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This is a Request for Proposals (RFP) issued by the Architect of the Capitol (AOC) seeking a contractor to provide, deliver, and maintain a temporary exterior food service facility at the U.S. Capitol Building. The contract includes a base delivery/mobilization period of 201 days followed by a 12-month base lease period, with options for an additional 12-month lease period, two 3-month lease periods, a 6-month extension under FAR 52.217-8, and final demobilization/removal.
The RFP uses NAICS code 722330 with a size standard of $9.0 million. Proposals are due by 12:00 PM ET on February 27, 2025, with an anticipated contract start date of March 1, 2025. The contractor must provide a pandemic management plan within 14 days of award. The facility must be delivered and operational by July 28, 2025. The contractor is required to obtain liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. A pre-proposal site visit will be conducted at the U.S. Capitol Building (date/time TBD). Security requirements include background checks through U.S. Capitol Police for all contractor personnel. Pricing is firm-fixed-price with separate CLINs for delivery/setup, monthly lease periods, and final removal.
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Document Number: AOCSSB25R0005 Page 1 of 79
SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER
UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)
RATING PAGE OF PAGES
1 79
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER
AOCSSB25R0005 SEALED BID (IFB)
X NEGOTIATED (RFP)
4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE ISSUED
01/30/2025
6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER
CBA250016
CODE7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".
SOLICITATION
12:00 02/27/2025 (Hour) (Date)
CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 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
AREA CODE NUMBER EXTENSION
B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS
11. TABLE OF CONTENTS
(X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)
PART I - 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 ATTACH
C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./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(%)
0.00 %
0 CALENDAR DAYS(%)
0.00 %
14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS (The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):
AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. 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. 2304 (c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c) ( )
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) CODE CB Internet Payment Platform (IPP) Lawrence Graves Approver www.ipp.gov Washington, DC 20515
25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Timothy Nyberg (Signature of Contracting Officer)
27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 28. 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. 6/2014)
Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs E Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996) 52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984)
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) AOC52.223-8 Vehicle and Delivery Inspection (July 2022) AOC52.242-2 Contractor Performance Evaluations (Dec 2006) 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)
I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) AOC52.232-7 Discounts (Aug 2004) AOC52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2004) AOC52.203-4 Dissemination of Contract Information (July 2010) AOC52.204-9 Photography, Video and Audio Recording (April 2023) AOC52.222-4 Overtime Work (Aug 2004) 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) AOC52.227-1 Patent Indemnity - Commercial Products and Services (October 2021) AOC52.228-4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Clause (April 2023) AOC52.232-1 Payment Requests (July 2022) 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, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 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 (Nov 2021) 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) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-1 Alt I Changes-Fixed-Price (Aug 1987) - Alternate I (Apr 1984) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) 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)
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52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) AOC52.203-1 Advertising/Promotional Materials (Dec 2005) AOC52.203-2 AOC52.203-2 Disclosure of Information to the General Public (April 2023) AOC52.204-4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (E-Verify) (October 2021) AOC52.204-5 System for Award Management (DO NOT USE FOR NEW CONTRACTS) AOC52.204-7 Executive Orders not Applicable to the AOC (February 2018) AOC52.204-8 Removal of Contractor Employees from Contract (May 2022) AOC52.204-10 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) AOC52.216-6 Undefinitized Contract Actions (Mar 2005) AOC52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2004) AOC52.223-3 Security Markings - CUI (March 2017) AOC52.223-11 Contract Performance and Reporting Requirements during a Pandemic (March 2021) AOC52.228-2 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (June 2018) AOC52.232-6 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (March 2012) AOC52.232-12 Assignment - Supplement (January 2021) 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) AOC52.223-5 Special Security Requirements (October 2021) 52.243-7 Notification of Changes (Jan 2017) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) AOC52.228-3 Professional Liability Insurance (Nov 2004) AOC52.216-4 Work Orders (February 2016) AOC52.231-1 Travel Costs (Nov 2004) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.217-6 Option for Increased Quantity (Mar 1989) 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) AOC52.203-5 Confidentiality Requirement (Nov 2004) AOC52.215-11 Examination of Costs (June 23, 2023) AOC52.216-1 Economic Unit Price Adjustment (Jun 2004) AOC52.222-5 Collective Bargaining Agreements (January 2021) AOC52.223-2 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jun 2004) AOC52.227-2 Unlimited Government Rights (Nov 2004) AOC52.232-9 Limitations on Award Fee and Incentive Payments AOC52.236-6 Archeological or Historic Sites (AoC) (May 2005) AOC52.245-1 Inventory Control and Indemnification of Property (Jun 2004) AOC52.246-6 Additional Warranty Coverage (Jun 2004) AOC52.249-14 Excusable Delays (August 2018) 52.248-1 Value Engineering (Jun 2020) AOC52.222-8 Affirmative Recruitment (Dec 2008)
J List of Attachments
K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents AOC52.204-2 AOC52.204-2, Unique Entity Identifier (April 2021) AOC52.204-3 Representations and Certifications (Nov 2004)
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AOC52.209-3 Company Principals (Oct 2008) AOC52.219-2 AOC52.219-2 Small Business Representations and Certifications (Sep 2008) AOC52.215-8 Authorized Negotiators (January 2021) 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (Oct 1998) 52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification (May 2014) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) AOC52.209-1 Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Apr 2010) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (May 2024)
L Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents AOC52.215-6 Preparation of Offers/Quotations (January 2021) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) AOC52.228-1 Offer Guarantee (July 2010) AOC52.215-2 Interpretations and Amendments (Jun 2004) AOC52.215-12 Joint Venture Offeror Requirements (May 2010) AOC52.232-14 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (March 2012) AOC52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors (January 2021) AOC52.233-5 Service of Protest (January 2021) AOC52.237-1 Site Visit (January 2021) AOC52.215-9 Failure to Submit Offer (Jun 2004) 52.207-1 Notice Of Standard Competition (May 2006) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (Apr 2002)
M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) AOC52.215-5 Contract Award - Source Selection Procedures (Jun 2004) 52.217-3 Evaluation Exclusive of Options (Apr 1984) 52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at the Time of Contract Award (June 1988)
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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 Base Period -
Mobilization and
Delivery of temporary food service facility
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
1.000000 JOB
Period of Performance:03/01/2025 - 07/28/2025
Description:
Delivery and Setup of temporary facility per section 5.2 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
0002 Base Period - 12 month base lease period
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
12.000000 MONTH
Period of Performance:07/29/2025 - 07/28/2026
Description:
12 month base lease period of the kitchen facility per section 5.2 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0002
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
1001 Option 1 - 12 month base lease period
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
12.000000 MONTH
Period of Performance:07/29/2026 - 07/28/2027
Description:
12 month option lease period of the kitchen facitlity per section 5.3 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0003
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Option Option Period: 1
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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
2001 Option 2 - three month option lease period
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
3.000000 MONTH
Period of Performance:07/29/2027 - 10/28/2027
Description:
3 month option lease period of the kitchen facility per section 5.4 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0004
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Option Option Period: 3
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
3001 Option 3 - three month option lease period
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
3.000000 MONTH
Period of Performance:10/29/2028 - 01/28/2029
Description:
3 month option lease period of the kitchen facility per section 5.5 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Option Option Period: 4
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
4001 OPTION 4 - FAR
52.217-8, 6 months after expiration of
Option 3
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
6.000000 MONTH
Period of Performance:01/29/2029 - 07/28/2029
Description:
6 month option lease period of the kitchen facility per section 5.6 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0002
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Option Option Period: 5
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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
5001 Option 5 -
Demobilization and removal
Firm Fixed Price
PSC:
1.000000 JB
Period of Performance:07/29/2029 - 08/13/2029
Description:
Demobilization and removal of facility per section 5.7 of attached SOW
Reference Line:CBA250016 - 0003
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Option Option Period: 6
Section E - Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (Aug 1996)
(a) Definition. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.
(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.
(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.
(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.
(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may--
(1) Require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and
(2) Reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.
(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may--
(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or
(2) Terminate the contract for default.
(End of clause)
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52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies (Apr 1984)
(a) Title to supplies furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier passage of title.
(b) Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss of or damage to supplies shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon--
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Acceptance by the Government or delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, whichever is later, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(c) Paragraph (b) of this clause shall not apply to supplies that so fail to conform to contract requirements as to give a right of rejection. The risk of loss of or damage to such nonconforming supplies remains with the Contractor until cure or acceptance. After cure or acceptance, paragraph (b) of this clause shall apply.
(d) Under paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of or damage to supplies caused by the negligence of officers, agents, or employees of the Government acting within the scope of their employment.
(End of clause)
AOC52.211-4 Term of Contract (Jan 2007)
The term of the contract shall be 201 Days from Contract 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.
AOC52.223-8 Vehicle and Delivery Inspection (July 2022)
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(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.
(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.
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(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: _________________________________________________________________________ Title: __Project Manager _________ Telephone No. ___________ Name:______________N/A_______________ Title: N/A ________ Telephone No. N/A Name:______________N/A_________________ Title: N/A__________ Telephone No. N/A
(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.
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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.
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Section I - Contract Clauses
52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
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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/far [Insert one or more Internet addresses]
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AOC52.232-7 Discounts (Aug 2004)
(a) Discounts for prompt payment will not be considered in the evaluation of offers. However, any offered discount will form a part of the award, and will be taken if payment is made within the discount period indicated in the offer by the offeror. As an alternative to offering a prompt payment discount in conjunction with the offer, offerors awarded contracts may include prompt payment discounts on individual invoices.
(b) In connection with any discount offered for prompt payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. If the Contractor has not placed a date on the invoice, the due date shall be calculated from the date the designated billing office receives a proper invoice, provided the agency annotates such invoice with the date of receipt at the time of receipt. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or, for an electronic funds transfer, the specified payment date. When the discount date falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday and, for work performed in the District of Columbia, Presidential Inauguration Day, when Federal Government offices are closed and Government business is not expected to be conducted, payment may be made on the following business day.
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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.
(e) Except as otherwise provided in this contract, the term "subcontracts" includes purchase orders placed for performance under this contract.
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AOC52.203-4 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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AOC52.204-9 Photography, Video and Audio Recording (April 2023)
(a) It is the policy of AOC to protect the privacy of tenants by restricting the use of photography, video and audio recordings while working on a contract awarded by this agency.
(b) AOC contractors, subcontractors and their employees are prohibited from taking photography, video or audio recordings in any space which is not open to the public. Contractors are also prohibited from taking photography, video or audio recordings in any Congressional office or committee space.
(c) Exceptions are only if the photography, video or audio recording is specifically required for performance of contract work or for an official purpose authorized under this contract. Any photography, video or audio recording taken by the contractor, Document Number: AOCSSB25R0005 Page 12 of 79 subcontractor and their employees will only be used for performance of contract work or for an official purpose authorized under this contract.
(1) If this exception applies, the contractor, subcontractor at any tier to this contract and their employees, shall not publish, permit to be published, or distribute for public consumption, any photography, video or audio recording made during performance under this contract without prior written consent of the Contracting Officer.
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AOC52.222-4 Overtime Work (Aug 2004)
No extra reimbursement will be allowed for work performed outside regular working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, or holidays and, for work performed in the District of Columbia, Presidential Inauguration Day, unless such work is authorized by the Contracting Officer; and provided such work is not otherwise required to be performed under the terms of the contract. If said authorization is verbal, with written verification thereof by signature of the Contracting Officer on the employee's weekly time record (see AOC52.232-2, Payments - Services or AOC52.232-3, Payments - Services Utilizing Time Records).
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AOC52.223-9 Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs (Sep 2004)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the safety and health standards published in 41 C.F.R. Part 50-205, including any matters incorporated by reference therein.
(b) The Contractor shall also comply with the regulations issued by the Secretary of Labor pursuant to the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as set forth in Title 29 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
(c) The Contractor shall bring to the attention of the Architect any work encountered that may involve entry into a suspected confined space as defined by OSHA. A determination will be made by the Architect, and if the areas is deemed a permit required confined space, additional protective measures will be needed, per OSHA requirements.
(d) In the event that conditions on the site pose an imminent danger or threat to the Contractor s workers, the public, Government employees, other persons, or to Capitol complex structures and property of historical significance, the Contracting Officer can verbally order the Contractor to stop work operations in the specified area until said conditions are corrected to the Contracting Officer s satisfaction. The Contracting Officer shall promptly issue a written order to stop the work to the Contractor formalizing the specifics of the verbal stop work order.
(e) The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.
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AOC52.223-10 Use of Radiography or other Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensed Devices and Notice of Radioactive Materials (August 2011)
(a) The Contractor, and any of its subcontractors under this contract, shall notify the Contracting Officer or designee, in writing, 48 hours prior to performance of work, of the transportation of, or use of, any items containing either (1) radioactive material requiring licensing under the regulations issued pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act of 1954, as amended, as set forth in Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations, in effect on the date of this contract, or (2) other radioactive material not requiring specific licensing in which the specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or the activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries. Such notice shall specify the AOC contract number, the device(s) which contains radioactive materials, a description of the materials, the name and activity of the isotope, the manufacturer of the materials, name of contractor/subcontractor transporting or using said device, date(s) of the presence of the devise on the U.S. Capitol Complex, time during which the devise will be present on the U.S. Capitol Complex, address of the devise location, and contact information for contractor/subcontractor supervisor.
(b) All items, parts, or subassemblies which contain radioactive materials in which the specific activity is greater than 0.002 microcuries per gram or activity per item equals or exceeds 0.01 microcuries, and all containers in which such items, parts or subassemblies are delivered to the Government shall be clearly marked and labeled as required by the latest revision of MIL-STD 129 in effect on the date of the contract.
(c) This clause, including this paragraph (c), shall be inserted in all subcontracts for radioactive materials meeting the criteria in paragraph (a) of this clause.
AOC52.227-1 Patent Indemnity - Commercial Products and Services (October 2021)
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The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of the contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
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AOC52.228-4 Indemnification and Hold Harmless Clause (April 2023)
The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless against any and all claims for damages to persons or property from any cause or causes whatsoever arising out of the performance of services covered by the contract; including, but not limited to, errors, omissions or negligent acts of the Contractor, but excluding active negligence of the Government, and against any and all costs, expenses, attorney's fees, and liability incurred by the Government in defending against such claims, whether the same proceed to judgement or not. In the prosecution of any successful claim or suit by the Government for the enforcement of this clause, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for any reasonable attorney's fees and costs of claim or suit incurred by the Government.
AOC52.232-1 Payment Requests (July 2022)
(a) As used in this clause, ‘‘Payment request’’ means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation.
(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Internet Payment Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Helpdesk by phone at (866) 973–3131. Additional information concerning requirements for payment requests can be secured by telephoning the AOC Accounting Officer at (202) 226-2552.
(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing. If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.
(d) The Contractor shall be paid, upon the submission of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated herein for supplies delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, less deductions, if any, as herein provided. Invoices shall be submitted at the end of each month in which services are performed by the Contractor. Unless otherwise specified, payment will be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government when the amount due on such deliveries so warrants; or, when requested by the Contractor and not otherwise specified, payment for accepted partial deliveries shall be made whenever such payment would equal NA.
(e) If partial payments are to be made, all material and work covered by partial payments made shall thereupon become the sole property of the Government, but this provision shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor from the sole responsibility of fulfilling contractual requirements for all material and work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of any damaged work, or as waiving the right of the Government to require the fulfillment of all of the terms of the contract.
(f) Upon completion and acceptance of all work, the amount due the Contractor under this contract will be paid upon the presentation of a properly executed invoice and after the Contractor shall have furnished the Government with a release of all claims against the Government arising under and by virtue of this contract, other than claims, if any, in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor from the operation of the release. If the Contractor's claim to amounts payable under the contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940, as amended (31 U.S.C. 3727, 41 U.S.C. 15), a release may also be required of the assignee.
(g) Properly certified invoices shall be entered into the Internet Payment Platform (www.ipp.gov). To assist the AOC in making timely payments, the Contractor is required to provide/verify all required fields in the IPP including:
(1) Contract number;
(2) Name, address and Taxpayer I.D. number of Contractor;
(3) Invoice Date;
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(4) Unique invoice number for that particular invoice;
(5) Period the payment covers; and
(6) Cost amount by each line item including quantity and unit price.
(h) For services contracts that provide contractor employee(s)on-site office space, the Contractor shall sign and submit to the COR a weekly time record sheet for each contract employee showing the number of regular and overtime hours, if any, worked by that employee during that week. The time record sheet will be verified and countersigned, if correct, by the COR and a copy thereof will be provided to the Contractor for record purposes.
(i) For all services contracts requiring time records, each invoice shall itemize the total man-hours of services by labor category and unit price during the payment period. The Contractor shall keep accurate time records for each of his personnel employed in the work, and certified copies of the Contractor’s time record shall be submitted with each invoice for payment.
(j) For Architect-Engineer services contracts, invoices shall be submitted at the end of each month in which services are performed by the Contractor and shall be submitted in accordance FAR 52.232-10 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEERING CONTRACTS. Retainage under any contract action shall be released by the Contracting Officer when appropriate.
(k) Payments will be made directly to the contractor’s financial institution through Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer
(DD/EFT).
(l) The obligation of the Government to make any of the payments required under any of the provisions of this contract shall, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, be subject to:
(1) Reasonable deductions on account of defects in material or workmanship; and
(2) Any claims which the Government may have against the Contractor under or in connection with this contract. Any overpayments to the Contractor shall, unless otherwise adjusted, be repaid to the Government upon demand.
52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)
(a) The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Contractor, its agent, or another representative--
(1) Offered or gave a gratuity (e.g.,an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government; and
(2) Intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract.
(b) The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction.
(c) If this contract is terminated under paragraph (a) of this clause, the Government is entitled-
(1) To pursue the same remedies as in a breach of the contract; and
(2) In addition to any other damages provided by law, to exemplary damages of not less than 3 nor more than 10 times the cost incurred by the Contractor in giving gratuities to the person concerned, as determined by the agency head or a designee. (This paragraph (c)(2) is applicable only if this contract uses money appropriated to the Department of Defense.)
(d) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.
52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)
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(a) The Contractor warrants that no person or agency has been employed or retained to solicit or obtain this contract upon an agreement or understanding for a contingent fee, except a bona fide employee or agency. For breach or violation of this warranty, the Government shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or, to deduct from the contract price or consideration, or otherwise recover, the full amount of the contingent fee.
(b) "Bona fide agency," as used in this clause, means an established commercial or selling agency, maintained by a contractor for the purpose of securing business, that neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds itself out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.
"Bona fide employee," as used in this clause, means a person, employed by a contractor and subject to the contractor's supervision and control as to time, place, and manner of performance, who neither exerts nor proposes to exert improper influence to solicit or obtain Government contracts nor holds out as being able to obtain any Government contract or contracts through improper influence.
"Contingent fee," as used in this clause, means any commission, percentage, brokerage, or other fee that is contingent upon the success that a person or concern has in securing a Government contract.
"Improper influence," as used in this clause, means any influence that induces or tends to induce a Government employee or officer to give consideration or to act regarding a Government contract on any basis other than the merits of the matter.
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52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020)
(a) Except as provided in (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not enter into any agreement with an actual or prospective subcontractor, nor otherwise act in any manner, which has or may have the effect of restricting sales by such subcontractors directly to the Government of any item or process (including computer software) made or furnished by the subcontractor under this contract or under any follow-on production contract.
(b) The prohibition in (a) of this clause does not preclude the Contractor from asserting rights that are otherwise authorized by law or regulation.
(c) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts under this contract which exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award.
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52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020)
(a) Definitions.
"Kickback," as used in this clause, means any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided to any prime Contractor, prime Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding…
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