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U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) BAA #693JK321BAA01 Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Attachment #2 Clauses Terms and Conditions PHMSA Broad Agency Announcement #693JK321BAA01

“PHMSA Office of Hazardous Materials Safety (OHMS) Administration Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Improving Safety and Innovation”

Attachment 2: Clauses and Terms and Conditions

Any resultant contract from this BAA will incorporate the following clauses and terms and conditions are applicable to the order:

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR)

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 Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

· http://acquisition.gov/far

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.202-1Definitions JUN 2020
52.203-3Gratuities APR 1984
52.203-5Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014
52.203-6Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the GovernmentJUN 2020
52.203-7Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2019
52.203-8Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity MAY 2014
52.203-10Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity MAY 2014
52.203-12Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2019
52.203-16Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest JUN 2020
52.203-19Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or StatementsJAN 2017
52.204-4Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011
52.204-10Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2019
52.204-12Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance OCT 2016
52.204-13System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018
52.204-14Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016
52.204-19Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014
52.204-21Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems JUN 2016
52.204-23Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities JUL 2018

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment Aug 2020

52.209-6Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment JUN 2019
52.209-7Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018
52.209-9Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018
52.209-10Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic CorporationsNOV 2015
52.211-8Time of Delivery JUN 1997
52.215-2Audit and Records—Negotiation JUN 2020
52.215-10Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2014
52.215-11Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications JUN 2020
52.215-12Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data JUN 2020
52.215-13Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications JUN 2020
52.215-20Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010
52.215-21Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data-Modifications JUN 2020
52.216-1Type of Contract APR 1984
52.219-8Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018
52.219-9Small business Subcontracting Plan MAR 2020
52.222-3Convict Labor JUNE 2003
52.222-21Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015
52.222-22Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports FEB 1999
52.222-26Equal Opportunity SEP 2016
52.222-35Equal Opportunity for VeteransJUN 2019
52.222-36Equal Opportunity for Workers with DisabilitiesJUN 2019
52.222-37Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2019
52.222-40Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations ActDEC 2010
52.222-50Combating Trafficking in Persons OCT 2020
52.222-54Employment Eligibility Verification OCT 2015
52.222-62Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2017
52.223-3Hazardous Material Identification & Material Safety Data JAN 1997
52.223-6Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001
52.223-18Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving JUN 2019
52.224-1Privacy Act NotificationAPR 1984
52.224-2Privacy Act APR 1984
52.224-3Privacy TrainingJAN 2017
52.225-13Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008
52.225-25Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran —Representation and Certifications JUN 2020
52.227-11Patent Rights—Ownership by the Contractor MAY 2014
52.227-14Rights in Data—GeneralMAY 2014
52.227-16Additional Data Requirements JUN 1987
52.229-3Federal, State, and Local Taxes FEB 2013
52.232-2Payments under Fixed-Price Research and Development Contracts APR 1984
52.232-25Prompt Payment JAN 2017
52.232-33Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award ManagementOCT 2018
52.232-39Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013
52.232-40Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2013
52.233-1Disputes MAY 2014
52.233-3Protest after Award AUG 1996
52.233-4Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004
52.242-2Production Progress Reports APR 1991
52.242-5Payments to Small Business Subcontractors JAN 2017
52.242-13Bankruptcy JUL 1995
52.242-15Stop-Work Order AUG 1989
52.243-1Changes—Fixed Price--Alternate V APR 1984
52.243-6Change Order Accounting APR 1984
52.243-7Notification of ChangesJAN 2017
52.244-6Subcontracts for Commercial Items NOV 2020
52.246-7Inspection of Research and Development—Fixed Price AUG 1996

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984

52.246-25Limitation of Liability—ServicesFEB 1997
52.249-9Default (Fixed-Price Research and Development) APR 1984
52.252-2Clauses Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998
52.252-4Alterations in ContractAPR 1984
52.253-1Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991

FAR Clauses Full Text

52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (FEB 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information .

(End of provision)

52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) (1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option To Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days from the end of the Period of Performance.

(End of clause)

TRANSPORTATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (TAR) CLAUSES

1. TAR 1252.223-73 SEAT BELT USE POLICIES AND PROGRAMS (APR 2005):

In accordance with Executive Order 13043, Increasing Seat Belt Use in the United States, dated April 16, 1997, the contractor is encouraged to adopt and enforce on-the-job seat belt use policies and programs for its employees when operating company-owned, rented, or personally-owned vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in support of this Presidential initiative. For information on how to implement such a program or for statistics on the potential benefits and cost-savings to your company or organization, please visit the Buckle Up America section of NHTSA’s website at www.nhtsa.dot.gov. Additional resources are available from the Network of Employers for Traffic Safety (NETS), a public-private partnership headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, and dedicated to improving the traffic safety practices of employers and employees. NETS is prepared to help with technical assistance, a simple, user friendly program kit, and an award for achieving the President’s goal of 90 percent seat belt use. NETS can be contacted at 1-888-221-0045 or visit its website at www.trafficsafety.org.

2. TAR 1252.223-71 ACCIDENT AND FIRE REPORTING (APR 2005):

(a) The Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer any accident or fire occurring at the site of the work which causes:

(1) A fatality or as much as one lost workday on the part of any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier;

(2) Damage of $1,000 or more to Government-owned or leased property, either real or personal;

(3) Damage of $1,000 or more to Contractor or subcontractor owned or leased motor vehicles or mobile equipment; or

(4) Damage for which a contract time extension may be requested.

(b) Accident and fire reports required by paragraph (a) above shall be accomplished by the following means:

(1) Accidents or fires resulting in a death, hospitalization of five or more persons, or destruction of Government-owned or leased property (either real or personal), the total value of which is estimated at $100,000 or more, shall be reported immediately by telephone to the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative and shall be confirmed by telegram or facsimile transmission within 24 hours to the Contracting Officer. Such telegram or facsimile transmission shall state all known facts as to extent of injury and damage and as to cause of the accident or fire.

(2) Other accident and fire reports required by paragraph (a) above may be reported by the Contractor using a state, private insurance carrier, or Contractor accident report form which provides for the statement of:

(i) The extent of injury; and

(ii) The damage and cause of the accident or fire.

Such report shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours of the occurrence of the accident or fire.

(c) The Contractor shall assure compliance by subcontractors at all tiers with the requirements of this clause.

3. 1252.235-70 Research Misconduct (APR 2005)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Adjudication means the process of reviewing recommendations from the investigation phase and determining appropriate corrective actions.

Complainant is the person who makes an allegation of research misconduct or the person who cooperates with an inquiry or investigation.

DOT Oversight Organization is the DOT operating administration or secretarial office sponsoring or managing Federally-funded research.

Evidence includes, but is not limited to, research records, transcripts, or recordings of interviews, committee correspondence, administrative records, grant applications and awards, manuscripts, publications, expert analyses, and electronic data.

Fabrication is making up data or results and recording or reporting them.

Falsification is manipulating research materials, equipment, or processes, or changing or omitting data or results such that the research is not accurately represented in the research record.

Inquiry is preliminary information gathering and fact finding to determine if an allegation, or apparent instance of research misconduct, warrants an investigation.

Investigation is formal collection and evaluation of information and facts to determine if research misconduct can be established, to assess its extent and consequences, and to recommend appropriate action.

Plagiarism is the appropriation of another person's ideas, processes, results, or words without giving appropriate credit. Research misconduct does not include honest error or differences of opinion.

Research and Technology Coordinating Council (RTCC) is the lead DOT entity for coordination of all actions related to allegations of research misconduct. The respondent in a research misconduct finding may appeal through the RTCC to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation.

Research Institution includes any contractor conducting research under DOT-funded contractual instruments, agreements and similar instruments.

Research misconduct means fabrication, falsification, or plagiarism, in proposing, performing, or reviewing research, or in reporting research results.

Research record is the record of data or results that embody the facts resulting from scientific inquiry, and includes, but is not limited to, research proposals, laboratory records, both physical and electronic, progress reports, abstracts, theses, oral presentations, internal reports, and journal articles.

Respondent is the person against whom an allegation of research misconduct has been made, or the person whose actions are the focus of the inquiry or investigation.

(b) General Guidelines.

(1) Confidentiality. DOT organizations, including research organizations, are required to safeguard the confidentiality of the inquiry, investigation and decision-making processes, including maintaining complete confidentiality of all records and identities of respondents and complainants.

(2) Retaliation prohibited. If a complainant who has reported possible research misconduct alleges retaliation on the part of DOT organization management, the report will be addressed by management officials who will conduct an inquiry into the allegations followed by an appropriate management action.

(3) Separation of Phases. DOT organizations and research organizations must ensure the separation of the Inquiry, Investigation and Determination Phases of this process.

(4) In general, DOT organizations must strive to protect the interests of the Federal Government and the public in carrying out this process.

(c) Elements to support a finding of research misconduct. Research institutions (including contractors) that receive Department of Transportation (DOT) funds shall respond to allegations of research misconduct. The following elements describe the type of behavior, level of intent and burden of proof required to support a finding of research misconduct:

(1) There must be a significant departure from the accepted practices of the relevant research community;

(2) The misconduct must have been committed intentionally, or knowingly, or recklessly and;

(3) The allegation must be proven by a preponderance of the evidence.

(d) DOT Oversight Organization Investigation. The DOT oversight organization may proceed with its own investigation at any time if:

(1) DOT determines the institution is not prepared to handle the allegation in a manner consistent with this policy;

(2) DOT involvement is needed to protect the public interest, including public health and safety;

(3) The allegation involves an entity of sufficiently small size (or an individual) that it cannot sufficiently conduct the investigation itself.

(4) The DOT oversight organization may take, or cause to be taken, interim administrative actions (including special certifications, assurances, or other administrative actions) when deemed appropriate to protect the welfare of human and animal subjects of research, prevent inappropriate use of Federal funds, or otherwise protect the public interest and safety.

(e) Investigating research misconduct. Research Institutions, or in limited circumstances discussed in Section b, the DOT Oversight Organization, shall use the following procedures to investigate allegations of research misconduct:

(1) Inquire promptly into the research misconduct allegation and complete an initial inquiry within 60 calendar days after receipt of the allegation.

(2) Notify the contracting officer immediately, in writing, when an inquiry results in a determination that an investigation is warranted, and promptly begin an investigation.

(3) Ensure the objectivity and expertise of the individuals selected to review allegations and conduct investigations.

(4) Conduct the investigation according to established internal procedures and complete it within 120 calendar days of completing the initial inquiry.

(5) Document the investigation. Include documentation that:

(i) describes the allegation(s);

(ii) lists the investigators;

(iii) describes the methods and procedures used to gather information and evaluate the allegation(s);

(iv) summarizes the records and data compiled, states the findings, and explains the supporting reasons and evidence;

(v) states the potential impact of any research misconduct; and

(vi) describes and explains any institutional sanctions or corrective actions recommended, or imposed as appropriate within its jurisdiction and as consistent with other relevant laws.

(6) Provide the respondent (the person against whom an allegation of research misconduct has been made) with a reasonable opportunity (e.g., 30 calendar days) to review and respond to the investigation report. The respondents written comments or rebuttal will be made part of the investigative record.

(7) Within 30 calendar days after completion of an investigation, forward investigative reports, documentation, and respondents response to the contracting officer who will coordinate with the oversight organization(s) sponsoring and/or monitoring the federally-funded research.

(8) Time extensions. Contractors should request time extensions as needed, from the contracting officer of the appropriate DOT oversight organization. The contracting officer has discretion to waive time requirements for good cause.

(f) Activity sanctions or corrective actions. Upon receipt of the investigative reports from the contractor, the DOT oversight organization, in conjunction with the contracting officer, will review the report, and determine the appropriate administrative action to be taken. In deciding what actions to take, the oversight organizations should consider: the severity of the misconduct; the degree to which the misconduct was knowing, intentional or reckless; and whether it was an isolated event or part of a pattern. Sanctions or corrective actions may range as follows:

(1) Minimal restrictions ‑ such as a letter of reprimand, additional conditions on awards, requiring third‑party certification of accuracy or compliance with particular policies, regulations, guidelines, or special terms and conditions;

(2) Moderate restrictions ‑ such as limitations on certain activities or expenditures under an active award, or special reviews of requests for funding;

(3) More severe restrictions ‑ such as termination of an active award, or government‑wide suspension or debarment.

(i) When the DOT oversight organization concludes an investigation with a determination of research misconduct, the DOT Office of the Senior Procurement Executive may notify any other sources of research that provide support to the respondent that a finding of research misconduct has been made.

(ii) If there are reasonable indications that criminal violations may have occurred, the DOT oversight organization shall consult with the Office of Inspector General to determine an appropriate course of action, including disbarment or suspension. The DOT oversight organization will notify the respondent in writing of its action, sanctions to be imposed if applicable, and the DOT appeal procedures.

(g) Appeals and Final Administrative Action.

(1) The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) governs in all matters pertaining to termination of the contract, and suspension/debarment.

(2) In all other cases, the contractor may appeal the sanction or corrective action through the DOT Research and Technology Coordinating Council (RTCC) to the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, in writing within 30 calendar days after receiving written notification of the research misconduct finding and associated administrative action(s). The contractor shall mail a copy of the appeal to the contracting officer.

(3) If there is no request for appeal within 30 calendar days, the administrative actions of the oversight organization shall be final.

(4) If a request for appeal is received by the RTCC within the 30 calendar day limit, the Deputy Secretary may have the RTCC review the appeal and make recommendations.

(5) The RTCC on behalf of the Deputy Secretary will normally inform the appellant of the final decision on an appeal within 60 calendar days of receipt. This decision will then be the final DOT administrative action.

(h) Criminal or Civil Fraud Violations. When the oversight organization concludes an investigation with a determination of research misconduct, the DOT Office of the Senior Procurement Executive may notify any other sources of research that provide support to the respondent. If criminal or civil fraud violations may have occurred, the oversight organization should promptly refer the matter to the DOT Inspector General, the Department of Justice or other appropriate investigative body.

4. Dot Short-Term Lending Program (Dot STLP) ATTENTION: Small and Disadvantaged (SDB), Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs)! The Department of Transportation’s (DOT), Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers working capital financing in the form of lines of credit to finance accounts receivable for transportation related contracts.

The Maximum line of credit is $750,000. The STLP loan has a variable rate, which is connected to the prime rate. The current rate may be found on the OSDBU website http://osdbuweb.dot.gov or call 1-(800) 532-1169.

5. Contractor Policy To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

a) Definitions. The following definitions are intended to be consistent with the definitions in DOT Order 3902.10 and the E.O. For clarification purposes, they may expand upon the definitions in the E.O."Driving"-

(1) Means operating a motor vehicle on a roadway, including while temporarily stationary because of traffic, a traffic light, stop sign, or otherwise.

(2) It does not include being in your vehicle (with or without the motor running) in a location off the roadway where it is safe and legal to remain stationary.

"Text messaging" means reading from or entering data into any handheld or other electronic device, including for the purpose of short message service texting, e-mailing, instant messaging, obtaining navigational information, or engaging in any other form of electronic data retrieval or electronic data communication. (See definition in DOT Order 3902.10)

(b) In accordance with Executive Order 13513, Federal Leadership on Reducing Text Messaging While Driving, October 1,2009, and DOT Order 3902.10, Text Messaging While Driving, December 30,2009, contractors and subcontractors are encouraged to:

(1) Adopt and enforce workplace safety policies to decrease crashes caused by distracted drivers including policies to ban text messaging while driving--

(i) Company-owned or -rented vehicles or Government-owned, leased or rented vehicles; or

(ii) Privately-owned vehicles when on official Government business or when performing any work for or on behalf of the Government.

(2) Conduct workplace safety initiatives in a manner commensurate with the size of the business, such as-

(i) Establishment of new rules and programs or re-evaluation of existing programs to prohibit text messaging while driving; and

(ii) Education, awareness, and other outreach to employees about the safety risks associated with texting while driving.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts that exceed the micro-purchase threshold, other than subcontracts for the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.

DOT/PHMSA SPECIFIC CLAUSES

1. 811, CALL BEFORE YOU DIG PROGRAM (JUNE 2014):

Damage to pipelines during excavation is a leading cause of accidents resulting in serious injuries and fatalities, but these accidents are preventable, and you can help in preventing them.

811 is designated as the national call-before-you-dig number. Every state has a one-call law requiring excavators to have underground utilities marked before digging.

There are five steps to safer digging:

1. Make a free call to 811 a few days before digging.

1. Wait the required time – which is prescribed in state law but generally two to three days.

1. Locate/mark the utilities accurately. (This step applies to underground facility/utility owners.)

1. Respect the marks.

1. Dig with care.

The contractor is encouraged to adopt the “811, Call Before You Dig” program for its employees when digging on company-owned, leased, or personally-owned property. For information on how to implement such a program please visit the 811 – Call Before You Dig section of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) website at www.phmsa.dot.gov.

The contractor shall include the substance of this clause in all subcontracts that exceed the micro-purchase threshold.

2. PHMSA SUSTAINABLE ACQUISITION CLAUSE:

The Department of Transportation (DOT) developed a Strategic Sustainability Performance Plan (SSPP) which is designed to enhance the mission of sustainability through cost effective acquisitions. Our goal is to achieve compliance by reducing resource consumption and solid and hazardous waste generation. This SSPP applies to all acquisitions and contracting mechanisms used by PHMSA. Contractors are highly encouraged to supply or use products and services that are environmentally preferable, energy efficient, contain recycled content or bio-based materials.

3. Access to Electronic and Information Technology Each Electronic and Technology (EIT) product or service furnished under this contract must comply with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standard (36 CFR 1194) which implements Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, codified at 29 U.S.C. § 794d.

The PHMSA Chief Information Officer (CIO) or designee will approve and insure Section 508 compliance.

If the Contracting Officer determines any furnished product or service does not comply with the Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Standard (36 CFR 1194), the Contracting Officer will notify the contractor in writing.

4. Contractor Issued Announcements

1. The recipient of this award must provide, in advance, to the PHMSA Contracting Officer, for review and concurrence, any proposed:

•Post-award announcement/press release when the content refers to PHMSA.

•Article, for publication or presentation, in which PHMSA is mentioned.

2. The recipient of this award must include the following statement in articles for publication or presentation resulting from this award:

“This work was funded in part, under the Department of Transportation, Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration. The views and conclusions contained in this document are those of the authors and should not be interpreted as representing the official policies, either expressed or implied, of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, the Department of Transportation, or the U.S. Government.”

5. Safeguarding Classified Information (PHMSA January 2011) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) contractor employees are obligated to protect classified information pursuant to all applicable laws, and to use Government information technology systems in accordance with PHMSA and

Department of Transportation (DOT) procedures so that the integrity of such systems is not compromised.

Unauthorized disclosure of classified documents (whether in print, on a blog, or on a web site) does not alter the documents’ classified status or automatically result in declassification of the documents. To the contrary, classified information, whether or not already posted on public websites or disclosed to the media, remains classified, and must be treated as such by contractor employees, until it is declassified by an appropriate U.S.

Government authority.

PHMSA contractor employees:

1. Except as authorized by the Director, Office of Security (M-40), or other authorized DOT officials, and pursuant to PHMSA/DOT policies and procedures, shall not, while using computers or other devices (such as Blackberries or Smart Phones) that access the Web on non-classified Government systems, access documents that are marked classified (including classified documents publicly available on WikiLeaks and other web sites), as doing so risks that classified material will be placed onto non-classified systems. This requirement applies to access that occurs either through PHMSA/DOT or contractor computers, or through contractors’ personally owned computers that access nonclassified Government systems. This requirement does not restrict PHMSA contractor employee access to non-classified, publicly available news reports (and other nonclassified material) that may, in turn, discuss classified material.

2. Shall not access classified material unless:

•a favorable determination of the person’s eligibility for access has been made by the DOT Director of the Office of Security (M-40) or another authorized DOT official, •the person has signed an approved non-disclosure agreement, •the person has a need to know the information, and •the person has received contemporaneous training on the proper safeguarding of classified information and on the criminal, civil, and administrative sanctions that may be imposed on an individual who fails to protect classified information from unauthorized disclosure.

3. Shall not remove classified information from official premises or disclose that information without proper authorization.

4. Who believe they may have inadvertently accessed or downloaded classified or sensitive information on computers that access the web via non-classified Government systems, or without prior authorization, should contact their information security offices for assistance

6. Suspended/Debarred/Delinquent Federal Debt PHMSA (March 2016)

- Awardee is prohibited from making sub-awards to suspended or debarred entities

- Awardee is required to check the Federal Government's System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov to determine whether the SAM entity record indicates a “Yes” answer to either “Has Active Exclusion?” or “Delinquent Federal Debt?” If a “Yes” answer is discovered, stop the award process, and inform the PHMSA contract specialist.

In that case, awardee may not make a sub-award unless approved in writing by the PHMSA Senior Contracting Officer.

- Awardee is required to maintain a hard copy of the record of the SAM search of the potential sub-awardee.

7. American Materials Required (PHMSA August 2017) If articles, materials or supplies are required: Only unmanufactured articles, materials, and supplies that have been mined or produced in the United States, and only manufactured articles, materials, and supplies that have been manufactured in the United States substantially all from articles, materials, or supplies mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States, shall be acquired under this award unless PHMSA determines their acquisition to be inconsistent with the public interest or their cost to be unreasonable.

This requirement does not apply:

1) to articles, materials, or supplies for use outside the United States;

2) if articles, materials, or supplies of the class or kind to be used, or the articles, materials, or supplies from which they are manufactured, are not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities and are not of a satisfactory quality; and

3) to manufactured articles, materials, or supplies procured under any contract with an award value that is not more than the micro-purchase threshold.

8. Access to Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research (PHMSA July, 2016)

I. Public Access Requirements and Compliance In response to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy memorandum dated February 22, 2013, entitled Increasing Access to the Results of Federally Funded Scientific Research, DOT is incorporating Public Access requirements into all funding awards (grants, cooperative agreements, and other transaction agreements) for scientific research. This provision sets forth the requirements a funding recipient must satisfy to be in full compliance with the USDOT Public Access plan. For all wholly or partially federal funded scientific research agreements, the Recipient hereby agrees to comply with the requirements of the USDOT Public Access plan. The Recipient is required to include these obligations in any sub-awards or other related funding agreements. The full requirements of the DOT Public Access plan requirements include, but are not limited to, the following:

A. Copyright License Recipient hereby grants to the USDOT a worldwide, non-exclusive, non-transferable, paid-up, royalty-free copyright license, including all rights under copyright, to any and all Publications and Digital Data Sets as such terms are defined in the USDOT Public Access plan, resulting from scientific research funded either fully or partially by this funding agreement. Recipient herein acknowledges that the above copyright license grant is first in time to any and all other grants of a copyright license to such Publications and/or Digital Data Sets, and that USDOT shall have priority over any other claim of exclusive copyright to same.

B. Reporting and Compliance Activities Recipient hereby agrees to satisfy the reporting and compliance requirements as set forth in the USDOT Public Access plan, including, but not limited to, the submission and approval of a Data Management Plan, the use of Open Researcher and Contributor ID (ORCID) numbers, the creation and maintenance of a research project record in the Transportation Research Board’s (TRB) Research in Progress (RiP) database, and the timely and complete submission of all required publications and associated digital data sets as such terms are defined in the DOT Public Access plan. Additional information about how to comply with the requirements can be found at: http://ntl.bts.gov/publicaccess/howtocomply.html

The US DOT Public Access Plan can be accessed at: https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/docs/Official%20DOT%20Public%20Access%20Plan%20ver%201.1.pdf

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