: Tour Expenses (cost reimbursable no fee)

2.7.1 It is important for the M-CST to disseminate information to the military community regarding the availability and functionality of the M-CST and the hands-on training experiences it provides. The contractor shall provide soldier recognition items (such as hats, pins, and/or certificates) as required to be presented to soldiers upon completion of the M-CST course. The value of individual items is a maximum of $5, and each item must say M-CST (or a derivative) as approved by the COR and the GSA Contract Specialist (CS) and/or Contracting Officer (CO).

2.7.2 The contractor may be required to obtain supplies, and/or materials in support of this contract prior to or during a deployment. The supplies and/or materials must be incidental to and associated with the overall functions being performed through this contract. Prior approval from the COR and CO must be obtained before any material purchases. Materials may include but are not limited to classroom items, paper, trashbags, trash cans, printouts, and/or other materials/supplies.

2.7.3 If unanticipated tour expenses arise or become apparent and are not otherwise covered by the CLIN structure, they may be expensed under this CLIN with the express prior approval of the COR and the CO. Such approval must be included when the item(s) is invoiced.

2.8 CLIN X008: Other Than Routine Maintenance / Repairs (fixed-price NTE, negotiated as needed)

2.8.1 The contractor may provide other than routine maintenance or repairs to the M-CST on a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) basis. This will occur in coordination with the Government and will be based upon the availability of funding and approval from the COR and CO.

2.8.2 Other than routine maintenance may occur anytime throughout the life of the contract. The government will award a NTE amount for the life of the contract which may be applied when other than routine maintenance/repairs are required. If cumulative (or major) repairs indicate a higher amount is needed, the NTE amount may be increased at the discretion of the government.

3.0 Deliveries or Performance and Acceptance

3.1 INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE

3.1.1 Inspection

The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to witness any contractor efforts to accomplish the requirements of the contract. Additionally, the Inspection clause of the contract establishes Government access to contractor records as well as rights to inspections and tests, and recourse for failure to provide services which meet contract requirements. If maintenance and/or repairs require replacement equipment, the contractor must provide Product Technical Documentation from the manufacturer for the newly installed / provided items.

3.1.2 Acceptance

The government expects all contractor services to be provided in a professional and timely manner. The government expects all contractor provided items to be in good working order, even if not directly demonstrated.

The COR will review the Contractor’s performance in accordance with all requirements and specifications stated in this Performance Work Statement (PWS). Only the COR, CS, or the CO has the authority to inspect, accept or reject performance and/or deliverables.

3.2 MEETINGS

3.2.1 Kick-off Meeting

A Kick-Off meeting will be conducted within seven workdays of the date of IDIQ award and for each task order. The Contractor shall coordinate with the requiring organization, the TPOC, the COR, CS, and CO on the meeting agenda and record the minutes of the meeting with special attention to contacts / contact information, milestones, dates, deliverables, actions required, and administration details of the order.

3.2.2 Administrative / Work Status Meetings

The CO or TAGM may require an authorized contractor representative to meet or participate in a teleconference with authorized Government personnel as often as deemed necessary to discuss performance and/or administrative issues. The contractor may also request a meeting with the CO when deemed necessary.

3.2.3 Performance Management Reviews (PMRs)

Program Management Reviews (PMRs) may be required on an as-needed basis as directed by the SCO. Upon review of contract or task order deliverables, review of other performance information developed throughout the performance of the contract or task orders, and/or at the discretion of the SCO, the Government may require a PMR be held. PMRs will be conducted between the Government and the contractor at a time determined by the SCO to be convenient for all parties.

PMRs are an opportunity for all parties to discuss accomplishments, problems and issues, and planned actions. In addition, PMRs provide a platform for the contractor to highlight accomplishments achieved under this contract and the resulting task orders.

3.2.4 Service Contract Reporting Requirements

In accordance with 10 United States Code 2330(a), the contractor shall provide a Service Contract Report for each contract that meets the DoD Contract Reporting criteria and is in excess of $3,000,000. The contractor shall report the total amount invoiced and contractor labor hours expended on the services performed during the previous fiscal year. Prime contractor labor hours, including any required Tier 1 subcontractor information, shall be reported in the System for Award Management (SAM). The reporting period for contractors is open from mid-October to mid- December for reporting against the prior fiscal year. SAM will only enable reporting for entities with contracts that meet the SCR criteria and thresholds. Additional information and user manuals for government personnel and contractors is available at https://www.sam.gov. SCR eligibility, reporting rules and criteria is located on the DoD Procurement Toolbox at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/service-contract-reporting-scr.

3.3 Changes

Any change to this contract or a resulting task order shall be made in writing, and such change shall be executed by modification of the contract or the task order(s) by the CO. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that all contractor personnel are notified of this contract provision. All changes, whether within or out-of-scope of this contract, performed by contractor personnel without specific prior written authorization from the CO are not considered to be authorized by the Government and shall not be binding on the Government, nor shall the Government be obligated to pay any costs associated therewith. The contractor assumes liability for any and all costs resulting directly or indirectly from the performance of unauthorized work by contractor personnel.

3.4 Identification of Contractor Employees

Contractor workforce shall ensure that Federal employees and the public know that they are not Federal employees.

Contractor employees shall initially identify themselves by name and company affiliation when answering the telephone, presenting briefings, conducting or attending meetings/seminars or other situations where their contractor status may not be obvious.

Official contractor correspondence (written, facsimile, and email display) shall include their company name; other documents or reports produced by contractors shall be identified as contractor products or contractor participation shall be disclosed.

All contractor employees shall be identified as such by wearing badges at all times while performing work at Government facilities and when performing work for the Government under the scope of this requirement at other installations or Non-Government sites to include attendance at meetings and seminars. The badges may be either affixed to clothing or be displayed from a chain or other mechanism worn around the neck. Badges shall include contractor’s company name and employee’s name. No other items shall be placed on the badge.

3.5 Specified Labor

The Contractor shall accomplish the work utilizing personnel qualified to meet the CLIN requirements. Personnel must possess the appropriate combinations of education, training, and experience/skills required. Personnel with higher skill levels may be substituted during performance at no additional cost.

3.6 Federal Holidays

The following United States (US) Federal Holidays are recognized, and the contractor is not required to work on these dates, unless otherwise specified in individual taskings:

*Observed the Friday before or the Monday after if the holiday falls on a weekend day.

4.0 Quality

4.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

In compliance with the standards as specified in this document, the contractor shall provide and maintain a QCP, as a minimum, the items listed in 6.0 to the CO for acceptance not later than seven (7) days after the start of this order and whatever significant change is necessitated in the QCP. The CO will notify the contractor of acceptance or required modifications to the plan within 7 days. The contractor shall make appropriate modifications and submit the revised QCP to the CO within 7 days of the notification of required changes.

The plan shall include the following requirements, as a minimum,

· A description of the inspection system to cover all services listed in the Performance Matrix. The description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on both a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, and the title and organizational placement of inspectors.

· A description of the methods to be used for identifying and preventing defects in the quality of service performed.

· A description of the records to be kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken.

All records of inspections performed shall be retained and made available to the Government upon request throughout the contract performance period, and for the period after contract completion, until final settlement of any claims under this contract.

4.2 Quality Assurance (QA)

The Government will evaluate the contractor’s performance of this effort. For those services listed in the Performance Matrix, the COR will follow the method of surveillance specified in this order. Government personnel will record all the surveillance observations. When an observation indicates defective performance the COR will require the contract manager or representative at the site to initial the observation. The initialing of the observation acknowledges that he or she has been made aware of the defective performance and does not necessarily constitute concurrence with the observation. Government surveillance of services not listed in the Performance Matrix or by methods other than those listed in the Performance Matrix (such as provided in the inspection of services clause) may occur during the performance period of the order. Such surveillance will be done according to the standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by CO as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms and conditions of this contract.

4.3 Past Performance Requirements

The Government will provide and record past performance information for acquisitions over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (currently $250,000) utilizing the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Contractors are required to register in CPARS (https://www.cpars.gov/) and review and comment on past performance reports submitted through CPARS within 60 days, the required timeline. If the contractor fails to review and comment on the CPARS, the SCO will finalize the CPARS within the prescribed timeline (max 120 days following the end of the period of performance).

5. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY/DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall meet the requirements of this PWS and provide the deliverables / reports as detailed in the Performance Requirements Summary (PRS) table below. Failure to comply with may result in rejection of invoices and/or non-payment. Deliverables must be submitted in ASSIST as a Post-Award Collaboration (PAC).

The Government has five business days to review deliverables for content and presentation. If a deliverable is unacceptable, the Government will return to the Contractor and the revised deliverable is due within two business days or another agreed upon timeline that is acceptable to the Government.

Performance Requirements Summary Table

Assessment of Transportation Requirement

(PWS 2.0)

Assessment of Operational Requirement

(PWS 2.0)

Responsiveness to Customer

(PWS 2.4.4)

Provide quotes to customer within 1 week of request coordinate deployment requirements w/COR (mileage, stops, days, generator/ power needs, etc.)

Kick-off Meeting

(PWS 3.2.1)

Includes required elements Virtual Deliverables as PAC(s) Within 5 days of award Agenda due 1 day prior Quality Schedule Management

Quality Control Plan

(PWS 4.0)

Includes required elements

5.1. Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) is developed to evaluate contractor actions while implementing this PWS. It is designed to provide an effective surveillance method of monitoring contractor performance for each listed objective on the Services Summary. The QASP provides a systematic method to evaluate the services the contractor is required to furnish on a quarterly basis. The QASP shall be administered at the IDIQ level. Individual task orders may specify and include additional surveillance as applicable to the task order requirements.

Government surveillance may occur at any time during the performance period.

5.2. Annual Performance Self-Assessment

The Contractor is strongly encouraged to provide an annual self-assessment report NLT 21 calendar days before the end of the PoP. The self-assessment report can be submitted in the contractors format, and should discuss its performance relative to Quality, Schedule and Management during the preceding 11 months. The Contractor should provide the annual self-assessment report to the COR, CS and SCO via email. If the Contractor identifies accomplishments that exceed any contractual standards (for example, delivering a higher quality product or service, or submitting ahead of schedule), the Contractor's self assessment must include all associated facts and clearly describe how those exceeded standards translated into a direct benefit to the Government from a project/program perspective.

5.3. Performance Evaluation.

Performance of a service requirement will be evaluated to determine whether or not it meets the performance threshold. Re-performance is the preferred method of correcting any unacceptable performance. The Contractor shall provide the COR a written response why the performance threshold was not met, how performance will be returned to acceptable levels, and how recurrence of the cause will be prevented in the future.

6.0 Government Furnished Resources

The M-CST trailer and all of its belongings are Government Furnished Items and tracked by the Government logistics / Government Furnished Property (GFP) system through the client agency, S3I.

7.0 Invoicing Procedures

Invoices shall be submitted not later than twenty (20) calendar days into the next month for the previous month’s services and/or deliverables. A copy of the invoice must be submitted electronically through the Central Invoice System (CIS) via the GSA ASSIST portal at https://assist.gsa.gov. The COR and GSA CO or CS must approve the invoice in ASSIST prior to payment. The payment information must be a three-way match between the ASSIST contract/task order information, CIS, and System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov/) for the invoice to be successfully processed for payment. A hard copy invoice or mismatched information will result in the invoice being rejected.

· Company Name – Legal Business Name and DBA (Doing Business As) Name

· Mailing Address – Contact and Address Information

· Remittance Address – Remit To Address Information

· Employer’s Identification Number – Federal Tax ID

· DUNS (Data Universal Numbering System)

7.1 Invoice Information

The invoice shall include itemized charges and other direct costs (ODCs) authorized by the COR which are within scope of this contract (e.g., travel and/or materials) and reflect the details specified below.

· Invoice Number – must not include any special characters; ASSIST and the invoice must match

· FIN # or ACT # (the financial tracking number) from GSA Form 300. The FIN# is an 8 digit number and starts with the numeral 2. This is on the award detail tab in ASSIST.

· GSA Task Order ID Number

· Contract Number from GSA Form 1449, Block 2

· Point of Contact and Phone Number

· Period of Performance for the Billing Period

· Remittance Address

· Charges, identified by deliverable or line item(s), with a narrative description of the service performed. Labor, reimbursable costs, and other charges must be broken out in accordance with the work statement

· Prompt Payment Discount, if offered

· Total Invoice Amount – must match the acceptance information posted in ASSIST; cannot exceed the current contract ceiling

· Grand Total for the Invoice and Cumulative Billed to Date Amounts

· The final invoice must be marked “FINAL”.

7.2 Invoice Submittal

The invoice and back-up documentation must be submitted electronically via the GSA ASSIST portal at https://assist.gsa.gov and must be approved by the COR and GSA Contract Specialist prior to payment. NO hard copy invoices will be accepted for payment.

Invoice information must match the ASSIST document and SAM (https://www.sam.gov/) for the invoice to be successfully processed. . Mismatched information will result in the invoice being rejected.

Steps to Submit Invoice:

a. log into ASSIST,

b. search for the contract number #TBD,

c. select the “Invoices and Acceptance Reports” Link,

d. fill out the invoice form,

e. attach a copy of your vendor invoice and supporting documents,

f. “Submit” the form.

If a revised invoice is submitted, the revised invoice must include: 1) a unique invoice number, 2) a brief explanation, and 3) a cross-reference to any previous invoice submittals for tracking purposes and to avoid duplication. The Contractor should distinguish revised invoices by appending the letter “R” plus a number to it. For example, INV12345 (original) becomes INV12345R1 (revised).

For reimbursable expenses, the invoiced charges shall not exceed the limit specified in the contract. No charges will be paid by the Government, which are not specifically identified in the contract / purchase order and approved in advance by the Government. Copies of receipts shall be attached to the invoice to support the charges. Original receipts shall be maintained by the contractor and made available to Government auditors upon request.

7.3 Final Invoice and Closeout

Invoice for final payment must be identified as such and submitted when the requirements have been completed and no further charges are to be billed. The Contractor shall submit a final invoice within 45 calendar days after the end of the final Performance Period. The Contractor may submit a completed and signed Release of Claims (ROC) (GSA Form 1142, or equivalent) with the final invoice, entering the final invoice amount on the ROC, to expedite closeout. Otherwise, after the final invoice has been paid, the Contractor shall furnish a completed and signed ROC to the SCO within 15 calendar days of final payment. When the contract / purchase order has been closed, the closeout tab in ASSIST will show the final invoice date, final payment date, funds reconciliation, and contracting officer certification. If the final invoice results in a zero balance and no ROC is received, the SCO may unilaterally close the file after 30 calendar days of the final payment. The SCO’s “Contracting Officer Certification” is the final step of contract closeout.

8.0 Definitions/Acronyms

9.0 Incorporated Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far

9.1 FAR Clauses

52.203-17

9.2 DFARS Clauses

9.3 GSAM/R CLAUSES

9.4 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.217-8 -- Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option.

(End of Clause) 52.217-9 -- 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 60 days before the contract expires; 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 forty-two (42) months.

(End of Clause)

252.232-7007 Limitation of Government’s Obligation (Apr 2014)

(a) Contract line item(s) __________ are incrementally funded. For this/these item(s), the sums of $___________, of the total price are presently available for payment and allotted to this contract. An allotment schedule is set forth in paragraph (j) of this clause. An allotment schedule is set forth in paragraph (j) of this clause.

(b) For item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the Contractor agrees to perform up to the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including reimbursement in the event of termination of those item(s) for the Government’s convenience, approximates the total amount currently allotted to the contract. The Contractor is not authorized to continue work on those item(s) beyond that point. The Government will not be obligated in any event to reimburse the Contractor in excess of the amount allotted to the contract for those item(s) regardless of anything to the contrary in the clause entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.” As used in this clause, the total amount payable by the Government in the event of termination of applicable contract line item(s) for convenience includes costs, profit, and estimated termination settlement costs for those item(s).

(c) Notwithstanding the dates specified in the allotment schedule in paragraph (j) of this clause, the Contractor will notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least ninety days prior to the date when, in the Contractor’s best judgment, the work will reach the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including any cost for termination for convenience, will approximate 85 percent of the total amount then allotted to the contract for performance of the applicable item(s). The notification will state (1) the estimated date when that point will be reached and (2) an estimate of additional funding, if any, needed to continue performance of applicable line items up to the next scheduled date for allotment of funds identified in paragraph (j) of this clause, or to a mutually agreed upon substitute date. The notification will also advise the Contracting Officer of the estimated amount of additional funds that will be required for the timely performance of the item(s) funded pursuant to this clause, for a subsequent period as may be specified in the allotment schedule in paragraph (j) of this clause or otherwise agreed to by the parties. If after such notification additional funds are not allotted by the date identified in the Contractor’s notification, or by an agreed substitute date, the Contracting Officer will terminate any item(s) for which additional funds have not been allotted, pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

(d) When additional funds are allotted for continued performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the parties will agree as to the period of contract performance which will be covered by the funds. The provisions of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this clause will apply in like manner to the additional allotted funds and agreed substitute date, and the contract will be modified accordingly.

(e) If, solely by reason of failure of the Government to allot additional funds, by the dates indicated below, in amounts sufficient for timely performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the Contractor incurs additional costs or is delayed in the performance of the work under this contract and if additional funds are allotted, an equitable adjustment will be made in the price or prices (including appropriate target, billing, and ceiling prices where applicable) of the item(s), or in the time of delivery, or both. Failure to agree to any such equitable adjustment hereunder will be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

(f) The Government may at any time prior to termination allot additional funds for the performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(g) The termination provisions of this clause do not limit the rights of the Government under the clause entitled “Default.” The provisions of this clause are limited to the work and allotment of funds for the contract line item(s) set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. This clause no longer applies once the contract is fully funded except with regard to the rights or obligations of the parties concerning equitable adjustments negotiated under paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause.

(h) Nothing in this clause affects the right of the Government to terminate this contract pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

(i) Nothing in this clause shall be construed as authorization of voluntary services whose acceptance is otherwise prohibited under 31 U.S.C. 1342.

(j) The parties contemplate that the Government will allot funds to this contract in accordance with the following schedule:

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