Alendronate Sodium Solicitation SPE2D2-21-R-0104.pdf

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19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT

PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

0001AA

0001AB

0001AC

0001AD

0001AE

0002AA

0002AB

0002AC

0002AD

0002AE

Alendronate Sodium 35MG tablet – 4 Count (4 blister tablets of 1 card per box)

National Drug Code (NDC) ____-___-____ Base Year Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

Alendronate Sodium 70MG tablet – 4 Count (4 blister tablets of 1 card per box)

National Drug Code (NDC) ____-___-____ Base Year Option Year 1 Option Year 2 Option Year 3 Option Year 4

NOTE: REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF

DEFENSE (DoD) SERVICE DEMAND ONLY

*BX = BOX (4 blister tablets of 1 card per box)

-The quantities specified in the Schedule are estimates only.

Reference FAR 52.216-21 Requirements for details.

54,510

54,510

420,782

420,782

BX*

BX

BX

BX

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Table of Contents

CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

CAUTION NOTICE

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Reuired to Implement Statues or Executive Orders - Commercial Items (JAN 2021)…………………………………………………………………………………………….………….……8

FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Class Deviation 2020-O0019)

(JUL 2020)…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…….18

Clauses Incorporated by Reference …………………………………………………………………………………………………19

STATEMENT OF WORK

Background

Purpose and Objective

Purchase Compliance

Extent of Obligation

Contract Price Effective Date

Contract Performance Date

Chargeback Agreements

Special Contract Considerations

Delivery

Transition Period

Contract Duration

Ordering and Acceptance of Orders

Initial Orders

National Contract Backorders

Product Registration…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..25

Preparation for Delivery…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Labeling…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….25

Therapeutic Equivalence

Drug Application

Manufacturing Facilities …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………26

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Recalls……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..27

Cost Recovery Fee and Submission of Quarterly Sales Reports……………………………………………………..28

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….31

FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items …………………………………………………………………31

Addendum to 52.212-1………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………35

PROCUREMENT NOTES………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………41

L06 Agency Protests ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

L09 Reverse Auction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….………41

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items (OCT 2014)………………………………………………………………………42

FAR 52.212-3 -- Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (NOV 2020) ......... Error!

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FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020)……………………………………………………………….………………………………..….62

FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)………………………………………………………………………………………………….64

FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommmunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(OCT 2020)…………….………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………….67

FAR 52.216-1 -- Type of Contract (APR 1984)

FAR 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements - Notice and Representation (JUN 2020) ………..…72

FAR 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020)……………………………………………………..73

FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) ……………………………………...75

DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation

(DEC 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation (DEC 2019)

DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (JAN 2021)

DFARS 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry (Deviation 2020-O0019)…………………………………………………………..80

DFARS 252.225-7020 Trade Agreements Certificate (NOV 2014)

DFARS 252.225-7021 Trade Agreeents (Deviation 2020-O0019) (JUL 2020)………………………………………..84

Additional Clauses as Applicable ……………………………………………………………………………….………………………84

Appendix A: Pharmaceutical Prime Vendors

Appendix B: Agency Annual Demand Projections

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CONTINUATION OF SF 1449

Block 9: Submission Instructions

› Submit offers “electronically” at the Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/

› Instructions

• Vendors are required to register for DIBBS prior to submission of any offer.

• Registration assistance and guidelines may be found at:

https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Registration/RegistrationGuidelines.aspx

• When registered, the vendor may submit an offer in response to a solicitation found on the

RFP search screen by selecting the “Offer” icon. The button will only be selectable for vendors who are logged onto DIBBS. If not logged in yet, DIBBS will take you to the log in screen.

o Solicitation Number: SPE2D2-21-R-0104 o Opening/Closing Date and Time: February 19, 2021 to March 22, 2021 3:00PM

EST

• Upload a completed offer and all associated documents. The SF 1449 must be signed and the offer completed in its entirety in accordance with the solicitation requirements. Do not select “submit” until all associated documents are added. No data will be saved unless the offer is submitted. Once submitted, documents may be added, but not removed. No documents may be submitted after the closing date on March 22, 2021 3:00PM EST.

• If the ability to upload proposals is unavailable for any reason, this does not constitute an acceptable reason for a late bid.

o CAUTION – LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.212-1 paragraph f (Page 32 of the solicitation).

• The instructions to upload a solicitation and associated documents can be found at:

https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FP ortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FInformationOperations%2FEBS%2520Supplier%2520I nformation%2FUpload%2520Proposal%2520DIBBS%2520Help.docx

(Please contact Phyllis.Daraio@dla.mil with any questions or technical issues related to DIBBS submission of offers for this solicitation.)

Block 17a: DUNS & CAGE › Offeror’s assigned Unique Entity Identifier Number:_______________ (If you do not have a Unique Entity Identifier number, contact the individual identified in Block 7a of the SF 1449 or see 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Items (paragraph j) for information on establishing a unique entity identifier) › Offeror’s assigned Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Code:__________________

Block 17b: Remittance Address (if different from Contractor/Offeror address in block 17a of the SF 1449.)

https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/ https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/refs/help/Registration/RegistrationGuidelines.aspx https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FInformationOperations%2FEBS%2520Supplier%2520Information%2FUpload%2520Proposal%2520DIBBS%2520Help.docx https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FInformationOperations%2FEBS%2520Supplier%2520Information%2FUpload%2520Proposal%2520DIBBS%2520Help.docx https://view.officeapps.live.com/op/view.aspx?src=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dla.mil%2FPortals%2F104%2FDocuments%2FInformationOperations%2FEBS%2520Supplier%2520Information%2FUpload%2520Proposal%2520DIBBS%2520Help.docx

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CAUTION NOTICE

1. Offerors are required to submit offers via Defense Logistics Agency Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS).

See page 5 Block 9: Submission Instructions for link to DIBBS. Upload of offer to DIBBS is the only authorized method of proposal submittal. Offers submitted by email, postal mail, or physical delivery ARE NOT AUTHORIZED.

2. Reverse Auction Notification

This solicitation contains DLAD Procurement Note L09 for reverse auction (RA). The Government may activate this provision after timely offers have been received and evaluated.

Prior to doing so, the contracting officer will establish a competitive range, decide whether or not an RA will be conducted, and determine which offerors will participate in this event. Firms removed from the competitive range will be notified in writing prior to the Government conducting the RA.

The reverse auction vendor provides the tool/software that allows for the reverse auction. By submitting an offer, the offeror consents that the reverse auction vendor may have access to its submitted data for the purpose of the reverse auction. Reverse auction vendors are bound by confidentiality agreements.

3. Subcontracting Plan

Pursuant to the requirements of Public Law 95-507, all large business offerors must submit a subcontracting plan with their offer. All large business concerns are required to have an approved subcontracting plan for contracts valued over $750,000 before the Government can award a contract (see FAR 52.219-9 for details). Offerors must submit a currently approved commercial plan or a new plan for review and approval.

Instructions for submitting the subcontracting plan are included in FAR 52.212-1. Contractors are required to report progress on subcontracting goals to the electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) twice a year. eSRS is an internet-based tool that streamlines the process of reporting on subcontracting plans and provides agencies with access to analytical data on subcontracting performance. More information on eSRS can be found at DGPA 19.706- P and www.esrs.gov.4.

4. Assessments/Reports As prescribed in FAR Part 42.15, DLA evaluates contractor performance on all contracts that exceed $250,000, and shares those evaluations with other federal government agencies. The FAR requires that the contractor be provided an opportunity to comment on past performance evaluations prior to each report closing. To fulfill this requirement, DLA will be using an online database, the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). Annual reporting of past performance will be completed at http://www.cpars.gov and uploaded to PPIRS (Past Performance Information Retrieval System).

5. Contractor Code of Business Ethics

FAR Part 3.1002(a) requires all government contractors to conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty. Contractors should have a written code of business ethics and conduct within thirty days of award. To promote compliance with such code of business ethics and conduct, contractors should have an employee business ethics and compliance training http://www.esrs.gov/ http://www.cpars.gov/

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A contractor may be suspended and/or debarred for knowing failure by a principal to timely disclose to the government, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of a government contract performed by the contractor or a subcontract awarded there under, credible evidence of a violation of federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in title 18 of the United States Code or a violation of the False Claims Act. (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733)

If this solicitation or contract includes FAR clause 52.203-13 - CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT; the contractor shall comply with the terms of the clause and have a written code of business ethics and conduct; exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; promote ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law within their organization; and timely report any violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery or gratuity violations found in title 18 of the United States Code or any violations of the False Claims Act. (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733). When FAR 52.203-13 is included in the contract, contractors must provide a copy of its written code of business ethics and conduct to the contracting officer upon request by the contracting officer.

CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (OCT 2018) Incorporated in this solicitation by reference. Its full text may be accessed electronically at https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?SID=efef3c52b917f6248e7b50687672ed94&mc=true&page=browse.

Text is available for viewing in Subpart 52.2 Text of Provisions and Clauses, through either the HTML or PDF Format links.

Addendum to 52.212-4:

The following paragraph of 52.212-4 is amended as indicated below:

Paragraph (m), Termination for Cause.

Delete paragraph (m) in its entirety and substitute the following:

(m) Termination for Cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If this contract is terminated in whole or in part for cause, and the supplies or services covered by the contract so terminated are repurchased by the Government, the Government will incur administrative costs in such repurchases. The Contractor and the Government expressly agree that, in addition to any excess costs of repurchase, or any other damages resulting from such default, the Contractor shall pay, and the Government shall accept, the sum of $1,350.00 as payment in full for the administrative costs of such repurchase. This assessment of damages for administrative costs shall apply for any termination for cause following which the Government repurchases the terminated supplies or services together with any incidental or consequential damages incurred because of the termination. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/ECFR?SID=efef3c52b917f6248e7b50687672ed94&mc=true&page=browse

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FAR 52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items (JAN 2021)

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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115- 232).

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

2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-

77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (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.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved]

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__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (10) [Reserved]

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a)

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

_X_ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

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

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Class Deviation 2020-

O0008) (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Class Deviation 2020-

O0008) (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

_X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

_X_ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

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__ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18)(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.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

_X_ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 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 (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Class Deviation 2020-O0008) (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126)

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

_X_ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

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_X_ (32)(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_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (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).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 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.)

__ (37)(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.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)(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.

__ (41)(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.

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

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

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

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (JAN 2021) (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, 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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

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

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 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. 2302 Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020)

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

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__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X_ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

_X_ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

_X_ (63)(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.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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.]

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

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

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

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

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__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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 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) of this paragraph 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 (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

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(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

(AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018)

(15U.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 the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN

2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018)(41

U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) _X_ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

(xiv) 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).

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(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O.

12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).

(xviii) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xix)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 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 (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator” means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)” means that—

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial 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;

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

(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”.

“Unique entity identifier” means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)

(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of 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 “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in the SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

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

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

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

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

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

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

FAR 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE

(AUG 2020)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause–“Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code” means– http://www.sam.gov/ https://www.sam.gov/

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

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

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those changes via update of its SAM registration. Contractors undergoing a novation or change-of-name agreement shall notify the contracting officer in accordance with subpart 42.12. The contractor shall communicate any change to the CAGE code to the contracting officer within 30 days after the change, so that a modification can be issued to update the CAGE code on the contract.

(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch.

Requests for changes shall be provided at https://cage.dla.mil. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (points of contact available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm) or NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx.

(e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

FAR 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(DEVIATION 2020-O0019)

Use the following clause in solicitations and contracts for the acquisition of supplies expected to exceed the micro-purchase threshold. When using the clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items, as prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), in lieu of checking the box to indicate that FAR clause 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies, is applicable to the contract, insert the following clause in full text.

CHILD LABOR—COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES

(DEVIATION 2020-O0019) (JUL 2020)

(a) Applicability. This clause does not apply to the extent that the Contractor is supplying end products mined, produced, or manufactured in—

(1) Israel, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $50,000 or more;

(2) Mexico, and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $83,099 or more; or https://cage.dla.mil/

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(3) Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Singapore, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Ukraine, or the United Kingdom and the anticipated value of the acquisition is $182,000 or more.

(b) Cooperation with Authorities. To enforce the laws prohibiting the manufacture or importation of products mined, produced, or manufactured by forced or indentured child labor, authorized officials may need to conduct investigations to determine whether forced or indentured child labor was used to mine, produce, or manufacture any product furnished under this contract. If the solicitation includes the provision 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products, or the equivalent at 52.212-3(i), the Contractor agrees to cooperate fully with authorized officials of the contracting agency, the Department of the Treasury, or the Department of Justice by providing reasonable access to records, documents, persons, or premises upon reasonable request by the authorized officials.

(c) Violations. The Government may impose remedies set forth in paragraph (d) for the following violations:

(1) The Contractor has submitted a false certification regarding knowledge of the use of forced or indentured child labor for listed end products.

(2) The Contractor has failed to cooperate, if required, in accordance with paragraph (b) of this clause, with an investigation of the use of forced or indentured child labor by an Inspector General, Attorney General, or the Secretary of the Treasury.

(3) The Contractor uses forced or indentured child labor in its mining, production, or manufacturing processes.

(4) The Contractor has furnished under the contract end products or components that have been mined, produced, or manufactured wholly or in part by forced or indentured child labor. (The Government will not pursue remedies at paragraph (d)(2) or paragraph (d)(3) of this clause unless sufficient evidence indicates that the Contractor knew of the violation.)

(d) Remedies.

(1) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract.

(2) The suspending official may suspend the Contractor in accordance with procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

(3) The debarring official may debar the Contractor for a period not to exceed 3 years in accordance with the procedures in FAR Subpart 9.4.

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FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

• FAR: https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

• DFARS https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text idx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl

• DLAD: http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx

The following additional clauses are incorporated by reference:

CLAUSE NUMBER TITLE DATE

FAR

FAR 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to

Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct 2018 FAR 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 FAR 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright

Infringement

JUN 2020

FAR 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 FAR 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 FAR 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

DFARS

DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Informaion and Cyber Incident

Reporting

DEC 2019

DFARS 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms That are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country That is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

DFARS 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors DEC 2017 DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

FAR 52.216-21 Requirements (OCT 1995)

(a) This is a requirements contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies or services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract. Except as this contract may otherwise provide, if the Government’s requirements do not result in orders in the quantities described as “estimated” or “maximum” in the Schedule, that fact shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment.

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?SID=2a65ee6d124e0949d61d01c7d637b675&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48tab_02.tpl http://www.dla.mil/HQ/Acquisition/Offers/DLAD.aspx

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(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. Subject to any limitations in the Order Limitations clause or elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified in the Schedule and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(c) Except as this contract otherwise provides, the Government shall order from the Contractor all the supplies or services specified in the Schedule that are required to be purchased by the Government activity or activities specified in the Schedule.

(d) The Government is not required to purchase from the Contractor requirements in excess of any limit on total orders under this contract.

(e) If the Government urgently requires delivery of any quantity of an item before the earliest date that delivery may be specified under this contract, and if the Contractor will not accept an order providing for the accelerated delivery, the Government may acquire the urgently required goods or services from another source.

(f) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after the last outstanding delivery is received for orders placed by the expiration date of the contract.

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).

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 at any time during the term of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 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 five years.

FAR 52.247-34 F.o.B. Destination (JAN 1991)

(a) The term “f.o.b. destination,” as used in this clause, means --(1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier’s conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee’s facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located;

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(b) The Contractor shall --

(1) (i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or (ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of…