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This is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for food and related services for the United States Senate under the Architect of the Capitol. The solicitation number is AOCSSB26R0009 and will result in two separate contracts: one for Russell Food Services and one for Dirksen Ground & Hart Food Services. Proposals must be submitted via AOC's Secure File Transfer Site (Kiteworks) no later than Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET. Questions regarding the RFP package must be submitted by Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 12:00 Noon ET, also via Kiteworks using the Questions Template provided in Attachment J.16. A pre-proposal conference and walk-through of Senate facilities will be conducted on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, with vendor participation limited to two individuals per company.
The RFP includes Standard Form 33, Section B (Supplies and/or Services and Prices), Section C (Statement of Work), Section L (Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Contractor), Section M (Evaluation Factors for Award), and Attachments J.1 through J.23. Offerors requiring access to drawings in Attachment J.2 must complete the nondisclosure agreement form provided as Attachment J.22 before accessing those materials. Offerors are advised not to complete Attachments J.18 and J.19 until contract award is issued. Prospective vendors are strongly encouraged to request Kiteworks access as soon as possible and should provide vendor identifying information for facility walk-through participation via email to the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.
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Document Number: AOCSSB26R0009 Page 1 of 80
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
1 80
2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER
AOCSSB26R0009
SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION
FOR BID
X NEGOTIATED (RFP)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL
4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 5. DATE
ISSUED
05/22/2026
6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER
SBA260045
CODE 9901
Architect of the Capitol Supplies, Services, and Material Management 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
Kiteworks
12:00 ET 07/10/2026
(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
Moyah Wilson AREA CODE
NUMBER
202-1600
EXTENSION
B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS) C. E-MAIL ADDRESS
moyah.wilson@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(%)
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 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
CODE24. ADMINISTERED BY (if other than Item 7) CODE25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
Moyah Wilson Contracting Officer
(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)
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Table of Contents
Section Description Page Number
B Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs E Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-5 Inspection of Services-Cost-Reimbursement (Apr 1984) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)
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 AOC52.229-2 Exemption of DC Sales, Use and Excise Tax for Senate food services (July 2017)
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) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 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) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) 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) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (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) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-2 Changes-Cost-Reimbursement (Aug 1987) 52.243-7 Notification of Changes (Jan 2017) 52.245-1 Alt I Government Property (Sep 2021) - Alternate I (Apr 2012) 52.246-20 Warranty of Services (May 2001) 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability-Services (Feb 1997) 52.249-6 Termination (Cost Reimbursement) (May 2004)
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52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 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) 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 AOC52.207-1 Right of First Refusal of Employment (Jun 2004) 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) AOC52.216-6 Undefinitized Contract Actions (Mar 2005) AOC52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2004) AOC52.222-4 Overtime Work (Aug 2004) AOC52.222-5 Collective Bargaining Agreements (July 2025) AOC52.222-8 Affirmative Recruitment (Dec 2008) AOC52.223-2 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Jun 2004) AOC52.223-3 Security Markings - CUI (March 2017) AOC52.223-5 Special Security Requirements (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) AOC52.228-3 Professional Liability Insurance (Nov 2004) 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) AOC52.232-9 Limitations on Award Fee and Incentive Payments AOC52.232-12 Assignment - Supplement (January 2021) AOC52.233-1 Disputes (January 2021) AOC52.233-2 Waiver and Release of Claims (February 2015) AOC52.236-6 Archeological or Historic Sites (AoC) (May 2005) AOC52.236-18 3D Reality Capture Format Requirements (July 2025) AOC52.239-1 Protection of AOC Information Technology Systems (March 2018) AOC52.242-4 Stop-Work Order (May 2014) AOC52.245-1 Inventory Control and Indemnification of Property (Jun 2004) AOC52.245-2 Government-Furnished Property (July 2013) AOC52.249-14 Excusable Delays (August 2018)
K Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents 52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985) 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) 52.225-2 Buy American Certificate (Oct 2022) 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)
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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) AOC52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors (January 2021) 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) AOC52.237-1 Site Visit (January 2021)
M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990) AOC52.215-5 Contract Award - Source Selection Procedures (Jun 2004)
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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 Russell, DGL/Hart
Other
PSC:
1.000000 SERVICE
Period of Performance: 04/16/2027 - 12/30/2031
Description: Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Food Related Services, SOB The Contractor shall provide migration from the date of award and phase-in services beginning 90 days prior to the performance start date on December 31, 2027, and assume full restaurant operations on December 31, 2027. The fixed fee, if any, will not start until December 31, 2027.(Year 1 through Year 4)
Reference Line: SBA260045 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
0002 Option Period 1 -
Russell, DGL/Hart
Other
PSC:
1.000000 SERVICE
Period of Performance: 12/31/2031 - 12/30/2035
Description: Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Food Related Services, SOB Year 5 through Year 8
Reference Line: SBA260045 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
0003 Option Period 2 -
Russell, DGL/Hart
Other
PSC:
1.000000 SERVICE
Period of Performance: 12/31/2035 - 12/30/2038
Description: Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Food Related Services, SOB Year 9 through Year 12
Reference Line: SBA260045 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)
0004 FAR 52.217-8 Russell, DGL/Hart
Other
PSC:
1.000000 SERVICE
Period of Performance: 12/31/2038 - 06/30/2039
Description: Russell, Dirksen, and Hart Food Related Services, SOB FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Up to 6 months)
Reference Line: SBA260045 - 0001
Pricing Options:
Indicator: Base
Section E - Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-5 Inspection of Services-Cost-Reimbursement (Apr 1984)
(a) Definition. "Services," as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or used in performing 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 places and times 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 any of the services performed do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, for no additional fee. 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 any fee payable under the contract to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.
(e) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or take the action necessary to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may-
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(1) By contract or otherwise, perform the services and reduce any fee payable by an amount that is equitable under the circumstances;
or
(2) Terminate the contract for default.
(End of clause)
52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)
(a) Unless otherwise designated by the specifications, all workmanship performed under the contract is subject to Government inspection at all times and places where dismantling or demolition work is being performed. The Contractor shall furnish promptly, and at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities, labor, and materials necessary for safe and convenient inspection by the Government. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.
(b) The Contractor is responsible for damage to property caused by defective workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove from the premises any unsatisfactory facilities, materials, and equipment used in contract performance, and promptly replace them with satisfactory items. If the Contractor fails to proceed at once in a workmanlike manner with performance of the work or with the correction of defective workmanship, the Government may-
(1) By contract or otherwise, replace the facilities, materials, and equipment or correct the workmanship and charge the cost to the Contractor; and
(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed. The Contractor and any surety shall be liable, to the extent specified in the contract for any damage or cost of repair or replacement.
(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
Document Number: AOCSSB26R0009 Page 8 of 80 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: _____________[Name of first Key Personnel required]________________ Title: __[Title of first Key Personnel required]_________ Telephone No. [Telephone number] Name:______________[Title of second Key Personnel required]_______________ Title: [Title of second Key Personnel required] ________ Telephone No. [Telephone number] Name:______________[Title of third Key Personnel required]_________________ Title: [Title of third Key Personnel required]__________ Telephone No. [Telephone number]
(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 [xxx] 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 [xxx] 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.
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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Section H - Special Contract Requirements
AOC52.229-2 Exemption of DC Sales, Use and Excise Tax for Senate food services (July 2017)
(a) Food service operations conducted in Senate Office Buildings, have been designated as an essential support activity or function by the United States Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. The Contractor is not required to pay, collect, or account for any sales, use, or similar excise tax, or any personal property tax, with respect to an essential support activity or function conducted by a nongovernmental person in the United States Capitol and the Senate Office Buildings and shall not include costs or amounts for the payment or collection in any sales, use or similar excise tax, or any personal property tax in its quotations, bids or proposals to the Architect of the Capitol.
(b) As used in this clause-
(1) the term 'personal property tax' means a tax of a State, a subdivision of a State, or any other authority of a State, that is levied on, levied with respect to, or measured by, the value of personal property;
(2) the term 'sales, use, or similar excise tax' means a tax of a State, a subdivision of a State, or any other authority of a State, that is levied on, levied with respect to, or measured by, sales, receipts from sales, or purchases, or by storage, possession, or use of personal property; and
(3) the term 'State' means a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, or a territory or possession of the United States.
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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):
##https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52 [Insert one or more Internet addresses]
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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.)
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(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.
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52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)
(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 favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract.
"Person," as used in this clause, means a corporation, partnership, business association of any kind, trust, joint-stock company, or individual.
"Prime contract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by the United States for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind.
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"Prime Contractor" as used in this clause, means a person who has entered into a prime contract with the United States.
"Prime Contractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a prime Contractor.
"Subcontract," as used in this clause, means a contract or contractual action entered into by a prime Contractor or subcontractor for the purpose of obtaining supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract.
"Subcontractor," as used in this clause, (1)means any person, other than the prime Contractor, who offers to furnish or furnishes any supplies, materials, equipment, or services of any kind under a prime contract or a subcontract entered into in connection with such prime contract, and (2)includes any person who offers to furnish or furnishes general supplies to the prime Contractor or a higher tier subcontractor.
"Subcontractor employee," as used in this clause, means any officer, partner, employee, or agent of a subcontractor.
(b) 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks, prohibits any person from--
(1) Providing or attempting to provide or offering to provide any kickback;
(2) Soliciting, accepting, or attempting to accept any kickback; or
(3) Including, directly or indirectly, the amount of any kickback in the contract price charged by a prime Contractor to the United States or in the contract price charged by a subcontractor to a prime Contractor or higher tier subcontractor.
(c) (1) The Contractor shall have in place and follow reasonable procedures designed to prevent and detect possible violations described in paragraph (b) of this clause in its own operations and direct business relationships.
(2) When the Contractor has reasonable grounds to believe that a violation described in paragraph (b) of this clause may have occurred, the Contractor shall promptly report in writing the possible violation. Such reports shall be made to the inspector general of the contracting agency, the head of the contracting agency if the agency does not have an inspector general, or the Attorney General.
(3) The Contractor shall cooperate fully with any Federal agency investigating a possible violation described in paragraph (b) of this clause.
(4) The Contracting Officer may (i)offset the amount of the kickback against any monies owed by the United States under the prime contract and/or (ii)direct that the Prime Contractor withhold from sums owed a subcontractor under the prime contract the amount of the kickback. The Contracting Officer may order that monies withheld under subdivision (c)(4)(ii) of this clause be paid over to the Government unless the Government has already offset those monies under subdivision (c)(4)(i) of this clause. In either case, the Prime Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer when the monies are withheld.
(5) The Contractor agrees to incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c)(5) but excepting paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, in all subcontracts under this contract that exceed the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.502-2(i) on the date of subcontract award.
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52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded (Jan 2025)
(a) Definition.
Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item, as used in this clause--
(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is--
(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of "commercial product" in Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) 2.101);
(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and
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(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and
(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.
(b) The Government suspends or debars Contractors to protect the Government's interests. Other than a subcontract for a commercially available off-the-shelf item, the Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract, in excess of the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award, with a Contractor that is debarred, suspended, or proposed for debarment by any executive agency unless there is a compelling reason to do so.
(c) The Contractor shall require each proposed subcontractor whose subcontract will exceed the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award, other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item, to disclose to the Contractor, in writing, whether as of the time of award of the subcontract, the subcontractor, or its principals, is or is not debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded, by the Federal Government.
(d) A corporate officer or a designee of the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, before entering into a subcontract with a party (other than a subcontractor providing a commercially available off-the-shelf item) that is debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or voluntarily excluded (see FAR 9.404 for information on the System for Award Management (SAM) Exclusions). The notice must include the following:
(1) The name of the subcontractor.
(2) The Contractor's knowledge of the reasons for the subcontractor being listed with an exclusion in SAM.
(3) The compelling reason(s) for doing business with the subcontractor notwithstanding its being listed with an exclusion in SAM.
(4) The systems and procedures the Contractor has established to ensure that it is fully protecting the Government's interests when dealing with such subcontractor in view of the specific basis for the party's debarment, suspension, proposed debarment, or voluntary exclusion.
(e) Subcontracts. Unless this is a contract for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, the Contractor shall include the requirements of this clause, including this paragraph (e) (appropriately modified for the identification of the parties), in each subcontract that--
(1) Exceeds the threshold specified in FAR 9.405-2(b) on the date of subcontract award; and
(2) Is not a subcontract for commercially available off-the-shelf items.
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52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997)
Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(a) The Schedule (excluding the specifications).
(b) Representations and other instructions.
(c) Contract clauses.
(d) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(e) The specifications.
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)
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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 _______________ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option].
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52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within __ [insert the period of time within which the Contracting Officer may exercise the option]; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least __ days [60 days unless a different number of days is inserted] before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed __ (months) (years).
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52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause
"Gender identity" has the meaning given by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and is found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html.
"Segregated facilities," means any waiting rooms, work areas, rest rooms and wash rooms, restaurants and other eating areas, time clocks, locker rooms and other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains, recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing facilities provided for employees, that are segregated by explicit directive or are in fact segregated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin because of written or oral policies or employee custom. The term does not include separate or single-user rest rooms or necessary dressing or sleeping areas provided to assure privacy between the sexes.
"Sexual orientation" has the meaning given by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and is found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html.
(b) The Contractor agrees that it does not and will not maintain or provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its establishments, and that it does not and will not permit its employees to perform their services at any location under its control where segregated facilities are maintained. The Contractor agrees that a breach of this clause is a violation of the Equal Opportunity clause in this contract.
(c) The Contractor shall include this clause in every subcontract and purchase order that is subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this contract.
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52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016)
(a) Definition. As used in this clause.
"Compensation" means any payments made to, or on behalf of, an employee or offered to an applicant as remuneration for employment, including but not limited to salary, wages, overtime pay, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, vacation and holiday pay, allowances, insurance and other benefits, stock options and awards, profit sharing, and retirement.
"Compensation information" means the amount and type of compensation provided to employees or offered to applicants, including, but not limited to, the desire of the Contractor to attract and retain a particular employee for the value the employee is perceived to add
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labor union agreements; and Contractor decisions, statements and policies related to setting or altering employee compensation.
"Essential job functions" means the fundamental job duties of the employment position an individual holds. A job function may be considered essential if--
(1) The access to compensation information is necessary in order to perform that function or another routinely assigned business task;
or
(2) The function or duties of the position include protecting and maintaining the privacy of employee personnel records, including compensation information.
"Gender identity" has the meaning given by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and is found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html.
"Sexual orientation" has the meaning given by the Department of Labor's Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, and is found at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/LGBT/LGBT_FAQs.html.
"United States," means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.
(b)(1) If, during any 12-month period (including the 12 months preceding the award of this contract), the Contractor has been or is awarded nonexempt Federal contracts and/or subcontracts that have an aggregate value in excess of $10,000, the Contractor shall comply with this clause, except for work performed outside the United States by employees who were not recruited within the United States. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide information necessary to determine the applicability of this clause.
(2) If the Contractor is a religious corporation, association, educational institution, or society, the requirements of this clause do not apply with respect to the employment of individuals of a particular religion to perform work connected with the carrying on of the Contractor's activities (41 CFR 60-1.5).
(c)(1) The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. However, it shall not be a violation of this clause for the Contractor to extend a publicly announced preference in employment to Indians living on or near an Indian reservation, in connection with employment opportunities on or near an Indian reservation, as permitted by 41 CFR 60-1.5.
(2) The Contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. This shall include, but not be limited to--
(i) Employment;
(ii) Upgrading;
(iii) Demotion;
(iv) Transfer;
(v) Recruitment or recruitment advertising;
(vi) Layoff or termination;
(vii) Rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and
(viii) Selection for training, including apprenticeship.
(3) The Contractor shall post in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment the notices to be provided by the Contracting Officer that explain this clause.
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(4) The Contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive…
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