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The purpose of this solicitation is to request proposals for Contractor-managed medical professionals for COVID-19 vaccine administration in support of Federal assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners

FEMA intends to issue two (2) single award, IDIQ contracts for the required services. The Government estimates a need for up to 700 (350 per contractor) licensed healthcare professionals to be deployed to various SLTT vaccination sites

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in support of COVID-19 vaccination efforts. Each contract will cover a distinct geographic zone to facilitate rapid response to states’ requests anywhere within the Unites States and its territories. One contract will be awarded for each Zone. It is anticipated that Indefinite

Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts will utilize Time and Material (T&M) task orders with Fixed labor rates. Further details are included in the attached SOW.

Task-order contracts will be issued for vaccination staffing service at various SLTT vaccination sites within each geographical zone.

Further information is included in the statement of work (SOW).

This competition will be conducted in two (2) phases, Phase I and Phase II.

- Questions (for Phase I and II) are due on

December 16, 2022,

- Phase I proposals are due on January 13, 2023,

- Phase II proposals are due on January 31, 2023, See Section L of the solicitation for proposal instructions. The government anticipates award on or about February 21, 2023.

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Estimated Period of Performance:

- Base Period: 3/1/2023 to 8/31/2023

- Option Period 1: 9/02/2023 to 2/29/2024

- Option Period 2: 3/01/2024 to 8/31/2024

Period of Performance: 03/01/2023 to 08/31/2023

0001 Project Management Labor (Time and Material)

0002 Medical Personnel Labor (Time and Material)

0003 Travel. Other Direct Costs (T&M ODC) - Only expenses related to travel in accordance with the

Federal Travel Regulation are to be billed to this CLIN.

0004 Miscellaneous. Other Direct Costs (T&M ODC) -

Miscellaneous costs are associated with the provision of services not included on any other

CLIN.

1001 OPTION PERIOD 1: Project Management Labor (Time and Material)

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Date Option to be Exercised08/15/2023

Period of Performance: 09/01/2023 to 02/29/2024

1002 OPTION PERIOD 1: Medical Personnel Labor (Time and Material)

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Date Option to be Exercised08/15/2023

Period of Performance: 09/01/2023 to 02/29/2024

1003 OPTION PERIOD 1: Travel. Other Direct Costs

(ODC) - Only expenses related to travel in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation are to be billed to this CLIN.

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Date Option to be Exercised08/15/2023

Period of Performance: 09/01/2023 to 02/29/2024

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1004 OPTION PERIOD 1: Miscellaneous. Other Direct

Costs (ODC) - Miscellaneous costs are associated with the provision of services not included on any other CLIN.

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Date Option to be Exercised08/15/2023

Period of Performance: 09/01/2023 to 02/29/2024

2001 OPTION PERIOD 2: Project Management Labor (Time and Material)

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Date Option to be Exercised02/15/2024

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 08/31/2024

2002 OPTION PERIOD 2: Medical Personnel Labor (Time and Material)

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Date Option to be Exercised02/15/2024

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 08/31/2024

2003 OPTION PERIOD 2: Travel. Other Direct Costs

(ODC) - Only expenses related to travel in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulation are to be billed to this CLIN.

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Date Option to be Exercised02/15/2024

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 08/31/2024

2004 OPTION PERIOD 2: Miscellaneous. Other Direct

Costs (ODC) - Miscellaneous costs are associated with the provision of services not included on any other CLIN.

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Date Option to be Exercised02/15/2024

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 08/31/2024

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Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

SECTION D – Packaging and Marking

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE IDIQ

F.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TASK ORDER LEVEL

F.4 PRINCIPAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 IDENTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS (AUG 2014)

G.2 MINIMUM DOLLAR AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT LIMITATION

G.3 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2014)

G.4 DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPER INVOICES (JUN 2014)

G.5 INVOICE APPROVAL (JUN 2014)

G.6 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2014)

G.7 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OTHER THAN FIXED PRICE)

G.8 TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND SURVEILLANCE

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 REPRODUCTION OF REPORTS

H.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

H.3 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

H.4 WELFARE TO WORK

H.5 HOURS OF OPERATION

H.6 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

H.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES WORKING IN GOVERNMENT SPACES IN E-

MAIL AND OTHER FORMS OR ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (DEC 2008)

H.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES

H.9 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EIT)

H.10 LIABILITY CLAIMS

H.11 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSEMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS)

H.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

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H.14 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

H.15 HAZARDOUS EVENTS

H.16 DPAS RATING

SECTION I - Contract Clauses

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2 CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

I.3 LOCAL CLAUSES

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

L.3 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

M.2 EVALUATION -- GENERAL

M.3 EVALUATION AND AWARD

M.4 PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.5 AWARD

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) leads the nation in preventing, preparing for, responding to, and recovering from the adverse effects emergencies and disasters create, by supporting our communities' ability to withstand adversity, strengthening our resilience and response systems, and enhancing readiness. FEMA provides resources to its federal partners to enable effective response to emergencies and catastrophic events, which overwhelm the capacity of state and local emergency systems. In alignment with President Biden’s “National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness, January 2021” FEMA is supporting federal, state, local, tribal and territorial (“SLTT” or “state”) partners to assist, augment and expedite COVID-19 vaccinations in the United States. Federally and state-managed vaccination sites’ capability will vary by community need.

Vaccination administration for this statement of work can be both active and passive immunizations.

Active immunizations include the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine and passive immunization includes monoclonal antibody (mAb) administration in all forms.

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

Obtain contractor-managed licensed medical professionals for COVID-19 vaccine administration in support of federal assistance to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) partners in response to all Major Disaster Declarations for the COVID-19 Pandemic, in accordance with section 403 of the Robert T. Stafford Act, the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020 pursuant to section 319 of the Public Health Service Act, 42 U.S.C. 247d, and the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act (PREP Act) Declaration issued on February 4, 2020 and all subsequent amendments..

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

One single hybrid (Indefinite-Quantity/Time-and-Material) contract for the east geographical zone and one single hybrid (Indefinite-Quantity/Time-and-Material) contract for the west geographical zone. The requitement has a shared ceiling value of $763.5 million ($381.75 million ceiling for each contract).

B.3 PRICE SCHEDULE

See Attachment 2: Pricing Template

B.4. CAPABILITIES: FEMA reserves the right to solicit support from other resources to supplement the capabilities of the awardee. Factors used in determining the need for supplemental capabilities include, but not limited to, the availability of adjudicated staff. FEMA will request a response from the awardee of its ability to meet the needs prior to soliciting support from other resources

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

The Statement of Work is provided under Attachment 1 of Section J.

SECTION D – Packaging and Marking

Section D – This requirement has no known requirements for Packaging, Marking and Shipping;

however, the Contracting Officer reserves the right to incorporate Packaging, Marking and Shipping at the task order level should the need arise.

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and Acceptance clauses are included in 52.212-4 Alt1.

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance shall be by the Contracting Officer or his/her duly authorized representative using email correspondence for approval/acceptance of work product submissions or an evaluation record, conducted at the location that services are performed.

For the purpose of this clause, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) named in the Identification of Government Officials clause in this contract is the representative of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to unilaterally designate other Government agents as authorized representatives. Should such occur, the Contractor will be notified by a written notice.

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

In accordance with FAR 52.252.2, 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):

FAR | Acquisition.GOV (https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far)

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989) 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (NOV 1991) 52.247-48 F.o.b. Destination - Evidence of Shipment. (FEB 1999) 3052.247-72 F.o.b. destination only. (DEC 2003)

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of the contract is anticipated as follows:

Performance Period Estimated

Performance Period Dates Duration Base Period 03/01/2023 to 08/31/2023 6 Months Option Period 1 09/01/2023 to 02/29/2024 6 Months Option Period 2 03/01/2024 to 08/31/2024 6 Months

F.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE TASK ORDER LEVEL

Each Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR) will specify a period of performance.

F.4 PRINCIPAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The effort required under this contract shall be performed at CONUS and OCONUS locations in the United States and its’ territories as indicated by the task order issued.

The geographical zone is as follows:

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Zones FEMA Regions

States and Territories (including federally recognized tribes within)

1 Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont

2 New Jersey, New York, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the U.S.

Virgin Islands

3 District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia

4 Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee

EAST

5 Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin 6 Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas 7 Iowa, Kansas, Missouri and Nebraska 8 Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming

9 Arizona, California, Hawaii, Nevada, the territories of Guam, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa

WEST*

10 Alaska, Idaho, Oregon, Washington

* May include Republic of Marshall Islands, Federal States of Micronesia

The specific place of performance will be specified at the task order level.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 IDENTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS (AUG 2014)

The Government Officials assigned to this contract are as follows:

Administrative Contracting Officer:

Name: Sharon Edwards Phone: 202-714-4838 Email: sharon.edwards3@fema.dhs.gov

Contract Specialist:

Name: Michael Bonds Phone: 202-257-8893 Email: michael.bonds@fema.dhs.gov

Contracting Officer’s Representative:

Name: Johnathan Thrower Phone: 202-746-6832 Email:

jonathan.thrower@fema.dhs.gov

Alternate Contracting Officer’s Representative:

Name:

TBD

Phone:

TBD

Email:

TBD

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Contractor/Provider shall comply fully with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities. No otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his or her disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any program or activity for which the Contractor/Provider is awarded a contract and/or receives federal financial assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This includes, but is not limited to, providing reasonable accommodations and modifications to ensure effective communication access, physical access, and program access to all participants, including persons with disabilities. The Contractor/Provider shall incorporate this language in any subcontracts related to the provision of the FEMA public-facing program or activity. FEMA recognizes that the spread of COVID-19 may affect contractor employees who are working under FEMA contracts. While contract performance should not be impacted, FEMA highly encourages the contractor to have a preparedness plan in place to ensure uninterrupted performance. If there are interruptions, anticipated interruptions or otherwise mailto:sharon.edwards3@fema.dhs.gov mailto:michael.bonds@fema.dhs.gov mailto:jonathan.thrower@fema.dhs.gov reasons where performance cannot occur, then compliant with existing contract terms and conditions, the contractor is to communicate such to the Contracting Officer (CO) and the appointed Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in order that the matter can be addressed contractually.

Financial Responsibility The offeror shall disclose any filings for bankruptcy, fines levied by governmental agencies, or legal proceeding against any participating organization, employees, corporate officer, or entity that might have a material effect on the proposer’s ability to implement the proposed project, as required by FAR [52.209-5 or 52.212-3(h)*], Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters.

Contract Announcement, Press Release Advertisements, Publicizing Awards, and News Releases All press releases or announcements about agency programs, projects, and contract awards need to be cleared by the FEMA CO. Under no circumstances shall the Contractor, or anyone acting on behalf of the Contractor, refer to the supplies, services, or equipment furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any publicity news release or commercial advertising without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the CO. The Contractor agrees not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or considered to be superior to other products or services.

G.2 MINIMUM DOLLAR AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT LIMITATION

(a) Minimum. The minimum guaranteed award amount for each IDIQ contract is $5,000. Orders beyond the minimum will be determined by user needs. The exercise of the option period does not re-establish the contract minimum.

(b) Maximum. The maximum cumulative dollar ceiling value of all contracts for this procurement is established at $381.75 million for each single award IDIQ.

(c) The Government has no obligation to issue task orders to the contractor beyond the amount specified in subparagraph (a) of this clause. Once the conditions of subparagraph (a) have been met, the contractor will continue to have the opportunity to be issued task order(s) if services are needed

G.3 BILLING INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2014)

Contractors shall use Standard Form 1034 (Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal) located at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/SF when submitting a payment request. A payment request means any invoice or request for contract financing payment requesting reimbursement for supplies or services rendered. The Contractor shall not be paid more frequently than on a twice monthly basis.

Contractors shall submit vouchers electronically in pdf format to the FEMA Finance Center at: FEMA-Finance-Offeror-Payments@fema.dhs.gov.

A copy of the voucher shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) identified within this contract. The submission of vouchers electronically will reduce correspondence and other causes for delay to a minimum and will http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/SF mailto:FEMA-Finance-Vendor-Payments@fema.dhs.gov facilitate prompt payment to the Contractor. Paper vouchers mailed to the finance center will not be processed for payment. If the Contractor is unable to submit a payment request in electronic form, the contractor shall submit the payment request using a method mutually agreed to by the Contractor, the Contracting Officer Representative, and the payment office.

G.4 DEFECTIVE OR IMPROPER INVOICES (JUN 2014)

Name, title, phone number, and email of officials of the business concern who are to be notified when the Government receives an improper invoice.

To be provided by the successful offeror.

G.5 INVOICE APPROVAL (JUN 2014)

The following FEMA individual (in addition to the Contracting Officer) is hereby delegated authority to accept goods and services and to review and approve invoices for this contract:

Authorized Invoice

Approver Name: TBD Title: TBD Phone: TBD Email: TBD

G.6 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (JUN 2014)

Invoices shall be submitted as follows:

Contractors will use Standard Form 1034 (Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other Than Personal) and SF 1035 Continuation sheet when requesting payment for supplies or services rendered. The voucher must provide a description of the supplies or services, by line item (if applicable), quantity, unit price, and total amount. The item description, unit of measure, and unit price must match those specified in the contract. Invoices that do not match the line item pricing in the contract will be considered improper and will be returned to the Contractor.

SF 1034 and 1035 instructions:

SF 1034--Fixed Price

The information which a contractor is required to submit in its Standard Form 1034 is set forth as follows:

(1) U.S. Department, Bureau, or establishment and location insert the names and address of the servicing finance office unless the contract specifically provides otherwise.

(2) Date Voucher Prepared - insert date on which the public voucher is prepared and submitted.

(3) Contract/Delivery Order Number and Date - insert the number and date of the contract and delivery order, if applicable, under which reimbursement is claimed.

(4) Requisition Number and Date - leave blank.

(5) Voucher Number - insert the appropriate serial number of the voucher. A separate series of consecutive numbers, beginning with Number 1, shall be used by the contractor for each new contract. When an original voucher was submitted, but not paid in full because of suspended costs, resubmission vouchers should be submitted in a separate invoice showing the original voucher number and designated with the letter "R" as the last character of the number. If there is more than one resubmission, use the appropriate suffix (R2, R3, etc.) The last voucher of every contract or task order should be marked with the next sequential number, with the words "FINAL" (e.g. Invoice No. 1234-FINAL).

(6) Schedule Number; Paid By; Date Invoice Received - leave blank.

(7) Discount Terms - enter terms of discount, if applicable.

(8) Payee's Account Number - this space may be used by the contractor to record the account or job number(s) assigned to the contract or may be left blank.

(9) Payee's Name and Address - show the name of the contractor exactly as it appears in the contract and its correct address, except when an assignment has been made by the contractor, or the right to receive payment has been restricted, as in the case of an advance account. When the right to receive payment is restricted, the type of information to be shown in this space shall be furnished by the Contracting Officer.

(10) Shipped From; To; Weight Government B/L Number - insert for supply contracts.

(11) Date of Delivery or Service - show the month, day and year, beginning and ending dates of supplies or services delivered.

(12) Articles and Services - insert the following: "For detail, see Standard Form 1035 total amount claimed transferred from Page of Standard Form 1035." Type the following certification, signed by an authorized official, on the face of the Standard Form 1034.

"I certify that all payments requested are for appropriate purposes and in accordance with the agreements set forth in the contract."

(Name of Official) (Title)

(13) Quantity; Unit Price - insert for supply contracts.

(14) Amount - insert the amount claimed for the period indicated in (11) above. This amount should be transferred from the total per the SF 1035 Continuation Sheet.

SF 1035

The SF 1035 will be used to identify the specific item description, quantities, unit of measure, and prices for each category of deliverable item or service. Suitable self-designed forms may be submitted instead of the SF 1035 as long as they contain the information required.

The information which a contractor is required to submit in its Standard Form 1035 is set forth as follows:

U.S. Department, Bureau, or Establishment - insert the name and address of the servicing finance office.

Voucher Number - insert the voucher number as shown on the Standard Form 1034. Schedule Number - leave blank.

Sheet Number - insert the sheet number if more than one sheet is used in numerical sequence.

Use as many sheets as necessary to show the information required.

Number and Date of Order - insert payee's name and address as in the Standard Form 1034.

Articles or Services - insert the contract number as in the Standard Form 1034.

Amount - insert the total quantities contract value, and amount and type of fee payable (as applicable).

A summary of claimed current and cumulative goods and services delivered and accepted to date. - Invoices shall include an itemization of all goods and services delivered and accepted for the period by item and by CLIN. Each invoice shall include sufficient detail to identify goods and services as compared to and in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

Invoices that do not match the line item pricing in the contract will be considered improper and returned to the contractor. In addition, each invoice shall detail the total charges by showing current and cumulative goods and services both currently invoiced and cumulative to date.

G.7 INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS (OTHER THAN FIXED PRICE)

Billing Instructions for Provisional Invoices under Flexibly Priced Contracts:

Contractors will use Standard Form 1034 (Public Voucher for Purchases and Services Other than Personal) and the Standard Form 1035 Continuation Sheet. The voucher must include a statement of cost and supporting documentation for services rendered. This statement should include, as a minimum, a breakout by cost or price element of all services actually provided by the Contractor, both for the current billing period and cumulatively for the entire contract.

(1) Statement of Cost: The following instructions are provided for use by the Contractor in the preparation and submission of the Statement of Cost:

(i) Statement of Cost must be completed in accordance with the Contractor's cost accounting system.

(ii) Costs claimed must be only those recorded costs authorized for billing by the payment provisions of the contract.

(iii) Indirect costs claimed must reflect the rates approved for provisional billing purposes by the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR Part 42.7.

(iv) The total fee billed, retainage amount, and available fee must be shown.

(v) The Contractor must prepare a Statement of Cost for each Contract Line

Item (CLIN) and a summary for the total invoiced cost.

(2) Supporting Documentation:

(i) Direct costs (e.g., labor, travel, supplies, miscellaneous.) claimed for reimbursement on the Statement of Cost must be adequately supported. The level of detail provided must clearly indicate where the funds were expended. For example, support for T&M labor costs must include the labor category (e.g., program manager, senior engineer, technician, etc.) the hourly rate, the labor cost per category, and any claimed overtime;

equipment costs must be supported by a list of the equipment purchased, along with the item's cost; supporting data for travel must include the destination of the trip, number and labor category of travelers, transportation costs, per diem costs, and purpose of the trip; and supplies should be categorized by the nature of the items (e.g., office, lab, computer, etc.) and the dollar amount per category.

(ii) Indirect rates used for billings must be clearly indicated, as well as their basis of application. When the cognizant Contracting Officer approves a change in the billing rates, include a copy of the approval.

(iii) All claimed subcontractor costs must be supported by submitting the same detail as outlined herein.

(iv) Payments of invoices or vouchers shall be subject to the withholding provisions (if any) of the contract. In the event that amounts are withheld from payment in accordance with provisions of this contract, a separate invoice for the amount withheld will be required before payment for that amount may be made.

SF 1034 and 1035 instructions:

SF 1034 – Provisional/Interim Payment instructions

The information which a contractor is required to submit in its Standard Form 1034 is set forth as follows:

(1) U.S. Department, Bureau, or establishment and location insert the names and address of the servicing finance office unless the contract specifically provides otherwise.

(2) Date Voucher Prepared - insert date on which the public voucher is prepared and submitted.

(3) Contract/Delivery Order Number and Date - insert the number and date of the contract and delivery order, if applicable, under which reimbursement is claimed.

(4) Requisition Number and Date - leave blank.

(5) Voucher Number - insert the appropriate serial number of the voucher. A separate series of consecutive numbers, beginning with Number 1, shall be used by the contractor for each new contract. When an original voucher was submitted, but not paid in full because of suspended costs, resubmission vouchers should be submitted in a separate invoice showing the original voucher number and designated with the letter "R" as the last character of the number. If there is more than one resubmission, use the appropriate suffix (R2, R3, etc.)

(6) Schedule Number; Paid By; Date Invoice Received - leave blank.

(7) Discount Terms - enter terms of discount, if applicable.

(8) Payee's Account Number - this space may be used by the contractor to record the account or job number(s) assigned to the contract or may be left blank.

(9) Payee's Name and Address - show the name of the contractor exactly as it appears in the contract and its correct address, except when an assignment has been made by the contractor, or the right to receive payment has been restricted, as in the case of an advance account. When the right to receive payment is restricted, the type of information to be shown in this space shall be furnished by the Contracting Officer.

(10) Shipped From; To; Weight Government B/L Number - insert for supply contracts.

(11) Date of Delivery or Service - show the month, day and year, beginning and ending dates of incurrence of costs claimed for reimbursement. Adjustments to costs for prior periods should identify the period applicable to their incurrence, e.g., revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, award fee, etc.

(12) Articles and Services - insert the following: "For detail, see Standard Form 1035 total amount claimed transferred from Page Fillin 1: [Insert TotalAmt here] of Standard Form 1035." Type "COST REIMBURSABLE-PROVISIONAL PAYMENT" or "INDEFINITE QUANTITY/INDEFINITE DELIVERY-

PROVISIONAL

PAYMENT" on the Interim public vouchers. Type "COST REIMBURSABLE- COMPLETION VOUCHER" or "INDEFINITE QUANTITY/INDEFINITE DELIVERY- COMPLETION VOUCHER" on the Completion public voucher.

Type the following certification, signed by an authorized official, on the face of the Standard Form 1034.

"I certify that all payments requested are for appropriate purposes and in accordance with the agreements set forth in the contract."

(Name of Official) (Title)

(13) Quantity; Unit Price - insert for supply contracts.

(14) Amount - insert the amount claimed for the period indicated in (11) above.

This amount should be transferred from the total per the SF 1035 Continuation Sheet.

INVOICE PREPARATION - INSTRUCTIONS SF 1035

The SF 1035 will be used for additional information required by the Contracting Officer and should be submitted as a continuation sheet to the SF 1034. Suitable self-designed forms may be submitted instead of the SF 1035 as long as they contain the information required. The information required on the SF 1035 may differ in format and content depending on the type of cost reimbursable contract (cost plus fixed fee, cost plus incentive fee, time and materials, etc.)

Amounts claimed on vouchers must be based on records maintained by the contractor to show by major cost element the amounts claimed for reimbursement for each applicable contract.

The records must be maintained based on the contractor's fiscal year and should include reconciliations of any differences between the costs incurred per books and amounts claimed for reimbursement.

The information which a contractor is required to submit in its Standard Form 1035 is set forth as follows:

(1) Show, as applicable, the target or estimated costs, target or fixed-fee, and total contract value, as adjusted by any modifications to the contract or order. The FAR permits the contracting officer to withhold a percentage of fixed fee until a reserve is set aside in an amount that is considered necessary to protect the Government's interest.

(2) Each invoice or voucher for reimbursement shall include sufficient detail to identify costs properly chargeable to the contract. In addition, each invoice or voucher for reimbursement of costs shall detail the total vouchered charges by showing current and cumulative costs by cost element as follows:

(v) Direct Labor. For cost type contracts, list each total labor costs by indirect allocation base separately. For T&M contracts, list each labor category, rate per labor hour, hours worked, and extended total labor dollars per labor category.

(vi) Premium Pay/Overtime. List each labor category, rate per labor hour, hours worked, and the extended total labor dollars per labor category.

Note: Advance written authorization must be received from the contracting officer to work overtime or to pay premium rates; therefore, identify the contracting officer's written authorization to the contractor.

(vii) Fringe Benefits. If fringe benefits are included in the overhead pool, no entry is required. If the contract allows for a separate fringe benefit pool, cite the rate, base, and extended amount.

(viii) Materials, Supplies, Equipment. Show those items normally treated as direct costs. Expendable items need not be itemized and may be grouped into major classifications such as office supplies. However, items valued at $5,000 or more must be itemized. See (FAR) 48 CFR part 45, Government Property, for reporting of property.

(ix) Travel. List the name and title of traveler, place of travel, and travel dates.

Show the amount for the mode of travel (i.e., airline, private auto, taxi, etc.), lodging, meals, and other incidental expenses separately, on a daily basis. Travel costs for consultants must be shown separately and also supported.

(x) Other Direct Costs. Itemize those costs that cannot be placed in categories

(1) through (5) above. Categorize these costs to the extent possible.

(xi) Total Direct Costs. Cite the sum of categories (i) through (vi) above.

(xii) Overhead. Cite the rate, base, and extended amount.

(xiii) G&A Expense. Cite the rate, base, and extended amount.

(xiv) Total Costs. Cite the sum of categories (7) through (9) above.

(xv) Fee. Cite the rate, base, and extended amount.

Total Cost and Fee Claimed. Enter this amount on the SF 1034.

G.8 TECHNICAL DIRECTION AND SURVEILLANCE

(a) Performance of the work under this contract shall be subject to the surveillance and written technical direction of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who shall be specifically appointed by the Contracting Officer in writing. Technical direction is defined as a directive to the Contractor which approves approaches, solutions, designs, or refinements; fills in details or otherwise completes the general description of work of documentation items;

shifts emphasis among work areas or tasks; or otherwise furnishes guidance to the Contractor.

Technical direction includes the process of conducting inquiries, requesting studies, or transmitting information or advice by the COR, regarding matters within the general tasks and requirements in the statement of work for this contract.

(b) The COR does not have the authority to, and shall not, issue any technical direction which:

(1) Constitutes an assignment of additional work outside the Statement of Work;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the contract clause entitled "Changes";

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the total estimated contract cost, the fixed fee (if any), or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the expressed terms, conditions, or specifications of the contract; or

(5) Interferes with the Contractor's right to perform the specifications of the contract.

(c) All technical directions shall be issued in writing by the COR.

(d) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with the performance of technical directions duly issued by the COR in the manner prescribed by this clause and within his/her authority under the provisions of this clause. Any instruction or direction by the COR which falls within one, or more, of the categories defined in (b)(1) through (5) above, shall cause the Contractor to notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction or direction and shall request the Contracting Officer to modify the contract accordingly. Upon receiving the notification from the Contractor, the Contracting Officer shall either issue an appropriate contract modification within a reasonable time or advise the Contractor in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of the Contractor's Letter that:

(1) the technical direction is rescinded in its entirety

(2) the technical direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change under the "Changes" clause of the contract and that the Contractor should continue with the performance of the technical direction.

(e) A failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that the technical direction is within scope of the contract, or a failure to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto shall be subject to the provisions of the "Disputes" clause of this contract.

(f) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor in response to any direction given by any person other than the Contracting Officer or the COR shall be at the Contractor's risk.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 REPRODUCTION OF REPORTS

Reproduction of reports, data, or other written material, if required herein, is authorized provided that the material produced does not exceed 5,000 production units of any page and that items consisting of multiple pages do not exceed 25,000 production units in aggregate. The aggregate number of production units is to be determined by multiplying pages times number of copies. A production unit is one sheet, size 8 1/2x11 inches or less, printed on one side only, and in one color. All copy preparation to produce camera-ready copy for reproduction must be set by methods other than hot metal typesetting. The reports should be produced by methods employing stencils, masters, and plates which are to be used on single-unit duplicating equipment no larger than 11 by 17 inches with a maximum image of 10 3/4 by 14 1/4 inches and are prepared by methods or devices that do not utilize reusable contact negatives and/or positives prepared with a camera requiring a darkroom. All reproducible (camera-ready copies for reproduction by photo offset methods) shall become the property of the Government and shall be delivered to the Government with the report, data, or other written material.

H.2 WAGE DETERMINATION

In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Department of Labor Service Contract Act Wage Determination(s) for the jurisdiction in which services are performed.

H.3 NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

A non-personal services contract is defined as "a contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract's terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees." This is a non-personal services contract.

H.4 WELFARE TO WORK

The Department of Homeland Security/FEMA is committed to hiring and retaining welfare recipients, including food stamp participants, into its workforce. DHS/FEMA encourages its contractors to contribute to this initiative by actively seeking welfare recipients for entry level, or other appropriate positions to the maximum extent possible. The individuals recruited through this program will have the opportunity to learn marketable skills, develop good work habits, and receive on-the-job training.

H.5 HOURS OF OPERATION

The contractor is responsible for conducting business based upon the hours of operation specified in this contract. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this contract when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

H.6 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All Contractor/Subcontractor employees working under this contract shall be identified by a distinctive corporate/company name plate, emblem, or patch attached in a prominent place on an outer garment.

H.7 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES WORKING IN

GOVERNMENT SPACES IN E-MAIL AND OTHER FORMS OR ORAL

AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS (DEC 2008)

Contractor personnel performing under the terms of this contract shall identify themselves as a Contractor in all communications, oral or written, while performing services under this contract. At no time shall the Contractor personnel assigned to this contract represent themselves as a FEMA employee or an official representative of FEMA. Additionally, reference to or use of the Contractor personnel’s affiliation with FEMA for reasons not associated with specific performance under this contract is strictly prohibited. Contractor personnel shall not include DHS/FEMA logos, emblems, project/program nomenclature, or contact information on their business cards; rather, the employee’s corporate business cards shall be used. The following is the required signature block template to be used by Contractor personnel assigned a FEMA e- mail account:

Employee Name Employee Company, Employee Title Contractor Support to [Name of FEMA Office or Program] Phone Number E-mail address

H.8 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES

Each Contractor provided vehicle shall show the Contractor's name so that it is clearly visible and shall at all times display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable. Contractor vehicles operated on Government property shall be maintained in good repair.

H.9 ELECTRONIC AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (EIT)

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) considers universal accessibility to information a priority for all its employees and external customers, including individuals with disabilities. Pursuant to the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, 29 U.S.C. §§794d, FEMA must ensure the accessibility of its programs and activities to all current and potential users, specifically its obligation to acquire and use accessible Electronic and Information Technology (EIT) including web pages, software, telecommunications, kiosks and other information transaction machines, and fax machines, copiers, printers, and other information technology office equipment. To comply with the provisions of this clause, the contractor shall provide EIT that meets the intent of the Workforce Investment Act of 1998 which requires, regardless of medium, --individuals with disabilities who are Federal employees to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of the information and data by Federal employees who are not individuals with disabilities; and individuals with disabilities who are members of the public seeking information or services from FEMA to have access to and use of information and data that is comparable to the access to and use of the information and data by such members of the public who are not individuals with disabilities.

Furthermore, the contractor shall comply with the applicable accessibility standards issued by the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board at 36 CFR 1194 and http://www.section508.gov.

H.10 LIABILITY CLAIMS

The Contractor shall be responsible for all civil claims and liabilities associated with actions taken under this contract. FEMA shall not indemnify the Contractor.

By acceptance of this contract, the Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to any person or persons occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

In accordance with FAR 52.228-5, the contractor shall purchase and provide evidence of liability insurance coverage to the Contracting Officer.

H.11 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSEMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (CPARS)

In accordance with FAR 42.15, the Contractor shall be subject to performance review in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS), found at https://www.cpars.gov/. Contractors shall provide responses to reviews as required in CPARS.

Contractor shall designate a Point of Contact for CPARS reviews and responses, and provide the name, phone number and email address of the designated contractor POC to the Contracting Officer within 30 days of the contract effective date.

H.12 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

All contractor operations shall be planned, initiated and carried out in such a manner as to avoid adverse effects upon the quality of the environment. The contractor and/or their personnel are expressly prohibited from littering, polluting, disturbing and destroying the flora, fauna, soil, air and water which exist at the Center for Domestic Preparedness.

http://www.section508.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/

Specifically, the contractor shall not introduce or dispense trash, litter, pollutants, or garbage of any kind into or onto this station and shall ensure that oily wastes and other hazardous substances are not disposed of in drains, ditches, sewer, or trash receptacles.

Materials may be introduced into the complex that are required for the performance of any awarded contract. The contractor is responsible for determining whether any waste generated is hazardous. All hazardous wastes must be disposed of by the contractor in accordance with all governing directives defined in the Statement of Work. No waste shall be disposed of or discharged in such a manner as could result in the pollution of ground water or the endangerment of the health or welfare of the public.

If it is determined that any material used in the execution of this contract does not comply with the environmental /pollution control abatement requirements established by this agency or higher authority, the Contracting Officer and COR may direct that the use of such material be discontinued. All such designations made by the Contracting Officer and COR shall be in writing and will recommend a substitute material which will be acceptable. Any such changes shall be at no additional cost to the Government.