SCOAR_RFP_6913G619R200032_Amd_4_May_10,_2019_Final.pdf

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6913G619R200032 x x copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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6913G6

Cambridge MA 02142-1001 55 Broadway

VOLPE NAT'L TRANSPORTATION SYS CNTR

05/08/20190004

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

04/19/2019

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

he purpose of this amendment is to:

1. Provide updates to the solicitation Sections B, I, L, M and Attachments J.7 and J.8;

specifically Sections B.5, I.2, L.6, L.7 and M.2.2 and Attachment J.7, Cost and Business

Proposal Schedule, Summary of Proposal Costs and Fixed Fee ¿ SCOAR, CLIN 0100, and

Attachment J.8, Cost and Business Proposal Schedule, Summary of Proposal Costs and Fixed

Fee ¿ SCOAR, CLIN 02100. All updates to Sections B, L, M and Attachments J.7 and J.8 of the solicitation are provided in red font within the full sections of the solicitation document to quickly aid the reader in identifying the changes;

2. Include Amendment 4, Attachment 1- SCOAR Request for Request For Proposal (RFP)

Continued ...

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Mary E. Doherty

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

NSN 7540-01-152-8070

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

6913G619R200032/0004

Questions and Government Responses, to respond to questions received.

Please acknowledge receipt of this amendment with the submission of your proposal

All other terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged

IT Related Pur: YES

Period of Performance: 08/01/2019 to 07/31/2023

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation 6913G619R200032 SCOAR Amendment 4 May 10, 2019

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

NOTE: This section includes provisions that apply to the Support for Communications and Operations Research and Analysis (SCOAR) master contracts Contract Line Item (CLIN 0100) COMPREHENSIVE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES, CLIN 0200 INDPENDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES,

Transition Task Order 1 for CLIN 0100 and Transition Task Order 1 for CLIN 0200.

The master contracts for CLIN 0100 -- COMPREHENSIVE TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES will be reffered to as CLIN 0100 and CLIN -- 0200 INDPENDENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES will be reffered to as CLIN 0200. Both CLIN 0100 and CLIN 0200 contracts will be issued as a 8(a) Small Business Set-Aside among eligible small businesses, resulting in a single award for each CLIN.

B.1. CONTRACT TYPE (OCT 2015)

A. This is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) task order type contract. Work will be placed under this contract through the issuance of task orders.

B. Task orders may be issued on a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) basis in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.202. Task orders may also be issued on a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion, or CPFF term basis in accordance with FAR 16.306 (d) and on a Time and Material (T&M) and Labor Hour (LH) FAR 16.601 and FAR 16.602. Task order type shall be determined and issued at the Task Order Contracting Officer's (TOCO) discretion consistent with the guidelines provided in Part 16 of the FAR. Performance-based task orders will be used to the maximum extent practicable.

C. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure provided in Subsection B.3 below establishes a

CLIN 0100 for Comprehensive Technical Support Services (CTSS) and CLIN 0200 for Independent Technical Support Services (ITSS) as outlined in the Statement of Work (SOW) (Section C).

Because using a particular contract type/pricing methodology requires terms and conditions specific to that use, this contract includes terms and conditions covering FFP, CPFF completion, and CPFF term, and T&M/LH tasks. In general, these terms and conditions are clear on their face with regard to applicability.

B.2 CONTRACT LIMITATIONS (DEC 2014)

A. Contract Award under CLIN 0100: Contract Number ______________ [TO BE COMPLETED

AT TIME OF AWARD] has been awarded under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Solicitation 6913G619R200032 . The value of all task orders placed under CLIN 0100 shall not exceed $

(TO BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF AWARD).

Minimum Guarantee: The guaranteed minimum of the contract is $2,500, which will be met with with the issuance of Task Order 1 for Transition .

B. Contract Award under CLIN 0200: Contract Number ______________ [TO BE COMPLETED AT TIME OF AWARD] has been awarded under the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), Volpe National Transportation Systems Center (Volpe Center), Solicitation 6913G619R200032. The value of all task orders placed under CLIN 0100 shall not exceed $ (TO BE COMPLETED AT

TIME OF AWARD).

Minimum Guarantee: The guaranteed minimum of the contract is $2,500 which will be met with the issuance of Task Order 1 for Transition.

B.3 CONTRACT SCOPE (JAN 2010)

The Contractor, acting as an independent Contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall furnish all supplies and facilities (for off-site task orders only), personnel, materials, support, and management necessary to provide the services required under this contract. The scope of this effort is defined in the Statement of Work (SOW) (see Section C). Specific work requirements will be stated in individual task orders.

B.4 CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (APR 2019)

B.4.1 Master Contract Line Items (CLINs)

The Contractor(s) shall provide resources capable of performing the necessary communications and operations research and analysis (ORA) services to support a variety of Volpe Center transportation and logistics projects. The Support for Communications and Operations Research and Analysis (SCOAR) functional areas support a broad project base covering every mode of transportation, a wide variety of sponsoring organizations, and a wide range of SCOAR sub-areas, in accordance with the SOW in Section C.2.A.1, and other terms and conditions of this contract through individual task orders issued under the resulting master contract.

CLIN Supplies/Services Qty. Unit Unit Price Ceiling Amount/Total Amount

COMPREHENSIVE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SERVICES

1 JOB

0200 INDEPENDENT TECHNICAL

SUPPORT SERVICES

1 JOB $__________

*Performance-based task orders will be used to the maximum extent practicable.

B.4.2 TASK ORDER 1 – CLIN 0100 TASK ORDER TYPE/PRICING METHOD FOR

TRANSITION AND TO MEET THE CONTRACT MINIMUM GUARANTEE

Given the 60-day transition timeline, and the ending of the Volpe Center’s existing Communications Operations Research and Analysis (CORA)Task Order with DigitaliBiz under DTRT5714D30012_6913G619F400010 which expires on September 30, 2019, CLIN 0100 Task Order 1 for transition services will be issued on a firm fixed price (FFP) basis in order for the Volpe Center to issue the Transition Task Order as soon as possible after the award of the CLIN 0100 master contract.

This task order is issued in accordance with CLIN 0100 of the master contract. This task order will fufill the minimum requirement per Section B.2. The contractor shall provide all necessary resources and personell required for the 60-day transition period as outlined in Section C.4.

CLIN/TASK

ORDER

Supplies/Services Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Amount

0100 – Task Order 1

TRANSITION -

COMPREHENSIVE

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SERVICES IN

ACCORDANCE WITH

(IAW) SECTION C.4.2

TO MEET THE

MINIMUM GAURANTEE

(FFP)

1 JOB Firm Fixed Price $___________

B.4.3 TASK ORDER 1 – CLIN 0200 TASK ORDER TYPE/PRICING METHOD FOR

TRANSITION AND TO MEET THE CONTRACT MINIMUM GAURANTEE

Given the 60-day transition timeline, and the ending of the Volpe Center’s existing Communications Operations Research and Analysis (CORA)Task Order with DigitaliBiz under DTRT5714D30012_6913G619F400010 which expires on September 30, 2019, CLIN 0200 Task Order 1 for transition services will be issued on a firm fixed price (FFP) basis in order for the Volpe Center to issue the Transition Task Order as soon as possible after the award of the CLIN 0200 master contract.

This task order is issued in accordance with CLIN 0200 of the master contract. This task order will fufill the minimum requirement per Section B.2. The contractor shall provide all necessary resources and personell required for the 60-day transition period as outlined in Section C.4.

CLIN/TASK

ORDER

Supplies/Services Qty. Unit Unit Price Total Amount

0200 – Task Order 1

TRANSITION -

INDEPENDENT

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

SERVICES IAW SECTION

C.4.3

TO MEET THE

MINIMUM GAURANTEE

(FFP)

1 JOB $ $___________

B.5 CLIN 0100 LEVEL OF EFFORT – ID/IQ

The total level of effort (LOE) estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is shown in the table below:

Note: The LOE identified below shall be used by the Offeror for the purpose of preparing the SCOAR Request for Proposal (RFP) response. Refer to Section L for proposal preparation instructions.

Labor Category Contract Period 1

(10/1/2019 – 12/31/2019)

Contract Period 2

(Calendar Year 2020)

Contract Period 3

(Calendar Year 2021)

Contract Period 4

(Calendar Year 2022)

Contract Period 5

(1/1/2023 – 9/30/2023)

Total

Program Manager 470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520 Financial Manager 470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520 ORA Department Manager

117 470 470 470 353 1,880

Communcations Department Manager

117 470 470 470 353 1,880

Human Resource Manager

470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520

Contracts Manager

470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520

PMO Support 1,400 5,600 5,600 5,600 4,200 22,400 Professional Analyst

7,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 22,500 120,000

Professional Specialist

5,000 20,000 20,000 20,000 15,000 80,000

Senior Analyst 10,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 30,000 160,000 Senior Specialist 10,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 30,000 160,000 Middle Analyst 8,750 35,000 35,000 35,000 26,250 140,000 Middle Specialist 7,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 22,500 120,000 Junior Analyst 10,000 40,000 40,000 40,000 30,000 160,000 Junior Specialist 6,250 25,000 25,000 25,000 18,750 100,000 Total Level of Effort

68,516 274,060 274060 274060 205,546 1,096,240

B.6 CLIN 0200 LEVEL OF EFFORT – ID/IQ

The total level of effort (LOE) estimated to be ordered during the term of this contract is shown in the table below:

Note: The LOE identified below shall be used by the Offeror for the purpose of preparing the SCOAR Request for Proposal (RFP) response. Refer to Section L for proposal preparation instructions.

(10/1/2019 – 12/31/2019)

Contract Period 2

(Calendar Year 2020)

Contract Period 3

(Calendar Year 2021)

Contract Period 4

(Calendar Year 2022)

Contract Period 5

(1/1/2023 – 9/30/2023)

Total

Program Manager 470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520 PMO Support 470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520 Professional 470 1,880 1,880 1,880 1,410 7,520

(10/1/2019 – 12/31/2019)

Contract Period 2

(Calendar Year 2020)

Contract Period 3

(Calendar Year 2021)

Contract Period 4

(Calendar Year 2022)

Contract Period 5

(1/1/2023 – 9/30/2023)

Total

Analyst Professional Specialist

235 940 940 940 705 3,760

Senior Analyst 1,175 4,700 4,700 4,700 3,525 18,800 Senior Specialist 1,292 5,170 5,170 5,170 3,878 20,680 Middle Analyst 235 940 940 940 705 3,760 Middle Specialist 705 2,820 2,820 2,820 2,115 11,280 Junior Analyst 235 940 940 940 705 3,760 Junior Specialist 235 940 940 940 705 3,760 Total Level of

5,522 22,090 22,090 22,090 16,568 88,360

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the CO will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at these addresses:

FAR: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR):

http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

I.2 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS NOV 2013

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES MAY 2014

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO SEP 2006

THE GOVERNMENT

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES MAY 2014

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY MAY 2014

OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR MAY 2014

IMPROPER ACTIVITY

52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING SEPT 2007

PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE OCT 2010

CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND OCT 2015

CONDUCT

52.203-14 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTER(S) OCT 2015

52.203-16 PREVENTING PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DEC 2011

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER APR 2014

RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES

OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

52.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AUG 1996

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON MAY 2011

POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF JAN 2011

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OCT 2018

AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT OCT 2018

MAINTENANCE

52.204-15 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OCT 2016

FOR INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACTS

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE JUL 2016

REPORTING

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE JUL 2016

MAINTENANCE

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF DEC 2014

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST OCT 2015

WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR

DEBARMENT

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION OCT 2018

REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED NOV 2015

DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH APR 2011

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS — NEGOTIATION OCT 2010

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE — UNIFORM OCT 1997

CONTRACT FORMAT

52.215-11 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED AUG 2011

COST OR PRICING DATA — MODIFICATIONS

52.215-13 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING OCT 2010

DATA — MODIFICATIONS

52.215-14 INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICE OCT 2010

52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS OCT 2010

52.215-17 WAIVER OF FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY OCT 1997

52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR JUL 2005

POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (PRB) OTHER

THAN PENSIONS

52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES OCT 1997

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR OCT 2010

PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER THAN

CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA –

MODIFICATIONS

52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES OCT 2009

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT AUG 2018

52.216-8 FIXED FEE JUN 2011

52.216-11 COST CONTRACT-NO FEE APR 1984

52.216-18 ORDERING OCT 1995

For the purposes of this clause, the blank(s) are completed as follows:

(a) from date of contract award through four years

52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS OCT 1995

For the purposes of this clause the blank(s) are completed as follows:

(a) $2,500 (b)(1) $5,000,000

(b)(2) $5,000,000 (b)(3) three calendar days (d)(3) three calendar days

52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY OCT 1995

For the purpose of this clause, the blank(s) are completed as follows:

(d) that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after12 months after the contract ordering period expires.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES NOV 1999

For the purpose of this clause the blank is completed as follows:

30 calendar days before expiration of the contract performance period.

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS OCT 2018

52.219-9 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN AUG 2018

(applicable to all firms other than small business concerns)

ALTERNATE II NOV 2016

52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS NOV 2011

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING JAN 2017

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES — SUBCONTRACTING PLAN JAN 1999

52.219-17 SECTION 8(a) AWARD JAN 2017

52.219-18 NOTIFICATION OF COMPEITION LIMITED TO ELIGIBLE JAN 2017

8(a) PARTICIPANTS

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM JUL 2013

REPRESENTATION

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES FEB 1997

52.222-2 PAYMENT FOR OVERTIME PREMIUMS JUL 1990

For the purpose of this clause the blank is completed as follows:

(a) zero

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR JUN 2003

52.222-17 NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS MAY 2014

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES APR 2015

52.222-29 NOTIFICATION OF VISA DENIAL APR 2015

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SEPT 2015

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS OCT 2015

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH JUL 2014

DISABILITIES

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS FEB 2016

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER DEC 2010

THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS JAN 2019

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION OCT 2015

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND MAY 2011

RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE MAY 2001

52.223-10 WASTE REDUCTION PROGRAM MAY 2011

52.223-15 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING DEC 2007

PRODUCTS

52.223-16 ACQUISITION OF EPEAT-REGISTERED PERSONAL OCT 2015

COMPUTER PRODUCTS

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED AUG 2018

ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN AUG 2011

TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING

52.224-1 PRIVACY ACT NOTIFICATION APR 1984

52.224-2 PRIVACY ACT APR 1984

52.225-1 BUY AMERICA ACT – SUPPLIES MAY 2014

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES JUN 2008

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT DEC 2007

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING DEC 2007

PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT

52.227-3 PATENT INDEMNITY APR 1984

52.227-10 FILING OF PATENT APPLICATIONS — CLASSIFIED DEC 2007

SUBJECT MATTER

52.227-11 PATENT RIGHTS - OWNERSHIP BY THE CONTRACTOR MAY 2014

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA — GENERAL MAY 2014

ALTERNATES I, II, AND III DEC 2007

52.228-5 INSURANCE – WORK ON A GOVERNMENT JAN 1997

INSTALLATION

52.228-7 INSURANCE – LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS MAR 1996

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES FEB 2013

52.230-2 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS OCT 2015

52.230-3 DISCLOSURE AND CONSISTENCY OF OCT 2015

COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICES

52.230-6 ADMINISTRATION OF COST ACCOUNTING JUN 2010

STANDARDS

52.232-1 PAYMENTS APR 1984

52.323-7 PAYMENTS UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIAL AND AUG 2012

LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT FEB 2002

52.232-11 EXTRAS APR 1984

52.232-17 INTEREST MAY 2014

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL APR 1984

YEAR

52.232-20 LIMITATION OF COST APR 1984

“Task Order” is to be substituted for “Schedule” wherever that word appears in the clause.

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS APR 1984

“task order” is to be substituted for “Schedule” wherever that word appears in the clause.

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS MAY 2014

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT JAN 2017

ALTERNATE I FEB 2002

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OCT 2018

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED JUN 2013

OBLIGATIONS

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO DEC 2013

SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS

52.233-1 DISPUTES MAY 2014

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

ALTERNATE I JUN 1985

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OCT 2004

CLAIM

52.237-1 SITE VISIT ARP 1984

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, APR 1984

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION

52.239-1 PRIVACY OR SAFETY SAFEGUARDS AUG 1996

52.242-1 NOTICE OF INTENT TO DISALLOW COSTS APR 1984

52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS MAY 2014

52.242-4 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL INDIRECT COSTS JAN 1997

52.242-5 PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS JAN 2017

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED PRICE AUG 1987

ALTERNATES I AND II APR 1984

52.243-2 CHANGES - COST-REIMBURSEMENT AUG 1987

ALTERNATES I AND II APR 1984

52.243-3 CHANGES- TIME-AND-MATERIAL OR LABOR HOURS SEPT 2000

52.243-7 NOTIFICATION OF CHANGES JAN 2017

52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS OCT 2010

ALTERNATE I JUN 2007

52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING DEC 1996

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS JAN 2019

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY JAN 2017

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES APR 2012

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY — SERVICES FEB 1997

52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING OCT 2010

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE APR 2012

GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE)

52.249-6 TERMINATION (COST-REIMBURSEMENT) MAY 2004

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) APR 1984

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS APR 1984

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

I.2 FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) - FULL TEXT

CLAUSES

FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of the Procuring Activity Competition Advocate and shall not be binding until so approved.

FAR 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 30 calendar days before the expiration of the contract performance period; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 60 months.

I.3 TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 12) CLAUSES

NUMBER

1252.222-70

TITLE

STRIKES OR PICKETING AFFECTING TIMELY

DATE

OCT 1994

COMPLETION OF THE CONTRACT WORK

1252.222-71 STRIKES OR PICKETING AFFECTING ACCESS OCT 1994

TO A DOT FACILITY

1252.223-71 ACCIDENT AND FIRE REPORTING APR 2005

1252.223-73 SEAT BELT USE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS APR 2005

1252.237-70 QUALIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTOR APR 2005

EMPLOYEES

1252.242-72 DISSEMINATION OF CONTRACT INFORMATION OCT 1994

I.4 TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 12) - FULL

TEXT CLAUSES

TAR 1252.237-73 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 2005)

a) The personnel as specified below are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract and may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be changed from time to time during the course of the contract by adding or deleting personnel, as appropriate.

b) Before removing, replacing, or diverting any of the specified individuals, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before the change becomes effective. The Contractor shall submit information to support the proposed action to enable the Contracting Officer to evaluate the potential impact of the change on the contract. The Contractor shall not remove or replace personnel under this contract until the CO approves the change. The Key Personnel under this Contract are:

1) Program Manager (To be completed at the time of contract award)

2) Transition Manager Task Order 1-CLIN 0100 (To be completed at the time of contract award)

3) Transition Manager Task Order 1-CLIN 0200 (To be completed at the time of contract award)

4) Other Key Personnel to be specified under individual task orders

TAR 1252.239-70 CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS FOR UNCLASSIFIED AND

SENSITIVE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT) RESOURCES (JUN 2012)

a) Required Policies and Regulations. Compliance with applicable Federal statutes, policies, standards, and guidelines is the responsibility of the Federal government and may not be abdicated to the Contractor. To achieve such compliance, the government requires the Contractor to conform to all U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and applicable Federal IT Security statutes, policies, standards, and reporting requirements, including, but not limited to:

1) Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002, 44 U.S.C § 3541et seq.

2) Clinger-Cohen Act of 1996 also known as the "Information Technology Management Reform Act of 1996," 40 U.S.C. § 1401et seq.

3) Privacy Act of 1974, 5 U.S.C. § 552a, as amended.

4) Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-130, "Management of Federal Information Resources," and Appendix Ill, "Security of Federal Automated Information Systems,” as amended.

5) OMB Memorandum M-04-04, "E-Authentication Guidance for Federal Agencies."

6) Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), "Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors," August 27, 2004.

7) DOT Order 1351.37, "Departmental Cybersecurity Policy."

8) DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium "Supplement to DOT Order 1351.37:

Departmental Cybersecurity Policy."

9) DOT Order 1681.1, "Department of Transportation (DOT) Implementation Policy for Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) and Homeland Security Presidential Directive - 12

(HSPD-12)."

10) National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) Publication (PUB) 140, "Security Requirements for Cryptographic Modules."

11) NIST FIPS PUB 199, “Standards for Security Categorization of Federal Information and Information Systems."

12) NIST FIPS PUB 200, “Minimum Security Requirements for Federal Information and Information Systems."

13) NIST FIPS PUB 201, "Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors" and all related NIST Special Publications.

14) NIST Special Publication 800-18, “Guide for Developing Security Plans for Federal Information Systems.”

15) NIST Special Publication 800-30, “Risk Management Guide for Information Technology Security Risk Assessment Procedures for Information Technology Systems.”

16) NIST Special Publication 800-34, “Contingency Planning Guide for Information Technology Systems.”

17) NIST Special Publication 800-37, “Guide for the Security Certification and Accreditation of Federal Information Systems.”

18) NIST Special Publication 800-47, “Security Guide for Interconnecting Information Technology Systems.”

19) NIST Special Publication 800-53, “Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems.”

20) NIST Special Publication 800-53A, “Guide for Assessing the Security Controls in Federal Information Systems.”

21) NIST Special Publication 800-63, “Electronic Authentication Guidance.”

b) Applicability. The Contractor shall be responsible for Information Technology security for all systems connected to a DOT network operated by the Contractor for DOT, or for Contractor systems that contain DOT information regardless of location. The term Information Technology, as used in this clause, means any equipment or interconnected system or subsystem of equipment used in the automatic acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, or reception of data or information. For purposes of this definition, equipment is used by DOT whether DOT uses the equipment directly or it is used by a Contractor under a contract with the agency which (1) requires the use of such equipment or (2) requires the use, to a significant extent, of such equipment in the performance of a service or the furnishing of a product. Information Technology includes computers, ancillary equipment, software, firmware and similar procedures, services (including support services), and related resources. It does not include any equipment acquired by a Federal Contractor incidental to a Federal contract.

c) Security Categorization. In accordance with FIPS 199, "Standards for Security Categorization of

Federal Information and Information Systems," DOT has determined that the security category of the information or information system under this contract is Confidentiality [MODERATE], Integrity [MODERATE], and Availability [MODERATE], with an overall security impact level of

MODERATE.

d) Baseline Security Controls and System Security Plan. The Contractor shall develop and maintain the System Security Plan and associated Baseline Security Controls for the system as defined in the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium. To aid DOT senior officials and Contractors in determining applicable security controls, the Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium assigns security requirements (also referred to as controls and policy) to the DOT Component and Information System levels. The Contractor is responsible for all "System-level" security requirements in accordance with the FIPS PUB 199 categorization approved for the system unless otherwise indicated in the Statement of Work or Performance Work Statement. The Contractor shall follow DOT policy and guidance specified in DOT Order 1357.31 and the Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium to appropriately tailor the set of baseline security controls and define the implementation owner of each control. The Contractor shall obtain the written approval of the System Security Plan and corresponding Baseline Security Controls from the DOT Authorizing Official or his/her designee.

e) Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP) and Testing. The Contractor shall develop and maintain the ISCP for the system as defined in the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium. The Contractor shall regularly test the ISCP and document test results in accordance with the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium.

f) Security Assessment and Authorization. All applicable Contractor systems/applications must support risk management processes, and produce and maintain the documents and artifacts as specified in the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Policy and the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium. The Contractor shall prepare and submit the required documents as specified in the Deliverables section of the contract. For systems categorized as High or Moderate security impact per FIPS PUB 199, the Contractor must obtain a qualified independent Security Control Assessor and obtain the approval of this assessor from the DOT Authorizing Official. The Contractor may not begin the processing of DOT information, interconnecting with DOT networks or systems, or any other production operation of the system until the DOT Authorizing Official grants security authorization in accordance with DOT policy and procedures specified in the Departmental Cybersecurity Policy and Compendium.

g) Continuous Monitoring. Upon attainment of security authorization from the DOT Authorizing

Official, the Contractor must implement and perform continuous monitoring of the security state and controls of the information system as specified in the Departmental Cybersecurity Policy and Compendium producing the specified reports and other artifacts to demonstrate ongoing risk management.

h) Contract Compliance. Upon approval by DOT, the Systems Security Plan, FIPS 199

Categorization, Contingency Plan, Security Assessment Report, Security Authorization, Plan of

Action and Milestones (including any required updates), and other documents that are required based on the type of information system in accordance with the Departmental Cybersecurity Policy and Compendium, shall be incorporated into the contract file as compliance documents.

i) Availability of Data, Documents and Access.

1) The Contractor shall ensure that all DOT data remains within the United States except as approved in writing by the DOT Authorizing Official or his/her designee.

2) The Contractor shall provide DOT (or DOT-designated third party Contractors) access to the Contractor's and subcontractors' facilities, installations, operations, documents, records, databases, and personnel used in performance of the contract. The Contractor shall have the means to support DOT's requests for access 24 hours per day, 7 days per week which may be necessitated due to a security incident, breach or other security matter.

3) The Contractor shall provide access to the extent required to carry out IT security inspections, investigations, and/or audits to safeguard against threats and hazards to the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of DOT information or to the functions of information technology operated on behalf of DOT, and to preserve evidence of criminal activity.

4) Upon termination of the contract or earlier, upon request, the Contactor shall provide to the DOT Authorizing Official or his/her designee all DOT data, source code, or database files, in a format specified by the DOT Authorizing Official or his/her designee.

j) Monthly Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide, on a monthly basis, the following information in NIST Security Content Automation Protocols (SCAP) XML data formats:

1) Device inventory (type of device and software);

2) Medium and High Vulnerabilities for each device;

3) Deviations from approved configuration baselines for each device; and

4) Additional information as required by OMB or the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as indicated in the Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium.

k) Quarterly Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide, on a quarterly basis, the following information in a format specified by the COR:

1) Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M): The Contractor shall prepare a draft of The POA&M associated with known weaknesses at the completion of the initial security assessment. The Contractor shall collaborate with the DOT System Owner, Information System Security Officer/Manager (ISSO/ISSM) and DOT Authorizing Official to obtain necessary information to complete the POA&M to meet DOT guidelines specified in the DOT Departmental Compendium. The POA&M approved by the DOT Authorizing Official shall be included in the initial authorization package. Upon entering Continuous Monitoring phase, the Contractor shall update the POA&M at least quarterly to ensure it contains all known system security weaknesses discovered through security assessments, continuous monitoring, internal and external audits, and related activities that examine security and IT controls of the Contractor’s information system. The POA&M update shall also include progress on corrective actions for weaknesses previously identified.

l) Annual Deliverables: The Contractor shall provide, on an annual basis, the following documents to the Contracting Officer and COR:

1) Updated security risk management documentation:

a. System Security Plan. The Contractor shall review and update the System Security Plan at least annually to ensure the plan is current, accurately describes implemented system controls and reflects changes to the Contractor’s system and its environment of operations.

b. Security Assessment Report. The Contractor shall provide an update to the Security Assessment Report, based on the results of continuous monitoring performed. For systems categorized as High and Moderate security impact level, the independent Security Control Assessor must issue this report.

c. Information System Contingency Plan (ISCP). The Contractor shall provide an annual update to the ISCP completed in accordance with the Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium.

D. FIPS PUB 199 Categorization. The Contractor shall provide an update to the FIPS PUB 199 Categorization which shall identify any and all information type changes and resulting security impact levels for Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability in accordance with the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium. The DOT Authorizing Official must approve all changes in FIPS PUB categorization.

2) Information Security Awareness and Training Records. The Contractor shall ensure its personnel complete both general awareness training and role-based training for personnel that perform roles deemed by DOT to require annual specialized security training (refer to Compendium Appendix D). The Contractor shall comply with awareness and training policy specified in the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium and evidence of completion of training shall be provided to the COR upon request by the Government.

3) Information System Interconnection Agreements. The Contractor shall identify all interconnections between its system and other parties. (Refer to the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium for definitions and requirements for documentation, security controls and authorization of interconnections).

4) All Other Applicable Documents as Specified in the Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium.

m) HSPD-12/Identity, Credential and Access Management Requirements. The Contractor shall ensure, at a minimum, that all systems that it develops for or operates on behalf of the Government support the use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) smart cards, and PIV interoperable (PIV-1) smart cards as appropriate, for authentication and access to those systems, for the digital signature of documents and workflows, and for the encryption of documents and information, in accordance with NIST PUB 201 and related special publications. When explicitly required, the Contractor shall ensure that all systems it develops for or operates on behalf of the Government meet applicable DOT policy requirements for identity, credential, and access management (ICAM) and require the use of a PIV card or PIV-1 for authentication, access, digital signature, and encryption. The Contractor shall ensure that services and products it purchases involving facility or system access control are on the current FIPS 201 Approved Products List, found at http://www.idmanagement.gov/.

n) US Government Configuration Baseline. The Contractor shall certify applications are fully functional and operate correctly as intended on systems using the US Government Configuration Baseline (USGCB). This includes Internet Explorer configured to operate in Windows. The standard installation, operation, maintenance, updates, and/or patching of software shall not alter the configuration settings from the approved USGCB configuration. The information technology should also use the Windows Installer Service for installation to the default "program files" directory and should be able to silently install and uninstall.

Applications designed for normal end users shall run in the standard user context without elevated system administration privileges. The Contractor shall use Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) validated tools with USGCB Scanner capability to certify their products operate correctly with USGCB configurations and do not alter USGCB settings, and shall provide documentation of such validation to the Government as a prerequisite for Government acceptance of the Contractor's products. The Contractor shall follow guidance in the DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium for tracking and reporting deviations from these baselines.

o) System Access Notice. The Contractor shall implement DOT-approved warning banners on all

DOT systems (both public and private) operated by the Contractor prior to allowing authenticated access to the system(s). The DOT Departmental Cybersecurity Compendium specifies requirements for this warning banner and permitted deviations depending on the end user device.

p) Privacy Act Notifications. As prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause

24.104, if the system involves the design, development, or operation of a system of records on individuals, the Contractor shall implement requirements in FAR clause 52.224-1, "Privacy Act Notification" and FAR clause 52.224-2, "Privacy Act." The Contractor shall ensure that the following banner is displayed on all DOT systems that contain Privacy Act information operated by the Contractor prior to allowing anyone access to the system:

"This system contains information protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-579). Any privacy information displayed on the screen or printed shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure. Individuals who violate privacy safeguards may be subject to disciplinary actions, a fine of up to $5,000, or both."

q) Non-Disclosure Agreements. The Contractor shall cooperate in good faith in defining non disclosure agreements that other third parties must sign when acting as the Federal government's agent.

r) Nondisclosure of Security Safeguards. In accordance with the Federal Acquisitions Regulations

(FAR) clause 52.239-1, the Contractor shall be responsible for the following privacy and security safeguards: the Contractor shall not publish or disclose in any manner, without the Contracting Officer’s written consent, the details of any safeguards either designed or developed by the Contractor under the contract. If new or unanticipated threats or hazards are discovered by either the Government or the Contractor, or if existing safeguards have ceased to function, the discoverer shall immediately bring the situation to the attention of the other party.

s) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause in all subcontracts that meet the conditions described in paragraph (b).

http://www.idmanagement.gov/

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - PART I –CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS

J.1 MONTHLY TASK ORDER COST REPORT FORMAT

J.2 SCOAR LABOR CATEGORY QUALIFICATIONS

J.3 CONTRACT SECURITY CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION, DD FORM 254

J.4 RESERVED

J.5 MASTER CONTRACT COST PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

J.6 MASTER CONTRACT COST AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL CHECKLIST

J.7 MASTER CONTRACT COST AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL SCHEDULES CLIN 0100

J.8 MASTER CONTRACT COST AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL SCHEDULES CLIN 0200

J.9 SAMPLE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONAIRRE

J.10 TECHNICAL REFERANCE LIBRARY (for informational purposes only)

J.11 GLOSSARY

J.12 VOLPE-SPECIFIC LICENSE AGREEMENT AMENDMENT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1. FAR 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 these addresses:

FAR: http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html

Transportation Acquisition Regulation (TAR):

http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

L.2 FAR (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

NUMBER

52.204-7

TITLE

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT

DATE

OCT 2018

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH APR 1991

LANGUAGE

52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY APR 1991

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS-COMPETITIVE JAN 2017

ACQUISITION

52.215-16 FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY JUN 2003

52.215-22 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES – OCT 2009

IDENTIFICATION OF SUBCONTRACTOR EFFORT

52.222-24 PRE-AWARD ONSITE EQUAL FEB 1999

OPPORTUNITY COMPLIANCE EVALUATION

52.222-46 EVALUATION OF COMPENSATION FOR FEB 1993

PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYEES

52.237-10 IDENTIFICATION OF UNCOMPENSATED OVERTIME MAR 2015

L.3 FAR (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) - FULL TEXT PROVISIONS

52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA OR

INFORMATION OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2010)

a) Exceptions from certified cost or pricing data.

(1) In lieu of submitting certified cost or pricing data, offerors may submit a written request for exception by submitting the information described in the following subparagraphs. The http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar http://www.dot.gov/administrations/assistant-secretary-administration/transportation-acquisition-regulation-tar

Contracting Officer may require additional supporting information, but only to the extent necessary to determine whether an exception should be granted, and whether the price is fair and reasonable.

(i) Identification of the law or regulation establishing the price offered. If the price is controlled under law by periodic rulings, reviews, or similar actions of a governmental body, attach a copy of the controlling document, unless it was previously submitted to the contracting office.

(ii) Commercial item exception. For a commercial item exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this acquisition. Such information may include –

(A) For catalog items, a copy of or identification of the catalog and its date, or the appropriate pages for the offered items, or a statement that the catalog is on file in the buying office to which the proposal is being submitted. Provide a copy or describe current discount policies and price lists (published or unpublished), e.g., wholesale, original equipment manufacturer, or reseller. Also explain the basis of each offered price and its relationship to the established catalog price, including how the proposed price relates to the price of recent sales in quantities similar to the proposed quantities;

(B) For market-priced items, the source and date or period of the market quotation or other basis for market price, the base amount, and applicable discounts. In addition, describe the nature of the market;

(C) For items included on an active Federal Supply Service Multiple Award Schedule contract, proof that an exception has been granted for the schedule item.

(2) The offeror grants the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine, at any time before award, books, records, documents, or other directly pertinent records to verify any request for an exception under this provision, and the reasonableness of price. For items priced using catalog or market prices, or law or regulation, access does not extend to cost or profit information or other data relevant solely to the offeror’s determination of the prices to be offered in the catalog or marketplace.

(b)

(1) The offeror shall submit certified cost or pricing data, data other than certified cost or pricing data, and supporting attachments in the following format:

See paragraph L.6, Cost and Business Proposal Instructions, and the Cost and Business Proposal Checklist and Schedules provided in Section J, Attachments J.7 and J.8 for the Contract and the Cost Proposal Schedules.

By submitting your proposal, you grant the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative the right to examine records that formed the basis for the pricing proposal. That examination can take place at any time before award. It may include those books, records, documents, and other types of factual data (regardless of form or whether the data are specifically referenced or included in the proposal as the basis for pricing) that will permit an adequate evaluation of the proposed price.

(2) As soon as practicable after agreement on price, but before contract award (except for unpriced actions such as letter contracts), the offeror shall submit a Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data,…