AOCACB26R0052 Mgmt Cap Study.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15

CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF PAGES

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2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

AOCACB26R0052

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION

FOR BID

X NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE

ISSUED

09/30/2026

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

CODE 9901

Architect of the Capitol Design and Construction Acquisition Division Ford House Building Room H2-263 2nd and D Streets SW Washington, DC 20515

7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

(Hour) (Date) CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

9. Sealed offers in original and ____________ copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if hand carried, in the depository located in ______________________________________________________ until ________________ local time _________________

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Michael Hoover AREA CODE

NUMBER

215-8720

EXTENSION

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

michael.hoover@aoc.gov

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM I CONTRACT CLAUSES

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE K REPRESENTATIONS CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORSF DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORSG CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARDH SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _______________________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

12.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (See Section I, Clause No. 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

20 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

0.00 %

30 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

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0 CALENDAR DAYS(%)

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14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

15A. NAME AND

ADDRESS OF

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or Print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS

DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER SUCH

ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION: 23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

CODE 9901

Architect of the Capitol Design and Construction Acquisition Division Ford House Building Room H2-263 2nd and D Streets SW Washington, DC 20515

24. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 7) CODE25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Michael Hoover (Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. AWARD DATE

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is unusable

STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

Electronic Delivery (Email) 1700 ET 10/29/2026

Michael Hoover Highlight

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs C Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 Statement of Work E Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) F Deliveries or Performance

AOC52.211-4 Term of Contract (Jan 2007) G Contract Administration Data

AOC52.201-1 Contracting Officers Authority (Jun 2004) AOC52.201-2 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) (January 2021) AOC52.204-6 Capitol Complex Conditions Affecting Contractor Operations (May 2008) AOC52.211-1 Key Personnel (January 2021) AOC52.211-2 Approval of Substitute Contractor Personnel (Jun 2004) AOC52.223-7 Special Security Clearance and Inspection Procedures (Jun 2004) AOC52.223-8 Vehicle and Delivery Inspection (July 2022) AOC52.242-2 Contractor Performance Evaluations (Dec 2006)

H Special Contract Requirements AOC52.229-1 Exclusion of DC Sales and Use Tax on Construction Projects (April 2016)

I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity (Apr 1984) 52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I (Apr 1984) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability-Services (Feb 1997) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) 52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) AOC52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2004) AOC52.203-1 Advertising/Promotional Materials (Dec 2005) AOC52.203-2 AOC52.203-2 Disclosure of Information to the General Public (April 2023) AOC52.203-4 Dissemination of Contract Information (July 2010) AOC52.203-5 Confidentiality Requirement (Nov 2004)

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AOC52.204-4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (E-Verify) (October 2021) AOC52.204-5 AOC52.204-5, System for Award Management (SAM) (April 2021) AOC52.204-7 Executive Orders not Applicable to the AOC (February 2018) AOC52.204-8 Removal of Contractor Employees from Contract (May 2022) AOC52.204-9 Photography, Video and Audio Recording (April 2023) AOC52.204-10 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application AOC52.209-2 Restrictions and Disclosures of Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Oct 2008) AOC52.215-10 Examination of Records (July 2014) AOC52.215-11 Examination of Costs (June 23, 2023) AOC52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2004) AOC52.222-4 Overtime Work (Aug 2004) AOC52.222-5 Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 2025) AOC52.223-3 Security Markings - CUI (March 2017) AOC52.223-6 Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court (October 2021) AOC52.223-9 Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs (Sep 2004) AOC52.223-10 Use of Radiography or other Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensed Devices and Notice of Radioactive Materials (August 2011) AOC52.223-11 Contract Performance and Reporting Requirements during a Pandemic (March 2021) AOC52.227-1 Patent Indemnity - Commercial Products and Services (October 2021) AOC52.227-2 Unlimited Government Rights (Nov 2004) AOC52.228-2 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (June 2018) AOC52.228-4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Clause (April 2023) AOC52.232-1 Payment Requests (July 2022) AOC52.232-6 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (March 2012) AOC52.232-7 Discounts (Aug 2004) AOC52.233-1 Disputes (January 2021) AOC52.233-2 Waiver and Release of Claims (February 2015) AOC52.239-1 Protection of AOC Information Technology Systems (March 2018) AOC52.242-4 Stop-Work Order (May 2014) AOC52.245-2 Government-Furnished Property (July 2013)

J List of Attachments J.1 Attachment Listing

K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (Oct 1998) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (May 2024) AOC52.204-2 AOC52.204-2, Unique Entity Identifier (April 2021) AOC52.204-3 Representations and Certifications (Nov 2004) AOC52.209-1 Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Apr 2010) AOC52.209-3 Company Principals (Oct 2008) AOC52.215-8 Authorized Negotiators (January 2021)

L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) AOC52.215-2 Interpretations and Amendments (Jun 2004) AOC52.215-3 Restriction on Disclosure and Use of Data (Jun 2004) AOC52.215-6 Preparation of Offers/Quotations (January 2021) AOC52.215-9 Failure to Submit Offer (Jun 2004) AOC52.215-12 Joint Venture Offeror Requirements (May 2010) AOC52.228-1 Offer Guarantee (July 2010) AOC52.232-14 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (March 2012) AOC52.233-5 Service of Protest (January 2021) L.1 Instructions to Offerors L.2 Requests for Information (RFIs)

M Evaluation Factors for Award AOC52.215-5 Contract Award - Source Selection Procedures (Jun 2004) M.1 Evaluation Criteria

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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 Task 1

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 1 - Organizational Capacity Assessment (Current State)

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award.

In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall evaluate the Architect of the Capitol's (AOC) current management capacity and governance structure in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 Task 2

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 2 — Policy and Institutional Framework Review

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award.

In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall evaluate AOC’s policies and procedures necessary to manage a program of this scale in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 Task 3

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 3 - Program Governance Framework

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall develop a recommended governance structure for managing a long-term capital program in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 Task 4

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 4 — Program Management Office (PMO) Development Strategy

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall develop a roadmap for establishing and scaling a Program Management Office (PMO) in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 Task 5

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 5 — Staffing and Resource Planning

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award.

In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall develop a staffing strategy appropriate for a $2–$4 billion capital program in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0006 Task 6

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 6 — Program Controls and Oversight Framework

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall evaluate and recommend program controls required to manage cost, schedule, and risk in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0007 Task 7

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Task 7 — Implementation Roadmap

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award In accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW), dated September 23, 2026, the Contractor shall develop a phased implementation plan for building organizational capacity in accordance with section 5.0 of the SOW.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0008 Travel

Cost

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description: Travel

Period of Performance - 184 calendar days after award All travel outside of the Washington Metropolitan area in support of this contract must be approved by the COR in advance. No travel will be reimbursed without prior approval from the COR. The contractor will not be reimbursed for travel and per diem within a 50 mile radius of the contractor’s worksite.

Costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses incurred by the contractor in its capacity under this contract are allowable and are subject to FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

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Section C - Descriptions/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 Statement of Work

The Statement of Work titled, "Capital Program Management Capacity Study" dated September 23, 2026, is incorporated by reference and attached under Section J.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)

AOC52.211-4 Term of Contract (Jan 2007)

The term of the contract shall be 184 calendar days from award.

(End of clause)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

AOC52.201-1 Contracting Officers Authority (Jun 2004)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract. In the event that the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

(End of clause)

AOC52.201-2 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) (January 2021)

The Government shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the COR at the time of contract award and the duties thereby delegated to that person. Any subsequent change to the individual or the individual s responsibilities will be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. In no instance will the COR be delegated authority to order any change in the contractor s performance which would affect (a) cost or schedule for contracts for services or supplies, or (b) scope, the completion date for intermediate phases or milestones, or overall completion date for contracts for construction.

(End of clause)

AOC52.204-6 Capitol Complex Conditions Affecting Contractor Operations (May 2008)

Capitol Complex operations are, at irregular and unanticipated times, interrupted due to events that can occur on the Capitol Complex, e.g., funerals that utilize the Rotunda, closure of Congressional buildings due to unusual activities, etc. These events can impact AOC contractor operations. Any AOC contractor that becomes aware of an event that may affect its operations on the Capitol Complex may go to www.aoc.gov/business/contractors to receive current information of the operational status of the Capitol Complex. Before ceasing or limiting its operations, the Contractor must obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

AOC52.211-1 Key Personnel (January 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel as proposed in the Contractor's bid, quote or technical proposal:

Name: _____________see Section 13.1 and 13..2________________ Title: __________________________________________ Telephone No. ___________ Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________ ________ Telephone No. ___

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Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Title: _____________________________________ Telephone No. ___

(b) At any time during performance of the contract, the AOC reserves the right to require the contractor to remove a Key Personnel individual and demand a substitution in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Paragraph (d) below.

(c) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by Paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by Paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(d) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutions, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

(e) The approval of substitute personnel will not be considered to be grounds for an increase in the contract price.

(f) The special security requirements in AOC52.223-5, Special Security Requirements, or AOC52.223-6, Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court, shall apply to all approved Contractor personnel substitutions.

(End of clause)

AOC52.211-2 Approval of Substitute Contractor Personnel (Jun 2004)

(a) During the first 90 days , the Contractor shall make no substitutions of personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (b) below. After the initial 90 day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (b) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(b) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person being replaced.

(c) This paragraph applies only to a labor hour or time-and-materials contract. The Unit Price (hourly labor rate) for the approved substituted personnel shall remain the same as the rates of the relevant labor category, in the applicable Base Year or any of the subsequent Option Years (see the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS in Section B).

(d) The special security requirements in AOC52.223-5, Special Security Requirements, or AOC52.223-6, Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court, shall apply to all approved Contractor personnel substitutions.

(End of clause)

AOC52.223-7 Special Security Clearance and Inspection Procedures (Jun 2004)

(a) All vehicles and contents used by the Contractor or his subcontractors which enter or leave United States Government property during performance of the work will be subject to clearance, inspection, and identification procedures conducted by the United States Capitol Police.

(b) All persons entering the Legislative Branch Buildings shall gain access to the building by passing through x-ray screening devices. In addition, all handbags and all hand-carried items shall be screened by x-ray devices prior to entry into the building.

(End of clause)

AOC52.223-8 Vehicle and Delivery Inspection (July 2022)

(a) During the performance of work on this contract, all contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles (including contents) that enter or leave United States Government property will be subject to clearance, inspection, and identification procedures. These procedures are conducted by the United States Capitol Police (USCP), the United States Marshall’s Service, the Supreme Court Police and other law enforcement personnel based on this contract’s performance and delivery requirements.

(b) Unless specified differently by this clause, no vehicles or deliveries will be permitted on the Capitol Campus unless processed at the Off-Site Delivery Center (OSDC) located at 4700 Shepherd Parkway, SW, Washington, D.C. 20032.

(c) All vehicles subject to this clause will be required to report to the OSDC for inspection and clearance. OSDC hours of operation are 4:30 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The facility is closed on all Federal holidays and can be contact at 202.224.0202.

(d) After being cleared by the OSDC, vehicles will be permitted to continue to their intend location(s) on the Capitol Campus as necessary. Highway travel on and around the Capitol Campus is highly controlled and all vehicles shall comply with any directions or instructions provided by the USCP and/or other law enforcement personnel encountered while traveling with the Capitol Campus.

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(e) Based on contract performance and delivery requirements, vehicle entrances and delivery locations on the Capitol Campus are as follows:

(1) The Capitol Building/CVC loading dock (New Jersey Ave. & C Street, NW)

(2) The Senate Office Buildings loading dock at the Hart Tunnel (100 block of D Street, NE)

(3) The Ford House Office Building loading dock (200 block of Virginia Avenue, SW)

(4) The access point for the Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon House Office Buildings (Delaware Ave. & Washington Avenue, SW)

(5) The loading dock for the Library of Congress (Delaware Ave. & Washington Avenue, SW)

(6) The loading dock for the Capitol Power Plant (25 E Street, SE)

(7) For the U.S. Supreme Court and the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles will be granted the appropriate access only after post award consultation and coordination between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO); the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and the AOC Supreme Court. - .Buildings and Grounds, Office of the Facilities Manager.

(8) For the U.S. Botanic Garden contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles will be granted the appropriate access only after post award consultation and coordination between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO); the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and the U.S. Botanic Garden.

(e) Prior notification for all exceptions and afterhours deliveries will be processed through the House / Senate Sergeant at Arms, the Architect of the Capitol, USCP Special Events (202-224-8891), or USCP Construction Security Division (202) 593-7053).

The USCP Command Center (202 224-0908) will be notified during the hours that the Special Events Section is closed. Exception example: Time sensitive deliveries and deliveries containing material such as concrete, asphalt, and other materials /goods that may deteriorate over a short period of time. All deliveries for special events/functions in any Capitol Complex, building, must have approval through the House or Senate Sergeant At Arms office prior to inspection at the Off-Site Inspection Center – please call USCP Special Events at the number above.

(f) Within seven calendar days prior to the first delivery under this contract, the contractor shall provide to the U.S. Capitol Police a letter on company letterhead accompanied by signature of the owner, president or manager the following information:

(1) List of drivers (in alphabetical order);

(2) Date of birth for each driver;

(3) Social Security Number of each driver;

(4) Vehicle description to include – color, make, model and any signage on vehicle;

(5) License tag number and state of issuance;

(6) Driver’s License Number;

(7) Building(s) to be accessed; and

(8) Company contact person and phone number/

(g) At least 24 hours prior to arrival on the Capitol Campus, the above information is to be provided to the United States Capitol Police Off-Site Inspection Center, 4700 Shepherd Parkway SW, Washington, D.C. 20032, via email at mailto:OSDCAdmin@uscp.gov. For verification of receipt, the contractor may call (202) 224-0202.

(End of clause)

AOC52.242-2 Contractor Performance Evaluations (Dec 2006)

At the conclusion of contract performance and/or at any point during the performance of this contract, the AOC may elect to evaluate the Contractor and submit a final or interim performance evaluation into the appropriate on-line database designated as the repository of Contractor evaluations for the Federal Government. Any evaluation submitted shall include input from the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and other agency personnel, as appropriate, and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall have the opportunity to review any evaluations and submit supporting information for any differing of positions between the Contractor and the AOC in accordance with the protocol established by the specific on-line database.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

AOC52.229-1 Exclusion of DC Sales and Use Tax on Construction Projects (April 2016)

(a) In accordance with Section 9-417 (Certificates of Exemptions) and Section 9-438 (Construction, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property) of Title 9 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations (Taxation and Assessments), the Federal Government is exempt from District of Columbia sales and use tax on goods and equipment, purchased by general contractors, to be permanently incorporated into real property owned by the Federal Government.

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(b) The general contractor is directed to complete DC Form FR-500, “Combined Business Tax Registration Application”, and submit it to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue for approval.

(c) The general contractor must also complete DC Form OTR-553, Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate which shall be provided to each Washington DC vendor supplying such goods and services.

(d) Due to this sales and use tax exemption, the general contractor shall not to include DC sales and use tax on goods and equipment to be permanently affixed to Federal property in its quotations, bids or proposals to the AOC.

(End of clause)

Section I - Contract Clauses

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):

www.acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan

2025)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025)

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(May 2024)

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020)

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Clause Title Fill-ins

52.227-3 Patent Indemnity (Apr 1984)

52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013)

52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984)

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995)

52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I (Apr 1984)

52.246-25 Limitation of Liability-Services (Feb 1997)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012)

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply and Service) (Apr 1984)

52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the base period of performance. [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].

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52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996)

(a) Upon receipt of a notice of protest (as defined in FAR 33.101) or a determination that a protest is likely (see FAR 33.102(d)), the Contracting Officer may, by written order to the Contractor, direct the Contractor to stop performance of the work called for by this contract. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stop-page. Upon receipt of the final decision in the protest, the Contracting Officer shall either--

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

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

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled either before or after a final decision in the protest, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if--

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

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

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

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

(e) The Government's rights to terminate this contract at any time are not affected by action taken under this clause.

(f) If, as the result of the Contractor's intentional or negligent misstatement, misrepresentation, or miscertification, a protest related to this contract is sustained, and the Government pays costs, as provided in FAR 33.102(b)(2) or 33.104(h)(1), the Government may require the Contractor to reimburse the Government the amount of such costs. In addition to any other remedy available, and pursuant to the requirements of subpart 32.6, the Government may collect this debt by offsetting the amount against any payment due the Contractor under any contract between the Contractor and the Government.

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52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001)

(a) Definition. "Acceptance," as used in this clause, means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing and identified supplies, or approves specific services, as partial or complete performance of the contract.

(b) Notwithstanding inspection and acceptance by the Government or any provision concerning the conclusiveness thereof, the Contractor warrants that all services performed under this contract will, at the time of acceptance, be free from defects in workmanship and conform to the requirements of this contract. The Contracting Officer shall give written notice of any defect or nonconformance to the Contractor within 90 calendar days from the date of acceptance by the Government [Contracting Officer shall insert the specific period of time in which notice shall be given to the Contractor; e.g.,"within 30 days from the date of acceptance by the Government,"; within 1000 hours of use by the Government;" or other specified event whose occurrence will terminate the period of notice, or combination of any applicable events or period of time].

This notice shall state either--

(1) That the Contractor shall correct or reperform any defective or nonconforming services; or

(2) That the Government does not require correction or reperformance.

(c) If the Contractor is required to correct or reperform, it shall be at no cost to the Government, and any services corrected or reperformed by the Contractor shall be subject to this clause to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or reperform, the Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned to the Government thereby, or make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

(d) If the Government does not require correction or reperformance, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price.

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AOC52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2004)

(a) The term "head of the agency" as used herein means the Committee, Commission, or other authority of the Legislative Branch of the Government having final jurisdiction or supervision over the work involved. The term "other authority" as used in this paragraph includes the Contracting Officer in cases in which he has final jurisdiction or supervision over the work involved.

(b) The term "Architect" as used herein means the Architect of the Capitol.

(c) The term "Contracting Officer" as used herein means the Architect of the Capitol or his duly authorized representative.

(d) The term "his duly authorized representative" as used herein means any person or persons or board authorized to act for the head of the agency within the scope of their authority.

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(e) Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the term "subcontracts" includes purchase orders placed for performance under this contract.

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AOC52.203-1 Advertising/Promotional Materials (Dec 2005)

(a) It is the policy of the Congress to discourage contractors providing services and supplies to the Legislative Branch entities, including the Architect of the Capitol, from advertising practices that feature the Capitol and Capitol Complex in a manner in which conveys, or is reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship, approval or endorsement of any product or service by the Congress, the Government of the United States, or any Department, Agency or instrumentality thereof.

(b) Contractors performing construction services for Legislative Branch entities, including the Architect of the Capitol, are discouraged from capitalizing on their contractual relationships with such entities and shall not engage in advertising practices which convey, or are reasonably calculated to convey, a false impression of sponsorship, approval or endorsement of any product or service by the Congress, the Government of the United States, of any Department, Agency or instrumentality thereof. This includes utilizing, in conjunction with the fact of their contractual relationship, images of the Capitol, any other buildings in the Capitol Complex, or any part of the United States Capitol Grounds in their advertising or promotional materials; and/or publishing or disseminating the aforementioned advertising or promotional materials.

(c) The Contractor, by signing this contract, agrees to comply with the foregoing and to submit any proposed advertising or promotional copy connected in any manner with this contract and/or the Capitol, other Capitol Complex Buildings, or the United States Capitol Grounds to the Contracting Officer for approval prior to publication.

(d) If this solicitation is for supplies or services, including construction, to be provided to or performed for the United States Supreme Court, the Contractor, by signing this contract, agrees that he or she will not advertise the award of the contract in his/her commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the Supreme Court of the United States endorses a product, project, or commercial line of endeavor.

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AOC52.203-2 AOC52.203-2 Disclosure of Information to the General Public (April 2023)

(a) Promptly after receiving any request from the general public for information on or data derived from this contract, the contractor shall notify the Architect of the Capitol, Chief, Design and Construction Acquisition Division (DCA) or the Chief, Supplies, Services and Material Management Division (SSMMD), as applicable. The contractor shall cooperate with the respective chief in compiling or collecting information or data if the Architect of the Capitol determines the information or data to be releasable.

(b) “General public”, for purposes of this clause, are those groups or individuals who are not a party to the contract or authorized by law, policy, or regulation to have access. This definition includes public media outlets, in all forms. Public Media is defined as, but is not limited to, news outlet calls/contact, other types of media calls/contact, interviews, press releases, media advisories, editorial boards, letters to the editor, opinion-editorial columns, audio or video public releases and blogs or other Internet postings used to convey information and includes online engagement platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

(1) Public media requesting information should be directed to the AOC Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) at communications@aoc.gov

(c) This clause is not intended to prevent the contractor from providing contract information or data which the contractor is require d to provide in order to conduct its business, such as insurance, banking, subcontracting.

(d) The contractor is permitted to request that proprietary information or data not be released if such release would harm or impair the contractor in conducting its normal business. Such request must be documented with clear and specific grounds for that claim.

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AOC52.203-4 Dissemination of Contract Information (July 2010)

Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor, or any subcontractor at any tier to this contract, shall not publish, permit to be published, or distribute for public consumption, any information, oral or written, concerning the results of, conclusions made pursuant to, or performance under this contract without prior written consent of the Contracting Officer, until such time as the Government may have released such information to the public.

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AOC52.203-5 Confidentiality Requirement (Nov 2004)

The Contractor agrees that any information supplied by the Architect to the Contractor shall be considered confidential and/or proprietary, and agrees to hold such information in confidence. The Contractor further agrees not to disclose such information to a third party without the prior written consent of the Architect.

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AOC52.204-4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (E-Verify) (October 2021)

(a) By entering into this contract, the Contractor agrees to comply with all federal laws that apply to the Contractor’s activities, including immigration laws, employing only individuals who are eligible to work in the United States and maintaining a signed copy of I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification for each employee if required by law.

(b) All sole proprietors (including self-employed individuals); all contractor employees; and all subcontractor employees performing work under this contract either on-site at an AOC facility or using AOC Information Technology Division (ITD) infrastructure shall be verified eligible to work in the United States using the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SAA).

(c) E-Verify is a verification system that compares a name, date of birth, and Social Security Number, as well as immigration information for non-citizens, against Federal databases in order to verify employment eligibility. All sole proprietors (including self-employed individuals); all contractor employees; and all subcontractor employees, shall use this program to verify the employment eligibility for performing work under this contract. Information about the program can be obtained at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify or by calling 1-888-464-4218.

(d) In accordance with unpublished DHS Policy Article 1605 available at www.dhs.gov/E-Verify or by calling 1-888-464-4218, DHS has authorized AOC contracting officers to review the contractor’s E-Verify compliance. Sole Proprietors (including self-employed individuals) and Contractors shall release individual case results to contracting officers as outlined below.

(e) Upon award of this contract, a copy of the E-Verify case details document evidencing “employment authorized” (final verification result) shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with each request for the criminal history background check, finger printing and, if applicable, AOC I.D. badge.

(f) Sole Proprietors (including self-employed individuals) shall enroll in E-Verify by obtaining an EIN, also known as a Federal Tax Identification Number. Sole Proprietors/self-employed individual shall apply for an EIN at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) web-site and search for the page entitled “Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN)”.

1) Once the Sole Proprietor/self-employed individual has registered its business with the IRS and obtained an EIN, it shall enroll its “company” in the E-Verify program. During the registration process, the Sole Proprietor/self-employed individual shall use Access Method 1 – “My Company plans to use E-Verify to verify our employees”. Select yes to this access method and select no for the remaining three methods. This method of access is called “Employer Access Method”. For the “Organization Designation” select “Federal Contractor without FAR E-Verify clause”. Once enrolled, the Sole Proprietor/self-employed individual shall create a case for itself and obtain a work authorization credential. This final verification case result (a screen shot print out) shall be provided to the Contracting Officer on its contract with the AOC.

(g) Waivers from E-Verify requirements that are available by law or regulation shall be requested in writing with supporting documentation and submitted to the CO.

1) AOC incorporates the following waiver opportunities under this contract:

(i) Employees hired on or before November 6, 1986 and continuing in employment with the same employer.

(ii) Employees hired in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on or before November 27, 2009.

(iii) Employees who hold an active confidential, secret, or top secret security clearance in accordance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).

(iv) Employees who have undergone a completed background investigation and who have been issued credentials pursuant to Homeland Security Presidential Directive – 12 (HSPD-12 credential).

(2) The following organizations awarded an AOC contract are only required to use E-Verify for new hires and existing non-exempt employees who are working directly under this contract:

(i) State and local governments.

(ii) Institutions of higher education (as defined at 20 U.S.C. 1001(a)).

(iii) Governments of Federally recognized Indian tribes.

(iv) Sureties performing under a takeover agreement entered into with the AOC under a performance bond.

(h) The Sole Proprietor/self-employed individual, Contractors and their Subcontractor(s), shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have physical access to an AOC facility or access to an AOC information system.

The Sole Proprietor/self-employed individual and Contractors shall require all subcontractors to comply with this clause and submit the documentation noted above.

(i) The AOC reserves the right to monitor compliance with the terms of this clause without notice and at any time during the period of performance under this contract.

1) Non-compliance with this clause can result in the exercise of all available remedies in law and in accordance with the terms of this contract including cure notices, default notices, and contract termination.

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AOC52.204-5 AOC52.204-5, System for Award Management (SAM) (April 2021)

(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 the same entity.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” 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 into SAM.

(2) 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.

(3) 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…