AG-4283-S-14-0001.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NO.

657171

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NO.

5. SOLICI-ATION NO.

AG-4283-S-14-0001

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

December 6, 2013

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

Lawanda Henry

b. TELEPHONE NO. (No collect calls)

850-523-8534

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

01/06/2014 @ 4:00

9. ISSUED BY CODE

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 11. DELIVERY FOR FOB 12. DISCOUNT TERMS

USDA Forest Service, Contracting 325 John Knox Road, Suite F-100 Tallahassee, FL 32303

UNRESTRICTED

SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

SMALL DISADV.

BUSINESS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

8(A) 13b. RATING

NAICS: 561720

SIZE STD: $16.5 Million

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Apalachicola National Forest, Wakulla Ranger District, Wakulla County, FL

Same as block 9

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR FACILITY

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

Same as block 9

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS

BLOCK BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Wakulla Ranger District Office Janitorial Services see Schedule of Items see Schedule of Items

(Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

28.

CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1 COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE KTN-05-02 OFFER

DATED _________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT)

31c. DATE SIGNED

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE

33. SHIP NUMBER

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

RECEIVED INSPECTED CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED PARTIAL

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVT REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE COMPLETE PARTIAL

FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO.

40. PAID BY

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE 42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION SEE REVERSE FOR OMB CONTROL STANDARD FORM 1449

(10-95)

Project: Janitorial Services for the Wakulla Ranger District Office

GENERAL INFORMATION

CONTRACT AWARD:

THIS SOLICITATION IS 100% SET ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

AWARD WILL BE MADE TO ONE OFFEROR.

SCOPE OF WORK: Furnish all labor, equipment, supplies (except Government-furnished supplies if applicable), materials, transportation and supervision to perform janitorial services on approximately 3,939 square feet of cleaning space for the Wakulla Ranger District Office, Wakulla County, FL in accordance with specifications, quality surveillance standards, and other requirements of this contract.

SITE VISIT: A formal site visit is scheduled for this project on December 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM at the Wakulla Ranger District Office located at 57 Taff Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327

BASIS OF AWARD: Award will be made to the most highly ranked offeror, (1) whose quote is technically acceptable, has demonstrated past performance in meeting customer satisfaction, and (2) whose past performance, experience and price presents the BEST VALUE and is the most advantageous to the Government.

AGAR 452.211-74 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (FEB 88)

This contract is a fixed price contract for a base period of performance from date of award through September 30, 2014, plus four additional one-year option periods.

Submission of an offer for the basic contract period constitutes an offer to perform in the Option Period(s), if exercised. Offerors shall quote on base year and all option years.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Base Period – Date of Award through September 30, 2014 Option Period I - October 1, 2014 thru September 30, 2015 Option Period II - October 1, 2015 thru September 30, 2016 Option Period III – October 1, 2016 thru September 30, 2017 Option Period IV- October 1, 2017 thru September 30, 2018

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR BASE YEAR

(DATE OF AWARD – SEPTEMBER 30, 2014)

Janitorial Services for the Wakulla Ranger District Office

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

1.0

Janitorial Services in accordance with attached specifications and quality assurance standards

08 MO $_________ $ ________

TOTAL $ ________

Prices for Base Period and Four (4) Option Years Submitted By:

Signature: Phone:

Vendor Name: Fax:

Address: Email:

DUNS#: TIN#:

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR OPTION YEAR I

(OCTOBER 1, 2014 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2015)

12 MO $_________ $ ________

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR OPTION YEAR II

(OCTOBER 1, 2015 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR OPTION YEAR III

(OCTOBER 1, 2016 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2017)

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR OPTION YEAR IV

(OCTOBER 1, 2017 – SEPTEMBER 30, 2018)

Grand Total to include all options

GRAND

TOTAL $___________

SECTION B – PROJECT WORK STATEMENT

I. General

B.1 Scope of Work The Contractor shall supply all labor, supervision, equipment, supplies, and services necessary to perform janitorial services for the Wakulla Ranger District Administrative Office as stated in Section B.9 Performance Work Statement Tasks with the exception of Government Furnished Property stated in Section B.7. Tasks are expected to be performed accordingly and not upon an “as needed” basis.

This solicitation contemplates an award of one year. Work on the contract would begin approximately October 1, 2013. The option years are subject to FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

The Government is planning a pre-quote on-site conference where potential offerors may obtain a better understanding of the work. The conference will be held:

Date/Time: Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at 1:00 PM Location: Wakulla Ranger District Conference Room 57 Taff Drive, Crawfordville, FL 32327

(850) 926-3561 Prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the site during business hours to view the building for themselves.

B.2 Location The Wakulla Ranger District Administrative Office is located at 57 Taff Drive Crawfordville, Florida. For additional information, call 850-926-3561.

B.3 Description of Work Area The area under this contract covers approximately 3,939 square feet of office space and related areas such as entrance/exit ways, corridors, and restrooms. This does not include the square footage of the sidewalk.

B.4 Safety Contractors are subject to all applicable State and Federal OSHA rules and regulations.

B.5 Security The Contractor shall protect Government property, buildings, equipment, materials, records, and data against unauthorized access, loss, or damage.

The Contractor shall announce their arrival and departure to employees who may be occupying the building.

Doors shall be left locked unless otherwise instructed.

The Contractor shall ensure that all keys issued by the Government are kept secure and not used by unauthorized persons. Government-issued keys shall not be duplicated. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for replacement of locks or re-keying as a result of Contractor loss or negligence.

Only the Contractor’s employees are allowed in the building or on the job site. The Contractor is prohibited from opening locked areas to permit entrance of persons other than the Contractor’s employees.

The Contractor shall not attempt to reconnect or re-plug any computer wiring disconnected or disturbed during the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall leave written notification of any computer equipment accidentally disconnected in a location determined by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

The Contractor shall not disturb papers on desks, or bulletin boards nor shall the Contractor use Government telephones or other equipment except for emergency use.

B.6 Contractor Furnished Property The Contractor shall supply all labor and supervision as well as supplies and equipment necessary to satisfactorily meet or exceed the performance standards of this contract.

Contractor furnished supplies and equipment shall include but may not be limited to:

• Cleaning equipment (vacuum cleaners, vacuum bags/filters, buckets, brooms, mops, brushes, sponges, cloths, etc.).

• Cleaning supplies for shampooing carpet.

• Cleaning equipment shall be equipped to prevent marking/denting of Government property.

• Window washing capabilities for all window surfaces covered in the specifications.

• Cleaning supplies for glass, ceramic tile, vinyl floors, wood, bathroom fixtures, metal surfaces, etc.

• All safety equipment and materials to insure compliance with State and Federal OSHA regulations.

B.7 Government Furnished Property The Government will provide the following items of Government property.

• Dumpster/trash container adjacent to the building.

• A storage room for both Contractor and Government supplied equipment and materials.

• Liquid hand soap, dishwashing liquid, toilet paper, toilet seat protectors, plastic trashcan liners, trash bags, and paper for towel dispensers.

The Contractor and the Government will coordinate the effective use of the storage area and will mutually monitor the level of Government furnished supplies to ensure adequate amounts are on hand.

B.8 Cleaning Scheduling The Government may schedule events after normal business hours or on weekends. In such cases, the COR will notify the Contractor within 24 hours of the event. Services shall be performed outside of normal business hours as specified in Section B.9.

Tri- annual and quarterly services shall be scheduled and prior approved by the COR. The Contractor shall notify the COR at least three working days prior to beginning these scheduled services with five working day notice for carpet shampooing. Once started, these services shall be carried through to completion without interruption, weather conditions for outside work allowing. Should the services require more than one day of work, the Contractor shall document the extent and location of the work for each day.

B.9 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT TASKS

B.9.1 Weekly Cleaning Services After 5:00 pm on Wednesday.

B.9.1.1 General Office, Kitchen, Porches, and Doorways.

1. Vacuum/sweep carpeted and non-carpeted floors.

2. Wet mop and clean non-carpeted floors. Kitchen and restroom floors shall be disinfected.

3. Clean soiled areas on walls, light switches, interior doors, furniture, and other horizontal and vertical surfaces throughout the building where evident.

4. Wipe clean all glass, handles, and surfaces of slider and entrance doors.

5. Clean counter tops and tables.

6. Wipe clean water-fountain with disinfectant and polish.

7. Empty recycling containers and leave recycled material in a location designated by COR.

8. Empty solid waste in and adjacent to trashcans.

9. Dust all reachable horizontal surfaces and vertical surfaces up to 85 inches height from floor where accessible. Dusting areas include but are not limited to mini-blinds, desks, tables, filing cabinets, open shelves, cabinets, office/electronic equipment, window sills, ledges, door trim, chair rail, wall hangings, and signs. Dust computers & televisions with lint free, dry, static free cloth.

10. Wipe clean telephone receivers with disinfectant.

11. “Sweep” porches, patio, and sidewalks around entire building. Clean bench and picnic table.

B.9.1.2 Kitchen

1. Wipe exterior clean and disinfect kitchen appliances.

2. Clean and disinfect kitchen sink, counter top, and table surfaces.

3. Restock paper products.

B.9.1.3 Restrooms

1. Restock all restroom supplies, including one extra roll of toilet paper per toilet.

2. Clean and disinfect all restroom floors, surfaces, and fixtures.

3. Disinfect all door handles and stall locks.

4. Empty all restroom trash receptacles.

B.9.2 Tri-annual Cleaning Services – January, June, and September of 2014.

B.9.2.1 General Office

1. Clean and shampoo carpet. The carpet surface is estimated to be 3,174 square feet.

B.9.3 Quarterly Cleaning Services – November 2013, and January, March, June, September 2014

1. Wash windows, window casings, and screens.

2. Completely wipe clean all mini blinds of all dirt and dust

3. Damp wipe baseboards.

4. Dust and vacuum behind furniture and electronics

5. Clean all light fixtures, ceiling fans and lights, vents, top cupboard surfaces, and other high surfaces greater than 85 inches.

B.10 Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan The Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plans that follow outline the specific service required and promote continuous improvements in contractor performance. The government expects the contractor to perform at the acceptable level throughout the life of the contract.

The Forest Service will periodically inspect the contractor’s work to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. Any deficiencies in quality or timeliness of performance will be documented on a weekly basis.

The contractor will be notified in writing of noted deficiencies and given a copy of documentation. Contractor shall correct all noted deficiencies within 2 working days following notification. Repeated performance deficiencies may result in termination for cause.

B.11 Weekly Services Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan Required Services Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance

Threshold B.9.1.1 Nos. 1-2 Carpet and floor vacuuming/sweep ing, & wet mop

Floor surfaces, including corners, and crevices are clean and free of dust, dirt, and other debris. Furniture, baseboards, and other surfaces are free of equipment markings.

Vacuum and clean mats/rugs so that they are free of visible lint, litter, soil, and other foreign matter.

All tears, burns, and raveling shall be brought to the attention of the COR.

Non-carpeted floors shall be free of streaks, mop marks, detergent residue, skipped areas, or any evidence of soil, stains, film, debris, or standing water. Floors shall be dry and non-slippery. Walls and baseboards shall be free of splashing and marks from equipment. Floor shall be dry prior to re-positioning of mats.

The contractor will have chairs, mats, rugs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items tilted or moved to sweep/vacuum/mop underneath and return them to their original position when work is complete. The contractor will not return any item to its original position while the floor is wet which will cause rust marks, mold, or any other stains on floor surfaces.

All services will be subject to visual or Physical checks by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints are received and substantiated by the COR per calendar month.

B.9.1.1 No. 3 Spot Cleaning

All visible walls, light switches, furniture, etc. are free of spillage, spots, grime, smears, and stains. Spot cleaned areas shall blend in with the surrounding area.

B.11 Weekly Services Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (continued) Required Services

Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance Threshold

B.9.1.1 No. 4 Doorways and entryways

All glass in doors and doorways are clean and free of fingerprints, smudges, streaks, watermarks, spots, and are not cloudy. Door handles, frame, and surfaces are clean and free of dirt, grease, grass, bugs, streaks, and grime.

Doors are clean inside and out.

All services will be subject to visual or physical checks by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints are received and substantiated by the COR per calendar month.

B.9.1.1 No. 5 Counter tops and tables

Countertops and tables are cleaned and free of dirt, grease, smudges, sticky spots, and streaks.

B.9.1.1 No. 6 Water-fountains

The stainless steel surfaces are clean and bright, and free of dust, spots, stains, and streaks. Nozzles are clean and free of encrustation. Handles are clean and free of dirt, grease, and grime.

B.9.1.1 No. 7 Recycling

Indoor recycling containers shall be free of debris and bagged or grouped accordingly and secured in the designated location. The paper shredder container shall be emptied and bagged.

No. 8 Solid Waste

All solid waste generated in the building is collected in trash bags, secured, and removed to the outdoor dumpster. Trashcan liners are replaced and not torn, worn, or contain residue or odors after emptying. Debris and trash deposited adjacent to trashcans are removed.

Required Services

Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance Threshold

B.9.1.1 No. 9 Dusting

Reachable horizontal and vertical surfaces are free of cobwebs, dust, dust streaks, and marks left by dusting equipment. A dry white cloth wiped over surfaces should be dust free. Corners and crevices of dusting areas are free of dust and debris.

Screens shall be clean and free of dust, streaks, dusting equipment markings and static build-up.

Moved items should be placed back in their original position. Paper items should not be moved. COR will declare locations where items are not to be moved.

All services will be subject to visual or physical checks by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints are received and substantiated by the COR per calendar month.

B.9.1.1 No. 10 Telephones

Telephone receivers shall be clean, disinfected, and free of dirt, grease, and smudges.

No. 11 Sweep porches, patio, and sidewalks

Porches, patio, and sidewalk shall be free of all visible soil, debris, cobwebs, litter, and other foreign matter.

Bench and picnic table shall be free of cobwebs, food, bird droppings, and other foreign matter.

Required Services

Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance Threshold

B.9.1.2 No. 1 Kitchen Appliances

All appliances shall be cleaned and disinfected. All porcelain fixtures and metal surfaces are clean and bright.

All appliances should be cleaned inside and out, (excluding the interior of the ice machine and refrigerator) and free of spots, grease, mold, hardened food, smudges, etc. Glass surfaces are bright and clean without smudges, streaks or have a cloudy appearance.

All services will be subject to visual or physical checks by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints are received and substantiated by the COR per calendar month.

B.9.1.2 No. 3 Kitchen surfaces

All surfaces are cleaned and disinfected and free of spots, grease, hardened food, smudges, etc. All metal surfaces are clean and bright. There is no dust, spots, stains, rust, mold, scale, encrustation, or excess moisture.

B.9.1.2 No. 4 Restock paper product

Paper towel or similar product is fully stocked.

Required Services

Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance Threshold

B.9.1.3 No. 1 Restroom Supplies

Restroom supplies such as toilet paper, seat covers, and liquid soap are kept fully stocked. Provide one extra roll of toilet paper for each toilet.

All services will be subject to visual or physical checks by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints are received and substantiated by the COR per calendar month.

B.9.1.3 No. 2 Restroom Cleaning

All surfaces, including floors, partitions, walls, fixtures, doors, are cleaned and disinfected. All porcelain fixtures and metal surfaces are clean and bright. There is no dust, spots, stains, rust, mold, scale, encrustation or excess moisture.

Glass surfaces are bright and clean without smudges, streaks or have a cloudy appearance. Corners, crevices and seams are clean and free of dirt or debris. Partitions and handles are clean and free of dirt, smudges, and streaks. Dirty cloths or water used to clean restrooms should not be used to clean the kitchen or other rooms. Restrooms should have an overall pleasant odor.

B.9.1.3 No. 3 Restroom trash receptacles

Empty, clean, disinfect, and deodorize all waste paper receptacles. Trash bags replaced with new ones.

B.12 Triannual Cleaning Services Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan Required Services

Performance Standards Monitoring Method Performance Threshold

B.9.2.1 No. 1 Shampoo carpets

Carpets shall be clean and dry (by the beginning of the next normal working day) and rinsed of cleaning agent residue.

Carpet edges shall be clean. Baseboards, furniture and other fixtures adjacent to the carpet shall be free of watermarks, scars or marks from cleaning equipment.

All services are subject to visual or physical inspection by the COR or designated inspector.

All performance standards are satisfactorily met and no more than one (1) customer complaints concerning the bi-annual services are received and substantiated by the COR per task.

B.9.2.1 No. 2 Wash windows, screens, and blinds

Window glass, inside and outside, is clean and free of dirt, grime, streaks, oxidation buildup, spots, and excess moisture and is not cloudy. Windowsills, sashes, woodwork and other surrounds of interior glass are wiped free of drippings and watermarks. Screens are free of dust, dirt, and streaks. Blinds are free of dirt, dust, spots, and streaks.

B.9.2.1 No. 3 Damp wipe baseboards

Baseboards shall be clean and free of dust, dirt, and smudges.

B.9.2.1 No. 4 Clean light fixtures and other surfaces

Light fixtures, ceiling lights, molding ledges, smoke detectors, partitions, window and doorframes, and exit signs shall be clean and free of dust, insects, dirt, smudges, and debris.

SECTION C CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items (Jul 2013)

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

(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 items:

(1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

__X__ Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

___ (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) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

___ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

___ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/12.htm#P120_20312

___ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Public Law 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

___ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)(15 U.S.C. 657a).

___ (11) [Reserved]

_X__ (12) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

___ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

___ (13) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

_X__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

___ (15) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(4)).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

___ (iv) Alternate III (July 2010) of 52.219-9.

___ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

___ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

___ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

___ (19) (i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

___ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

___ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Jul 2013) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

___ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

___ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

___ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

___ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O.

13126).

_X__ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

_X__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

_X__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

___ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

___ (35) (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.)

_X__ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

___ (37) (i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

_X__ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011).

_X__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act--Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

___ (40) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, Pub. L. 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 (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

___ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

___ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

_X__ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X__ (42) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Jun 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

___ (43) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2303 Note).

___ (44) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (45) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

___ (46) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C.

255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X__ (47) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X__ (48) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (49) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (50) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

___ (51) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

___ (52) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

___ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act -- Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

___ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

_X__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) (E.O. 13495).

___ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub. L.

110-247).

___ (9) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement.

Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, (Nov 2007), (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___ Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C.

351, et seq.)

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.)

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012).

(xiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Jul 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (Mar 2009) (Pub.

L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xv) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph

(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.204-7 -- System for Award Management (JUL 2013)

As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(1), use the following provision:

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number” means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

“Data Universal Numbering System+4 (DUNS+4) number” means the DUNS number means the number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at Subpart 32.11) for the same concern.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that— http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/04.htm#P569_70123

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, the Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see Subpart 4.14), into the SAM database; and

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certification, and Points of contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process.

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

(b)

(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS or DUNS+4 number that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) Via the internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform or if the offeror does not have internet access, it may call Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 if located within the United States; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office. The offeror should indicate that it is an offeror for a U.S. Government contract when contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

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(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering.

Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

(End of Provision)

FAR 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (Jul 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of Provision) https://www.acquisition.gov/

FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within _60_days_;

provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least _60__ days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed September 30, 2018.

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (SEP 2013).

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(3), insert the following clause:

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights --

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

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(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include --

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt Payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in Section 611 of the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (Public Law 95-563), which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period at fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously…