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This document is a Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation for a Radio Upgrade and Installation project issued by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) on behalf of the DOL Security Center (SEC).

The solicitation requires the contractor to provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to perform the Radio System Upgrade at the DOL Frances Perkins Building in Washington, DC. The period of performance is 90 days after award. The requirement is set-aside 100% for small businesses. Quotes are due on April 3, 2024 by 3:00 PM EST. The government intends to award a firm-fixed price contract based on a best value analysis of technical acceptability, past performance, and price. The key objectives include upgrading the existing analog radio communications system to a new UHF/VHF digital system, including programming, installation, and training.

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1605C3-24-Q-00005

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

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

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

03/27/2024

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Customer Acquisition Services 200 Constitution Ave, NW S-4307

US Department of Labor

Washington DC 20210

30 Days After Award

US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

200 CONSTITUTION AVE., NW

ATTN: GLENDA PRICELIVINGSTON

WASHINGTON

DC 20210

617 788-2815Rachel Reinheimer

04/03/2024 03:00 P.M. ET

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

The U.S. Department of Labor/Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE), on behalf of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)/Security Center (SEC), is soliciting a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Radio Upgrade and Installation in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS). This requirement will be set-aside 100% for small business.

The period of performance shall be ninety (90) days from the date of award.

Period of Performance: 04/15/2024 to 07/15/2024

0001 Radio Upgrade and Installation Product/Service Code: 5820 Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1605C3-24-Q-00005

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

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

PRICE SCHEDULE

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 Radio Upgrade and Installation 1 LOT $ $

Total $

C - Description/Specifications

PART 1: General Information

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction:

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the Radio System Upgrade as defined in this Performance Work Statement, except as Specified in section C-3 as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract action.

1.2. Background:

The US Department of Labor’s Security Center is responsible for physical security and life safety in the Frances Perkins Building.

This encompasses all aspects of emergency response including medical, fire, chemical, radiological, nuclear, biological, earthquake, severe weather, civil disturbance, workplace violence, theft, and building access. The Security Center is also responsible for declaring and managing building evacuations and Shelter in Place (SIP) emergencies and maintains the department’s Emergency Communication’s between Security Center staff, Floor Wardens, and any additional personnel during an emergency.

1.3. Objectives:

The objective is to install and upgrade emergency communications systems at the U.S. Department of Labor.

1.4. Scope:

The purpose of this procurement action is to replace the current ageing analog radio communications system (both stationary system and handheld radios) with an updated and more powerful Ultra High Frequency (UHF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) digital system. This procurement will also upgrade digital radios purchased by Security Center and Building Operations Center and includes facilities engineers and conference services staff.

1.5. Period of Performance:

The period of performance shall be twelve weeks after award.

The government reserves the right to extend the term of this contract action at the prices set forth in Section B in accordance with the terms and conditions contained in clause 52.217-8, entitled Option to Extend Services.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control:

The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. At a minimum, the contractor shall develop quality control procedures that address the areas identified in Technical Exhibit 1, “Performance Requirements Summary”. After acceptance of the quality control plan, the contractor shall receive the Contracting Officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to his QC system.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance:

The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract action in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. Government Remedies:

The Contracting Officer shall follow FAR 52.212-4, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items”, 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price, or 52.246-4, “Inspection of Services-Fixed Price” for contractor’s failure to perform satisfactory services or failure to correct non-conforming services.

1.6.4. Recognized Holidays:

The contractor is not required to perform services on the following holidays:

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday President’s Day Memorial Day

Juneteenth Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veteran’s Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

1.6.5. Hours of Operation:

The contractor is responsible for conducting performance during normal business hours Monday thru Friday, except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar government directed facility closings. The contractor must at all times maintain an adequate work force for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this statement of work when the government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the work force are essential. Telecommuting or “work at home” is not authorized under this contract action unless under emergency situations as determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR).

1.6.6. Place of Performance:

The work to be performed under this contract action will be performed at the US Department of Labor in the Frances Perkins Building (FPB), 200 Constitution Ave., NW, Washington DC 20210.

1.6.7. Type of Contract:

The government anticipates award of a firm-fixed price contract.

1.6.8. Security Requirements:

The government shall conduct standard security checks at the Frances Perkins Building per established procedures.

1.6.8.1. Physical Security.

The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.8.2. Key Control.

The contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all keys/key cards issued to the contractor by the government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the contractor by the government shall be duplicated. The contractor shall develop procedures covering key control that shall be included in the Quality Control Plan. Such procedures shall include turn-in of any issued keys by personnel who no longer require access to locked areas. The contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.6.8.2.1. Lost Keys

In the event keys, other than master keys, are lost or duplicated, the contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Officer, re-key or replace the affected lock or locks; however, the government, at its option, may replace the affected lock or locks or perform re-keying. When the government performs the replacement of locks or rekeying or locks, the total cost of re-keying or the replacement of the lock shall be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor. In the event a master key is lost or duplicated, the government shall replace all locks and keys for that system and the total cost will be deducted from the monthly payment due the contractor.

1.6.8.2.2. Key Use

The contractor shall prohibit the use of government issued keys/key cards by any persons other than the contractor’s employees. The contractor shall prohibit the opening of locked areas by contractor employees to permit entrance of persons other than contractor employees engaged in the performance of assigned work in those areas, or personnel authorized entrance by the Contracting Officer.

1.6.8.3. Lock Combinations.

The contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons.

The contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.8.4. Conservation of Utilities.

The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

1.6.9. Special Qualifications:

The contractor is responsible for ensuring all employees possess all required licenses for operating used in the execution of this contract action.

1.6.10. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings:

The contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), and other government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings, the Contracting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.11. Contracting Officer’s Representative:

A Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will be delegated separately.

1.6.12. Key Personnel:

The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the Contracting Officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract action. The contract manager or alternate shall be available during normal business hours, Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.13. Identification of Contractor Employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.14. Organizational Conflict of Interest:

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

1.6.15. Phase In/Phase Out Period

Not applicable.

Part 2: Definition & Acronyms

Contracting Officer’s Representative. A representative from the requiring activity assigned by the Contracting Officer to perform surveillance and to act as liaison to the contractor.

Defective Service. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with it in the Performance Work Statement.

Quality Assurance. Those actions taken by the government to assure services meet the requirements of the Performance Work Statement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

Quality Control. Those actions taken by a contractor to control the performance of services so that they meet the requirements of the

PWS.

Part 3: Government Furnished Property, Equipment, And Services

3.1. General:

The government will provide, the facilities, equipment, materials, and/or services listed.

below.

3.2. Equipment:

Not applicable.

3.3. Services:

3.3.1. Utilities:

Utilities in the facility will be available for the contractor’s use in performance of tasks outlined in this PWS. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

3.4. Facilities:

The government will furnish all necessary workspace required for the contractor to support the efforts outlined in this PWS.

Part 4: Contractor Furnished Items and Services

4.1. General:

Except for those items specifically stated to be government furnished in Part 3, the contractor shall furnish all other items required to perform the services in this PWS.

4.2. Clearance:

Part 5: Specific Tasks

5.1. System Design and Implementation Plan

Prior to the installation of the system, DOL will schedule meetings with the contractor to develop a system installation plan and discuss radio programming. System staging must take place within the facilities of the successful contractor within 20 miles of 200 Constitution Avenue NW Washington DC 20210. Prior to installation all new radios shall be programmed, charged and ready for distribution.

This system must be designed for the Frances Perkins Building (FPB). The building has a service level and six floors covering over two million square feet. There are six Occupant emergency assembly areas around the FPB, all within 1/10 of a mile distance.

5.1.1. System Requirements

The SLR5700 will need to connect to the SLR8000 repeater via dedicated Cat-5 cable or network connectivity. If network connectivity is chosen, we need a static IP address at the repeater and dynamic or static IP addresses at the SLR5700 receivers. The proposal will include the cost of CAT-5 cable run. The Contractor shall provide a networking diagram of the system to include all equipment locations.

Products, system, and components must be FCC certified and properly register any frequency license with the FCC (as applicable) on behalf of DOL and transfer/share registration details with the DOL Security Center and Business Operations Center contacts. Product must meet any applicable code requirements/permits required for new system installation in a public building (i.e., IFC, NFPA, or

IBC).

System should have signal boosters/repeaters that meet local code and allow proper coverage of the building and surrounding area.

Radio signals must be able to allow proper communications between Frances Perkins Building (FPB) critical locations within the building and with the FPB occupant emergency assembly area locations in the vicinity of the FPB. Critical emergency building locations include Security Command Center, Fire Control Room, Fire Pump Rooms, exit stairwells, exit passageways, elevator lobbies.

5.1.1.1. UHF Radio System

-Feature four or more pre-programmable buttons that can have specific channels programmed for quick channel changes.

-Easily readable display with backlight ability.

-Twelve or more available channels to be used for various aspects.

-Radios shall be programmed to provide communication in the following manner:

Building Operations Center (70 handheld radios)

Security Center (110 handheld radios: 20 SC, 80 FWs, 10 EMC)

Facility Engineer

Security Command Center/Guard Posts

Conference Services Floor Wardens Security Center Command/Control Talk-a-round

-Fire suppression system and standpipe cabinets.

-System will have a dedicated monitoring/annunciator panel (for installation in SCC or other applicable Emergency locations).

5.1.1.2. Radio Equipment List

The contractor will provide radio equipment composed of the following:

1 SLR 8000 Base Radio 1 ADD: UHF1 (400-470 MHz)

1 ADD: PRESELECTOR, UHF (350-470MHZ)

1 ADD: DUPLEXER, UHF (403-435MHz) 1 Digital Voting Operation

3 SLR5700 (403-470MHZ)

3 No Ground Plane Antenna 110 Standard Battery - IMPRES LIION IP68 2100mAh Standard Charger - IMPRESS Single Unit Charger UHF Slim Whip Antenna 403-470 MHz

110 XPR 3500e 403-512 4W LKP WIFI CAPABLE Battery Standard Charger – IMPRESS Single Unit Charger UHF Slim Whip Antenna 403-470 MHz

70 XPR3500e VHF model XPR 3500e 136-174 5W LKP WIFI CAPABLE Battery Single Standard – IMPRESS Single Unit Charger VHF Helical Antenna 152-174 MHz

10 2-Wire Surveillance Kits w/Acoustic Tube (black)

Repeater/Receiver Installation Removal and Disposal of Old Equipment Code Plug Development/Repeater & Radio Programming Project Management

5.2 Inspection and Acceptance

5.2.1. In accordance with FAR 2.101 - Definitions, “Latent defect” means a defect that exists at the time of acceptance but cannot be discovered by a reasonable inspection.

5.2.2. Prior to delivery, the Contractor shall be responsible for performing or having performed all inspections and tests necessary to substantiate that the supplies furnished under this contract conform to contract requirements, including any applicable technical requirements for specified manufacturers’ parts. FAR Clause 52.246-1 – Contractor Inspection Requirements (incorporated by reference) takes precedence over any Government inspection and testing required in this contract’s specifications, except for specialized inspections or tests specified to be performed solely by the Government.

5.3 Acceptance (Noncomplex Commercial Items).

In accordance with FAR 12.402 Acceptance and FAR Clause 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (incorporated by reference), acceptance is based upon the assumption that the Government will rely on the Contractor’s assurances that the commercial item tendered for acceptance conforms to the contract requirements.

5.2.3. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Emergency Response Coordinator to confirm method of delivery and quantities shipped to the Department of Labor headquarters facility. Government inspection of commercial items will not prejudice its other rights under the paragraph. The Government always has the right to refuse acceptance of acceptance nonconforming items.

5.3. Installation

The current system should stay functional while the new system is installed, a coordinated testing prior to switching over is conducted, and decommissioning of the old system is completed.

The contractor shall remove the existing system and replace it with the new SLR8000 system. We intend to use the current existing equipment cabinet and collocate with BOC’s new system.

5.4. Training

The contractor shall provide training on the proper use of the new system and best practices. The training shall be conducted at the Frances Perkins Building.

Part 6: Applicable Publications

6.1. Publications Applicable to This PWS:

Part 7: Technical Exhibit Index

Technical Exhibit 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

Performance Requirement # 1:

System Design (per PWS 5.1.)

Design supports and aligns with the organization's goals.

Zero deviation from standard

100% inspection by COR

Performance Requirement # 2:

Acceptance of Product (per PWS 5.2.)

Product is received and complete.

Zero deviation from standard 100% inspection by COR

Performance Requirement # 3:

Installation (per PWS 5.3.)

Total installation of product. Zero deviation from standard 100% inspection by COR

Performance Requirement # 4:

Training (per PWS 5.4.)

Conduct training for selected staff.

Zero deviation from standard

100% inspection by COR

Technical Exhibit 2

Deliverables Schedule

(A deliverable is anything that can be physically delivered but may include non-physical things such as meetings)

Deliverable Frequency # Of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Networking diagram Once One Electronic COR Radios and system Once One On-site delivery COR Training Once One Verbal training DOL Staff

E - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Bidders

Instructions For Quotes

Submission Instructions:

Submit quotes via email to Rachel Reinheimer at reinheimer.rachel@dol.gov and Emily Pyatigorsky at pyatigorsky.emily@dol.gov.

Quotes are due on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST.

Files shall not contain classified data.

Questions regarding this Request for Quote must be submitted (in writing) via the email to Rachel Reinheimer at reinheimer.rachel@dol.gov and Emily Pyatigorsky at pyatigorsky.emily@dol.gov. Questions must be submitted no later than Monday, April 1, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. EST. Responses to questions submitted will be responded to via email.

The offeror is responsible for providing descriptive information, literature, brochures, etc. that clearly shows that the product proposed meets the required specifications.

There is no page limit for the Technical Quote and Price Quote.

Basis For Award

The Government intends to use a Best Value analysis with Technical Acceptability, Past Performance, and Price as the evaluation Factors. Technical Acceptability is determined by the ability of the Technical Quote to clearly indicate the proposed means for complying with all requirements contained in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and by the proposed products conforming to the required specifications.

The Price Quote will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in order to determine fairness and reasonableness.

No adjectival ratings will be used to evaluate Price.

F - Deliveries or Performance

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

See PWS Section 1.5 Period of Performance.

F.2. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Services to be performed under this order shall be performed at the Department of Labor (DOL), Frances Perkins Building (FPB), 200 Constitution Avenue Northwest, Washington DC 20210.

F.3. DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall submit deliverables in accordance with Technical Exhibit 2. Deliverables shall contain accurate and complete data.

G - Contract Administration

G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

DOL-2019-03 Submission of Invoices (August 2019)

A. Applicability Contracting Officers shall insert this clause in all solicitations and awards. For existing awards, the Contracting Officer will determine whether the contract action should be modified to incorporate the clause.

B. Definitions

None

C. Requirements

1. Electronic Invoice Submittal Invoices for the services/goods provided under this award shall be submitted through the Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) or through the Department of Labor (DOL) Quickpay email system, as directed by the Contracting Officer. IPP is a Federal Government owned and operated website accessible to contractors free of charge. Information about IPP, including enrollment instructions, are available and should be obtained by the enrolled contractors directly from the Department of Treasury after award at, https:www.ipp.gov.

(a) The following instructions apply to Invoices submitted through IPP.Gov or the DOL Quickpay email system:

IPP invoice attachments SHALL NOT exceed the size limit of 10 megabytes (MB) each. However, you may submit multiple attachments of less than 10MB each with the invoices.

i. DO NOT submit an invoice or attachment that uses shading or color.

A. An emailed Portable Document Format (PDF) image cannot have any text that has a background with any color other than white. If the image has a shaded background, it will be converted to black, and the text will be illegible.

B. An emailed Tagged Image File Format (TIFF) image must be black and white.

ii. Quickpay users SHALL: provide a copy of the invoice and any attachments via email to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), at the address specified in the contract.

iii. Quickpay users SHALL NOT: submit more than one attachment per invoice and the attachment shall not exceed 10MB. Any additional attachments will not be recognized.

iv. DO NOT submit more than one invoice at a time.

v. DO NOT attempt to use the “Recall or Resend” email message feature.

vi. Electronic invoices shall be in PDF or TIFF format.

II. Paper Invoices shall be submitted via fax or U.S. mail Paper invoices may be sent vial fax to: (202) 693-2862.

Mail paper invoices to:

U.S. Department of Labor Office of Financial Management Operations Division of Client Accounting Services Room S-5526 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

III. General Information

Payment due date is to be calculated from the date the invoice is received in accordance with FAR 32.905 and the instructions above. Inquiries regarding invoices must be emailed to

OCFOinvoiceinquiries@dol.gov. The relevant invoice must be attached to the inquiry email and the subject line of the email must state “INQUIRY”, as shown in the following example:

INQUIRY: <Contractor Name>, DOL Agency, <Contract Number, BPA Call or Order Number>, Invoice Number, <Invoice Amount>

The contractor SHALL NOT use the DOL electronic invoicing email address for inquiries about any invoice.

Questions

All questions regarding Electronic Invoicing shall be sent to the DOL Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO) at OCFOinvoiceinquiries@dol.gov.

G.2 DOLAR 2952.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) CLAUSE

(a) A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be delegated upon award. A copy of the delegation memorandum will be provided to the COR and a delegation letter sent to the vendor.

(b) The COR is responsible, as applicable, for receiving all deliverables; inspecting and accepting the supplies or services provided hereunder in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract; providing direction to the contractor which clarifies the contract effort, fills in details or otherwise serves to accomplish the contractual scope of work; evaluating performance; and certifying all invoices/vouchers for acceptance of the supplies or services furnished for payment.

(c) The COR does not have the authority to alter the contractor's obligations under the contract, and/or modify any of the expressed terms, conditions, specifications, or cost of the agreement. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to alter/change contractual obligations or the scope of work, the contracting officer must issue such changes.

G. 3 CONTRACTING OFFICE ADDRESS

U.S. Department of Labor OASAM, Office of the Senior Procurement Executive (OSPE) 200 Constitution Avenue, NW Room: S-4307 Washington, DC 20210

H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1. WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

In performing work under this contract on a Government installation or in a Government building, the contractor shall:

(1) Conform to the specific safety requirements established by the Government location.

(2) Comply with the safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract.

(3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and halth of contractor and Government personnel connected in any way with performance under this contract.

(4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes.

H.2. ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND FACILITIES

Access to any Government property and federally-owned buildings or leased space, as well as its grounds shall be coordinated and approval prior to such access through the COR. When necessar, the Contractor shall submit properly complete security forms for all appropriate employee(s). All Contractor employees shall wear Government identification badges when instructed.

H.3. INDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All Contractor personnel attending and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to idetify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression int he minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably markeed as Controctor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

H.4. PROPRIETARY DATA, PRIVACY, AND SENSITIVE INFORMATION

Contractor shall not divulge or release data or information developed or obtained in performance of this contract except as authorized by Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall refrain from using the information for any purposed other than that for which it was furnished.

As required for performance under this contract, Contractor personnel may be required to sign confidentially non-disclosure arguments.

Privacy Act Information: Portions of information disclosed during the performance of this task are protected by the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, therefore, all personnel assigned to this contract are required to take proper precautions to protect the information from disclosure.

Sensitive Information; The Contractor shall not copy, release, publish, or disclose sensitive information to unauthorized personnel, and shall protect such information in accoradance with provisions of the following laws and any other pertinent laws and regulaations governing the confidentiality of sensitive information: 18 U.S.C. 641 (Criminal Code: Public Money, Property or Records).

H.5. WAIVER OF DELIVERY SCHEDULE

None of the following shall be regarded as an extension, waiver, or abandonment of the delivery schedule or a waiver of the Government's right to terminate for default: (i) Delay by the Government in terminating for default; (ii) Acceptance of deliquent deliveries; and (iii) Acceptance or approval of samples submitted either after default in delivery or in sufficient time for the contractor to meet the delivery schedule.

Any assistance rendered to tbe contractor on this contract or acceptance by the Government of deliquent goods or services hereunder will be solely for the purpose of mitigating damages and is not to be construed as an intention on the part of the Government to condone any deliquency, or as a waive rof any rights the Government may have under the contract.

H.6. CONFIDENTIALITY

The Contractor cannot make use of nor disclose any information obtained from the performance of this contract for any activity outside the scope of this project. All records documents developed during the course of this contract shall be protected from examination by unauthorized persons. Such records include all forms, computer files, program listings, manuals, documentation, correspondence files, contract records and reports. The Contractor shall retain all records/documents in a secure manner. No materials or any summary of these materials shall be released to any individual or ogramization without prior written permission from the COR.

No work involving information furnished under this contract will be subcontracted without the specific advance written approval of the COR.

In performance of this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with and assume responsibility for compliance by its employees with the following requirements:

A. All work witll be performed under the supervision of the Contractor or the Contractor's responsible employees.

B. Any information provided to, or collected by, the Contractor, in any format, will be used only for the purpose of carrying out the provisions of this contract. This information will be treated as confidential and will not be made known in any manner to any person except as may be necessary in the performance of this contract. In addition, all related output shall be given the same level of protection as required for the source material. The Contractor and all Contractor personnel shall provide DOL with signed confidentiality agreements.

H.7. STORAGE OF MATERIALS

There is no space available in DOL buildings for the storage of materials and equipment. Corridors and other public areas must be kept clear at all times. Materials stored at locations not authorized by the COR are subject to be hauled away by the Government.

H.8. DEBRIS REMOVAL

The Contractor shall promptly remov materials, which are designated in the PWS as contractors property, or debris from the DOL facility. Storage and/pr collection of debris inside or outside buildings is not permitted. Contractors shall remove all debris and other material with their own carts, containers, and/or refuse disposal facilities. Government facilities may not be used for this purpose. All interior areas of the building shall be left clean on a daily basis.

I - Order Clauses

The terms and conditions of the DOL IDIQ and below clauses shall apply to this order.

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

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

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

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. (DEC 2023)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L.

113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

[ ](4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

[X] (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-

282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(6) [Reserved]

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

[ ] (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[ ] (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub.

L. 117-328).

[ ] (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

[ ] (11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115- 390, title II).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

[ ] (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[ ] (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[ ] (14) [Reserved]

[ ] (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (17) [Reserved]

[ ] (18)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

[ ] (19)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (21)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (22)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[ ] (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[ ] (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

657f).

[ ] (26)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (SEP 2023) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

[ ] (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (NOV 2023) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (34)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

[X] (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O.

13496).

[X] (39)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[X] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

[ ] (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (44)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[ ] (45)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[ ] (46) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[ ] (47)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (48) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O.

13513).

[ ] (49) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (50) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (51)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (52)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022)) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[ ] (53)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2023) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (54) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[ ] (55) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (56) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[ ] (57) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (58) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[ ] (59) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[ ] (60) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (61) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (62) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C.

3332).

[ ] (63) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (64) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (65) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (66) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[ ] (67)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[X] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

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

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

[ ] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

[ ] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

[ ] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[ ] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available…

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