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Cambridge MA 02142-1001 55 Broadway

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10/12/2018 1600 ET

10/04/2018

(617) 494-3552Jeffrey Welch (No collect calls)

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4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

6913G618Q300130

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 28 V3351216OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

Bremerton, WA 98314

BLDG 455

120 South Dewey Street U.S. Navy Base Bremerton NAVFAC Northwest

15. DELIVER TO

Cambridge MA 02142-1001 55 Broadway

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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ITEM NO.

General Purpose Railway Flatcars

RECOVERY: NON-RECOVERY

0100 BASE: Provide 6 flatcars meeting the Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the date the contract is awarded.

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

Jeffrey Welch

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

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31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

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

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

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32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

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36. PAYMENT

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35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

Delivery: 180 Days After Award

0200 OPTION 1: Provide 1 flatcar meeting the

Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the Option is exercised.

(Option Line Item)

11/01/2018

0300 OPTION 2: Provide 6 flatcars meeting the

Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the Option is exercised.

(Option Line Item)

11/01/2018

0400 OPTION 3: Provide 1 flatcar meeting the

Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the Option is exercised.

(Option Line Item)

11/01/2018

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0500 OPTION 4: Provide 6 flatcars meeting the

Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the Option is exercised.

(Option Line Item)

11/01/2019

0600 OPTION 5: Provide 1 flatcar meeting the

Specifications listed in this contract. Delivery shall be made to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington. Delivery shall be made within 180 calendar days after the Option is exercised.

(Option Line Item)

11/01/2019

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation Number 6913G618Q300130 General Purpose Railway Flatcars

INTRODUCTION

Contract Title: General Purpose Railway Flatcars Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price Contract Structure: In addition to the previous three pages, this solicitation is made up of four distinct parts structured as follows:

Part I – Contract Clauses (pages 5 – 14) Part II – Contract Terms and Conditions (pages 15 – 24) Part III – Attachments (page 25; there are no attachments) Part IV: Solicitation Provisions, Representations, and Instructions (pages 26 – 28)

Firm fixed price quotations shall be submitted in accordance with the information provided in the Request for Quotation (RFQ).

PART I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR) 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE (IBR) (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 CO will make their full text available. Also the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these locations:

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar TAR: https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar TAM: available from CO upon request.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses are incorporated by reference:

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal OCT 2010 Transactions

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement APR 2014 To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber MAY 2011

Content Paper

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2016

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and DEC 2014 Certifications

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items JAN 2017

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes FEB 2013

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business DEC 2013 Subcontractors https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar https://www.transportation.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

The following FAR clauses are provided in full text:

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDER – COMMERCIAL ITEMS AUG 2018

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and

Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(4) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(5) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77, 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

___ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

_X__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) [Reserved]

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

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

_X__ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

___ (10) [Reserved]

___ (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

_X__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

___ (13) [Reserved]

___ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

_X__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Aug 2018) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

___ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) of 52.219-9.

___ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

_X__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

___ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X__ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2018) (E.O.

13126).

_X__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X__ (28) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

_X__ (29) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

_X__ (30) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

_X__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X__ (33) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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).

___ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (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.)

___ (36) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

___ (37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (38) (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.

___ (39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Television (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

___ (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (41) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT® -Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

_X__ (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

___ (43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

___ (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

___ (45) (i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

_X__ (46) 52.225-1, Buy American--Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

___ (47) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43).

___ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

___ (48) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (49) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (50) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

___ (51) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (52) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (53) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

___ (54) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C.

2307(f)).

_X__ (55) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (56) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (57) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (58) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (59) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(12)).

___ (60) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

___ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495)

___ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.).

___ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards -- Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

___ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

___ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

___ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792).

___ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

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

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, 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 items. 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(v) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

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

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (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 (Mar 2015) (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 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 (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (May 2014) (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 (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of Clause)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY – SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM (MAR

1989)

The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item, identified in the Schedule as an option item, in the quantity and at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise an option in any order by issuing a Contract Modification to the Contractor at any time within the period of performance of the Contract. Delivery of added items shall continue at the same rate that like items are called for under the contract, unless the parties otherwise agree.

(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 at any time during the period of performance; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 10 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 three years.

The following Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR) Clauses are incorporated by reference:

1252.222-70 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work OCT 1994

1252.223-73 Seat Belt Use Policies and Programs APR 2005

1252.237-70 Qualifications of Contractor Employees APR 2005

1252.242-72 Dissemination of Contract Information OCT 1994

PART II – CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. SPECIFICATIONS

1.1.0 GENERAL

The contractor shall provide a quantity of up to 21 (see Schedule for base requirement and options) general purpose railway flatcars with 40-foot length steel decks, a load capacity of 110-tons and a minimum remaining service life of 30 years. The gross load on rail shall not exceed 286,000 pounds or 71,500 pounds per axle. Cars shall be Association of American Railroads (AAR) mechanical designation FM and car type F223 or equal and shall safely negotiate 78-foot horizontal curves. All flatcars shall be delivered to U.S. Navy Base Bremerton, Washington.

1.1.1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

All flatcars covered under BASE CLIN 0100 shall be delivered within 180 calendar days from the date of award. All flatcars covered under Option CLINs 0200 through 0600 shall be delivered within 180 calendars days after the Option CLIN is exercised per a Contract Modification issued by the Contracting Officer. Option CLINs may be exercised by the Government at any time within the period of performance of the contract.

1.2.0 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS

1.2.1. Reference Documents

The railroad flatcars must satisfy all of the following documents in effect at the time of this procurement:

1. Association of American Railroads (AAR) Manual of Standards and Recommended Practices

2. AAR Interchange Rules

3. The Official Railway Equipment Register

4. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 49, Transportation

5. AAR Rules Governing the Loading of Commodities on Open Top Cars Section 1, General Rules.

Section 6, Rules Governing the Loading of Department of Defense Material.

6. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) A53

7. American Welding Society (AWS) D15.1

8. American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Boiler and Pressure Code Section IX, Welding Qualifications.

9. American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) Standards

1.2.2. Order of Precedence

The Order of Precedence is established in FAR 52.212-4. In addition to the Order of Precedence set in FAR 52.212-4, if there is a conflict between the text of this document and the references cited above, the text of this document takes precedence.

1.3.0 REQUIREMENTS

1.3.1 Dimensions

• Length (Deck)…………………………..40 feet steel deck

• Width (Deck)…………………...............Maximum allowable width for AAR Plate-B

• Deck Height (from top of rail)………….3 feet 8 inches (44 inches)

• Length over couplers (overall length)…………45 feet

• Refurbished cars minimum remaining service life according to AAR………30 years

• Coupler Height…………………2 feet 10 ½ inches (34.5 inches)

• Gross Rail Load………………..286,000 pounds

• Load Limit……………………...110 Ton (220,000 pounds)

• Light Weight (LT WT)……………..determined by design

• Truck Centers…………………..29 feet 4 inches (352 inches)

• Axles………………………………roller bearing type

1.3.2 Design/Engineering/Fabrication

1. The flatcars shall be manufactured from materials conforming to AAR and ASTM specifications.

2. All flatcars must satisfy all AAR Interchange requirements at time of delivery.

3. The flatcars shall be commercial standard 56-½ inch rail wheel gauge and shall meet or exceed AAR design specifications.

4. The flatcar decks shall have lading strap holes spaced 5-feet on center.

5. The use of reconditioned components including turned wheels along with axles and bearings from AAR certified wheel shops may be used to reduce costs and complete the project in a timelier manner.

6. Each flatcar shall be mounted on two new or refurbished 4-wheeled trucks.

7. All flatcars offered shall be similar to each other by size, type, deck height, and tie-downs for open-top loads.

8. The flatcars shall safely negotiate a 78-foot radius horizontal curve when coupled.

9. The general construction of the underframe of the flatcars shall include full width deck plates, a center sill, side sills, body bolsters, floor stringers, and cross bearers.

10. Deck floor plates shall be welded to the underframe and, in combination with the side sills, shall extend the full width of the railcar. The deck floor plates shall not overhang the side sills and no portion of the car shall extend above the deck surface.

11. The deck shall not exhibit a negative camber with a 77-ton load evenly distributed between truck centers.

12. Prior to any work/re-work, the Government reserves the right to inspect and accept or reject flatcars planned for this procurement.

13. Refurbished cars need at least 30 years remaining life according to AAR

14. All work/re-work shall be performed in an AAR qualified rail shop.

15. The shop performing the refurbishing shall provide a Quality Assurance Plan which identifies the process used to assure product quality as it relates to this effort.

1.3.3 Trucks

1. The trucks and truck components shall be suitable for a gross rail load (GRL) of 286,000 pounds on four axles per car. Trucks shall have manganese steel vertical liners. Refurbished trucks are acceptable.

2. Wheels shall be new or refurbished, one wear, 36-inch diameter, heat-treated, curved plate, cast or wrought steel and appropriate for the truck capacity.

3. Axles shall be 6 ½ inch x 9 inch, Grade “F” and meet all AAR requirements for 110-ton capacity car.

4. The spring travel shall be in accordance with truck capacity and deck height desired.

5. Each car shall be equipped with AAR approved constant contact or constant contact/roller combination side-bearings adjusted to AAR specifications.

6. Truck center bowl horizontal surface shall be lubricated with an AAR approved non-metallic liner. Center bowl diameter to be sized for 286,000-pound gross rail load per AAR.

1.3.4 Brakes

1. Air brakes, single capacity, providing constant braking force. The control valve shall be ABDX or newer design approved for use by the AAR and shall incorporate a four-port receiver for an automated single-car test. High friction composition brake shoes shall be used in accordance with latest AAR requirements at time of this solicitation.

The car brake piping system shall consist of 1-1/4" extra heavy pipe conforming to ASTM A-53 schedule 80 or latest revision and shall meet the requirements of AAR.

Cars shall pass testing as specified in AAR Standard S-486 Single Car Testing Device - Code of Tests for Freight Car equipment.

2. Net air brake and hand brake force, as determined by a static brake test, shall conform to AAR standard S-401.

3. The hand brake shall be side-mounted below deck level. It shall be designed and installed on an angle to follow the contour of the side sill, with the top of the handle a minimum of 1-inch below the nominal deck surface. It shall be operable from both the side sill step and the ground and meet applicable AAR and FRA mounting standards.

4. Brake beams shall be of the unit type and brake head to reject cast iron shoes.

5. Brake air reservoirs shall conform to AAR requirements.

6. Car brake cylinders having 12” total travel shall have travel of 7 1/2” +/-1/4” travel at acceptance. Automatic double acting slack adjusters shall be used.

7. Chains used in the braking system shall be confined only to the handbrake linkage.

8. Cars shall be equipped with AAR approved air brake hoses long enough to safely negotiate curves and coupler travel. The air hose and end arrangement shall be in accordance with AAR standards.

1.3.4 Payload Securement System

The securement system for all flatcars shall follow the rules in the AAR Open Top Loading Rules Manual, Rule 14 and its subparts. The securement system shall be comprised of lading strap holes 4-inches by 4-inches square and capable of containing the maximum allowable payload while undergoing impact tests in accordance with the AAR Rules Governing the Loading of Commodities on Open Top Cars, without failure, damage or permanent deformation. Payload securement holes shall be through the deck along each side of the flatcar near the side-sill underframe components. Anchor holes shall be spaced 5-feet on center for a total of 14 anchor holes per flatcar (7 per side).

Under no circumstances shall securement holes be made in any structural member of the car’s underframe.

1.3.5 Draft Gears and Couplers

1. Couplers shall be AAR approved Type-E bottom shelf design.

2. Cars shall have manganese steel coupler carrier wear plates (no nonmetallic wear plates allowed). The uncoupling arrangement shall be such that an AAR-approved replacement coupling rod can be applied without modification to the car body or uncoupling device support brackets.

3. Cars shall be equipped with end-of-car hydraulic valve cushioning devices as approved by AAR Specification M-921 B, Cushioning Devices for Freight Cars. The cushioning device shall have at least 15-inch travel.

4. Knuckles shall be of reduced slack design. Articulated connectors shall be of cast steel incorporating parts to take up slack; the design shall provide for the compensation of wear on mating parts in order to maintain a slack-free condition.

1.3.6 Grab Irons and Safety Appliances

Grab Irons shall be constructed from ¾ inch rod with forged ends. Sill steps shall be manufactured from flat steel bar material 4-inches wide and ½ inch thick. All safety appliances shall conform to FRA and AAR requirements. Sill steps shall have anti-skid coating applied to footing surfaces

1.3.7 Painting and Stenciling

1. Contractor shall follow AAR Requirements for surfaces that are not to be painted.

Ferrous metal surfaces to be painted shall be cleaned to bare metal by sandblasting, commercial grade grit blasting, or mechanical or chemical means. Surfaces to be painted shall be coated with a primer pretreatment coating within 24 hours prior to the application of the primer. Ferrous surfaces requiring finish painting shall be primed with one coat of rust inhibiting high build urethane or equal, dry film thickness to be in accordance with the paint manufacturer's instructions. All surfaces to be painted which will be inaccessible after assembly shall have primer applied before assembly, except in weld area. Finish coat paint shall be two coats of hi build urethane or equal, dry film minimum thickness of each coat to be 1.2 +0.6 -0.0 mils, or in accordance with the paint manufacturer's instructions. The color of the painted car body including the underframe structure and the attached components, except as otherwise specified below or by AAR Section L, shall be gray. The paint system total VOC shall be less than 3.5lbs/gal.

2. Trucks shall be fog painted with a 0.5-mil maximum dry film thickness application of black enamel. The paint coating shall not prevent detection of flaws or cracks in ordinary inspections. In the event pre-painted trucks are supplied, the paint shall be applied in accordance with the paint manufacturer's standards. All painting must meet Federal, State, and local compliance and permitting for painting processes.

1.3.8 Paint Specifications

1. Paint Specifications for flatcars, shall conform to AAR Standard M-1001 Section C, Part II, Section 5.2

2. Paint classification shall be Urethane or equal and follow the Federal Color Standard:

595B White # 17925 Black # 17038 Gray # 26270 Yellow # 13591

3. Primer shall be urethane compatible Substrate: Primed Steel

Pre-treatment: Sandblasted Compliance Status: 3.5 lb. /gal volatile organic compound (VOC) mixed (maximum)

4. Application to Flatcars Car body: Gray Underframe: Gray Trucks: Black (fog coat only) Stenciling: White (United States Navy)

5. Reflective surfaces applied to A and B ends and on both sides extending from the ends at least 8-feet towards the center.

6. A consolidated stencil with appropriate brake maintenance information shall be attached to the cars.

7. Paint thickness: 4-mil minimum dry thickness combined system of primer and top coat.

8. Grab irons, uncoupling levers, and sill steps shall be painted yellow. Only component supplier will paint telescoping portions of uncoupling lever.

9. In order to facilitate even loading, one yellow stripe 3-inches wide shall be painted across the deck and down both side sills at the midpoint of the cars.

10. An anti-skid deck-covering compound will be applied to the bare metal, steel deck plate before painting. Decks made of anti-skid material do not require anti-skid coating.

11. Stenciling and markings shall be done with AAR approved contrasting-color materials.

White paint stenciling must be of a consistency to cover black background thoroughly and provide a sharp contrast that will remain legible for a minimum period of 96 months. Stenciling on each end of car shall be done with black paint and will include but not be limited to identification of couplers, wheels, end-of-car cushioning, springs and snubbers. "JACK HERE" and "LIFT HERE' stencils shall be applied at the appropriate places. Reporting Mark identification information (USN---) will be provided at a later date. Additional markings including loading and weight dimensions (LT WT and LD LMT) shall be in accordance with AAR Section L– Lettering and Marking of Cars, as applicable. Adhesive backed film markings must be applied at surface temperatures between 40 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

1.3.9 Quality Control

1. Refurbishing/remanufacturing of flatcars shall be performed on flatcars whose as-built workmanship and construction is in accordance with AAR Section C, part II, volume 1-Specifications for Design, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars, M-1001. The cars shall be new/refurbished in a substantial and workmanlike manner, according to the true intent of this specification. Structural members shall be free of notch sensitive areas and discontinuities that could result in highly localized stress concentrations.

2. Welding shall be in accordance with AWS D15.1 and AAR section C, part II, volume 1 - Specifications for Design, Fabrication, and Construction of Freight Cars, M-1001.

The surface of parts to be welded shall be free from rust, scale, paint, grease, and mill scale or other foreign matter that can be removed by chipping and wire brushing.

Spot, tack, or intermittent welds for strength will not be permitted. Weld penetration shall be such as to provide transference of maximum design stress through the base metal juncture. Fillet welds shall be provided to reduce stress concentration.

3. Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection requirements (examinations and tests) as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the Government. The Government reserves the right to witness any of the inspections set forth in the specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to ensure supplies and service conform to prescribed requirements.

4. The contractor is responsible for ensuring that components and materials used are manufactured, examined and tested in accordance with referenced specifications and standards or for providing evidence that AAR has previously approved the components. Commercial Warranty shall apply.

1.3.10 Drawings and Documentation

The following shall be submitted to the contracting officer NLT 90 days after contract award.

1. Parts/Service Manual

The railway flatcar parts/service manual shall be designed to provide quick access to information for the experienced and novice user. The parts/service manual will provide parts pages and component illustration pages and shall provide a description for all mechanical assemblies and all special tools required to perform repairs if failure occurs. Safety will be announced when describing procedures that have the capability to cause damage to equipment or harm personnel. This description shall describe and illustrate the assembly and/or subassemblies contained in all main assemblies. The subassemblies will be illustrated in exploded view style and the breakout of parts will be cross-referenced by item number to provide identification by name and part number and quantity required. The part number is the manufacturer's number for the component. The manual will also contain a description and part number for special tools required for the removal/replacement of assemblies and sub-assemblies. Manual quantities are described in the following Sections.

2. Operator's Procedure Manual The Contractor shall supply a stand-alone Operator's Procedure Manual. The Railway Flatcar Operator's Procedure Manual will contain a step-by-step process to operate all systems and assemblies. This shall include all safety warnings and safety related operations. Manual quantities are described in the following sections.

3. Documentation package The documentation package to be submitted shall consist of two hard copies and two electronic copies of the following:

a. Component (part) identification

b. Maintenance Manual (including troubleshooting guide)

c. Operator's Procedure Manual (described above)

d. Parts/Service Manual (described above)

e. Identification and results of all certifications, tests, repairs and inspections

(Note: all electronically formatted documentation shall be compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader and have the ability to be electronically reproduced for Government use.)

1.3.11 Inspection Procedure

1. Inspection

Each car shall be examined for, but not limited to, the following characteristics:

a. AAR Certification from shop performing the flat car refurbishing

b. Flatcars shall safely negotiate 78-foot radius track curvature.

c. Flatcar dimensions as specified.

d. Materials resistant to corrosion and deterioration, or treated to be resistant to corrosion and deterioration in the applicable storage and operating environments.

e. Contractor has documentation available for identification of materials, material finishes, or treatment.

f. Load limit for car design not to exceed 286,000 pounds gross rail load (GRL)

g. Safety appliances as required per AAR.

h. Painting and markings.

i. Design and construction in accordance with AAR/FRA requirements.

j. Brake equipment as specified.

2. Tests

a. Any tests required by AAR shall be in accordance with AAR specifications, and as specified herein. No specific order of testing is required. All tests listed below will be conducted at the contractor’s designated location.

b. The entire air brake system shall be tested to ensure correct functioning of all components. The car shall be tested with a single car-testing device in accordance with AAR Standard S 486 Single Car Testing Device Code of Tests for Freight Car Equipment. The brake cylinder piston travel shall be as specified in S 400, Specification No.2518 Freight Car Brake Equipment, and Installation Specifications and shall be tested for interference and correct travel.

Nonconformance to AAR requirements shall constitute failure of this test. A Braking force test in accordance with AAR requirements shall be conducted to determine brake shoe pressure at each wheel.

c. The hand brake shall be tested in accordance with AAR requirements to determine the brake shoe pressure at each wheel. Nonconformance shall constitute failure of this test.

d. The side bearings shall be tested with the car on level tangent track and the car body level. Side bearing clearances shall be measured at each bearing.

Nonconformance to manufacturer's, AAR or CFR Title 49 clearance limits shall constitute failure of this test.

1.3.12 Delivery Requirements

Delivery of cars to destination shall be by railroad. Each car shall be prepared for delivery in accordance with AAR requirements for Interchange Service. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will supply car numbers. The contractor will be responsible for registering the cars in the AAR UMLER (Universal Machine Language Equipment Register) files.

Acceptance of flatcars will be at the final destination in Bremerton, Washington.

Acceptance will require inspection for carrier damage at the destination prior to any payment to the contractor. The delivery destination is:

NAVFAC Northwest U.S. Navy Base Bremerton 120 South Dewey Street

BLDG 455

Bremerton, WA 98314

2. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

2.1 TAR CLAUSE 1252.242-73 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL

REPRESENTATIVE (OCT 1994)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate Government personnel to act as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR)* to perform functions under the contract such as review and/or inspection and acceptance of supplies, services, including construction, and other functions of a technical nature. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of such designation to the Contractor within five working days after contract award or for construction, not less than five working days prior to giving the contractor the notice to proceed. The designation letter will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COTR under the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer cannot authorize the COTR or any other representative to sign documents (i.e., contracts, contract modifications, etc.) that require the signature of the Contracting Officer.

*NOTE: COTR is also known as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

(End of clause)

2.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION RESPONSIBILITIES

Contracting Officer (CO): The CO has the overall responsibility for this contract. The CO 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/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to his/her authorized representatives. The CO is:

Jeffrey Welch 617-494-3552 Jeffrey.p.welch@dot.gov U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation System Center V-222 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142-1001

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): A COR will be designated by the CO for the master contract. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to, inspecting and monitoring the Contractor's work; determining the adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; acting as the Government's representative in charge of work at the mailto:Jeffrey.p.welch@dot.gov site to ensure compliance with contract requirements in so far as the work is concerned; and advising the CO of any factors which may cause delay in performance of the work. The COR does not have the authority to make new assignments of work or to issue directions that cause an increase or decrease in the price of this contract or otherwise affect any other contract terms. The COR will be responsible for the duties defined in paragraph 2.1, FAR 1252.242-7 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE. The COR is:

Christopher Murray 617-494-2524 Chris.Murray@dot.gov U.S. Department of Transportation Volpe National Transportation System Center V-335 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142-1001

2.3 PAYMENT

All invoices, including supporting documentation, are to be submitted electronically (e.g., PDF format) via email to volpeinvoices@faa.gov (all lower case). The CO and COR shall be copied or forwarded a copy of the email. A cover email must accompany each invoice and provide the applicable information in the fields listed below:

Invoice Date:

Supplier Name:

Invoice Amount:

Contract No./SLIN No.

Terms/Discount:

Performance Period:

Notes:

The Contractor may invoice after each CLIN is completed in full, however, only one invoice is allowed per month.

The Government may at its sole discretion arrange for a contractor to review invoices and supporting data submitted for payment under the provisions of this contract.