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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

60RRBH23Q0003

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

02/03/2023

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Michel Disalvio

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 312-751-4535

8. OFFER DUE DATE / LOCAL

TIME

02/15/2023

10:00 CT

CODE 60RRBH

Michel Disalvio Acquisition Management 844 N. Rush St Chicago, IL 60611-1275

9. ISSUED BY X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS

RATED ORDER UNDER DPAS

(15 CFR 700)

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X RFQ IFB RFP

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

60RRBHCODE15. DELIVER TO

U.S. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

FACILITY MANAGER

844 N. RUSH ST., 2ND. FL.

CHICAGO, IL 60611-1275

CODE 60RRBH16. ADMINISTERED BY

U.S.RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

ACQUISITION MANAGEMENT

844 N. RUSH ST., 9TH FL.

CHICAGO, IL 60611-1275

FACILITY

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OFFEROR

60RRBHCODE18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

U.S. RAILROAD RETIREMENT BOARD

FISCAL OPERATIONS

844 N RUSH ST., 5TH FLOOR

CHICAGO, IL 60611-1275

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER SEE ADDENDUM

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

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ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH

OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

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

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

I Introduction Introduction and Overview

II Schedule of Supplies and Services Schedule of Supplies and Services

III Statement of Work Statement of Work

IV General Terms and Conditions 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) RRB.A.01 A. General RRB Provision-1.Technical Direction RRB.A.07 A. General RRB Provision-7.The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for Contract Administration RRB.B.02 B. Security Provisions-1. Privacy Or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) FAR 52.239-1 (with RRB Fill-ins) RRB.B.03 B. Security Provisions-3.Additional Security Requirements 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

V Proposal Submission Instructions Instructions to Offerors - Quote Submission

VI Evaluation and Award Evaluation and Award

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Section I - Introduction

Introduction and Overview

A. Agency Information - The U. S. Railroad Retirement Board (“RRB”) is an independent federal agency that administers a retirement and survivor benefit program for railroad employees and their families. The RRB was established by the Railroad Retirement Acts of 1937 and 1974. Its benefit program was the forerunner of the more familiar Social Security System. The Railroad Retirement Board is unique in as much as it is the only federally administered benefit program covering a single private industry. The RRB also administers the Railroad Unemployment Insurance Act which provides unemployment and sickness benefits to railroad employees. The RRB’s headquarters, in which about 679 people are employed, is located in Chicago, IL.

B. Objective – The RRB intends to issue an award for monthly Building Automation System Support at The RRB Headquarters William O. Lipinski building located at 844 N Rush St. Chicago, IL 60611. Please review Scope of Work (SOW) and submit the requested information. The RRB intends to establish a Base Period and (4) Option Periods contract as a result of this solicitation. Only companies specializing in this field should apply. This solicitation is a local-area set-aside. Businesses shall have a physical presence in the Chicago, IL metropolitan area AND MUST be able to adhere to a maximum of a (4) hour physical response time to be onsite at the RRB HQ building located at 844 N. Rush. Street, Chicago, IL 60611.

C. Site Visits - Offerors shall visit the building and become familiar with existing conditions; examine all contract documents relating to this work and become fully informed as to the extent and character of the work required. Offerors shall determine any conditions which affect the work and make a thorough site investigation before submitting an offer. We strongly encourage offerors to make a thorough site investigation before submitting an offer. No allowances will be made for failure of the offerors to avail themselves of such information. Mandatory Site visit shall be held on February 8, 2023 at 10:00AM, CST at the RRB Headquarter building, located at 844 N. Rush Street, Chicago, IL 60611. Offerors shall contact the RRB's Facility Manager to notify of attendance for the site visit, or to request an alternate site visit time, if necessary. The RRB's Facility Manager contact information is as follows:

Name: Ken Earp Room No.: 2nd Floor Address: 844 N. Rush Street City, State, Zip: Chicago, Illinois 60611 Phone No.: 312-751-4844 E-mail: Ken.Earp@rrb.gov

D. Place of Performance: The BAS Support Services performed for the resultant contract shall be at the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board, 844 North Rush St., Chicago, IL 60611 during a mutually agreeable schedule during normal working hours between 6:00am Central Time and 6:00pm Central Time.

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Section II - Schedule of Supplies and Services

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

0.000000 $

Period of Performance: 02/16/2023 - 02/15/2024

Description: DO NOT ENTER PRICING IN THIS CLIN.

Base Period. Building automation services for the RRB HQ building.

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001AA Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 02/16/2023 - 02/15/2024

Description: Base Period. Offerors shall enter a monthly, firm fixed price for regular building automation services in accordance with Section III, Statement of Work. Provide twelve hours of support per month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001AB Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

1.000000 HR

Period of Performance: 02/16/2023 - 02/15/2024

Description: Base Period Optional Services. Offerors shall enter an firm, fixed price hourly, rate for Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support when the monthly hours exceed 18 hours in one month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

0.000000 $

Period of Performance: 02/16/2024 - 02/15/2025

Description: DO NOT ENTER PRICING IN THIS CLIN.

Option Period One. Building automation services for the RRB HQ building.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002AA Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 02/16/2024 - 02/15/2025

Description: Option Period One. Offerors shall enter a monthly, firm fixed price for regular building automation services in accordance with Section III, Statement of Work. Provide twelve hours of support per month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002AB Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

1.000000 HR

Period of Performance: 02/16/2024 - 02/15/2025

Description: Option Period One. Optional Services. Offerors shall enter an firm, fixed price hourly, rate for Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support when the monthly hours exceed 18 hours in one month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

0.000000 $

Period of Performance: 02/16/2025 - 02/15/2026

Description: DO NOT ENTER PRICING IN THIS CLIN.

Option Period Two. Building automation services for the RRB HQ building.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003AA Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 02/16/2025 - 02/15/2026

Description: Option Period Two. Offerors shall enter a monthly, firm fixed price for regular building automation services in accordance with Section III, Statement of Work. Provide twelve hours of support per month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

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0003AB Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

1.000000 HR

Period of Performance: 02/16/2025 - 02/15/2026

Description: Option Period Two. Optional Services. Offerors shall enter an firm, fixed price hourly, rate for Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support when the monthly hours exceed 18 hours in one month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

0.000000 $

Period of Performance: 02/16/2026 - 02/15/2027

Description: DO NOT ENTER PRICING IN THIS CLIN.

Option Period Three. Building automation services for the RRB HQ building.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004AA Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 02/16/2026 - 02/15/2027

Description: Option Period Three. Offerors shall enter a monthly, firm fixed price for regular building automation services in accordance with Section III, Statement of Work. Provide twelve hours of support per month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004AB Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

1.000000 HR

Period of Performance: 02/16/2026 - 02/15/2027

Description: Option Period Three. Optional Services. Offerors shall enter an firm, fixed price hourly, rate for Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support when the monthly hours exceed 18 hours in one month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

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0005 Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

0.000000 $

Period of Performance: 02/16/2027 - 02/15/2028

Description: DO NOT ENTER PRICING IN THIS CLIN.

Option Period Four. Building automation services for the RRB HQ building.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005AA Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

12.000000 MO

Period of Performance: 02/16/2027 - 02/15/2028

Description: Option Period Four. Offerors shall enter a monthly, firm fixed price for regular building automation services in accordance with Section III, Statement of Work. Provide twelve hours of support per month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005AB Building Technology

Firm Fixed Price

PSC: B540

1.000000 HR

Period of Performance: 02/16/2027 - 02/15/2028

Description: Option Period Four. Optional Services. Offerors shall enter an firm, fixed price hourly, rate for Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support when the monthly hours exceed 18 hours in one month.

Price shall be inclusive of labor, materials, travel and overhead.

Pricing Options: Option 0001

Schedule of Supplies and Services

Instructions for Completing Section II - Schedule of Supplies and Services

A. Offerors shall enter, in the table above, “fully-loaded” firm fixed prices or price rates to provide the services as described in Section III, Statement of Work. The RRB defines “fully loaded rates” as the price inclusive of direct wage, fringe benefits, all overheads, general and administrative (G&A) costs, profit and fees, and all travel and per diem costs for the contractor’s employee to perform the required services at the RRB headquarters facility, located in Chicago, IL.

All CLINs and sub-CLINs shall be populated with pricing as indicated, unless otherwise noted in the CLIN.

B. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION FOR ORDER ADMINISTRATION

1) Order address __________________________________________________________________

2) Business Size ______________________

3) Federal Tax ID # ____________________[Submit on IRS Form W9 with offer]

4) Unique Entity Indentifier (UEI) Number: ______________________

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5) Remit Address:

6) GSA MAS Contract (if applicable). Insert Contract No. _________________________ Please attach (or E-Mail) a copy of contract.

Effective dates ___________ - ______________.

7) Authorized representatives:

Business Technical Name:

Phone #:

Fax #:

E-Mail:

8) System for Award Management (SAM) completed*

* Offeror must be properly registered, including business size annotation, in SAM to be eligible for award of a Federal contract or order. (See Sam.gov)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

ITEM START END

0001 02/16/2023 02/15/2024

0001 AA 02/16/2023 02/15/2024

0001 AB 02/16/2023 02/15/2024

0002 02/16/2024 02/15/2025

0002 AA 02/16/2024 02/15/2025

0002 AB 02/16/2024 02/15/2025

0003 02/16/2025 02/15/2026

0003 AA 02/16/2025 02/15/2026

0003 AB 02/16/2025 02/15/2026

0004 02/16/2026 02/15/2027

0004 AA 02/16/2026 02/15/2027

0004 AB 02/16/2026 02/15/2027

0005 02/16/2027 02/15/2028

0005 AA 02/16/2027 02/15/2028

0005 AB 02/16/2027 02/15/2028

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Section III - Statement of Work

Statement of Work

A. Description of Services

The Contractor shall provide labor, supervision, for the following: Provide 144 hours of Annual Building Automation System support at the U.S. Railroad Retirement Board as specified in this solicitation. All work for this project must meet the requirements and specifications listed in this Statement of Work below.

The incumbent will respond to high priority service requests within 4 hours at all times upon request to reduce the costs and disruptions of downtime when unexpected problems occur. BAS Firmware & Software Updates will to be provided you with firmware and documentation upon development. The incumbent will provide the RRB with licensing / software and documentation updates to your existing software annually. Under this agreement costs are included for: Firmware / Licensing (The incumbent & JACE) All Software Maintenance Licensing (Tridium, Import / Export Driver Licensing ETC).

Regular Ongoing Building Automation Service Technician Operational Support: Incumbent to provide 12 hours monthly of BAS Maintenance & Support. Support to include requested programming / graphical changes to the existing BAS along with remote technical support for the existing BAS. If more than 12 hours are used for the month, the additional time will be deducted from the following months hours allowance. Maximum of 18 hours in any one month. If more than 18 hours are needed in a single month or material is required to make the repair, the additional time/ material to billed out separately per the hourly rate provide in the CLIN.

The incumbent will work with you to deliver the greatest value out of the operational support services. Common services including but are not limited to the following: System Performance & Customization Services.

Application & Technology Consulting: The incumbent will conduct onsite reviews of the building automation system to assure that it meets the changing needs of the RRB. The reviews will include an analysis of the building automation system, as well as applicable building control technologies.

Report Generation & Customization: Your operational support services can be used to customize the building automation system reports to meet your specific needs.

System Customization & Operational Enhancements: Your operational support services can be used to customize the building automation system to meet the specific needs of staff.

Enhanced Alarm Programming: Enhanced alarming features can be managed and customized.

Enhanced Sequence Modifications: Sequence of operations, run times, lead / lag, control strategies can be adjusted.

Graphics Modification. We can create or modify Insight graphic(s) in order to ensure that the software interface continues to meet your needs.

Differential Pressure Monitor / Room Pressure Monitor Calibrations & Reports.

B. Hours of Performance and RRB Contacts

1. Work shall be performed during normal working hours i.e. 6:00AM – 6:30PM, unless otherwise arranged and/or directed by the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). See Section IV, clause RRB.A.07, for more information on the contacts for this solicitation.

2. During construction, the selected contractor shall contact the RRB Facility Operations Specialist and COR, Mr. Ken Earp at (312) 751-4844 or ken.earp@rrb.gov with any technical or construction questions.

C. Special Instructions for Contractors:

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1. Maintain access to existing walkways, exits, and other facilities used by occupants during working hours and after hours to the maximum extent possible.

2. Work areas immediately adjacent to construction area are occupied. Conduct work so operations of occupied areas will not be disrupted.

3. Protect carpeted surfaces adjacent to the construction area and ceilings so as to not damage existing carpeted flooring material or ceilings.

4. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any ceiling tile damaged during the construction.

5. Any walls, floors ceilings etc. that are incorrectly altered or damaged during construction shall be repaired to the pre-existing conditions prior to the alteration or damage.

D. Contractor Qualifications and Submissions

The Contractor shall provide skilled and properly trained personnel in this trade for each and every phase of work performed.

E. Supplies, Materials and Equipment

1. Contractor Furnished Material:

a. The Contractor shall provide supplies, materials, equipment and all associated accessories to furnish a complete installation in accordance with applicable codes and with the requirements stated within this solicitation.

b. The Contractor shall provide all materials required for proper surface preparation and patching, primer and paint, included but not limited to, wall construction, paint.

F. Workmanship

1. All work shall be coordinated and scheduled with the COR: Mr. Scott Rush, 312-751-4566 or scott.rush@rrb.gov.

2. The CO or COR has the right to reject any unsatisfactory or unsuitable material or workmanship.

3. All work shall be accomplished in accordance with the best practices of the trades.

G. Debris Removal

All debris generated in the performance of this contract shall be removed daily by the Contractor. Debris shall be removed offsite by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense.

H. Contractor Compliance and Responsibility

1. The construction work, including contact with or handling of hazardous materials, disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials, and disposal of hazardous materials, shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR Parts 1910 and 1926, and 40 CFR Parts 61, 261, 761 and 763.

2. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during execution of the work, and shall hold the government harmless for any action on the Contractor’s part, or that of the Contractor’s employees or subcontractors, that result in illness, injury, or death.

3. The Contractor shall provide for appropriate emergency first aid materials and equipment. In addition, the contractor must provide the following on site: a twenty pound ABC-rated fire extinguisher.

I. Products

1. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

a. Special facilities, devices, equipment, and similar items used by the Contractor in execution of the work shall comply with 29 CFR Part 1910, Subpart I and other applicable regulations.

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2. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

a. The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer's authorized representative, any material encountered during execution of the work that the Contractor suspects is hazardous.

J. Protection of Personnel

1. The Contract shall take all necessary precautions to prevent injury to the public, occupants, or damage to property of others. The public and occupants includes all persons not employed by the Contractor or a subcontractor.

2. Where practical, the work area shall be fenced, barricaded, or otherwise blocked off from the public or occupants to prevent unauthorized entry into the work area.

a. Provide traffic barricades and traffic control signage where construction activities occur in vehicular areas.

b. Corridors, aisles, stairways, doors, and exits shall not be obstructed or used in a manner to encroach upon routes of ingress or egress utilized by the public or occupants, or to present an unsafe or unhealthy condition to the public or occupants.

c. Store, position, and use equipment, tools, materials, scraps, and trash in a manner that does not present a hazard to the public or occupants by accidental shifting, ignition, or other hazardous activity.

d. Store and transport refuse and debris in a manner to prevent unsafe and unhealthy conditions for the public and occupants.

e. Cover refuse containers, and remove refuse on a frequent, regular basis acceptable to the Contracting Officer. Use tarpaulins or other means to prevent loose transported materials from dropping from trucks.

K. Environmental Protection

1. Dispose of solid, liquid and gaseous contaminants in accordance with local codes, laws, ordinances, and regulations.

2. Comply with applicable federal, state and local noise control laws, ordinances and regulations, including but not but not limited to 29 CFR 1910.95 and 29 CFR 1926.52.

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Section IV - General Terms and Conditions

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov [Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of provision) FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) FAR 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022)

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

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

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

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

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__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O. 13126).

X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

X (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

X (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c) (3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O.

13693).

__ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

__ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

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__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

__ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

__ (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

__ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

3805).

X (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.

2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards--Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-- Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

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

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

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

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

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204–25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

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

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

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

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

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

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

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

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

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 _______________ [insert the period of time 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 __________ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least __________ days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] 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 __________ (months) (years).

(End of clause)

52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective-

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractor's proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

(End of clause)

RRB.A.01 A. General RRB Provision-1.Technical Direction

Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the technical direction of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The term “technical direction” includes the following:

(a) Directions to the contractor which redirect the contract effort, shift work emphasis between work areas or tasks, require pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, fill in details or otherwise serve to accomplish the contractual statement of work.

(b) Provisions of information to the contractor which assist in the interpretation of drawings, specifications or technical portions of the work description.

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(c) Review and, where required by the contract, approve technical reports, drawings, specifications and technical information to be delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract.

(d) Technical directions must be within the general scope of work stated in the contract. The COR does not have the authority to and may not issue any directions which (1) constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the general scope of the contract;

(2) constitutes a change as defined in the contract article entitled “Changes”; (3) in any manner causes an increase or decrease in the estimated cost or the time required for contract performance; or (4) changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract.

The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this Section and within his authority under the provisions of this Section. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any instruction or direction issued by the COR is within one of the categories as defined in (d)(1) through (4) above, the Contractor shall not proceed but shall notify the Contracting Officer within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and shall request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving such notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall issue an appropriate contract modification or advise the Contractor in writing that, in his opinion, the technical direction is within the scope of this Section and does not constitute a change under the Changes article of the contract. The Contractor shall thereupon proceed immediately with the direction given.

RRB.A.07 A. General RRB Provision-7.The Role of Government Personnel and Responsibility for Contract Administration

(a) Contracting Officer - The Contracting Officer has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The Contracting Officer alone, without delegation, is authorized to take actions on behalf of the Government to: amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements,…