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A15PS00549

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

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PAGE OF PAGES

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e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

05/14/2015 0040202621

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1001 INDIAN SCHOOL RD NW

Contracting Office

BIA BUILDING 1

BIA SWRO 00007

Albuquerque NM 87104

06/27/2015

BIA OFMC

1011 Indian School Road NW STE 335

NM 87104-2303

505 563-3123Judith Bodo

05/25/2015 1100 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

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Annual Structural Firefighter Training for BIA Northern Tier, Training Held on June 13, through June 27, 2015. Attached SOW, Clauses, with FAR clause, 52.212-3 and Quote form that are to be completed and returned with quote (offer) on or before May 25, 2015 at 11 A.M., Albuquerque, NM time via e-mail, Judith.Bodo@bia.gov. Your current address, e-mail address, telephone number and DUNS are required to accompany RFQ. Award is based on the timely lowest quoted price received on the completed quote form, SF-18 form, and FAR Clause 52.212-3 attached to your letter head offer with binding signature.

Suggested COR: DDEWAK01 Period of Performance: 06/13/2015 to 06/27/2015

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SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

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NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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A15PS00549

00010 ANNUAL STRUCTURE FIREFIGHTER TRAINING FOR BIA

NORTHRN TIER. HELD ON 6/13/2015 THROUGH 6/27/2015.

DUNS TBD, P&S U099, NAICS 611519. PR No.

0040202621. COTR: Paulette.Waseta@bia.gov, 505-563-5166. POC TBD. C.O., Judith.Bodo@bia.gov, 505-563-3123.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

SECTION B – SERVICES AND PRICES

SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work

Structural Firefighter Training for BIA Northern Tier

February 2015

The Structural Fire Protection Program is requesting a fire service contractor to provide structural firefighter training at three (3) locations for the BIA Northern tier of the United States. This structural fire training is for Bureau of Indian Affairs and selected Tribal Fire Departments. The contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire training scenarios at the locations listed. The contractor shall be able to adjust and adapt training to various needed levels of the participants. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards and Regional practices will be followed pertaining to health and safety. A total of 3 fire training classes are requested.

History The Bureau of lndian Affairs manages 6,953 buildings located at 350 sites in 26 states. The majority of these facilities are comprised of educational and detention facilities of which arc made up of 186 schools 65 dormitories and two colleges. Assistant Secretary-Indian Affairs and Deputy Commissioner established this SFPP to carry out objectives to insure occupants of Bureau funded facilities have tire protection and rescue response. The Structural Fire Protection Program has identified educational facilities as being the most crucial area needing fire protection response with sleeping area (dormitories/detention) facilities being paramount.

The majority of these facilities arc located in rural areas where emergency response is provided by BIA or Tribal fire departments. Some Bureau locations may have community tire departments providing fire protection by a Mutual Aid Agreement. In an emergency it may take 30-60 minutes for mutual aid responders to arrive on scene. Bureau fire departments provide structural fire response to Kindergarten through grades 12. The primary makeup of Bureau fire departments are governmental employees which provide this tire protection as collateral duty. The collateral duty firefighters normal responsibilities include;· school bus drivers, clerks, secretaries, electricians, plumbers, cooks or other related facilities positions.

Gener.tl Requirements The contractor shall be in the business of structural fire service training with staff having structural tire service backgrounds. The onsite lead instructor shall be certified in structural fire service training.

The contractor shall have a mobile fire simulator to conduct live fire scenarios at locations listed on this SOW. The contractor shall be familiar with BIA locations to have an understanding of tire & rescue response scenarios.

National fire Protection Association (NFPA) Codes and Standards shall be the fundamental criteria used/referenced for this structural firefighter training. They may include: NFPA 1500 Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety & Health Program; NFPA 1001 Standard for Firefighter Professional Qualifications; NFPA I 041 Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications; NFPA 1403 Standard for Live Fire Evolutions; NFPA 1901 Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus and NFPA 1971; and Protective Ensemble for Structure Fire fighting.

The BIA estimates approximately 10-25 participants at each location with various levels of experience in structural firc fighting. This will include new firefighters, firefighters with previous training in basic or advanced levels and firefighters with Wildland certification.

Mobile Fire Simulator A mobile fire simulator is required and shall be no less than 40 feet in length (simulator container) to maximize adequate search and rescue training scenarios which is considered paramount. The fire simulator shall be able to produce controlled heat and smoke conditions, Smoke and heat generating devices shall have emergency shutdown control mechanisms that are easily accessible. The contractor shall have one employee dedicated to monitor the simulator's operation during fire scenarios with immediate access to the emergency shutdown control.

The smoke shall be environmental friendly (i.e. theatrical). A mechanism to ventilate heat and smoke immediately from the mobile simulator shall be part of the simulators safety design. The mobile simulator shall have capabilities to monitor heat temperatures throughout the interior of the simulator during fire scenarios.

Class "A" materials burned/used to generate smoke or heat conditions is not acceptable.

All bidders shall make available at their location upon request a demonstration and inspection of their mobile fire simulator prior to contract award.

Course Length The course will be approximately 16 hours (2 days). The SFPP Manager shall be able to increase or decrease the amount of time dependent on the amount of participants without a cost increase.

Course Subject The subject matter is for Introduction (basic) and Structural (advanced) curriculum. All course content shall have teaching outlines and lesson plans. The SFPP Project Manager shall review and approve all teaching material prior to the start of instruction. In addition before any live fire scenario the contractor shall inspect firefighter protective clothing to ensure it meets NFPA standard(s).

Firefighter Training Shall Consist Of

Introduction or Basic firefighting subject matter; fire behavior and personnel protective equipment including care; fire ground safety, fire hose, appliances, fire equipment, fire extinguishers, ventilation, forcible entry, ground ladders, SCI3A's and search and rescue.

Participants shall have a live fire scenario for search and rescue operations.

Advanced Structural Firefighting subject matter shall consist of a series of live structure burns, search and rescue techniques and tactical considerations including fire extinguishment of structural fires.

Personal protective equipment care shall also be covered. Participants shall have a fire scenario for search and rescue operations.

Personal Protective Clothing -Bunker Gear

All participants are responsible in providing their own personal protective equipment (clothing) that includes; helmet, hood, coat, pants, suspenders, boots and gloves. The contractor's fire trainers shall inspect turnout gear to ensure compliance prior to any live fire scenario.

Self Contained Breathing Apparatus Each location will provide SCBA's for participants from other locations. All participants shall use SCBA during exercises where air is hazardous. The fire trainers shall ensure firefighters arc not exposed to hazardous environment without SCBA.

Drinking Water or Replacement Fluids Supplied by BIA Location BIA shall have readily available drinking water or an electrolyte fluid replacement on location. The liquid(s) shall be available on the drill grounds for continuous large intakes by participants. Fire trainers shall promote the intake of fluids to help prevent dehydration.

Classroom 1:.rovided by BIA BIA shall provide a room at location for instruction, this includes tables and chairs. A parking area shall be provided to park the contractor's trucks and to accommodate drills and exercises. The BIA will not be liable for any damages or theft to any of the contractor's equipment. BIA will have an identified point of contact listed to help coordinate training. The contractor shall provide their own audio-visual equipment.

Water Supply and Structure Fire Truck Provided by IUA A 81/\ structural fire truck and operator will be provided at location for all live fire scenarios. An adequate water supply should he available at BIA location. The BIA Regional Facilities Manager shall make determination if water and fire truck are acceptable for fire scenarios.

Records and J>ocumentation The contractor shall maintain training records of all participants who attend for period of (5) five years.

Records shall include; participant name, course, date, location, instructor(s), course syllabus or outline, and narrative of training. Where a social security number is requested, the participant may provide their last four digits of their SS number.

A copy of all information pertaining to this structural fire training shall be provided to BIA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager within 30 days of training completion. Any test or quiz administered by the contractor shall also be provided to the BIA - Structural Fire Protection Program-Project Manager.

Narrative shall include any incidents where corrective or disciplinary action was taken, problems with fire equipment or personal protective equipment etc.

Certificate of Completion Each participant that completes the 2 day course shall be given a certificate of Course Completion. The certificate shall have the contractor's logo, course, date- and signaturc(s) of training instructor or administrative official. The BIA - Structural Fire Protection Program- Project Manager shall receive a copy of each issued certificate for record purpose.

Training Location and Dates·

Point of Contact Training Date

I.

Quileute Tribal School P.O. Box 389 La Push, Washington 98350 Chris Morganroth, Tribal Fire Chief Phone(360)374- 6605 chris.morganroth.iv quileutenation.org

June 13 & 14, 2015

2.

Crow Agency Crow Agency, Montana, 59022 V inna Stewart, Agency Superintendent Bryce Rogers, Fire Management Officer Phone (406) 638-2872 bryce.rogers@bia.gov

June 22 & 23,2015

3.

Lower Brule Agency PO Box 190 Oyate Circle, Lower Brule, South Dakota 57548 James Two Bulls, Agency Superintendent Wade Christensen, Acting Fire Management Officer Phone (605)473-5902 wade.christenscn@bia.gov

June 26 & 27, 2015

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Safety Plan The contractor shall have a written safety plan in place prior t o the start of training and approved bv the BIA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager. The plan shall have infonnation specific to each location including emergency telephone numbers. The safety plan shall identify capabilities of the contractor's staff in the event of an accident or illness. The plan shall include procedures taken in the event of an emergency; patient care, treatment and transport infom1ation. A copy of the safety plan shall be provided to the BIA - Structural Fire Protection Program prior to the start of training.

Training Criteria Training criteria shall mirror National Fire Protection Association Standards. Instructional material may be used from nationally recognized training organization or designed in house if accepted and approved by the BlA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager. Upon request the contractor shall provide the iliA - Structural Fire Protection Program a copy of all training material that will be used or referenced prior to the start of training for approval.

Printed Lecture Information The contractor shall provide training manuals or handouts pertaining to each subject matter where applicable. Any lectures where handouts are not included, the source of information shall be documented.

Training & Contact Hours This course shall be scheduled for two days of training. Any participant who does not complete all training hours is subject for removal. The contractor may confer with the participants' supervisor or BIA - Structural Fire Program-Project Manager for a final decision including participant being tardy.

Roll call shall be taken daily with participant head count in the afternoon.

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Additional Equipment The contractor may furnish additional equipment not listed i f available at no charge to the federal government.

Participants Conduct Each participant shall receive safety awareness orientation by the contractor prior to the start of any live training or exercise. The lead instructor or coordinator shall have the authority to stop or remove any person from any drill or exercise for negligence or misconduct that may create a serious hazard.

Items not mentioned Minor changes with no cost to the government may be discussed and approved by the COTR (Structural Fire Program- Project Manager). Where additional work is requested or unforeseen increase in cost, BIA Acquisitions Contracting Officer shall approve all changes to contract by modification prior to start of any additional work.

Training & Contact Hours Each subject identified shall be a four day 32 hour block. Start date will be on Monday (start time will be negotiated). Any participant who is tardy or absent and charged with an unexcused absence the lead instructor or coordinator shall make determination if the participant should be dropped from class do to the lack of contact hours.

Scenarios Involving Water Supply Operation The contractor shall provide an adequate water supply when needed for all field scenarios, if a fire truck pump is used an operator/driver will be identified. The pump operator will be in the immediate vicinity of the pump panel during all fire scenarios and drills. The fire pump used shall be mechanically sound and in operating order annual service test shall have been conducted within the past 12 months of the training date.

Printed Lecture Information The contractor should provide handouts pertaining to each subject matter if applicable. Any lectures where handouts are not included, the source of information shall be referenced for future procurement by the location or Bureau.

Additional Equipment The contractor may furnish additional equipment not listed if available at no charge to the federal government.

Participants Conduct Each participant shall be provided the training facilities policy or mles and regulation pertaining to conduct. Any instructor sha ll have t he authority to stop or remove any person from their drill or exercise for repeated negligence or misconduct that mav create a serious accident. emergency or hazard. The lead instructor or coordinator shall have the authority to dismiss any participant for negative behavior or disruption to other participants.

Items not Mentioned The SFPP Manager shall have the authority to request additional training items that may have been overlooked in this SOW pertaining to subject matter. The request shall not increase the allotted course hours or cause for additional instructors. The request shall be agreed upon between the contractor and SFPP Manager. Where changes would require additional cost the BIA'S contracting officer shall be contacted to modify or deny any contract changes.

Requested Training Date for AJI Courses Start June 1, 2015 end June 5, 2015 (approximate)

1. Introduction (Basic) Firefighting -one Course

2. Advanced Structural Firefighting -One Course

3. Liquefied Petroleum Gas & Flammable liquids- One Course

4. Vehicle Extrication- One Course

5. Pump Operations & Hydraulics- One Course

32 hours of training based on classroom and drill field exercises. Classes shall start Monday and end Friday.

Class times are 8:00AM-5:00PM daily. The fire trainer may adjust daily training times to meet objectives.

The technical advisor for the Bureau of Indian Affairs will be the Structural Fire Protection Program Manager.

SECTION E -- INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE AUGUST 1996

(a) Definitions: "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the Government may--

(1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and

(2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may--

(1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or

(2) terminate the contract for default.

SECTION F -- DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUGUST 1989

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either--

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if--

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance (POP) shall be as follows:

Contract Award June 13, 2015 through June 27, 2015.

SECTION G -- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATION PERSONNEL

Judith Bodo, Contracting Officer BIA-Southwest Regional Office - Albuquerque Acquisition 1001 Indian School Road NW, Suite 347 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87104 Telephone No.: (505) 563-3123 Facsimile No.: (505) 563-3034 Email: Judith.Bodo@bia.gov

G.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION CONTRACTOR

Contractor: TO BE DETERMINED

NAME, TITLE

ENTITY NAME

ADDRESS

CITY, STATE, ZIP

Telephone: Facsimile:

Email:

BIA Contracting Officer Representative (COR):

Paulette Waseta Bureau of Indian Affairs, DFMC 1011 Indian School Road NW, Ste 335 Albuquerque, NM 87104-2303 Phone: (505) 563-5166 E-Mail Address: Paulette.Waseta@bia.gov

BIA Point of Contact:

Paulette Waseta Bureau of Indian Affairs, DFMC 1011 Indian School Road NW, Ste 335 Albuquerque, NM 87104-2303 Phone: (505) 563-5166 E-Mail Address: Paulette.Waseta@bia.gov

The above identified Contracting Officer Representative will represent the Contracting Officer in the technical phase of the work. The COR’s duties and responsibilities are limited. The Contracting Officer Representative is not authorized to make any changes to the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make any changes to the contract by a properly written and signed modification.

The Contracting Officer is the only official who can legally obligate the Government for expenditure of public funds.

G.3 INVOICE AND PAYMENT

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – APRIL 2013 Internet Payment Platform (IPP)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" 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 the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The lPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IFP invoice:

____invoice_________________________________ The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

G.4 AUTHORITIES AND LIMITATIONS

(a) All work shall be performed under the authority exercised by the Contracting Officer who has been appointed in accordance with the requirements of the Department of the Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) 1401.603.

(b) The Contracting Officer may designate other Government employees to act as authorized representatives in administering this contract in accordance with the requirements of DIAR 1401.670. Any designation shall be made to the authorized representative by an appointment memorandum signed by the Contracting Officer which contains the scope and limitations of authority delegated for purposes of administering this contract. A copy of the memorandum, and any revisions to it, shall be provided to the Contractor which shall acknowledge receipt.

(c) The Contractor shall, without unnecessary delay, comply with any written or oral direction of the contracting officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of their appointment memorandum. Such orders or direction include, but are not limited to, instructions, interpretations, approvals, or rejections associated with work under this contract including requirements for submission of technical data, shop drawings, samples, literature, plans, or other data required to be approved by the Government under this contract.

(d)(1) If the Contractor receives direction for work under this contract (including any written or oral orders it regards as a change order under the Changes clause of this contract) and it considers such direction to have been issued without proper authority (including instances where it believes delegated authority has been exceeded), it shall not proceed with the direction and shall notify the Contracting Officer within five (5) working days of receipt of the direction. On the basis of the most accurate information available to the Contractor, the notice shall state-

(i) The date, nature, and circumstances of the direction received;

(ii) The name, function, and activity of each Government individual and Contractor official or employee involved in or knowledgeable about such direction;

(iii) The identification of any documents and the substance of any oral communication involved in such direction;

(iv) The contract line items or other contract requirements that may be affected by the alleged direction including any suspected delays or disruption of performance; and mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org

(v) Any other information considered pertinent.

(2) Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform under this paragraph prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's determination issued under paragraph

(e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall promptly, after receipt of any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause, respond to the notice in writing. The response shall --

(1) Confirm that the direction contained in the Contractor's notice was unauthorized and either authorize it by appropriate contract modification or countermand it;

(2) Deny that the direction contained in the Contractor's notice was outside the scope and limitations of the authority of the authorized representative who gave the direction and direct the Contractor to proceed immediately with the direction received or, when necessary, direct the mode of further performance; or

(3) In the event the information contained in the Contractor's notice is inadequate to make a decision under subparagraphs (e)(1) or (2) of this clause, advise the Contractor what additional information is required, and establish the date by which it should be furnished and the date thereafter by which the Government will respond.

(f) A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

SECTION H -- SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H. 1 Professional Employee Compensation

All professional employees shall be compensated fairly and properly in accordance with FAR Subpart 22.

H.2 Contractor Performances Assessment Reporting System, FAR 42.1500 July 2010

(a) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

(b) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

(c) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer with the name, position, title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm’s past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official. The report information must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

(d) When your Contractor Representative(s) (Past Performance Points of Contact) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically-generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, system requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/. The CPARS User Manual, registration for On Line Training for Contractor Representatives, and a practice application may be found at this site.

(e) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the Contracting Officer will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/.

Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment. Comments are limited to the space provided in Block 22. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the Assessing Official’s narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramification of the assessed performance. In addition to the ratings and supporting narratives, blocks 1-17 should be reviewed for accuracy, as these include key fields that will be used by the Government to identify your firm in future source selection actions. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating “No comment” in Block 22, and then signing and dating Block 23 of the form. Without a statement in Block 22, you will be unable to sign and submit the evaluation back to the Government. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 30 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: “The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment.” Your response is due within 30 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR.

(f) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

(1) Protect the evaluation s “source selection information.” After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ http://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ contact the Contracting Officer for instructions.

(2) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside your control.

(3) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, preaward surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

(g) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the Contracting Officer no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 30-day review period.

(h) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

SECTION I -- CONTRACT CLAUSES--COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-02 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEBRUARY 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):

http://www.acqnet.gov/far http://www.doi.gov/pam/diapr.html

Clause Title Date 52.204-4 52.222-26 52.223-4 52.223-15 52.233-2 1450-0016-001

Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper Equal Opportunity Recovered Materials Certification Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products Service of a Protest Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD 12)

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I.2 1452.226-70 INDIAN PREFERENCE APRIL 1984

(a) The Contractor agrees to give preferences to Indians who can perform the work required regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation for training and employment opportunities under this contract and, to the extent feasible consistent with the efficient performance of this contract, training and employment preferences and opportunities shall be provided to Indians regardless of age (subject to existing laws and regulations), sex, religion, or tribal affiliation who are not fully qualified to perform under this contract. The Contractor also agrees to give preference to Indian organizations and Indian-owned economic enterprises in the awarding of any subcontracts consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain such records as are necessary to indicate compliance with this paragraph.

(b) In connection with the Indian employment preference requirements of this clause, the Contractor shall also provide opportunities for training incident to such employment. Such training shall include on-the-job, classroom, or apprenticeship training which is designed to increase the vocational effectiveness of an Indian employee.

(c) If the Contractor is unable to fill its training and employment needs after giving full consideration to Indians as required by this clause, those needs may be satisfied by selection of persons other than Indians in accordance with the clause of this contract entitled “Equal Opportunity.”

(d) If no Indian organizations or Indian-owned economic enterprises are available for awarding of subcontracts in connection with the work performed under this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of this contract involving utilization of small business concerns, small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, or labor surplus area concerns.

(e) As used in this clause:

(1) “Indian” means a person who is a member of an Indian Tribe. If the Contractor has reason to doubt that a person seeking employment preference is an Indian, the contractor shall grant the preference but shall require the individual within thirty (30) days to provide evidence from the Tribe concerned that the person is a member of that Tribe.

(2) “Indian organization” means the governing body of any Indian Tribe or entity established or recognized by such governing body in accordance with the Indian Financing Act of 1974 (88 Stat. 77; 25 U.S.C. 1451); and

(3) “Indian-owned economic enterprise” means any Indian-owned commercial, industrial, or business activity established or organized for the purpose of profit provided that such Indian ownership shall constitute not less than 51 percent of the enterprise.

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(4) “Indian Tribe” means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other organized group or community, including any Alaska Native village or regional or village corporation as defined in or established pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (85 Stat.

668; 43 U.S.C. 1601) which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians.

(f) The Contractor agrees to include the provisions of the clause including this paragraph (f) in each subcontract awarded under this contract.

(g) In the event of noncompliance with this clause, the Contractor's right to proceed may be terminated in whole or in part by the Contracting Officer and the work completed in a manner determined by the Contracting Officer to be in the best interests of the Government.

I.3 52.203-03 GRATUITIES APRIL 1984

(a) The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Contractor, its agent, or another representative--

(1) Offered or gave a gratuity (e.g., an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government; and

(2) Intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract.

(b) The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction.

(c) If this contract is terminated under paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government is entitled--

(1) To pursue the same remedies as in a breach of the contract; and

(2) In addition to any other damages provided by law, to exemplary damages of not less than 3 nor more than 10 times the cost incurred by the Contractor in giving gratuities to the person concerned, as determined by the agency head or a designee. (This subparagraph (c)(2) is applicable only if this contract uses money appropriated to the Department of Defense.)

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

I.4 52.212-01 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS APRIL 2014

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) “Remit to” address, if different than mailing address;

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(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender’s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

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

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the

Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

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

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror’s initial offer should contain the offeror’s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/52_212_213.html#wp1179194 https://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FormsStandard68.html#wp1189284 necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified.

The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.

(1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to—

GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L’Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407

Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision. Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(i) ASSIST (https://assist.dla.mil/online/start/).

(ii) Quick Search (http://quicksearch.dla.mil/).

(iii) ASSISTdocs.com (http://assistdocs.com).

(3) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(i) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard (https://assist.dla.mil/wizard/index.cfm);

(ii) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(iii) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215)

697-2667/2179, Facsimile (215) 697-1462.

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