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00001 The United States Department of Energy Savannah

River (DOE-SR), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), located in Aiken, SC, is responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and support to the Manager, DOE-SR to further the Department’s mission of the environmental cleanup of the

Savannah River Site. DOE-SR OCC has an ongoing need for court reporter services in the State of

South Carolina to provide coverage during legal proceedings to ensure an accurate, verbatim official record is created to comply with statutory and regulatory obligations, as well as for use in future proceedings

DOE-SR OCC is requesting quotes to establish a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as described in Section 3. General Requirements.

DOE-SR OCC intends to award multiple-award BPAs up to five vendors on the General Services

Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule

(FSS) with a target of 60% of those awards going to socioeconomic concerns. Moreover, DOE reserves the right to set aside BPA call orders to socioeconomic small businesses

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OCC Court Reporter Services Solicitation No. 89303725QEM000022

STATEMENT OF WORK

COURT REPORTER SERVICES

FOR THE OFFICE OF CHIEF COUNSEL

SAVANNAH RIVER OPERATIONS OFFICE

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

MAY 12, 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. SCOPE

1.1. BACKGROUND

1.2. OBJECTIVE

1.3. REQUIRED SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS (SIN)

1.4. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

1.5. PURCHASE LIMITATIONS

1.6. REQUEST FOR SERVICES

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

3.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

3.3. EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS

3.4. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

3.5. TRAVEL

3.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3.7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

3.8. BPA ORDERING PROCEDURES

3.9. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ORDERS

3.10. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

3.11. DELIVERY

3.12. CUSTODY

3.13. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

3.14. NONCONFORMANCE

3.15. MODIFICATION AUTHORITY

3.16. CORRESPONDENCE

3.17. REVIEW OF BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

3.18. INVOICE BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

4. SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

5. OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

6. QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION FACTORS

6.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

6.2. QUOTE DUE DATE

6.3. QUOTE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

6.4. NUMBER OF AWARDS

6.5. TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

6.6. FALSE STATEMENTS

6.7. EXPENSES RELATED TO QUOTE SUBMISSIONS

6.8. PRE-QUOTE CONFERENCE - NONE

6.9. SITE VISIT

6.10. PROTESTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

6.11. RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

6.12. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

6.13. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS – GENERAL

6.14. BASIS FOR AWARD

6.15. SELECTION PANEL

6.16. QUOTE EVALUATION – GENERAL

6.17. EVALUATION PROCESS

7. PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

52.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. (MAR 2021)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (NOV 2024)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING. (AUG

2020)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE.

(AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2014)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR. (AUG 2020)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS. (NOV 2021)

52.204-22 ALTERNATIVE LINE ITEM PROPOSAL. (JAN 2017)

52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, AND

SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB COVERED ENTITIES.

(DEC 2023)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT. (NOV 2021)

52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT. (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION. (OCT 2020)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION. (JUN 2023).25

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS-

REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES. (DEC 2023)

52.207-6 SOLICITATION OF OFFERS FROM SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS AND

SMALL BUSINESS TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS OR JOINT VENTURES. (MULTIPLE-

AWARD CONTRACTS) (AUG 2024)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING

WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT,

OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED. (JAN 2025)

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015)

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX

LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW. (FEB 2016) 27

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (SEP 2023)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (MAY 2024)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (NOV 2023)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES. (JAN 2025)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE. (NOV 2020)

52.219-13 NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS. (MAR 2020) ALTERNATE I (MAR

2020)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING. (OCT 2022)

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION. (JAN

2025)

52.219-33 NONMANUFACTURER RULE. (SEP 2021)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)

52.222-41 SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS. (AUG 2018)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES. (MAY 2014)

52.222-43 FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR

STANDARDS-PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS).

(AUG 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (NOV 2021)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE

ORDER 14026. (JAN 2022)

52.223-23 SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. (MAY 2024)

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN

CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JUN 2020)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING

WHILE DRIVING. (MAY 2024)

52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL. (MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT. (FEB 2002)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. (APR 1984)

52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. (APR 1984)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD

MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)...57

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS. (MAR 2023)

52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)

52.246-1 CONTRACTOR INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS. (APR 1984)

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION. (JAN 1991)

52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (SERVICES)

(SHORT FORM). (APR 1984)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION. (APR 1984)

52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS. (NOV 2020)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES. (NOV 2020)

952.203-70 WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION FOR CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES.

(DEC 2000)

952.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. (DEC 2024)

952.204-70 CLASSIFICATION/DECLASSIFICATION. (DEC 2024)

952.225-71 COMPLIANCE WITH EXPORT CONTROL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

(EXPORT CLAUSE) (NOV 2015)

970.5225-1 COMPLIANCE WITH EXPORT CONTROL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

(EXPORT CLAUSE). (NOV 2015)

1. SCOPE

1.1. BACKGROUND

The United States Department of Energy Savannah River (DOE-SR), Office of Chief Counsel (OCC), located in Aiken, SC, is responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and support to the Manager, DOE-SR, to further the Department’s mission of the environmental cleanup of the Savannah River Site. DOE-SR OCC has an ongoing need for court reporter services in the State of South Carolina to provide coverage during legal proceedings to ensure an accurate, verbatim official record is created to comply with statutory and regulatory obligations, as well as for use in future proceedings.

1.2. OBJECTIVE

DOE-SR OCC is requesting quotes to establish a multiple-award Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) as described in Section 3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. DOE-SR OCC intends to award multiple-award BPAs up to five vendors on the General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Schedule (FSS) with a target of 60% of those awards going to socioeconomic concerns. Moreover, DOE reserves the right to set aside BPA call orders to socioeconomic small businesses.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-5, this solicitation is set aside solely for small business concerns. The size standard for this solicitation is $19M under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code 561492, Court Reporting and Stenotype Services.

1.3. REQUIRED SPECIAL ITEM NUMBERS (SIN)

In order to be considered for award, a respondent will be required to cover the SIN(s) listed below awarded on their FSS contract(s). Any quotes received from a respondent that does not cover the required SIN(s) will be ineligible for award. The Government has determined that work falls under the following SIN(s):

1.3.1. 561320SBSA Temporary Staffing (SBSA); and

1.3.2. OLM Order-level materials (OLM).

1.4. EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

This BPA does not obligate any funds. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized call orders actually placed against the BPA.

1.4.1. The frequency of orders under the BPA will depend on the Government’s need.

This BPA does not obligate any funds, has no minimum order quantity, and does not obligate DOE-SR OCC to issue any orders.

1.4.2. The Government anticipates the issuance of firm-fixed price (FFP) orders under the BPA. While FFP orders are preferred, DOE-SR OCC may place orders in any format permissible under the Contractor's FSS contract. DOE-SR will place orders based on requirements of the ordering activity. Orders shall comply with Contractor’s FSS contract.

1.5. PURCHASE LIMITATIONS

Subject to the availability of funds, individual call orders issued under the BPA:

1.5.1. Shall adhere to the minimum order requirements established in the Contractor’s FSS contract;

1.5.2. Shall not exceed the maximum order limitations established in the Contractor’s FSS contract, unless supplemental agreement is made; and

1.5.3. Shall not exceed $5,000.00.

1.6. REQUEST FOR SERVICES

DOE-SR OCC shall make every attempt to request services at least one week in advance of the date required, however, the Contractor shall provide services on short notice as required.

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

DOE-SR OCC requires a court reporter and associated services as needed in the State of South Carolina to attend legal proceedings including—trials, hearings, depositions, meetings, arbitrations, and mediations—and digitally record audio and notes of the proceedings to produce a verbatim transcript. DOE-SR OCC anticipates requiring full day, half day, or hourly court reporter and associated services as determined by individual orders issued under the BPA and within compliance of the Contractor’s FSS contract.

3.1.1. Court reporter responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

3.1.1.1. Setting up equipment at the venue of the legal proceedings;

3.1.1.2. Maintaining equipment;

3.1.1.3. Swearing in witnesses;

3.1.1.4. Handling the marking and receipt of exhibits during proceedings;

3.1.1.5. Maintaining chain of custody of the record and exhibits during proceedings;

3.1.1.6. Maintaining chain of custody of the record and exhibits for production;

and

3.1.1.7. Reviewing and signing the final transcript.

3.1.2. Associated services include, but are not limited to:

3.1.2.1. Trial, hearing, meeting, arbitration, mediation, and audiotape transcripts;

3.1.2.2. Regular deposition transcripts;

3.1.2.3. Videotaped deposition transcripts;

3.1.2.4. Expert depositions

3.1.2.5. Exhibits and tabs (black and white);

3.1.2.6. Exhibits (color);

3.1.2.7. Condensed transcripts; and

3.1.2.8. Trial presentation support.

3.2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Services and supplies ordered under this BPA shall adhere to the following standards:

3.2.1. Court reporters should have thorough knowledge of hearing procedures and transcript production. All words spoken during a proceeding shall be recorded unless the presiding officer directs otherwise. Actual trial courtroom experience is preferred.

3.2.2. At minimum, court reporters shall possess:

3.2.2.1. High school diploma or General Education Development (GED) and degree in court reporting from an accredited court reporting program; or

3.2.2.2. High school diploma or GED and verified credentials such as a Registered Profession Reporter (RPR) certification from the National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) or Certified Verbatim Reporter (CVR) from the National Verbatim Reporting Association (NVRA).

3.2.3. All transcripts, exhibits, and other documentation shall have a 100% accuracy rate to include: content, syntax, spelling, grammar and any other areas deemed necessary by the Government.

3.2.4. All transcripts, exhibits, and other documentation shall be clearly legible.

Documents found to be illegible shall be replaced by the Contractor within ten days of receipt of notification.

3.2.5. In accordance with the classification guidance provided by individual orders under the BPA, the Contractor shall assign classifications to all transcripts, exhibits, documents, material, or equipment originated or generated by the Contractor as described by individual call orders placed under the BPA. Every subcontract and requisition issued under the BPA involving the origination or generation of classified transcripts, exhibits, documents, material or equipment, shall include a provision requiring the subcontractor, supplier, or vendor to adhere to the classification guidance furnished by individual orders under the BPA.

3.3. EMPLOYMENT SUITABILITY DETERMINATIONS

The Contractor is required to conduct pre-employment investigative screening of prospective employees or subcontractors in order to ensure trustworthiness and reliability. The Contractor shall provide certification, upon request, to the Contracting Officer (CO) that an investigative screening has been completed prior to employment.

The screening shall include verification of identity, previous employment and education, and the results of credit and law enforcement checks.

3.4. SECURITY CONSIDERATIONS

3.4.1. CONTRACTOR’S DUTY TO SAFEGUARD RESTRICTED DATA, FORMERLY RESTRICTED

DATA, AND OTHER CLASSIFIED INFORMATION – The Contractor shall, in accordance with DOE’s security regulations and requirements, be responsible for safeguarding Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, and other classified information and protecting against sabotage, espionage, loss, and theft the classified documents and material in the Contractor’s possession in connection with the performance of work under the BPA. Except as otherwise expressly provided in this BPA or Call Order, the Contractor shall, upon completion or termination of this BPA or Call Order, transmit to DOE-SR any classified matter in the possession of the Contractor or any person under the Contractor’s control in connection with performance of this BPA. If retention by the Contractor of any classified matter is required after the completion or termination of the BPA or Call Order and such retention is approved by the CO, the Contractor will complete a certificate of possession to be furnished to DOE-SR specifying the classified matter to be retained. The certification shall identify the items and types or categories of classified matter retained, the conditions governing the retention of the classified matter and the period of retention. If the retention is approved by the CO, the security provision of the BPA or Call Order will continue to be applicable to the classified matter retained.

3.4.2. REGULATIONS – The Contractor agrees to conform to all security regulations and requirements of DOE.

3.4.3. DEFINITION OF RESTRICTED DATA – The term “Restricted Data,” as used in this clause, means all data concerning (1) design, manufacture, or utilization of atomic weapons; (2) the production of special nuclear material; or (3) the use of special nuclear material in the production of energy, but shall not include data declassified or removed from the Restricted Data category pursuant to Section 142 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954.

3.4.4. DEFINITION OF FORMERLY RESTRICTED DATA – The term “Formerly Restricted Data,” as used in this clause, means all data removed from the Restricted Data category under Section 142(d) of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended.

3.4.5. SECURITY CLEARANCE OF PERSONNEL – A general site access photo badge is required for access (entry and exit) on the site. The point of contact for badging is Bernice Jenkins, Chief Counsel.

3.4.6. CRIMINAL LIABILITY – It is understood that disclosure of Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted Data, or other classified information relating to the work or services ordered hereunder to any person not entitled to receive it or failure to safeguard any Restricted Data, Formerly Restricted, or any other classified matter that may come to the Contractor or any person under the Contractor’s control in connection with work under this BPA or Task Order, may subject the Contractor, its agents, employees, or subcontractors to criminal liability under the laws of the United States (see the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, 42 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.; 18 U.S.C. 793 and 794; and Executive Order 10501, as amended).

3.4.7. SUBCONTRACTORS AND PURCHASE ORDERS – Except as otherwise authorized in writing by the CO, the Contractor shall insert provisions similar to the foregoing in all subcontracts and requisitions under this BPA.

3.4.8. CITIZENSHIP: Each Contractor employee who requires authorization to have access to the Savannah River Site must be a citizen of the United States or a foreign national with proper, advance DOE Office of Safeguards, Security, and Emergency Services authorization.

3.4.9. EMPLOYEE ACCESS: Contractor employees will require security escort when access to Limited and/or Protected Areas of the Savannah River Site is required.

3.4.10. PROHIBITED ARTICLES: The articles listed below are not permitted on the Savannah River Site in any security area without a Prohibited Articles pass:

3.4.10.1. Explosives;

3.4.10.2. Dangerous weapons;

3.4.10.3. Instruments or material likely to produce substantial injury to persons or damage to persons or property;

3.4.10.4. Controlled substances (e.g., illegal drugs and associated paraphernalia but not prescription medicine); and

3.4.10.5. Any other items prohibited by law. Specific information covering prohibited items may be found under the provisions of 10 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 860 and 41 CFR 101-20.3.

3.4.10.6. Upon notification that an employee of the Contractor or subcontractor is found to possess or is suspected of possessing narcotics, dangerous drugs, and or controlled substances on the Savannah River Site, the Company for whom the individual works shall be notified that the employee’s security badge is to be returned to Safeguards and Emergency Services and the employee’s worksite access is being temporarily suspended pending identification, through laboratory analysis, of the items in question. Upon receipt of positive identification, through laboratory analysis, of narcotics, dangerous drugs, and/or controlled substances, the individual and employing company representative, if applicable, shall be informed that the individual’s access to the Savannah River Site has been denied for a minimum of one (1) year.

3.4.10.7. Controlled Articles: Portable electronic devices, both Government- and personally-owned, capable of recording information or transmitting data (e.g., radio frequency, infrared, and/or data link electronic equipment) are not permitted in Limited Areas, Exclusions Areas, Protected Areas, Vital Areas, Material Access Areas, without a Controlled Article pass.

3.5. TRAVEL

Travel costs associated with the performance of work under any orders placed against the BPA shall be reimbursed in accordance with FAR 31.205-46. All travel shall be coordinated and pre-approved with the BPA Ordering Officer and the CO. Specific travel requirements shall be identified on the individual call orders.

3.6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for the BPA will be a base period of five years, June 1, 2025, through May 31, 2030. Orders placed pursuant to this BPA shall set forth a period of performance or delivery date. A BPA may extend beyond the current term of the BPA holder’s GSA FSS contract as long as there are option periods in the associated GSA FSS contract that, if exercised, will cover the BPA’s period of performance.

3.7. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The State of South Carolina or alternate locations as determined by the individual order issued under the BPA.

3.8. BPA ORDERING PROCEDURES

3.8.1. BPA call orders will be FFP or in other formats as required and permissible under the FSS contract and may include a Not-to-Exceed (NTE) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for travel. The type of BPA Call will be identified at the BPA order level.

3.8.2. BPA call orders may be issued at any time during the ordering period. The performance period will be specified in the BPA call order.

3.8.3. The order-level CO shall award and administer call orders in accordance with the ordering procedures and ordering guidelines set forth in this BPA and the procedures outlined in FAR 8.405-3(c), Ordering from BPAs.

3.8.4. BPA call orders shall be within the scope of the BPA. Only the CO for the BPA may modify the BPA.

3.9. INDIVIDUALS AUTHORIZED TO ISSUE ORDERS

All designated CO(s) employed by the DOE-SR Operations Office, unless otherwise indicated, are authorized to issue call orders under the BPA, subject to limitations described in this agreement and in accordance with their individual warrant authority.

The following CO(s) are currently authorized to place call orders under this BPA:

Title Last Name First Name Warrant Authority Contracting Officer Mattis Lennie Unlimited Contracting Officer Strowbridge Cynthia Unlimited Contracting Officer Garvin Marie Unlimited Contracting Officer Clark Diana $10M Contracting Officer Morgan Mikki $5M Contracting Officer Davidson Jason $5M

Call orders will be placed against this BPA via FedConnect, email, or paper communications, using Standard Form (SF) 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, by a duly authorized individual.

3.10. ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

The terms and conditions included in this BPA apply to all call orders pursuant to it. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and the terms and conditions of the Contractor's Schedule contract, the GSA FSS contract will take precedence.

3.11. DELIVERY

All labor for services must meet established delivery schedule as determined by the individual orders under the BPA:

3.11.1. Transcripts, exhibits, and documentation shall be delivered to DOE-SR OCC within the dates and times established by the individual orders placed under the BPA.

3.11.2. Delivery shall be FOB Destination.

3.11.3. Transcripts, exhibits, and documentation shall be delivered via UPS or FEDEX (the only two carriers authorized to access Savannah River Site) to:

Savannah River (Loading Dock) Attn: Charlene Stokes-Geter For Office of Chief Counsel DOE Loading Dock, Bldg. 730B Aiken, SC 29802

3.12. CUSTODY

All transcripts and copies of transcripts, stenotype or shorthand notes, or other forms of records rendered under this BPA shall become the property of DOE-SR OCC and shall be furnished with the transcripts. The tapes and notes prior to transcribing shall be maintained in accordance with security regulations in space and files provided by the Government as identified by individual call orders placed under the BPA.

3.13. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Inspection and acceptance of all services and items under this agreement shall be accomplished by the CO or any other duly authorized Government representative identified by the CO. The contractor will be notified in writing or by a copy of the delegation of authority is a different representative is designated.

3.14. NONCONFORMANCE

The Government will remedy nonconformance in accordance with FAR 8.406-3 Remedies for Nonconformance, 8.406-4 Termination for Cause, 8.406-5 Termination for the Government's Convenience, and 8.406-6 Disputes.

3.15. MODIFICATION AUTHORITY

Notwithstanding any of the other clauses of this Agreement, the Contracting Officer, Lennie K. Mattis, shall be the only individual authorized to:

3.15.1. Accept nonconforming work; or

3.15.2. Waive or modify any requirement, term, or condition of this agreement.

3.16. CORRESPONDENCE

All correspondence shall be addressed to the DOE-SR CO with information copies of the correspondence provided to the DOE-SR Contract Specialist (CS) and DOE-SR Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

DOE-SR CO:

Lennie K. Mattis Contracting Officer Contract Management Division Office of Acquisition Management Savannah River Operations Office Bldg. 730-B, Room 231 Aiken, SC 29802 Email: lennie.mattis@srs.gov Mobile: 803.989.9841

DOE-SR CS:

Jason Davidson Contracting Officer Contract Management Division Office of Acquisition Management Savannah River Operations Office Bldg. 730-B, Room 2252 Aiken, SC 29802 Email: jason.davidson@srs.gov Mobile: 803.989.5687

DOE-SR COR:

Bernice Jenkins Chief Counsel Office of Chief Counsel mailto:lennie.mattis@srs.gov mailto:jason.davidson@srs.gov

Savannah River Site Bldg. 730-B, Room 307 Email: bernice.jenkins@srs.gov Office: 803-952-7618

3.17. REVIEW OF BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

3.17.1. The BPA shall be reviewed at least once a year, in accordance with FAR 8.405-3(e), to determine whether:

3.17.1.1. The schedule contract, upon which the BPA was established, is still in effect;

3.17.1.2. The BPA still represents the best value; and

3.17.1.3. Estimated quantities/amounts have been exceeded or additional price reductions can be obtained.

3.17.2. The BPA Holder may request a price increase on the BPA only after there has been an approved GSA FSS contract price increase. The CO will make the final decision on any request for price increases under this BPA via a bilateral modification.

3.17.3. At no time shall order prices exceed awarded prices on the Contractor's GSA FSS contract or the BPA. The discount pricing relationship established for the BPA Holder (including all CTA Partners) shall be maintained throughout the life of the BPA unless modified by the CO.

3.18. INVOICE BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

Contractors must submit invoices electronically through the Oak Ridge Financial Service Center’s Vendor Inquiry Electronic Reporting System (VIPERS). VIPERS allows vendors to submit invoices, attach supporting documentation, and check the payment status of any invoice submitted to DOE. To register for an account, please visit https://vipers.doe.gov. Detailed instructions on how to enroll and use the system are provided on the web page. Electronic submission of invoices reduces delays and facilitates prompt payment to the Contractor. Do not submit a paper copy of the invoice.

3.18.1. INVOICE REQUIREMENTS – Invoices must include the following information and supporting documentation:

3.18.1.1. Contractor Name;

3.18.1.2. Master BPA number and BPA Call number;

mailto:bernice.jenkins@srs.gov https://vipers.doe.gov/

3.18.1.3. Court reporter name and detailed description of services provided, hours, materials, rates, fees, travel, per diem, etc.; and

3.18.1.4. Period of Performance for the current invoice.

4. SPECIAL MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS

5. OTHER UNIQUE REQUIREMENTS AND CONSIDERATIONS

6. QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS AND EVALUATION FACTORS

6.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted via email to Lennie Mattis at lennie.mattis@srs.gov and Jason Davidson at jason.davidson@srs.gov no later than 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time three days prior to the established due date to allow a reply to reach all prospective respondents before the submission of their quotes. Any questions received within three days of the established due date may not be answered prior to the submission deadline. Each question should be specific and provide a clear reference to a specific portion of the solicitation. Answers will be made available to the public as soon as practicable.

Any information concerning this solicitation will be furnished promptly to all prospective respondents if the information is necessary to submit a quote or the lack of such information would be prejudicial to other prospective respondents. The identity of the prospective respondents asking question shall be withheld when releasing information to other respondents. The Government shall not respond to questions submitted by telephone or in person at any time. Respondents are encouraged to periodically check GSA e-Buy for the status of answers to questions as hardcopies will not be distributed.

6.2. QUOTE DUE DATE

6.2.1. In accordance with FAR 8.405-3(b)(2), this Request for Quote(s) (RFQ) is being issued both through the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) at GSA eBuy and via email to schedule contracts that offer services meeting the requirements of this solicitation.

6.2.2. Submissions in response to the RFQ shall be via eBuy or delivered to the following email address(es): lennie.mattis@srs.gov and jason.davidson@srs.gov.

6.2.3. In order to be considered for award, quotes conforming to the requirements of the RFQ must be received via the GSA eBuy system or email no later than May 19, 2025, at 4:00 pm Eastern Standard Time (EST).

6.2.4. Proprietary information submitted in response to this solicitation shall be clearly marked as such and will be protected from unauthorized disclosure as required by Subsection 27 of the Office of Procurement Policy Act as amended (41 U.S.C. § mailto:lennie.mattis@srs.gov mailto:jason.davidson@srs.gov mailto:lennie.mattis@srs.gov mailto:jason.davidson@srs.gov

423) as implemented in the FAR. Any unmarked proprietary information will be considered releasable under the restrictions of the Freedom of Information Act.

6.3. QUOTE ACCEPTANCE PERIOD

The respondent’s quote shall remain valid for 90 calendar days following the quote submission due date.

6.4. NUMBER OF AWARDS

DOE-SR OCC anticipates issuing five BPA awards as a result of this solicitation.

However, if determined to be in the Government’s best interest, the Government reserves the right to make any number of awards or no award.

6.5. TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

Contractors participating in MAS CTA(s) must abide by all terms and conditions of their respective FSS contracts. If a teaming arrangement is proposed it must be with other schedule holders and a copy of their schedule must be provided with your quotation. A MAS CTA is neither a FAR 9.601(1) or (2) CTA. Forming a new Joint Venture or Partnership Agreement (a FAR 9.601(1) CTA) specifically for an order is not allowed.

If proposing the use of subcontractors (a FAR 9.601(2) CTA), all subcontractors must be mapped through the Prime MAS contract holder’s contract prices (except in solicitations authorizing Order Level Materials within the 33% limit).

6.6. FALSE STATEMENTS

Quotes must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements in quotes is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. § 1001.

6.7. EXPENSES RELATED TO QUOTE SUBMISSIONS

This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred related to the development or submission of any quote.

6.8. PRE-QUOTE CONFERENCE - NONE

No pre-quote conference is planned for this solicitation.

6.9. SITE VISIT

No site visits are planned for this solicitation nor are they required in order to respond to this solicitation.

6.10. PROTESTS TO THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

Potential respondents may submit a protest in accordance with FAR Subpart 33.1 and DEAR Subpart 933.1. Protests must be submitted directly to the CO and shall be decided by the Head of the Contracting Activity (HCA) or the Senior Procurement Executive (SPE). The cognizant authority shall issue a decision on the protest within 35 calendar days from receipt, unless the authority determines a longer period of time is required.

6.11. RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

The responsibility standards set forth at FAR Subpart 9.1 apply to this solicitation. The Government may employ any method available under FAR Subpart 9.1 to determine contractor responsibility.

6.12. ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF QUOTES

Submission of quotes shall be accepted through GSA e-Buy or via email as described in

6.2 QUOTE DUE DATE, and must be received no later than the closing time stated in the solicitation. Late quotes shall be handled according to FAR 15.208 “Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals.” Respondents must submit their quote in accordance with the Quote Preparation Instruction. It is the responsibility of the respondent, prior to the quote due date and time, to verify successful transmission.

6.13. QUOTE PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS – GENERAL

6.13.1. General – Quotes are expected to conform to solicitation provisions and be prepared in accordance with this section. Quotes must be clear, concise, indexed, and logically assembled. All pages must be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the respondent, date, and solicitation number. Quotes must include a current copy of the respondent’s General Services Administration (GSA) Federal Supply Service (FSS) contract authorized FSS price list.

Respondents are encouraged to offer discounts on all labor categories.

6.13.2. If the Contractor objects to any of the terms and conditions contained in this solicitation, the Contractor shall state in its quote, "The terms and conditions in the solicitation are acceptable to be included in the award document with the exception, deletion, or addition of the following:" [Contractor shall list exception(s) and rationale for the exception(s)]. It is the sole responsibility of the contractor to identify in their quote any exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation. If the contractor does not include such a statement, the submission of a quotation in response to this solicitation will be regarded as the Contractor's acceptance of the Government's terms and conditions, as contained in the latest amendment, for inclusion into the resultant BPA.

6.13.3. DOE-SR OCC intends to award up to five Blanket Purchase Agreements (BPA) to the responsible respondent(s) whose quote is responsive to the Solicitation and determined to represent the best value to the Government. Establishing the best value to the Government shall be achieved by selecting technically acceptable quotes with the lowest evaluated price. Lowest price shall be determined by evaluating the total cost to the Government, including fees, of the service(s) being acquired.

6.13.4. Quotes must address the following factors: (1) Price, (2) Technical, and (3) Past Performance. Quotes must include respondent identifying information such as Company Name(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number, Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, Tax Identification Number (TIN), Point of Contact (POC) information, and GSA FSS contract number as applicable.

6.13.5. PRICE FACTOR

Respondents shall submit proposed prices for all services and materials for each Special Item Number (SIN) applicable to the solicitation that the respondent intends to quote for consideration for award. The Government may reject any quote that is evaluated to be nonconforming, unreasonable, or unbalanced. The Price Factor shall be the sole determinant of award. Proposed prices should include:

6.13.5.1. Proposed Labor Category – Provide the labor category that best fits with the description of the work as well as the educational and experience requirements;

6.13.5.2. Proposed Material Category – Provide the material category or categories that best fits with the description of work;

6.13.5.3. GSA Rate – Provide the rates (e.g. hourly, page, etc.) for the proposed labor and materials as established under the respondent’s current GSA price list;

6.13.5.4. GSA Rate Discount – Provide proposed percentage discounts to the labor and materials rate established under the Respondent’s current GSA price list; and

6.13.5.5. Please add any labor or material categories, rates, and proposed discounts that could be applicable to the work described under the solicitation.

6.13.6. TECHNICAL FACTOR

Quotes shall describe how the respondent will meet or exceed the requirements outlined in this solicitation at 3.2 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. The Technical Factor shall be evaluated to ensure technical acceptability, however, the Technical Factor shall not be used, beyond confirming technical acceptability, in determining award.

6.13.7. PAST PERFORMANCE FACTOR

6.13.7.1. The Government will evaluate the offeror’s compliance with technical requirements and performance standards for previous and present work.

Quotes should provide two to three references for work performed as described by the solicitation. Respondents shall furnish a list of references that includes contract name, e-mail address, and telephone number with a description of the work performed. Respondents have the responsibility to notify references in advance that DOE may contact them in connection to the acquisition.

6.13.7.2. The Past Performance Factor shall be evaluated to ensure technical acceptability, however the Past Performance Factor shall not be used, beyond confirming technical acceptability, in determining award.

6.13.7.3. In determining acceptability, the Government may seek past performance information from any source deemed appropriated to obtain or validate information furnished by respondents.

6.14. BASIS FOR AWARD

DOE-SR OCC intends to award to the responsible respondent(s) whose quote is responsive to the Solicitation and determined to represent the best value to the Government. Establishing the best value to the Government shall be achieved by selecting technically acceptable quotes with the lowest evaluated price. Quotes received in response to this Solicitation shall be evaluated to determine technical acceptability according to the factors set forth in this Solicitation and then ranked according to lowest price. Awards shall be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of quotes meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Quotes shall not be ranked using the non-cost/price factors.

6.15. SELECTION PANEL

A selection panel has been established to evaluate quotes submitted for this acquisition in accordance with FAR Part 8.4. The findings will be presented to the Selection Official who will consider the recommendations and select the source whose quote represents the best value to the Government according to the criteria described in this Solicitation.

6.16. QUOTE EVALUATION – GENERAL

6.16.1. Award Factor:

6.16.1.1. Lowest Price.

6.16.2. Technical Acceptability Factors:

6.16.2.1. Ability to meet or exceed technical specifications; and

6.16.2.2. Past Performance.

6.17. EVALUATION PROCESS

Quotes shall be evaluated on the basis of past performance and personnel qualifications to determine acceptability. Quotes determined to be technically acceptable shall be ranked according to the lowest evaluated price. BPAs shall be awarded to the five respondents providing the lowest price technically acceptable quotes.

6.17.1. Each quote submitted will be reviewed to determine if it conforms to the general requirements of the RFQ. If it does not conform or would be incapable of being evaluated without significant changes, the quote will be rejected and will not be evaluated.

6.17.2. Each quote will be evaluated solely against the evaluation factors listed in the RFQ. Price is the sole determinant factor for award. Technical Acceptability Factors shall be assigned either of the following adjectival ratings used in determining technical acceptability:

6.17.2.1. SATISFACTORY – Quote demonstrates an acceptable understanding of the requirements and meets or exceeds the technical specifications outlined in the RFQ.

6.17.2.2. UNSATISFACTORY – Quote fails to meet performance requirements or technical specifications as outlined in RFQ. Requirements can only be met with major changes to the quote.

7. PROVISIONS & CLAUSES

52.204-2 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. (MAR 2021)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (NOV 2024)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING. (AUG

2020)

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means-

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:

Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ] has or [ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates "has" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code: [ ] Immediate owner legal name: [ (Do not use a "doing business as" name)] Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?: [ ] Yes or [ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates "yes" in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code: [ ] Highest-level owner legal name: [(Do not use a "doing business as" name)]

(End of provision)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE. (AUG

2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2014)

52.204-20 PREDECESSOR OF OFFEROR. (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means-

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ] is or [ ] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated "is" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: [(or mark "Unknown")].

Predecessor legal name: [(Do not use a "doing business as" name)].

(End of provision)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION

SYSTEMS. (NOV 2021)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public Web sites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

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