B.08.02 Solicitation 24Q0055.pdf

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W912EF24Q0055 02-May-2024

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER

509-527-7222

8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME

04:00 PM 17 May 2024

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

(TYPE OR PRINT)

(SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

ADDENDA X ARE

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Gov t. Use Only )

23.

CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT

BELOW IS CHECKED

TELEPHONE NO.

W912EF9. ISSUED BY

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

RUTH A JOHNSON

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER

(TYPE OR PRINT)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a.UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

1 27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1. 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3. 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED.X

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

20.

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

ARE NOT ATTACHED

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR X

SMALL BUSINESSX

17a.CONTRACTOR/ CODE FACILITY

OFFEROR CODE

USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

RUTH A. JOHNSON

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1976

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

13b. RATING

CODE15. DELIVER TO CODE 960564 16. ADMINISTERED BY

12. DISCOUNT TERMS11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFPX

OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

TEL: FAX:

509-527-7802FAX:

TEL: 509-527-7222 SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8(A)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SIZE STANDARD:

$19,000,000

NAICS:

541380

X

OFFER DATED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

EMAIL:

TEL:

31c. DATE SIGNED

SEE SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICESITEM NO. QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

24.22.21.19.

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(CONTINUED)

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ______________________________________________________

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f . TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIALCOMPLETE

36. PAYMENT35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER

FINAL

33. SHIP NUMBER

PARTIAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Prescribed by GSA – FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY UNIT

22. 23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

19.

ITEM NO.

W912EF24Q0055

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 Wage Determinations 110 02-MAY-2024

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0001AA Destination Government Destination Government 0001AB Destination Government Destination Government 0001AC Destination Government Destination Government 0001AD Destination Government Destination Government 0001AE Destination Government Destination Government 0001AF Destination Government Destination Government 0001AG Destination Government Destination Government 1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 1001AA Destination Government Destination Government 1001AB Destination Government Destination Government 1001AC Destination Government Destination Government 1001AD Destination Government Destination Government 1001AE Destination Government Destination Government 1001AF Destination Government Destination Government 1001AG Destination Government Destination Government 2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2001AA Destination Government Destination Government 2001AB Destination Government Destination Government 2001AC Destination Government Destination Government 2001AD Destination Government Destination Government 2001AE Destination Government Destination Government 2001AF Destination Government Destination Government 2001AG Destination Government Destination Government 3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 3001AA Destination Government Destination Government 3001AB Destination Government Destination Government 3001AC Destination Government Destination Government 3001AD Destination Government Destination Government 3001AE Destination Government Destination Government 3001AF Destination Government Destination Government 3001AG Destination Government Destination Government 4001 N/A N/A N/A N/A 4001AA Destination Government Destination Government 4001AB Destination Government Destination Government

4001AC Destination Government Destination Government 4001AD Destination Government Destination Government 4001AE Destination Government Destination Government 4001AF Destination Government Destination Government 4001AG Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0001AA POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

31-MAY-2025

N/A OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

FOB: Destination

960564

0001AB POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

31-MAY-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AC POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AD POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AE POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AF POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0001AG POP 01-JUN-2024 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1001AA POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

31-MAY-2026

N/A OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

1001AB POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

31-MAY-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AC POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AD POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AE POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AF POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001AG POP 01-JUN-2025 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001AA POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

31-MAY-2027

N/A OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

2001AB POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

31-MAY-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AC POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AD POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AE POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AF POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001AG POP 01-JUN-2026 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

3001AA POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

31-MAY-2028

N/A OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

3001AB POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

31-MAY-2028

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AC POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AD POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AE POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AF POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001AG POP 01-JUN-2027 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

4001AA POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

31-MAY-2029

N/A OPERATIONS DIVISION

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF

201 NORTH 3RD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

4001AB POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

31-MAY-2029

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AC POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AD POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AE POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AF POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001AG POP 01-JUN-2028 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

BIDDER INQUIRY:

Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a website that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of the comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the solicitation due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 48K9NU-GZ9VFM

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be use from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public”.

c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example, if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull-down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk at ProjNet: Public User,

(833) 389-1097 or 217-367-3273, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

Offerors are cautioned to clearly print prices for all line items. Be especially careful placing decimal points, as a mistake in your offer may render it unresponsive. Your quote must be valid for 30 calendar days after the due date specified for receipt of quotations. Please include shipping costs in the quoted price of each item.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. If not registered, please do so. Step-by-step help information on how to register is detailed on the website, along with frequently asked questions (FAQs). Lack of registration in the SAM database may make an offeror ineligible for award.

Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD, https://www.fsd.gov) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk. Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD

LONDON, KY 40741-7285

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3 Alt. I, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Reps and Certs is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact me or the SAM web site if you need assistance or have questions.

In accordance with FAR 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of the US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying local and state taxes. Exempt Tax Identification Number 91-0828090.

General Contract Information:

Delivery Date________________________________________________

Offeror’s Name (Printed) _________________________________________

Offeror’s Contact Telephone Number_______________________________

Offeror’s Email Address___________________________________________

Federal Tax Identification No. ____________________________________________

CAGE Code ________________ Unique Entity ID ______________________________

Is your company registered on-line in SAM (www.sam.gov)? YES NO

To ensure receipt of your quote, please send to the attention of Ruth Johnson at:

Email: ruth.a.johnson@usace.army.mil

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES

Submission of Price Quote – Contractor shall submit the following in 1 copy:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation / Contract / Order for Commercial Items).

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all line items listed in the solicitation / amendments.

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial Services”.

As noted above.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

TRANSFORMER OIL ANALYTICAL SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES – The contractor shall provide all approved oil collection containers, necessary supplies, general instructions on how to obtain an accurate representative sample, shipping boxes, and shipping address, to six working hydropower plants at the request of the Walla Walla District Office Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within three working days of notification for Dissolved Gas-In-Oil Analysis (DGA) and Oil Screen Tests and any other contract line items. Contractor shall also provide on-line analysis and results, and recommendations within seven working days.

1.1. POWERPLANT SHIPPING ADDRESSES FOR SAMPLE CONTAINERS AND MAIL

1.1.1. McNary Lock and Dam

82790 Devore Rd Umatilla, OR 97882-1230

1.1.2. Ice Harbor Lock and Dam

2763 Monument Dr.

Burbank, WA 99323

1.1.3. Lower Monumental Lock and Dam

5520 Devils Canyon Rd.

Kahlotus, WA 99335

1.1.4. Little Goose Lock and Dam

1001 Little Goose Dam Rd.

Dayton, WA 99328

1.1.5. Lower Granite Lock and Dam

885 Almota Ferry Rd.

Pomeroy, WA 99347-9758

1.1.6. Dworshak Dam

North Fork Dr.

Ahsahka, ID 83520-0048

1.2. DISSOLVED GAS-IN-OIL (DGA) ANALYSIS – The contractor shall perform DGA tests according to American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) D3612 standards and provide the results in parts per million (ppm) of all the following: Hydrogen, Methane, Ethane, Ethylene, Acetylene, CO, CO2, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Total Combustible gasses. Resultant numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number.

Results of “less than” or “greater than” are not acceptable.

1.3. OIL SCREEN OR OIL QUALITY ANALYSIS – The following tests shall be performed as per ASTM Standards: Dielectric Strength ASTM D1816, Water Content by Karl Fischer method ASTM D1533, Neutralization # (Acid) ASTM D974, Interfacial Tension (IFT) ASTM D971, Color ASTM D1500, Visual ASTM D1524 and Power Factor @ 25C and 100C ASTM D924. Resultant numbers shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. Results of “less than” or “greater than” are not acceptable.

1.4. OTHER TESTS ON REQUEST – Furan Analysis ASTM D5837, Oxidation Inhibitor

ASTM D2668 and Dissolved Metals (8) ASTM D7151. Rush Jobs for DGA, 24-48 hours, Oil Screen, 24-48 hours.

1.5. ONLINE ANALYSIS – All analytical data pertaining to each piece of electrical equipment tested, including the reports shall be password protected and available online within seven working days of the delivery date as recorded by the shipping company.

An email notification shall be sent to the COR to view test results immediately after testing is complete.

1.6. TEST RESULT RECOMMENDATIONS – The contractor shall evaluate the sample test analysis and generate a report for each piece of electrical equipment tested. The report shall include a summary of the equipment information, test result analysis, and service recommendation.

2. ESTIMATED YEARLY SAMPLES

2.1. There will be approximately 100 DGA, 100 Oil Screen, 80 Oxidation Inhibitor, 10 Dissolved Metals, 72 Furan samples, 10 Rush Jobs for DGA, and 10 Rush Jobs for Oil Screen sent in for evaluation each year. This is only an estimate. All shipping charges shall be included in the line items and FOB destination.

3. EMPLOYEE VERIFICATION

3.1 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

4. GOVERNMENT QUALITY ASSURANCE

4.1. GENERAL – The government monitors and inspects all services under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP).

4.2. QUALITY ASSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE – The COR will act as the designated QAR to inspect the Contractor’s performance. The QAR is not authorized to change any provisions or performance work statements without written authorization of the Contracting Officer. The QAR will observe and report on the Contractor’s activities and compliance with performance work statements monthly.

5. PAYMENTS

5.1. The Contractor shall furnish invoices as required, in accordance with the payment schedule, to the Corps evidencing performance of work done under this contract. (Please see Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR 52.212-4, (g), (1)). Payments shall be based on the agreed schedule. All invoices shall include reference to the specific line item being charged. See example below:

Equipment ser. # Equipment type Project Equip C41676-1-2 Transformer LLA TO2

Line Item quantity Price CLIN 2001AB 1 ea 29.00 CLIN 2001AD 1 ea 27.50 CLIN 2001AF 1 ea 20.00 Etc.

6. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

6.1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

6.2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Transformer Oil Testing

FFP

Base Year

NET AMT

0001AA 100 Each Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

PSC CD: B529

0001AB 100 Each Oil Screen Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

0001AC 80 Each Oxidation Inhibitor Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

0001AD 72 Each Furan Analysis

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

0001AE 10

Dissolved Metals Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

0001AF 10 Each Rush Surcharge for DGA

FFP

Rush Surcharge for DGA (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

0001AG 10 Each Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen

FFP

Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

Transformer Oil Testing

Option Year 1

1001AA 100 Each OPTION Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AB 100 Each OPTION Oil Screen Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AC 80 Each OPTION Oxidation Inhibitor Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AD 72 Each OPTION Furan Analysis

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AE 10 Each OPTION Dissolved Metals Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AF 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for DGA

FFP

Rush Surcharge for DGA (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

1001AG 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen

FFP

Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

Transformer Oil Testing

Option Year 2

2001AA 100 Each OPTION Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AB 100 Each OPTION Oil Screen Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AC 80 Each OPTION Oxidation Inhibitor Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AD 72 Each OPTION Furan Analysis

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AE 10 Each OPTION Dissolved Metals Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AF 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for DGA

FFP

Rush Surcharge for DGA (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

2001AG 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen

FFP

Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

Transformer Oil Testing

Option Year 3

3001AA 100 Each OPTION Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AB 100 Each OPTION Oil Screen Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AC 80 Each OPTION Oxidation Inhibitor Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AD 72 Each OPTION Furan Analysis

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AE 10 Each OPTION Dissolved Metals Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AF 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for DGA

FFP

Rush Surcharge for DGA (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

3001AG 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen

FFP

Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

Transformer Oil Testing

Option Year 4

4001AA 100 Each OPTION Dissolved Gas-in-Oil (DGA) Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AB 100 Each OPTION Oil Screen Tests

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AC 80 Each OPTION Oxidation Inhibitor Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AD 72 Each OPTION Furan Analysis

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AE 10 Each OPTION Dissolved Metals Test

FFP

In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AF 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for DGA

FFP

Rush Surcharge for DGA (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

4001AG 10 Each OPTION Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen

FFP

Rush Surcharge for Oil Screen (24-48 hours). In accordance with the Performance Word Statement.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.237-3 Continuity Of Services JAN 1991 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

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

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JAN 2023

252.237-7023 Continuation of Essential Contractor Services OCT 2010 252.237-7024 Notice of Continuation of Essential Contractor Services. OCT 2010 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision --

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Predecessor" means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1001", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Successor" means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term "successor" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 121.103(h) and 13 CFR 125.8(a) and (b). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ ]

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern; or

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 125.18(b)(1) and (2).

[The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern participating in the joint venture shall provide representation of its service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern status.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. (Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(6) WOSB joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c).

[The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .]

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). (Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.) The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, as having been certified by SBA as a HUBZone small business concern in the Dynamic Small Business Search and SAM, and will attempt to maintain an employment rate of HUBZone residents of 35 percent of its employees during performance of a HUBZone contract (see 13 CFR 126.200(e)(1)); and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The offeror shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall provide representation of its HUBZone status.

(d) Certifications and representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246--

(1) Previous Contracts and Compliance. The offeror represents that--

(i) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation, and

(ii) It ( ___ ) has, ( ___ ) has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that--

(i) It ( ___ ) has developed and has on file, ( ___ ) has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR Subparts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It ( ___ ) has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract.