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This document is Attachment 2 to Solicitation #52800PR2607470, containing the provisions and clauses applicable to the solicitation. The provisions and clauses are structured in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 for commercial products and commercial services, issued in support of Executive Order on Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement. The document incorporates numerous FAR provisions and clauses by reference, including those addressing system for award management registration, instructions to offerors for commercial items, evaluation criteria, trafficking in persons compliance, Iran-related activities prohibitions, security prohibitions and exclusions, convict labor prohibitions, child labor standards, and combating trafficking in persons. Additionally, the document includes HSAR provisions addressing prohibitions on contracts with corporate expatriates and FAR Class Deviations from DHS that modify or supersede standard FAR requirements, including deviations related to merit-based opportunity and environmental compliance standards.

The document specifies multiple key contractual terms and conditions governing commercial products and commercial services, including inspection and acceptance standards requiring contractors to tender only conforming items with Government retention of post-acceptance rights within reasonable timeframes. Payment terms follow the Prompt Payment Act and permit electronic funds transfer with computations of discounts from invoice date. The contract addresses excusable delays, patent indemnity obligations, assignment of claims rights, changes procedures requiring written agreement, and disputes resolution under 41 U.S.C. chapter 71. Additional critical clauses cover termination rights for convenience and for cause, title passage upon acceptance, implied warranty of merchantability and fitness for purpose, risk of loss provisions, taxes inclusion in pricing, and prohibition on unauthorized obligations including indemnification clauses in End User License Agreements that would violate the Anti-Deficiency Act. The document also incorporates option-to-extend provisions for both services and contract terms, with a maximum five-year total contract duration, and includes a clause addressing discrimination in diversity, equity, and inclusion activities by federal contractors.

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Attachment 2- Provisions and Clauses Solicitation # 52800PR2607470

The provisions and clauses are in accordance with FAR Part 12 and FAR Class Deviation 25-21 for FAR Part 12 in Support of Executive Order on Restoring Common Sense to Federal Procurement.

The full text of any provision, clause or deviation may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR Overhaul - Part 52 | Acquisition.GOV

Please note, DHS Deviations may be applicable to any/all clauses, please verify at: FAR Overhaul - FAR Part Deviation Guidance | Acquisition.GOV

To locate a deviation, navigate to the specific FAR Part in question and review the corresponding Department of Homeland Security (DHS) deviation section for that Part, where all active deviations are identified and maintained.

FAR PROVISIONS

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision:

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): FAR Overhaul

- Part 52 | Acquisition.GOV.

(End of provision)

FAR Provisions Number Title Source

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation Statute

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration Statute

52.212-1 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Service Statute

52.212-2 52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

Statute

52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan Statute

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications

Statute

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications Statute

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options.

As prescribed in 17.203(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the following:

Evaluation of Options

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.202(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

FAR CLAUSES

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference.

As prescribed in 52.107(b), insert the following clause:

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

FAR Overhaul - Part 52 | Acquisition.GOV.

(End of clause)

FAR Clauses Number Title Source

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements Statute

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance Statute

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment Statute

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations Statute 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside Statue 52.222-3 Convict Labor EO 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies EO 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Statute

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services Statute 52.225-1 Buy American-Supplies Statute 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving EO

52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Commercial Products and Commercial Services Statute

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management Statute

52.233-3 Protest After Award Statute 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Statute 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Statute

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

As prescribed in 12.205(b)(3), insert the following clause:

Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Deviation Date)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

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

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

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

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

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

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

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

(i) Payment—

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if–

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

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract 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) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices, at all reasonable times, the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.

As prescribed in 17.203(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

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

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

As prescribed in 17.203(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor at any time prior to the expiration of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

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

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed Five (5) Years.

(End of clause)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors.

As prescribed in 22.2203, insert the following clause:

Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— Program participation means membership or participation in, or access or admission to: training, mentoring, or leadership development programs; educational opportunities; clubs; associations; or similar opportunities that are sponsored or established by the contractor or subcontractor.

Racially discriminatory diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities means disparate treatment based on race or ethnicity in the recruitment, employment (e.g., hiring, promotions), contracting (e.g., vendor agreements), program participation, or allocation or deployment of an entity's resources.

(b) In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees as follows:

(1) The Contractor will not engage in any racially discriminatory DEI activities;

(2) The Contractor will furnish all information and reports, including providing access to books, records, and accounts, as required by the Contracting Officer, for purposes of ascertaining compliance with this clause;

(3) In the event of the Contractor's or a subcontractor's noncompliance with this clause, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor or subcontractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts;

(4) The Contractor will report any subcontractor's known or reasonably knowable conduct that may violate this clause to the Contracting Officer and take any appropriate remedial actions directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(5) The Contractor will inform the Contracting Officer if a subcontractor sues the Contractor and the suit puts at issue, in any way, the validity of this clause.

(6) The Contractor recognizes that compliance with the requirements of this clause are material to the Government's payment decisions for purposes of 31 U.S.C. 3729(b)(4).

(c) The Contractor must include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts at any tier, including those for commercial products and commercial services, except those where the place of delivery or performance is outside the United States.

HSAR PROVISIONS

3009.108-7005-Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates

"3052.209-70 Prohibition on contracts with corporate expatriates.

As prescribed at (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108–7005, insert the following provision:

Prohibition on Contracts With Corporate Expatriates (JUN 2006)

(a) Prohibitions. Section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, prohibits the Department of Homeland Security from entering into any contract with a foreign incorporated entity which is treated as an inverted domestic corporation as defined in this provision, or with any subsidiary of such an entity. The Secretary shall waive the prohibition with respect to any specific contract if the Secretary determines that the waiver is required in the interest of national security.

(b) Definitions. As used in this provision:

Expanded Affiliated Group means an affiliated group as defined in section 1504(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (without regard to section 1504(b) of such Code), except that section 1504 of such Code shall be applied by substituting ‘more than 50 percent’ for ‘at least 80 percent’ each place it appears.

Foreign Incorporated Entity means any entity which is, or but for subsection (b) of section 835 of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395, would be, treated as a foreign corporation for purposes of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986.

Inverted Domestic Corporation. A foreign incorporated entity shall be treated as an inverted domestic corporation if, pursuant to a plan (or a series of related transactions)—

(1) The entity completes the direct or indirect acquisition of substantially all of the properties held directly or indirectly by a domestic corporation or substantially all of the properties constituting a trade or business of a domestic partnership;

(2) After the acquisition at least 80 percent of the stock (by vote or value) of the entity is held—

(i) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic corporation, by former shareholders of the domestic corporation by reason of holding stock in the domestic corporation; or

(ii) In the case of an acquisition with respect to a domestic partnership, by former partners of the domestic partnership by reason of holding a capital or profits interest in the domestic partnership;

and

(3) The expanded affiliated group which after the acquisition includes the entity does not have substantial business activities in the foreign country in which or under the law of which the entity is created or organized when compared to the total business activities of such expanded affiliated group.

Person, domestic, and foreign have the meanings given such terms by paragraphs (1), (4), and (5) of section 7701(a) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, respectively.

(c) Special rules. The following definitions and special rules shall apply when determining whether a foreign incorporated entity should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation.

(1) Certain stock disregarded. For the purpose of treating a foreign incorporated entity as an inverted domestic corporation these shall not be taken into account in determining ownership:

(i) stock held by members of the expanded affiliated group which includes the foreign incorporated entity; or

(ii) Stock of such entity which is sold in a public offering related to an acquisition described in section 835(b)(1) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b)(1).

(2) Plan deemed in certain cases. If a foreign incorporated entity acquires directly or indirectly substantially all of the properties of a domestic corporation or partnership during the 4-year period beginning on the date which is 2 years before the ownership requirements of subsection (b)(2) are met, such actions shall be treated as pursuant to a plan.

(3) Certain transfers disregarded. The transfer of properties or liabilities (including by contribution or distribution) shall be disregarded if such transfers are part of a plan a principal purpose of which is to avoid the purposes of this section.

(d) Special rule for related partnerships. For purposes of applying section 835(b) of the Homeland Security Act, 6 U.S.C. 395(b) to the acquisition of a domestic partnership, except as provided in regulations, all domestic partnerships which are under common control (within the meaning of section 482 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986) shall be treated as a partnership.

(e) Treatment of Certain Rights.

(1) Certain rights shall be treated as stocks to the extent necessary to reflect the present value of all equitable interests incident to the transaction, as follows:

(i) Warrants;

(ii) Options;

(iii) Contracts to acquire stock;

(iv) Convertible debt instruments;

(v) Others similar interests.

(2) Rights labeled as stocks shall not be treated as stocks whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so to reflect the present value of the transaction or to disregard transactions whose recognition would defeat the purpose of section 835.

(f) Disclosure. The offeror under this solicitation represents that [Check one]:

_ it is not a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108–7000 through 3009.108–7003;

_ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108–7000 through 3009.108–7003, but it has submitted a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108–7004, which has not been denied; or

_ it is a foreign incorporated entity that should be treated as an inverted domestic corporation pursuant to the criteria of (HSAR) 48 CFR 3009.108–7000 through 3009.108–7003, but it plans to submit a request for waiver pursuant to 3009.108–7004.

(g) A copy of the approved waiver, if a waiver has already been granted, or the waiver request, if a waiver has been applied for, shall be attached to the bid or proposal.

FAR DEVIATIONS

The DHS FAR Class Deviations below have been identified and will flow down to the resultant order.

Number Deviation Reference P/C

52.204-7

System for November Award Management (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25- 19), (effective 28, 2025) P

52.212-1

Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (effective November 28, 2025) P

52.212-2

Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (effective November 28, 2025) P

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-03) P

52.222-56

CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN (OCT 2020) P

52.240-90

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-23) (effective November 28, 2025) P

52.204-13

System for Award Management Maintenance. (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-19), (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.204-13 ALT

I

Alternate I (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-19) (effective November 28, 2025). C

52.204-19

Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.212-4

Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Aug 2025) (DEVIATION 25-21) (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.219-28

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-03) (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.222-19

CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND

REMEDIES (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION 26-10) (EFFECTIVE NOVEMBER

28, 2025)

C

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUNE 2003) C

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021) C

52.222-50 Alternate I (Oct 2025) (Deviation 26-10) (effective November 28, 2025). C

52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-25) (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.233-4

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-25), (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.240-91

Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-23) (effective November 28, 2025) C

52.240-91

Alternate I (AUG 2025) (DEVIATION 25-23) (effective November 28, 2025). C

FAR Class Deviation 25-01 applies to all solicitations and contracts to implement Executive Order (E.O.) 14173, Ending Illegal Discrimination and Restoring Merit-Based Opportunity, and E.O. 14168, Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government. This class deviation supersedes Acquisition Alert 25-06, Revoked: E.O. 11246, Equal Opportunity Employment.

The following provisions and clauses SHALL NOT be included:

• 52.222-9, Apprentices and Trainees

• 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities

• 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports

• 52.222-23, Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction

• 52.222-24, Preaward On-Site Equal Opportunity Compliance Evaluation

• 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance

• 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity

• 52.222-27, Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction

• 52.222-29, Notification of Visa Denial

The following provisions and clauses SHALL be included, if applicable:

• 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.222-11, Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.222-12, Contract Termination—Debarment (MAY 2014) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

• 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2025)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212- 3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

Additional examples include 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

Contracting officers will not consider the following representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements:

• Paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services;

• Paragraphs (b)(33), (b)(34), (e)(1)(ix), and (e)(1)(x) of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services;

• Paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(I) and (e)(1)(ii)(J) of Alternate II of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services; and

• Paragraphs (a)(1)(vii) and (a)(1)(viii) of 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services).

Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

FAR Class Deviation 25-02 waives the FAR requirement to use project labor agreements for large-scale construction projects.

FAR Class Deviation 25-03 addresses contracting officer actions to implement E.O. 14148 Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Action and E.O.14208 Ending Procurement and Forced Use of Paper Straws.

The following provisions and clauses SHALL NOT be included:

● 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025)

● 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024)

● 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

● 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024)

● 52.223-19, Compliance with Environmental Management Systems (MAY 2011)

● 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation

(DEC 2016)

● 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024)

The following provisions and clauses SHALL be included, if applicable:

● 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

● 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

● 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

● 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

● 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations, including 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals—Representation, and paragraph (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Components shall not consider or use these representations.

Contracting officers will not consider the following representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements:

• Paragraph (d) and (t) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services;

• Paragraphs (b)(33), (b)(34), (e)(1)(ix), and (e)(1)(x) of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(46), E.O. 14057 does not apply;

• Paragraphs (e)(1)(ii)(I) and (e)(1)(ii)(J) of Alternate II of 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services; and

• Paragraphs (a)(1)(vii) and (a)(1)(viii) of 52.213-4, Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). Additionally, per this deviation, in paragraph (b)(1)(xvii), E.O. 14057 does not apply.

Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

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