70FBR926Q00000037.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6/1995)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NUMBER 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

c. CITY

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

FEMA REGION 09

1111 BROADWAY SUITE 1200

OAKLAND CA 94607-4052

70FBR926Q00000037

Demetria Carter 510 627-7241

09/18/2026

09/22/2026 1200 ChST

Multiple

The Department of Homeland Security

(DHS) Federal Emergency Management

Agency (FEMA) Procurement Section is issuing this urgent Request for

Quotation (RFQ) for the purpose of procuring the rental of a Light Towers supporting the operations with disaster declaration 4910-MP.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

70FBR926Q00000037

The solicitation number 70FBR926Q00000037 is issued as a request for quotes (RFQ) for the rental of Light Towers in support the operations within DR4910-MP.

This acquisition is a small business local area set-aside for vendors residing in or primary doing business in the declared disaster area of the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.

This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.

FEMA intends to enter into a firm-fixed-price purchase order contract. The associated North

American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 532490, Other Commercial and Industrial

Machinery and Equipment Rental and Leasing, with a small business size standard of $40

Million.

Award will be made to the responsible offeror submitting a technically acceptable quotation with the lowest evaluated price, in accordance with the evaluation factors stated in this solicitation under Section M.

FEMA requests offerors' most competitive pricing for the services outlined in this solicitation. Offerors may include any applicable discounts or added value that their organization is able to provide.

The contract period of performance is 30 days, with (2) 30-day option periods, if exercised.

The quotation shall be submitted to the

Contracting Officer, Demetria Carter at demetria.carter@fema.dhs.gov and cc:

jacob.triplett@fema.dhs.gov no later than 12:00 pm ChST, September 22, 2026.

0001 1 MOFour (4) Light Towers

* Fuel Included

Price Per Night (12-hr run assumed) $ ____ X 30 days = $_________ per month Per Light Tower

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

70FBR926Q00000037

1001 1 MOOption 1

Four (4) Light Towers

* Fuel Included

Price Per Night (12-hr run assumed) $ ____ X 30 days = $_________ per month Per Light Tower

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 10/03/2026

Period of Performance: 10/24/2026 to

11/23/2026

2001 1 MOOption 2

Four (4) Light Towers

* Fuel Included

$_________ per month Per Light Tower

(Option Line Item)

Date Option to be Exercised 11/10/2026

Period of Performance: 11/24/2026 to

12/23/2026

A - Solicitation/Contract Form B - Supplies or Services/Prices C - Description/Specifications D - Packaging and Marking E - Inspection and Acceptance F - Deliveries or Performance G - Contract Administration Data H - Special Contract Requirements I - Contract Clauses J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders M - Evaluation Factors for Award

A - Solicitation/Contract Form

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

C - Description/Specifications

D - Packaging and Marking

E - Inspection and Acceptance

F - Deliveries or Performance

G - Contract Administration Data

H - Special Contract Requirements

I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

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

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 7 days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option To Extend the Term of the Contract. (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 14 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 7 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 6 months.

(End of clause)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025) (Deviation Effective Date)

52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside. (NOV 2007)

(a) Set-aside area. Offers are solicited only from businesses residing or primarily doing business in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Offers received from other businesses shall not be considered.

(b) This set-aside is in addition to any small business set-aside contained in this contract.

(End of clause)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.232-1 Payments. (APR 1984)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (Deviation AUG 2025)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (Deviation AUG 2025)

J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Number Title Date

1 Statement of Work 09/17/2026

K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

52.225-18 Place of Manufacture. (AUG 2018)

52.226-3 Disaster or Emergency Area Representation. (NOV 2007)

(a) Set-aside area. The area covered in this contract is: Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

(b) Representations. The offeror represents that it ___ does ___ does not reside or primarily do business in the set-aside area.

(c) An offeror is considered to be residing or primarily doing business in the set-aside area if, during the last twelve months-

(1) The offeror had its main operating office in the area; and

(2) That office generated at least half of the offeror's gross revenues and employed at least half of the offeror's permanent employees.

(d) If the offeror does not meet the criteria in paragraph (c) of this provision, factors to be considered in determining whether an offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area include-

(1) Physical location(s) of the offeror's permanent office(s) and date any office in the set-aside area(s) was established;

(2) Current state licenses;

(3) Record of past work in the set-aside area(s) (e.g., how much and for how long);

(4) Contractual history the offeror has had with subcontractors and/or suppliers in the set-aside area;

(5) Percentage of the offeror's gross revenues attributable to work performed in the set-aside area;

(6) Number of permanent employees the offeror employs in the set-aside area;

(7) Membership in local and state organizations in the set-aside area; and

(8) Other evidence that establishes the offeror resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area. For example, sole proprietorships may submit utility bills and bank statements.

(e) If the offeror represents it resides or primarily does business in the set-aside area, the offeror shall furnish documentation to support its representation if requested by the Contracting Officer.

The solicitation may require the offeror to submit with its offer documentation to support the representation.

(End of provision)

L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (SEP 2023) (Deviation AUG 2025)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include-

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is "late" and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror's initial offer should contain the Offeror's best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a postaward debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency's evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror's offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of provision)

M - Evaluation Factors for Award

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) (Deviation AUG 2025)

(a) Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

Award will be made to the responsive, responsible offeror whose proposal is the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solution to the Government. Technical acceptability will be determined on a pass/fail basis, based on the following criteria:

To be considered technically acceptable, an offeror’s quotation must receive an acceptable rating for each of the following non-price factors:

1. Technical

2. Delivery Schedule

3. Price

Factor 1: Technical Capability The Government will evaluate the Offeror’s quotation submissions based on the capability as outlined in the Statement of Work.

Factor 2: Delivery Schedule The Government will evaluate the offeror’s date and time units can be delivered to the site and shall provide their delivery schedule and date.

The vendor will be rated as Acceptable or Unacceptable for this evaluation factor.

Rating System for Technical and Delivery Evaluation Factors

Rating Definition Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quote does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

Factor 3: Price The Offeror shall complete the pricing on page 2 of this SF18 form inclusive of necessary supplies and services. Price evaluation will be among technically acceptable quotes, award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price.

“The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement.” To account for the option periods possible under 52.217-8 (maximum of six months), Options to Extend Services, the Government will evaluate the option to extend services by adding six months of the offeror’s final option period price to the offeror’s total price. This amount will be the total evaluated price. The Government may choose to exercise the Option to Extend Services at the end of any performance period (base or option periods). Prices for the base and option periods, including the 6-month option available under FAR 52.217-8, will be evaluated to ensure that they are fair and reasonable for performance of the requirements established in the solicitation and as proposed in the technical submission. The price for the effort associated with FAR 52.217-8 will not be included in the total awarded value at contract award. If, at the end of the contract’s/order’s period of performance (the end of the base period or any option period) and within the time period established in the clause, the Government chooses to exercise this option, the pricing will be pursuant to the rates specified in the contract for the preceding performance period.”

(b) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of provision)

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR RENTAL OF LIGHT TOWERS

AND ASSSOCIATED SERVICES

1.0 Background Information: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA or Government) provides response and recovery operations to Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) in reaction to or in anticipation of a significant environmental disaster or other significant emergencies. FEMA will maintain several offices and other facilities in CNMI to support the operational efforts. Light Towers are needed at Fire Station 4 to sustain the operations.

FEMA is authorized to identify, mobilize, and provide at its discretion, equipment and resources necessary to alleviate the impact of the emergency.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the requirement to provide Light Towers and related services in support of disaster declaration 4910 Marianas Pacific.

1.2 Location: Fire Station 4 in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). The Contractor must possess the capacity and capability to provide the service outlined in this Scope of Work to this location.

1.3 Objectives: Establish a Firm Fixed-Price contract with a local contractor for the rental of the Light Tower units and related services.

1.4 Scope: The contractor shall provide Light Towers and related services in support of the Staging Yard at Fire Station 4. Services will include delivery and setup up at desired locations. The contractor will also be required to always maintain Light Towers in a serviceable condition including fuel, relocate Light Towers if directed by FEMA and remove contractor provided equipment upon request or at the termination of the required services.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, during daylight hours, including Saturday, Sunday, and Federal/ Local holidays with the exception of a scheduled Government facility closure due to local emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW.

1.5.2 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award at least one but could award multiple Firm Fixed-Price contracts to support this effort.

1.5.3 Period of Performance: The Period of Performance (POP) will be a base period of two (2) 30-day options.

2.0 Definitions:

2.1 Contractor: A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to

FEMA.

2.2 Contracting Officer (CO): This is a person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

The CO is the only individual legally authorized to bind the government. The CO is the only authorized person to extend the contract.

2.3 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): This is an employee of FEMA appointed by the CO to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.4 FEMA Project Manager (FPM): The FEMA Project Manager is an employee of the U.S.

Government who directs the operational activities of the FEMA occupied facilities. The FPM has the authority to direct the contractor to complete the following tasks: order a light tower, identify the location for its placement, request maintenance on an non-operational unit, request light tower relocation and pickup. The FPM will be the primary POC that deals with the Contractor’s Program Manager.

2.5 Subcontractor: This is one that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privacy of contract with the subcontractor.

2.6 Light Tower Rental: This item represents the Contractor’s requirement to provide a light tower unit as specified and will be separately billed as a rental of the equipment for the specified period as outlined in Section 6.0.

2.7 Initial Delivery and Relocation of Light Towers: Initial deliveries and relocation of light towers will be coordinated between the CO, COR or FPM. Direction given by anyone other than the CO, COR or FPM are to be directed back to the FEMA contracting office for approval before execution. The Contractor will deliver units that are operational and fully fueled.

2.8 Placement of Light Towers: Light Towers shall be placed on a level surface. The Government will not be responsible for damage caused by winds, significant weather or other acts. Upon receipt of an order from the CO, COR or FPM, the contractor may coordinate with the FPM for the correct spotting location.

2.9 Maintenance Services: The Contractor will respond to service calls to repair a non-working Light Tower within 12 hours of notification by the CO, COR or FPM. The Contractor has the option of repairing the non-working unit at its location or replacing it with an operating unit.

2.10 Removal of Light Towers: Upon completion of specified POP the contractor shall remove any Light Towers or associated equipment from their location within 72 hours. The 72-hour period is not chargeable usage time to FEMA. If the Government determines that the Light Towers need to be removed prior to the period of performance ending, the contractor will only be paid for the time the equipment is leased.

2.11 Re-Spotting of Light Towers: At times the location of a Light Towers may interfere with operations and may require being moved out of the way to another location at the site. This service will include the movement of a Light Towers unit from one location on a site to another location on the same site.

2.12 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) of Equipment: The contractor shall perform PMCS on all Light Towers as often as necessary to ensure they are secure and in functional operation.

2.13 Fueling Light Towers: The contractor will be responsible for fueling the light towers once the initial fuel has been used.

3.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities:

3.1 General: The contractor shall provide all equipment, supplies, tools, materials, repair parts, labor, transportation, and management oversight to perform the requirements under this contract.

3.2 Vehicles: Contractor vehicles shall be registered, in accordance with all current applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, ordinances and regulations. All vehicle operators shall possess valid state/Commonwealth driver licenses to be allowed on the site. Some FEMA sites such as military and other governmental facilities may require proof of U.S. citizenship to gain access.

3.3 Contractor Equipment: The Contractor must own its own equipment.

4.0 Specific Tasks:

4.1 Basic Services: Services under this contract will be established by the CO. Repair services will be performed on a “as needed” basis. The FPM or COR will contact the Contractor’s PM and request servicing of specific Light Towers.

Services will include:

• Delivery of an operating and fully fueled Light Towers

• Setup up at desired locations

• Maintain Light Towers in a serviceable condition at all times

• Relocate Light Towers if directed by FEMA

• Remove contractor provided equipment upon request or at the termination of the required services

5.0. Special Requirements:

5.1 Safety Standards: The contractor shall comply with Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) requirements: Each item of equipment or property furnished under this contract shall be in safe operational condition and shall comply with all Federal Safety Standards, the American National Standards, and all State Safety Regulations applicable to the equipment and or property.

5.2 Program Manager (PM): The contractor shall designate a PM for performance of all work under the contract. The PM shall be responsible for total contract management and coordination.

The PM shall have full authority to act for the contractor during performance of work. The contractor shall provide, in writing, the name of the PM and telephone number to the CO, COR and FPM. The PM must be available by telephone contact at all times.

5.3 Lost and Found Property: It is the responsibility of the contractor to ensure all articles of possible personal or monetary value found by the contractor’s personnel be turned in to the FPM or FEMA Security Office and notify the CO and COR immediately.

5.4 FEMA location and impassable locations: When an unforeseen Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) location closure occurs on a contractor’s regular scheduled day of work, the contractor will be notified by the CO or COR as to whether the contractor will be required to continue performance of service for that day. When previously closed areas are reopened services shall resume.

6.0 Deliverables:

6.1 Reports: The contractor shall maintain detailed accurate records of the delivery of Light Towers and associated services under this contract. These records shall be made available to FEMA at any time requested for the duration of this contract.

6.2 Quotes: The contractor shall submit quotes for services in response to this Request for Proposal (RFP). Price quotes shall include delivery, set up, maintenance, servicing and final pick-up charges. Rentals will be for monthly periods.

7.0 PRICE SCHEDULE:

7.1 Rental Quotes: The Contractor shall prepare quotes for monthly rental of light towers.

8.0 CONTRACTOR/SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL & SECURIITY REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFIED PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall provide qualified personnel to perform all requirements specified under this contract.

CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL AND DRUGS: Contractor personnel, while at a FEMA site or facility, are subject to standards of conduct prescribed for Government employees. The use of alcohol, drugs, or harmful substances will, at the discretion of the Government, result in barring of individual from Government facilities and of the above premises.

CITIZENSHIP: Contractor employees may be required to access U.S. Military Installations, airports and seaports. Citizenship is sometimes a requirement to enter these facilities. The contractor may seek to obtain Transportation Worker Identification Cards (TWIC) which would facilitate employee access.

EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION: Contractor employees visiting or working on Government sites or facilities shall wear an identification badge that, at minimum, displays the Contractor name, the employee’s photo, and badge expiration date. Visiting Contractor employees shall comply with all Government escort rules and requirements. All Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractors when their status is not readily apparent and display all identification and visitor badges in plain view above the waist at all times.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT: Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government and Agency regulations, policies and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities. The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees present a professional appearance at all time and that their conduct shall not reflect discredit on the United States, the Department of Homeland Security or FEMA.

REMOVING EMPLOYEES FOR MISCONDUCT OR SECURITY REASONS

The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct Contractor to remove any Contractor employee from FEMA facilities for misconduct or security reasons. Removal does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to continue providing the services required under any contract. The Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor with a written explanation to support any request to remove an employee.

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