Amendment 1 RFQ.pdf

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation: quotes are being requested and a written solicitation shall not be issued. The solicitation number is 70US0924R70094060 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Lab Gases. The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular 2023-06 effective 12/04/2023. This solicitation is total small business set aside and the associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 325120. The anticipated period of performance will be 02/01/2024- 01/31/2029 from award. The Government intends to award a Base plus four (4) years contract from this solicitation.

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items. (SEP 2023) is applicable to this solicitation.

FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) and the specific evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision is applicable to this solicitation.

(a) 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 shall be used to evaluate offers:

a. Factor Identification – This evaluation will evaluate the offerors by the proposals received in response to the Laboratory, Specialty, and Medical Gases Request for Proposals using the following factors:

Factor 1 – Availability of all requested gases o Sub-factor 1 – Laboratory gases o Sub-factor 2 – Specialty gases o Sub-factor 3 – Medical gases

Factor 2 – Delivery availability o Sub-factor 1 – Minimum 2 drivers capable of passing and maintaining site suitability o Sub-factor 2 – Ability to deliver to a minimum of 4 separate sites in the NCR within specified timeframes accurately o Sub-factor 3 – Ability to ensure delivery to CONUS Field Offices and Residence Offices within specified timeframes accurately

Factor 3 – Organization Management o Sub-factor 1 – Effective invoicing system able to maintain individual site billing using individual lines of accounting o Sub-factor 2 – Ordering ability flexibility and ease

Factor 4– Cost/Price o Sub-factor 1 – Pricing inclusion details all fees (delivery, hazardous materials, helium surcharge, fuel, etc.)

A completed copy of the provision FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) must be included with Offerors proposal. If you have completed the annual representations and certifications electronically through the System for Award Management (SAM), then provide a statement as such and it shall be verified.

FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023), applies to this acquisition. Potential offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and subsequent amendments to the solicitation shall only be available by downloading the documents at the SAM Website at https://sam.gov. By submitting a response to this solicitation, the vendor shall be self-certifying that neither the offeror nor the principal corporate officials and owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any Federal Agency.

Offeror Questions/Clarifications

All offeror questions and clarifications pursuant to this RFQ must be requested to the Contracting Officer, Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Contract Specialist, Christina Cook, christina.cook@associates.usss.dhs.gov no later than December 30th at 1:00 PM, EDT. No additional questions and/or clarifications will be accepted after that date and time. The Government reserves the right not to provide a response for any Offeror question/clarification. If the Contracting Officer determines that a request cites an issue of significant importance, the Government shall provide a written response to all offerors.

The Government shall not provide information in response to telephone calls. Contacting other USSS personnel regarding this solicitation in an attempt to gain procurement-sensitive information may result in disqualification from the evaluation process. Written responses to all Offerors questions/clarifications shall be published on sam.gov no later than January 16th at 1:00

PM. EDT.

Quote Submission Due Date

Quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, Jade Gaston at jade.gaston@usss.dhs.gov and Contract Specialist, Christina Cook at Christina.Cook@associates.usss.dhs.gov no later than January 19th at 1:00 PM, EDT. No late quotes will be accepted.

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Laboratory, Specialty, and Medical Grade Gases Delivery and Refill Services

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1. INTRODUCTION: The United States Secret Service provides Laboratory Threat analysis and support of the overall USSS protective mission. This is a non-personal services contract to provide compressive delivery, refill, and rental of laboratory, specialty, and medical grade gas cylinders, dewars, and tanks. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2. Background: The USSS utilizes a five-year Blanket Purchasing Agreement (BPA) with annual task order allocations for a range of high purity, laboratory, specialty, and medical grade gases to support USSS mission. The current BPA expired 23 September 2023 and a new BPA is needed to initiate by 4 January 2024 to allow USSS to not exceed its micro purchasing limits and is vital to daily operations and operational tempo.

1.3. Objectives: The objective of this procurement is to establish a new Blanket Purchase

Agreement to ensure gases are available for use within laboratories and support areas within the National Capitol Region (NCR) during the course of the Agreement and within the continental United States (CONUS) during OY2 through the end of the agreement. Laboratory instrumentation is operational 100% of the time and able to produce accurate, defensible results in support of the USSS mission.

1.4. Scope: Laboratory and Mission Support Gases Delivery and Refill Services: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform required high purity gases in cylinders, dewars, and tanks for continuous use as defined in this Statement of Work except for those items specified as Government furnished property and services. The contractor shall accomplish initial delivery, on-going delivery, exchange, and refill services, rental tracking, repair and/or replacement of faulty or incorrect cylinders, dewars, or tanks.

1.5. Specific Tasks:

1.5.1. Laboratory and Specialty Gases Services Initial Delivery. The Contractor shall provide an initial delivery of gases of specified type, purity, volume, and quantity within 1 week of issue of the first delivery order for each site. Each site will have its own line of accounting and tracking mechanism to allow individual invoicing, credit, and tracking.

1.5.2. On-going / reoccurring orders. Gas usage will vary day to day and requires re-ordering of additional cylinders for at most once per month. Orders will be placed by email utilizing an excel spreadsheet detailing the quantity, cylinder/dewar/tank volume or type, purity, and site for delivery. Delivery must occur 96 hours (48 hours for emergency orders) of order to the specified site. Not all sites will order at the same time or same frequency and each delivery will not be the same. All fees, charges, and rentals will be detailed prior to delivery and acceptance of the task order. Current operations may not require the contractor to supply the entire list of gases at one time, but partial combinations from the list. To assist in developing delivery schedules the contractor will also identify which gases listed above are:

In-Stock Item (Immediate Delivery; 0 to 2 days) Back Order Item (Short Term Delivery Delay; 2+ days to 2 weeks) Custom Order Item (Long Term Delivery Delay; 2+ weeks to 2 months)

1.5.3. Item Replacement. The contractor will replace industrial/specialty gases that do not meet purity specifications, laboratory standards, or content and will be replaced at no cost to the government, within 48-hours after receipt of the discrepancy notification issued from the Contracting Officer’s Representative within seven calendar days after delivery.

1.5.4. Qualified Staff: The contractor shall provide qualified drivers with appropriate

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) commensurate with US DOT and state and locality requirements. Personnel shall be trained and appropriately equipped to properly transport (including any hazardous materials carrier requirements as stipulated by federal, state, or local or US Department of Defense regulations), load, unload, and transfer all cylinders, dewars, and tanks.

1.5.5. Portable Cylinders, Containers, and Dewars. All cylinder, containers, and Dewars will be properly maintained, inspected, and marked by the contractor prior to delivery. The contractor is responsible for maintaining all markings, labels, and certifications on all cylinders and containers and transportation equipment in accordance with Federal, State, and Military regulations.

The contractor is responsible for proving portable cylinder and containers to support the government’s compressed gas requirements. The government will reimburse the contractor the appropriated rental fees associated with the cylinders, containers, or Dewars in its possession. The government will reimburse the contractor for replacement cylinders, containers, or Dewars in the event of a cylinder, container, or Dewar loss if the government is determined at fault.

1.5.6. Faulty or inoperable items. The contractor will replace externally faulty or inoperable cylinders, containers, or Dewars at no cost to the government within 96 hours after notification by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.5.7. Resupply Locations. The contractor will not remove or relocate any cylinder/container without prior approval by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). All requests for removal or relocation of cylinders/containers must be submitted in writing to the recipient at the cylinder/container location with a copy of the request forwarded to the COR.

1.5.8. Delivery and Cylinder Management. The Contractor shall provide a delivery slip at each delivery detailing the quantity, type, and volume of cylinders delivered and removed. The delivery slip must be referenced on any invoice. Invoices must be submitted within 1 calendar week from delivery. The contractor may choose to utilize a tracking system, but it does not replace the above requirement.

Delivery It is the responsibility of the contractor to make deliveries directly to the customer buildings and storage areas as requested. These deliveries must be accomplished using contractor owned equipment and personnel. The contractor will remove all empty cylinders, containers, or dewars from the delivery location and from the facility. The contractor will provide a copy of all delivery tickets/manifest including the number and identity of cylinders, containers, dewars delivered and removed to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The government reserves the right to relocate portable cylinders, containers, or dewars, and contractor owned equipment located on government property to facilitate emergency responses or to safeguard either government or contractor owned property. The COR will notify the contractor within 5 working days should relocation become necessary. All discrepancies will be reported to the contractor by the COR within seven (7) calendar days of delivery.

The contractor will accept returns under the following conditions:

Products were delivered in error.

Containers are damaged and may pose unsafe conditions for use.

Product has been recalled by the manufacturer, regardless of the level of recall.

Product does not meet the quality standards specified.

Containers were delivered empty or partially filled.

The contractor will have the capability to track cylinders utilizing automated procedures to ensure that proper cylinder counts are maintained after each delivery and return. A proper cylinder count is necessary to accurately determine stock levels and calculate rental charges.

1.5.9. Safety and PPE. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with safety and environmental regulations, ensuring that all personnel are in the possession of, and are properly trained in the use of appropriate personal protective equipment during the performance of this contract.

1.5.10. Safety Data Sheets. The contractor will maintain a copy of all Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for the associated products provided under the purchase request. The contractor will also provide a clear, legible copy of all SDS documents to the laboratory where the gas is delivered. All SDS documents are to be the latest revision, therefore, when documents are replaced or revised, a copy of the newest document will be forwarded to the laboratory at each local delivery point.

1.5.11. Rental fees. The contractor will detail any rental fees for each cylinder as part of the monthly invoice. The contractor is responsible for detailing the quantity, type, and purity of cylinders at each site as part of each invoice. Invoices must be submitted within 1 calendar week of the end of the rental month period.

1.5.12. Customer Support. The Contractor shall provide priority telephone and email access to technical support, as needed, at no charge.

1.5.13. Firm Fixed Price Rate. The contractor shall provide the firm fixed price per item annually for each grade/purity, volume, and type in the proposal under the following CLIN structure as tabulated below in Table 1. If additional gases are added, the contractor will provide a price for that timeframe and future ordering volumes and rates.

Item Description

Volume Purity/Grade Estimated

Annual Quantity

Unit Unit Price

BY

Unit Price

OY1

Unit Price

OY2

Unit Price

OY3

Unit Price

OY4

CLIN X001:

Site 1

Nitrogen 5.0 300 ccf

UHP (99.999%+)

/5.0 8 ea

Helium 5.0 -

300 ccf UHP, Carrier/ 5.0 14 ea

Air 5.0 - 300 300 ccf Ultra Zero Grade 3 ea Air ULTRA

ZERO - 150A

150 ccf Ultra Zero Grade 3 ea

Hydrogen 5.0

- 300

300 ccf UHP, Carrier 3 ea

Nitrogen 5.0 - 150A

150 ccf UHP, Carrier 2 ea

Hydrogen 5.0 - 150A

150 ccf UHP, Carrier 2 ea

Nitrogen 230L dewar

230 L UHP (99.999%+) 4 ea

Oxygen "D" 410 Medical grade 4 ea Rental (annual cylinder)

- - 61 ea

Rental (annual dewar)

- - 4 ea

Helium surcharge

- - 14 ea

Delivery Fee - - 4 ea HazMat Fee - - 4 ea Fuel charge - - 4 Ea

CLIN X002:

Site 2

Helium 5.0 -

300 ccf UHP, Carrier/ 5.0 72 ea

Rental (annual cylinder)

- - 72 ea

Helium surcharge

- - 72 ea

Delivery Fee - - 12 ea HazMat Fee - - 12 ea Fuel charge - - 12 Ea

CLIN X003:

Site 3

P-10 (10% Methane/90%

Argon) 200 ccf Carrier 6 ea

Helium 5.0 -

300 ccf Chromatography 14 ea

Air 5.0 - 300 300 ccf Zero Grade 6 ea Rental (annual cylinder)

- - 61 ea

Rental (annual dewar)

- - 26 ea

Helium surcharge

- - 14 ea

Delivery Fee - - 4 ea HazMat Fee - - 4 ea Fuel charge - - 4 Ea

CLIN X004:

Site 4

Oxygen 300 ccf Industrial

Welding Grade 2 Ea

Acetylene 350 ccf Industrial

Welding Grade 2 Ea

Argon 300 ccf Industrial

Welding Grade 2 ea

Rental (annual dewar)

- - 6 ea

Delivery Fee - - 2 ea HazMat Fee - - 2 ea Fuel charge - - 2 Ea

CLIN X005:

Site 5

Oxygen "D" 410 Medical grade 250 Ea Rental (annual cylinder) 250 Ea

Delivery Fee 12 Ea HazMat Fee 12 Ea Fuel charge 12 Ea

CLIN X006:

Site 6

Oxygen "D" 410 Medical grade 1,750 ea Rental (annual cylinder) 1,750 ea

Delivery Fee 12 ea HazMat Fee 12 ea Fuel charge 12 ea

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Period of Performance: The period of performance will be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and four (4) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year 1 February 2024 to 31 January 2025 Option Year I 1 February 2025 to 31 January 2026 Option Year II 1 February 2026 to 31 January 2005 Option Year III 1 February 2005 to 31 January 2004 Option Year IV 1 February 2004 to 31 January 2029

1.6.2. Place of Delivery: NCR delivery locations. The USSS has multiple delivery locations within the NCR that have different levels of security and access control requirements. All access control requirements are coordinated through the site POC with a copy to the COR. The contractor shall, at a minimum, maintain site suitability access approval for a minimum of two drivers as noted in the Security Section below.

1.6.2.1. Customer Site 1: Joint Base Anacostia Bolling (JBAB)

245 Murray Lane SW, Washington DC 20223 POC: William Parks/Tara Lydick 202-610-8830 William.Parks@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.2.2. Customer Site 2: Brightseat

843 Brightseat Road Landover, MD 20785 POC: Michael Reynolds/Jason Tucker, 646-763-1182 Jason.Tucker@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.2.3. Customer Site 3: HQ

950 H. St NW Washington DC 20223 POC: Donald Wilhelm, 202-406-6765 Donald.Wilhelm@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.2.4. Customer Site 4: Joint Base Andrews (JBA)

Site information to be released with award POC: William Parks/Tara Lydick 202-610-8830 William.Parks@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.2.5. Customer Site 5: JJRTC

9200 Powder Mill Rd Laurel, Maryland 20708 POC: Randy Stair, 240-624-3580 randy.stair@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.2.6. Customer Site 6: TBD – CONUS Field Offices and Residence Offices

POC: Randy Stair, 240-624-3580 randy.stair@usss.dhs.gov

1.6.3. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0600 - 1500 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. Work outside of this schedule must be approved in advance by the COR and the Contractor.

Deliveries and pickups will be accepted between 0700 to 1400 (7:00 AM – 2:00 PM), Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays and Government shutdowns. Vehicle screening is available 0700 to 1300 (7:00 AM to 1:00 PM) daily and must be completed prior to arrival at site. Work outside of this schedule must be approved in advance by the COR and the Contractor.

1.6.4. Closed Days. All closed days for the location will be designated by the Installation Commander, Joint Base Anacostia Bolling, Washington DC and the USSS Facility Manager. Closed days will be associated with inclement weather/dangerous conditions and/or National Security. The contractor will not be allowed access during designated closed days, unless the compressed gas delivery/removal is deemed to be essential and authorized by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.5. Inclement Weather. When the government agency is closed by the Installation Commander or USSS Facility Manager because of inclement weather conditions and/or dangerous conditions, notification of the closing will be broadcast over local radio and television stations. The contractor will contact the COR prior to any delivery attempt when Inclement Weather is suspected or anticipated.

1.6.6. Holidays. A list of government agency observed holidays and/or closed days in conjunction with holidays will be published at the beginning of each calendar year.

The contractor will not be allowed access to government property on a holiday unless deemed essential and authorized by the Contracting Officer. The contractor is advised that access to the government installation may be restricted on these holidays: New Year, Martin Luther King Birthday, Washington’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.

1.6.7. Type of Contract: The Government will award a firm, fixed price contract.

1.6.8. Privacy Act: Personnel who have access to Privacy Information shall adhere to the Privacy Act, Title 5 of the U.S. Code, Section 552a and applicable agency rules and regulations.

1.6.9. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all

Government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.10. Controlled Access Facilities / Information Systems Security: The contractor and his/her employees and sub-contractors shall be citizens of the United States. None of the services required by this contract shall be subcontracted to or performed by persons other than the Contractor or the Contractor's employees without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.

1.6.11. Site Suitability Access Approval. The US Secret Service Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or their US Secret Service designee is responsible for determining the contract employee’s position description level as being either Escort Access, Low Risk, or High Risk. The COR or their designee will also make the determination when contract employees require access to US Secret Service controlled Information Technology systems, unless otherwise stipulated within this Statement of Work.

Contract employees shall undergo a Suitability Assessment as determined by the US Secret Service’s Security Management Division’s, Contractor Support Branch (SMD-CSB) prior to performing any work within US Secret Services controlled access facilities or on US Secret Service’s information technology systems. Additional Continuous Suitability Reviews will be required for continued work requirements as determined by SMD-CSB, but no less than once every six months.

All contractors shall ensure that their employees are pre-cleared prior to the start of any US Secret Service (USSS) contract. The COR or their designee is responsible for ensuring that all employees supporting USSS contracts are compliant with USSS security requirements. Additional Continuous Suitability Reviews shall be required for continued work requirements as determined by Security Management Division

(SMD).

At a minimum, the contractor shall submit to the COR the following completed documentation for each Escort Access contract employee requiring access to US Secret Services controlled access facilities, in order to satisfy initial and/or recurring (as requested by the COR) Continuous Suitability Reviews:

DHS-11000-25: DHS Form Contractor Fitness/Security Screens Request

SSF 4024: US Secret Service Non-disclosure Agreement SSF 3230A: Disclosure and Authorization Pertaining To Consumer Reports

The contractor shall notify the COR via email of any personnel changes, including change in duties, departure from the company, or replacement by another individual within 5 business days of any change. Any new personnel documentation must be submitted within 15 days of the change. There shall be no charge to the Government for filling out the required paperwork or for initial visits to complete the paperwork as necessary.

1.6.12. Department of Defense Facility Access All contractor and subcontractor employees with an area of performance within a US Military controlled installation, facility, and area will comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government security representative or COR) in addition to those established by the USSS and listed above in Controlled Access Facilities. The contractor must be granted Joint Base Anacostia Bolling site access approval prior to any maintenance or repair event. If additional materials or components are needed, the contractor vehicle and delivery must be screened prior to delivery or pickup. The contractor will notify the COR in advance and submit to the COR the following information a minimum 24 hours prior to any work for each vehicle and each person requiring access:

Employee’s full name Company name Date of birth Contact mobile phone number Dates and times of visit Vehicle description (make, model, license tag number, and size and length for CDL vehicles)

The information is required prior to the person’s first visit and is usually valid for approximately one year. At the front gate, the contractor will obtain a visitor’s pass after presenting proper identification documents and may be subject to vehicle inspection prior to entry. A contractor escort will be provided as needed. Entry requirements may change as directed by the Force Protection Condition (FPCON). The COR will communicate any additional requirements prior to the first delivery and as they develop. Contractor personnel must resubmit paperwork and information as necessary to maintain continued access approvals.

All Contractor personnel will be required to provide a REAL-ID compliant license or non-expired Government issued passport, vehicle registration and vehicle insurance information to access the military installation and facility.

1.6.13. Deliveries. All deliveries shall be coordinated with government staff a minimum of 48 hours prior to delivery. If additional materials or components are needed, the contractor vehicle and delivery must be screened prior to delivery or pickup. The contractor will notify the COR in advance and submit to the COR the following information a minimum 24 hours prior to delivery for each vehicle and each person requiring access:

Employee’s full name Company name Date of birth Contact mobile phone number Dates and times of visit Delivery volume, dimensions, and description (i.e., 4 pallets of filters, parts, etc.)

Vehicle description (make, model, license tag number, and size and length for CDL vehicles)

1.6.14. Safety and Health. The contractor will comply with all Federal, State, Military, and local laws and regulations concerning the environmental, occupational safety and health, and hazardous material. In case of conflict among these laws and regulations, the most stringent law or regulation will apply. The contractor will ensure employees have all required training and certifications related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

1.6.15. Secret Facility Clearance (Not applicable)

1.6.16. Key Personnel: The contractor shall provide a point of contact (POC) who shall be responsible for the laboratory, specialty, and medical gases coordination. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The POC or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters.

1.6.17. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. Contractor personnel will be required to obtain and wear Visitor badges while on-site in the performance of this requirement.

1.6.18. Contractor Travel: Contractor will be required to travel CONUS and within the National Capital Region (NCR) during the performance of this contract to perform delivery, pickup, and refill of gas cylinders, dewars, and containers. Contractor will be authorized travel expenses consistent with FAR 31.205-46, the substantive provisions of the Federal Travel Regulation (FTR), and the limitation of funds specified in this contract. Travel costs will be included in the annual agreement cost and are not added to any agreement costs.

1.6.19. Other Direct Costs: Any costs associated with shipping or delivery of components for use in performance of this agreement will be included in the firm fixed price cost. No additional costs are authorized.

1.6.20. Data Rights: Not applicable.

1.6.21. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications, or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

2. Definitions and Acronyms:

2.1. DEFINITIONS

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (C.O.). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the Government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the Government.

2.1.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract/order. 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/order, 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/order.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Statement of Work.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA). The Government procedures to verify that services being performed by the contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract/order requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor.

The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the contractor provides services in accordance with the contract/order.

2.2. ACRONYMS

CDL Commercial Drivers License CFR Code of Federal Regulations CO Contracting Officer CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii) COR Contracting Officer Representative COTS Commercial-Off-the-Shelf CPFF Cost Plus Fixed Fee CR Continuing Resolution DHS Department of Homeland Security FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation FFP Firm Fixed Price GFP Government Furnished Property HSAR Homeland Security Acquisition Regulation IATA International Air Transport Association (IATA)

ISO International Organization for Standardization JBAB Joint Base Anacostia Bolling LH Labor Hour NCR National Capital Region OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii) ODC Other Direct Costs PIPO Phase In/Phase Out POC Point of Contact PM Preventative Maintenance QA Quality Assurance QAP Quality Assurance Plan QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan SSF United States Secret Service Form SOW Statement of Work TE Technical Exhibit T&M Time and Material TPOC Technical Point of Contact US United States US DOT United States Department of Transportation USSS United States Secret Service

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. Services: (NOT APPLICABLE)

3.2. Facilities: The Government will provide access to the facilities covered under the contract.

3.3. Utilities: The Government will provide all utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this SOW. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish completion of laboratory, specialty, and medical grade gases delivery, pickup, refill.

3.4. Equipment: Not Applicable.

3.5. Materials: Not Applicable.

CONTRACT PROVISIONS

Clauses incorporated by full text:

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal. (Jan 2017)

(a) The Government recognizes that the line items established in this solicitation may not conform to the Offeror’s practices. Failure to correct these issues can result in difficulties in acceptance of deliverables and processing payments. Therefore, the Offeror is invited to propose alternative line items for which bids, proposals, or quotes are requested in this solicitation to ensure that the resulting contract is economically and administratively advantageous to the Government and the Offeror.

(b) The Offeror may submit one or more additional proposals with alternative line items, provided that alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation. However, acceptance of an alternative proposal is a unilateral decision made solely at the discretion of the Government. Offers that do not comply with the line items specified in this solicitation may be determined to be nonresponsive or unacceptable.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c)

(1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. (Jun 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Person—

(1) Means–

(i) A natural person;

(ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and

(iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and

(2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise.

Sensitive technology-

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically-

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act ( 50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) The offeror shall e-mail questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 25.703-4, by submission of its offer, the offeror—

(1) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act.

These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran's ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds the threshold at FAR 25.703-2(a)(2) with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN- List/Pages/default.aspx).

(d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if-

(1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225-12, 52.225-24, or comparable agency provision); and

(2) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

CLAUSES

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov.

(End of clause)

Clauses incorporated by reference:

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Jun 2020) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (JUN 2020) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (MAY 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

(DEC 2022)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes. (OCT 1997) 52.232-11 Extras. (APR 1984) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995)

Clauses incorporated by full text:

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Dec 2023)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further

Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this…