75F40123R116398.pdf

75F40123R116398

Document Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Solicitation Number: 75F40123R116398

Posted Date: January 20, 2023

Title:

Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Natural Language Processing (NLP) for Text Documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability

Response Date: January 27, 2023 12:00 PM CT

NAICS Code: 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services

Classification Code: B504 – Special Studies/Analysis - Chemical/Biological

Contracting Office Address

FDA/OO/OFBA/OAGS/DAP

National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) 3900 NCTR Road Jefferson, AR 72079

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The solicitation is being issued in conjunction with FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation number is 75F40123Q116398. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP)

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2023-01 effective December 30, 2022.

The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services; the applicable Small Business Size Standard is $19 million. This requirement is solicited as a total small business set aside; only small businesses under the applicable NAICS may submit a proposal.

Schedule of Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs, Contract Line Items (CLINs)

Line Item 1 – Base Year: Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing (NLP). (Price shall be an all-inclusive price which includes everything the contractor will require to perform the work stated herein)

QTY: 12 months

Price: $ _____________________

Line Item 2 – Option Year 1: Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing (NLP) as per the specifications included above.

Line Item 3 – Option Year 2: Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence for Natural Language Processing (NLP) as per the specifications included above.

Line Item 4 – Option Year 3: Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence for Natural

Line Item 5 – Option Year 4: Technical Expert Services: Artificial Intelligence for Natural

Total Price (Base + 4 Option Years): $ _____________________

GSA Contract Number: __________________ (if applicable)

Description of Contract Requirements/Statement of Work (SOW) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR), Division of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics (DBB) requires input of an experienced individual with written and oral presentation skills, a thorough understanding of bioinformatics with specific knowledge in artificial intelligence (AI) for natural language processing (NLP) for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability.

One of the essential roles of the Division of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics (DBB) at the National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) is to deal with the rapid growth of biomedical data present in the public domain and generated within the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and develop state-of-art bioinformatics and biostatistics methodologies to translate this burgeoning data to practical knowledge available to FDA researchers. One such area of this research is AI-based NLP for text documents, i.e., to evaluate, develop and employ the AI-based NLP methodologies with a specific emphasis on FDA documents. This will aid FDA efforts to (1) develop regulatory policy for the products that contain AI, and (2) improve the agency’s operation by incorporating AI methods in regulatory science.

Working in close coordination with the DBB at NCTR in Jefferson, Arkansas, the contractor shall assist in the formulation of innovative ideas/approaches to address the current needs in AI-based NLP development with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability; shall advise bioinformatics staff in the appropriate methods of writing scientific manuscripts and research protocols and provide support in the generation of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals.

This will require periodic visits to the NCTR Campus as well as communication with the DBB staff via e-mail, phone and videoconferencing (i.e., Microsoft Teams or Zoom) to collaborate and make recommendations as appropriate, and to schedule required site visit at the NCTR campus.

For the purposes of this RFP, the specialized consultant shall be identified as “key personnel.”

HHSAR Clause 352.237-75 Key Personnel (DEC 2015) applies to this acquisition.

Objective

It is critical for the Division of Bioinformatics and Biostatics to develop and coordinate informatics capabilities within NCTR, across FDA Centers, and in the larger community. It is important for these capabilities to be communicated in an effective manner with the research community and the FDA.

This requires an experienced individual with written and oral presentation skills, a thorough understanding of bioinformatics with specific knowledge in AI-based NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability.

Tasks (not to exceed 250 hours)

FDA Facility:

1. The contractor shall visit NCTR one day (8 hours) per month for the entire period of performance (a total of 12 visits/year). The purpose of the visit is to assist the DBB in the writing of manuscripts and research protocols and provide guidance for on-going projects related to AI based NLP for text documents. The site visit shall include seminars and/or training sessions for groups and individuals within DBB to communicate the latest developments related to AI based NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability. Contractor shall perform literature assessments as needed.

The contractor shall provide equipment needed to access these resources, to include a laptop computer. The Government shall furnish access to necessary resources such as FDA Guest Wi-Fi and video projection equipment as needed.

NOTE: All travel costs shall be included in price.

If in person site visits not permissible due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, contractor shall perform site visit requirements virtually.

Contractor’s Facility:

The contractor shall assist in the formulation of innovative ideas/approaches to address the current needs in AI-based NLP development with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability;

and shall advise bioinformatics staff in the appropriate methods of writing scientific manuscripts and research protocols and provide support in the generation of manuscripts for submission to scientific journals. This will require communication with the DBB staff via e-mail, phone and videoconferencing (i.e., Microsoft Teams or Zoom) by performing the following:

1. The contractor shall attend videoconference/teleconference meetings (i.e., Microsoft Teams or Zoom) no more than 1-2 times per week (approximately 1 hour each).

2. The contractor shall advise junior staff in the appropriate methods of writing scientific manuscripts and research protocols following the standard practices used in the scientific community.

3. The contractor shall assist in the development of research protocols and review draft research protocols and provide recommendations for revisions to further the research.

4. The contractor shall review draft manuscripts related to AI based NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability and provide recommendations for revisions to prepare for publication to scientific journals following the standard practice used in the scientific community for writing a scientific manuscript.

The Director of DBB will have the ultimate decision on all revisions to manuscripts and protocols (including the authorship) before final submission to NCTR for approval. The Contractor is prohibited from any use of the data. The data is solely owned by the FDA.

Minimum Position Requirements and Qualifications

1. Shall demonstrate in-depth knowledge (at least 10 years) and thorough understanding of bioinformatics with specific knowledge of current issues in the field of AI for NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability.

2. Shall have presented at one or more international conferences on the subject of AI for NLP (documentation required).

3. Shall have experience working with FDA scientists.

4. Shall have extensive experience in instructing research professionals.

5. Shall have extensive experience in technical writing and editing.

6. Shall have experience in mentoring graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

7. Shall have at least 5 verifiable records of publications in cited scientific journals in the area of AI for NLP for text documents as primary author.

8. Shall have PhD or minimum 15-20 years of research experience in the field of AI and data science.

Deliverables/Milestones:

Item Deliverable Description Due Date 1 Visit NCTR

Assist the DBB in the writing of manuscripts and research protocols and provide guidance for on-going projects related to AI based NLP for text documents. Provide seminars and/or training sessions for groups and individuals within DBB to communicate the latest developments related to AI based NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability. Perform literature assessments as needed.

If in person site visits not permissible due to ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, contractor shall perform requirements virtually.

Monthly

Item Deliverable Description Due Date 2 Protocol/Manuscript

Development and Review

(1) Advise junior staff in the appropriate methods of writing scientific manuscripts and research protocols following the standard practices used in the scientific community.

(2) Assist in the development of research protocols and review draft research protocols and provide recommendations for revisions to further the research.

(3) Review draft manuscripts related to AI based NLP for text documents with specific emphasis on AI explainability and interpretability and provide recommendations for revisions to prepare for publication to scientific journals following the standard practice used in the scientific community for writing a scientific manuscript

As required throughout the Period of Performance

3 Attend meetings Participate in videoconference/teleconference meetings

Once or twice per week (approx. one hour each)

4 Summary Report Report shall contain a detailed summary of work performed for/during site visits, protocol/manuscripts reviewed, meetings attended, seminars/trainings provided, and any other notable activities during the billing period.

Report shall include hours expended during the reporting period and the cumulative amount for the period of performance.

At time of invoicing

All deliverables shall be developed using Microsoft Office products that are compatible with the versions currently utilized by the FDA (i.e., MS 2016) and are 508 compliant. Reports shall be provided by e-mail with each invoice from the Contractor.

The Contractor shall deliver all products to the Technical Point of Contact/Contracting Officer’s Representative (TPOC/COR). The TPOC/COR or other technical staff will notify the Contractor of deliverable acceptance regarding overall compliance with the guideline’s requirements of the task.

Reports shall also be submitted to the Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer.

The Contractor shall ensure the accuracy and completeness of all deliverables in accordance with referenced policy, regulations, laws, and directives. Reports and presentations shall be concise and clearly written; errors, misleading or unclear statements, incomplete or irrelevant information, and/or excessive rhetoric, repetition, or excessive length if a page limit is imposed, shall be considered deficiencies and will be subject to correction by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Unless specified otherwise, the TPOC/COR will review and approve all deliverables.

Unless specified otherwise, the Contractor shall provide a copy of each deliverable listed in DELIVERABLES section to the TPOC/COR for review. The Government will review the deliverable and suggest any changes. If changes are required, unless specified otherwise, the Contractor shall resubmit the revised deliverable to the TPOC/COR five (5) business days after receiving the Government’s input, unless otherwise agreed to in advance.

Deliverable products shall be reviewed, validated, and tested as appropriate to ensure that they meet applicable/specified standards, policy, business requirements, and quality measures. In the event of the rejection of any deliverable, the Contractor shall be notified in writing by the TPOC/COR, giving the specific reason(s) for rejection. The Contractor shall have ten (10) business days to respond to the rejected deliverable and return it to the TPOC/COR.

Section 508:

• Electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria. Accessibility checklists for various formats are available at the HHS site. Materials that are final items must be compliant with Section 508 at time of delivery, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Representative.

Deliveries, Acceptance, and Performance

Period(s) of Performance. Base plus four (4) Option Years with anticipated period of performance dates estimated as:

Base Year: 05/02/2023 – 05/01/2024 Option Year 1: 05/02/2024 – 05/01/2025 Option Year 2: 05/02/2025 – 05/01/2026 Option Year 3: 05/02/2026 – 05/01/2027 Option Year 4: 05/02/2027 – 05/01/2028

Place of Performance

Some research may be performed at the at the contractor’s place of business; however, as stated above, the contractor shall be required to travel to NCTR to meet with DBB staff and the TPOC to review materials and provide guidance. Travel costs shall be included in the proposal

US FDA National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) 3900 NCTR Rd.

Jefferson AR 72079

Government-Furnished Property, Material, Equipment, or Information (GFP, GFM, GFE, or

GFI)

During site visits the contractor shall perform needed literature assessment, etc., therefore, the contractor shall furnish equipment needed to access these resources (i.e., personal laptop). NCTR will provide access to guest Wi-Fi and projection equipment if needed for presentations.

Security and Privacy The Contractor shall be responsible for determining that the individuals provided to perform under this contract will not have an adverse effect on the efficiency, effectiveness, and integrity of the FDA, and will uphold the scope of work.

Due to the possible sensitive nature of the information discussed, contractor personnel shall be required to sign a Commitment to Protect Non-Public Information form 3398, which will be included as an attachment to any resultant contract.

https://www.hhs.gov/web/section-508/accessibility-checklists/index.html

The Contractor must assure the protection of the information and data it receives in performance of this contract from unauthorized use or disclosure and must avoid actions that would cause a reasonable person to question the impartiality of the Contractor, its employees, or the Government in the performance of this immediate contract and potential participation in future actions. The data provided shall not be used or disclosed outside of this contract without prior approval from the

TPOC/COR.

Acceptance

The supplies and/or services delivered hereunder shall be inspected and accepted at destination by the TPOC/COR specified at award. If the supplies or services are acceptable, the TPOC/COR shall promptly forward a report of inspection and acceptance to the paying office. If the supplies or services are not acceptable, the TPOC/COR shall document the nonconforming items/services and immediately notify the contracting officer.

Payments

Payments will not be made more frequently than monthly in arrears. Advance payments will not be made.

Contract 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/browse/index/far and https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (Dec 2022) applies to this acquisition. The following addenda apply:

FAR Clauses

52.204-13 System for Award Management and Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 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 any time of contract expiration; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend any time 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 five (5) years. (End of clause)

52.222-49 Service Contract Labor Standards-Place of Performance Unknown (May 2014) For the purposes of this clause the blank(s) is/are completed as follows:

“(a)…none.”; “within 10 days of the issuance of this solicitation.”

52.232-18 Availability of Funds (Apr 1984) https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.hhs.gov/grants/contracts/contract-policies-regulations/hhsar/index.html

HHSAR Clauses

352.232-71 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (Feb 2022)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Payment request means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or successor system. Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support contact information, is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with HHS procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer's written authorization with each payment request.

(END OF CLAUSE)

352.239-74 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility (Dec 2015) Paragraph (c). The Section 508 standards applicable to this contract are:

• Must meet WCAG 2.0 A and AA

• E101.2 Equivalent Facilitation (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E203 Access to Functionality (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E204 Functional Performance Criteria (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E205 Electronic Content (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E208 Support Documentation and Services (Appendix A, Application and Scoping

Requirements)

• Chapter 6 Support Documentation and Services (Appendix C, Functional Performance

Criteria and Technical Requirements)

• 302 Functional Performance Criteria (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and

Technical Requirements)

• Electronic content must be accessible to HHS acceptance criteria.

• Accessibility checklists for various formats are available at the HHS site. Materials that are final items must be compliant with Section 508 at time of delivery, except upon approval of the Contracting Officer or Representative.

• E206 Hardware (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• E207 Software (Appendix A, Application and Scoping Requirements)

• Chapter 4 Hardware (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and Technical

Requirements)

• Chapter 5 Software, (Appendix C, Functional Performance Criteria and Technical

Requirements)

The supplies and/or services delivered hereunder shall be inspected and accepted at destination by the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) specified at award. If the supplies or services are acceptable, the TPOC shall promptly forward a report of inspection and acceptance to the paying office. If the supplies or services are not acceptable, the TPOC shall document the nonconforming items/services and immediately notify the contracting officer.

Contract Administration

Contracting Officer

The Contracting Officer is the only person with authority to act as agent of the Government under this contract. Only the Contracting Officer has authority to: (1) direct or negotiate any changes in the contract; (2) modify or extend the period of performance; (3) change the delivery schedule; (4) authorize reimbursement to the Contractor any costs incurred during the performance of this contract;

or (5) otherwise change any terms and conditions of this contract.

The contact information for the Contracting Officer is:

Name: Suzanne Martella Email: suzanne.martella@fda.hhs.gov Phone: (870) 543-7540

Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)

The TPOC is responsible for: (1) monitoring the Contractor's technical progress, including the surveillance and assessment of performance and recommending to the Contracting Officer changes in requirements; (2) interpreting the Statement of Work and any other technical performance requirements; (3) performing technical evaluation as required; (4) performing technical inspections and acceptances required by this contract; and (5) assisting in the resolution of technical problems encountered during performance.

The following Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)/COR will represent the Government for this contract (to be provided upon contract award):

Name:

Email:

Phone:

Payment terms. Net 30 days after government acceptance of a proper invoice. Advance payments will not be made.

Invoice Submission

FDA Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Jan 2022)

a. All Invoice submissions for goods and or services must be made electronically through the U.S.

Department of Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm

b. Invoice Submission for Payment means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial items contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov c.

1. The Agency will enroll the Contractors new to IPP. The Contractor must follow the IPP registration email instructions for enrollment to register the Collector Account for submitting invoice requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive Registration email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award for new contracts or date of modification for existing contracts.

2. Registration emails are sent via email from ipp.noreply@mail.eroc.twai.gov. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email to IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

3. The Contractor POC will receive two emails from IPP Customer Support, the first email contains the initial administrative IPP User ID. The second email, sent within 24 hours of receipt of the first email, contains a temporary password. You must log in with the temporary password within 30 days.

4. If your company is already registered to use IPP, you will not be required to re-register.

5. If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment as authorized by HHSAR 332.7002, a written request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer to explain the circumstances that require the authorization of alternate payment procedures.

d. Invoices that include time and materials or labor hours Line Items must include supporting documentation to (1) substantiate the number of labor hours invoiced for each labor category, and (2) substantiate material costs incurred (when applicable).

e. Invoices that include cost-reimbursement Line Items must be submitted in a format showing expenditures for that month, as well as contract cumulative amounts. At a minimum the following cost information shall be included, in addition to supporting documentation to substantiate costs incurred.

http://www.ipp.gov/vendors/index.htm https://www.ipp.gov/

• Direct Labor - include all persons, listing the person's name, title, number of hours worked, hourly rate, the total cost per person and a total amount for this category;

• Indirect Costs (i.e., Fringe Benefits, Overhead, General and Administrative, Other Indirects)- show rate, base and total amount;

• Consultants (if applicable) - include the name, number of days or hours worked, daily or hourly rate, and a total amount per consultant;

• Travel - include for each airplane or train trip taken the name of the traveler, date of travel, destination, the transportation costs including ground transportation shown separately and the per diem costs. Other travel costs shall also be listed;

• Subcontractors (if applicable) - include, for each subcontractor, the same data as required for the prime Contractor;

• Other Direct Costs - include a listing of all other direct charges to the contract, i.e., office supplies, telephone, duplication, postage; and

• Fee - amount as allowable in accordance with the Schedule and FAR 52.216-8 if applicable.

f. Contractor is required to attach an invoice log addendum to each invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the following information for contract administration and reconciliation purposes:

(a) list of all invoices submitted to date under the subject award, including the following:

(1) invoice number, amount, & date submitted

(2) corresponding payment amount & date received

(b) total amount of all payments received to date under the subject contract or order

(c) and, for definitized contracts or orders only, total estimated amounts yet to be invoiced for the current, active period of performance.

g. Payment of invoices will be made based upon acceptance by the Government of the entire task or the tangible product deliverable(s) invoiced. Payments shall be based on the Government certifying that satisfactory services were provided, and the Contractor has certified that labor charges are accurate.

h. If the services are rejected for failure to conform to the technical requirements of the task order, or any other contractually legitimate reason, the Contractor shall not be paid, or shall be paid an amount negotiated by the CO.

i. Payment to the Contractor will not be made for temporary work stoppage due to circumstances beyond the control of U.S. Food and Drug Administration such as acts of God, inclement weather, power outages, and results thereof, or temporary closings of facilities at which Contractor personnel are performing. This may, however, be justification for excusable delays.

j. The Contractor agrees that the submission of an invoice to the Government for payment is a certification that the services for which the Government is being billed, have been delivered in accordance with the hours shown on the invoices, and the services are of the quality required for timely and successful completion of the effort.

k. Questions regarding invoice payments that cannot be resolved by the IPP Helpdesk should be directed to the FDA Employee Resource and Information Center (ERIC) Helpdesk at 301-827- ERIC (3742) or toll-free 866-807-ERIC (3742); or, by email at ERIC@fda.hhs.gov. Refer to the Call-in menu options and follow the phone prompts to dial the option that corresponds to the service that's needed. All ERIC Service Now Tickets will either be responded to or resolved within 48 hours (2 business days) of being received. When emailing, please be sure to include the contract number, invoice number and date of invoice, as well as your name, phone number, and a detailed description of the issue.

Be advised that FDA does not accept documents which contain the use of macros. When submitting documents via email, DO NOT include .exe, .mso, or any other executable file types that could potentially trigger email security protections (i.e. email blocks, quarantine). Document submissions required throughout the award period(s) shall not have macro enabled functionality and any document delivered having that functionality will be deemed delinquent, if not corrected prior to the due date.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022) (Deviation 2017-02, Jun 2017) (Deviation, APR 2020)

(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 (Jul 2018) (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 paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (April 2014) (41 U.S.C. 4712) relating to whistleblower protections).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_233_4 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_6 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/10/4655 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_13 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml;jsessionid=114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/52_200_206.html#wp1150601

X (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (9) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

X (10) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (11) [Reserved].

__ (12) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (13)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (14) [Reserved] X (15) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (16) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (17) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (18) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (NOV 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9 __ (19)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

X (20) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (21) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (23) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (27) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (28) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

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X (29) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022)(Deviation 2020-05) (E.O.13126).

X (30) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

X (31)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

X (32)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

X (33)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (34) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (35) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (36)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

X (37) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products and commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (38)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (39) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (41)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (42)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (43) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (44)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (45) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (46) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

X (49) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (50) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Dec 2022) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109- 283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

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__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved] __ (iii) Alternate II (Dec 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (51) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

X (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (53) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (54) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Jun 2020).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

X (62) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013)(DEVIATION APR 2020)(31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 2307).

__ (63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022).

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