B01 - Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Synopsis-Solicitation) EQP.docx

Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment, Local Provisions and Clauses

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016)

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

Covered contractor information system means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

Federal contract information means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public Web sites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

Information means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009).

Information system means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

Safeguarding means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

(End of Clause)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (AUG 2019)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Covered telecommunications equipment or services”, “critical technology”, and “substantial or essential component” have the meanings provided in clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Contractors are not prohibited from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that it ___ will, __X__ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation.

(e) Disclosures. If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it “will” provide covered telecommunications equipment or services”, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer—

(1) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand; model number, such as original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable);

(2) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b) of this provision;

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known); and

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of Clause)

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

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

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Invoice2in1

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

To be identified at contract award

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

BELOW INFORMATION TO BE COMPLETED AT CONTRACT AWARD

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC Admin DoDAAC Inspect By DoDAAC Ship To Code Mark For Code

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

TO BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF AWARD.

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

TO BE DETERMINED AT TIME OF AWARD.

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

The ACC - APG point of contact for this action is:

Contract Specialist: Nicole Hernandez Telephone Number: 575-678-4979 E-mail: Nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Officer Name: Phillip Amador Telephone Number: 575-678-3523 E-mail: Phillip.j.amador.civ@mail.mil

CONTRACTING OFFICER REP

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The COR appointed to this contract is identified below. See formal letter of appointment for authorized duties/responsibilities.

COR Name: TBD COR Telephone: TBD COR Email address: TBD

TYPE OF CONTRACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT (Reference: 52.216-1)

This is a Time & Materials (T&M) / Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type of contract.

IF - PERFORMANCE PERIOD

INCREMENTAL FUNDING - PERFORMANCE PERIOD

This contract is incrementally funded. The amount presently available for payment and allotted to the contract is TBD. It is estimated that the allotted funds will cover all areas of contract performance for the period from award of contract through TBD.

CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING

ACCOUNTING FOR CONTRACT SERVICES REQUIREMENT – ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTOR MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (CMRA)

The contractor shall report ALL contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Department of the Army via a secure data collection site. The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address: http://www.ecmra.mil/.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year, beginning with 2013. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk by clicking on “Send an email” which is located under the Help Resources ribbon on the right side of the login page.

NON-PERSONAL SERVICES

ARL/ALC/GARRISON NON-PERSONAL SERVICES (JUL 2012)

The contractor, as an independent contractor and not as an agent of the Government, shall provide the necessary resources (except those furnished by the Government) to accomplish tasks of the type set forth in the Performance Work Statement.

Contractor employees performing services under this contract shall be controlled, directed and supervised at all times by management personnel of the contractor. The contractor's management shall ensure that employees properly comply with the performance standards outlined in this Performance Work Statement and as required by the contracting officer or the contracting officer's representative (COR). Contractor employees shall perform independent of and without the supervision of any Government official. Actions of contractor employees may not be interpreted or implemented in any manner that results in any contractor employee creating or modifying Federal policy, obligating the appropriated funds of the U.S. Government, overseeing the work of Federal employees, providing direct personal services to any Federal employee or otherwise violating the prohibitions set forth in Parts 7.5 and 37.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). The Government shall control access to the facility and shall perform the inspection and acceptance of completed work and tasks.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

Contract Submission Documents

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A

Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C

Information Generated from Performance of Contract

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT C

Distribution authorized to U.S. Government Agencies and their contractor TBD. Other reasons for this document shall be referred to TBD.

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at Army Research Laboratory (ARL) by an authorized Government Representative.

EXERCISE OF OPTION

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option(s) contained at CLIN(s) (7-18) by written modification to the contract prior to the expiration of performance.

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax.

The Federal Tax Identification number for the Army Research Laboratory is: 53-0215803.

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The payment office shall allocate and record the amounts paid to the accounting classification citations in the contract using the table at DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2) [link below] based on the type of payment request submitted and the type of effort.

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions

RECEIVING ROOM – APG

RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG)

At ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND truck shipments are accepted Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM only at Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. Suppliers shall affix packing slips to the outside of any packages delivered under this contract. Packing slips must be clearly identified and easy to retrieve enclosed packing papers. To coordinate/schedule deliveries, contact Bldg. 321 at 410-278-4406.

T&M or LH COST DETAILS

TIME AND MATERIALS OR LABOR HOUR COST DETAILS

(a) CEILING PRICE - The term "Ceiling Price" as used in the clause entitled, "Payments Under Time and Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts" (FAR 52.232-7), shall mean the cumulative amount of all moneys obligated under this contract. The Government shall not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price set forth in Section B, unless and until the Contracting Officer has notified the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and has specified in the notice a revised ceiling price for performance under the contract.

(c) TIME AND MATERIALS RATES

(1) LABOR RATES - Labor rates and categories applicable to this contract are as listed below. The rates include wages, overhead, other indirect costs applicable to wages, G&A Expense and profit.

A. For the period of date of award through TBD

LOADED RATE LOADED RATE

LABOR CATEGORY ON CONTRACTOR SITE OFF CONTRACTOR SITE

TBD

(2) MATERIAL HANDLING COSTS - All material costs will be reimbursed at actual cost. However, reasonable and allocable material handling costs may also be included in the charge for material to the extent they are CLEARLY EXCLUDED from the loaded hourly rates.

(3) GENERAL & ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSE - "Materials and Subcontracts", as allowed pursuant to the clause entitled, "Payments Under Time and Materials and Labor-Hour Contracts" (FAR 52.232-7(b)), shall be considered to mean all Other Direct Costs (ODC’s) applicable to this contract and will be reimbursed at actual cost. However, General and Administrative Expense (G&A) may also be included in the charge for ODC's (as defined in this paragraph) to the extent they are CLEARLY EXCLUDED from the loaded hourly rates.

Therefore, when in accordance with the Contractor's usual accounting practices consistent with FAR Subpart 31.2, direct materials shall be subject to a Material Handling rate of (P-3)% and ODC's, as defined in paragraph (c)(3) above, shall be subject to a G&A rate of (P-4)%. Indirect rates shall not be subject to renegotiation after the effective date of this contract. Any indirect rates (whether applied to the hourly rates or the ODC's) not identified herein, shall not be an allowable cost under this contract.

LIMITATION OF COST/ FUNDS

LIMITATION OF COST/LIMITATION OF FUNDS

This contract is incrementally funded. The Contract Clauses Section hereof include both of the FAR clauses at 52.232-20, "Limitation of Cost", and 52.232-22, "Limitation of Funds". The latter clause is operative as long as this contract is incrementally funded. If and when the contract becomes fully funded, the "Limitation of Cost" clause shall become effective and the "Limitation of Funds" clause shall cease to be operative.

Both of the above cited clauses (52.232-20 and 52.232-22), apply to each CLIN separately. Costs of performing work set forth in one CLIN shall not be chargeable or payable under any other CLIN.

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

The Contractor's employees shall remain under the Contractor's direct supervision at all times. Although the Government will issue tasks and coordinate directions within the scope of the contract, detailed instructions for Contractor employees and supervision of individual workers shall remain the responsibility of the Contractor.

WORK HOURS

Normal work hours are from 7:45 A.M. through 4:15 P.M, Monday through Friday. Contractors will not be permitted to work on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays (or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely, for any reason, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Furthermore, if the Contractor chooses to pay its' employees for these days, such costs shall not be charged as a direct expense to this contract. However, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are included in computation of performance of this contract. The Government reserves the right to require the contractor employees to set a daily schedule with consistent start and end times.

The following legal holidays will be observed:

January 1st 3rd Monday of January 3rd Monday of February Last Monday of May July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October November 11th 4th Thursday of November December 25th

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government Agencies.

ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such. All contractor communications made in writing must clearly identify the author as a contractor employee. In contractor communications made via telephone or email (where it is impossible for the other party to view a contractor badge or know that they are not communicating with another Government employee), the contractor must clearly identify themselves as a contractor employee. All contractor email messages must contain the contractor name in full text.

If using ARL mailroom services, the contractor may utilize ARL office symbols only in combination with their contractor name. All name plates displayed on desks and door openings on Government facilities must also include the contractor’s corporate/business name.

ARL regulations are clear that identification badges shall be prominently worn by all personnel at all times while on Government property.

GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

a. The Government and the contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the contractor and/or between the Government and the contractor’s employees. It is therefore in the best interest of the Government to afford the parties a full and complete understanding of their respective obligations.

b. Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

(1) be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a Federal Officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, Military or Civilian.

(2) be placed in a staff or policy making position.

(3) be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over DA Military or Civilian personnel, or personnel of other contractors, or become a part of the Government organization.

(4) be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of DA or the Civil Service Commission.

(5) be used in administration or supervision of military procurement activities.

c. Employee Relationships:

(1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather the contractor’s employees will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the contractor.

(2) Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by command authorities under their responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the installation, or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

REQUIRED INSURANCE COVERAGE

Pursuant to the clause entitled "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation", FAR 52.228-5, or the clause entitled "Insurance - Liability to Third Persons", FAR 52.228-7, the Contractor shall procure and maintain the following kinds of insurance coverage in the amounts herein indicated, throughout the period of performance under this contract.

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the Workmen's Compensation statute of the State(s) where work is to be performed.

(b) Employer's Liability Insurance $ 100,000.00 .

(c) General Liability Insurance (Comprehensive)

(1) Bodily injury $ 500,000.00 per accident

(d) Automobile Liability Insurance (Comprehensive)

(1) Bodily injury $ 200,000.00 per person $ 500,000.00 per accident

(2) Property damage $ 50,000.00 per accident

DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS) (NOV 2019)

As prescribed in DFARS 212.301, the following provisions and clauses that have been selected are included in this contract by reference. Selection is defined as having a mark in the blank space to the left of the clause title. Unselected clauses are not included in this contract.

__X__ 52.203-3, Gratuities, as prescribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2207.

__X__ 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(b).

__X__ 252.204-7004, DOD Antiterorism Awareness Training for Contractors, as prescribed in DFARS 204.7203.

__X__ 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, as prescribed in 204.7304(a).

____ 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information, as prescribed in 204.7304(b).

____ 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in 204.7403(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d.

__X__ 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in 204.7403(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d.

__X__ 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

__X__ 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

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

____ 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders, as prescribed in 205.470, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2416.

____ 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, as prescribed in 211.274-6(a)(1).

____ 252.211-7006, Passive Radio Frequency Identification, as prescribed in 211.275-3.

____ 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government-Furnished Property, as prescribed in 211.274-6.

____ 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, as prescribed in 211.274-6(c).

__X__ 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations, as prescribed in 213.106-2-70.

____ 252.215-7003, Requirements for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(i).

____ 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission of Data other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Modifications—Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(ii).

____ 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit, as prescribed in 215.371-6.

__X__ 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, as prescribed in 215.408(3).

____ 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed in 215.408(5)(i).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 215.408(5)(i)(B).

____ 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts), as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(1), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(2).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(3).

____ 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(B), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637 note.

____ 252.219-7000, Advancing Small Business Growth, as prescribed in 219.309(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2419.

____ 252.219-7012, Competition for Religious-Related Services, as prescribed in 219.270-3.

__X__ 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, as prescribed in 223.7306.

____ 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(i), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(ii).

____ 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(ii), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(iii).

____ 252.225-7006, Acquisition of the American Flag, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(c), to comply with section 8123 of the DoD Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76, division C, title VIII), and the same provision in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

____ 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, as prescribed in 225.1103(4).

____ 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

____ 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(2), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

____ 252.225-7010, Commercial Derivative Military Article—Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

__X__ 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533a.

____ 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533a.

____ 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, as prescribed in 225.7009-5, to comply with section 8065 of Pub. L. 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

____ 252.225-7017, Photovoltaic Devices, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(a), to comply with section 846 of Pub. L. 111-383.

____ 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices—Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(b), to comply with section 846 of Pub. L. 111-383.

____ 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(i), to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternate I also implements section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(ii).

____ 252.225-7021, Trade Agreements as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(i), to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternate I also implements section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(ii).

____ 252.225-7023, Preference for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(a), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7024, Requirement for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(b), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7026, Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(c), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales, as prescribed in 225.7307(a), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2779.

____ 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments, as prescribed in 225.7307(b), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2755.

____ 252.225-7029, Acquisition of Uniform Components for Afghan Military or Afghan National Police, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(d).

____ 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel, as prescribed in 225.7605, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2410i.

____ 252.225-7035, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(i), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(ii).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(iii).

____ Alternate III as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(iv).

____ Alternate IV as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(v).

____ Alternate V as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(vi).

____ 252.225-7036, Buy American--Free (B) Trade Agreements-- Balance of Payments Program as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(A), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(B).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(C).

____ Alternate III as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(D).

____ Alternate IV as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(E).

____ Alternate V as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(F).

____ 252.225-7037, Evaluation of Offers for Air Circuit Breakers, as prescribed in 225.7006-4(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3).

____ 252.225-7038, Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers, as prescribed in 225.7006-4(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3).

____ 252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.302-6.

____ 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.371-5(a).

____ 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.372-2.

____ 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities—Representations, as prescribed at 225.772-5.

____ 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism, as prescribed in 225.771-5, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2327(b).

____ 252.225-7051, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services, as prescribed in 225.772-5(b).

__X__ 252.225-7052, Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets and Tungsten, as prescribed in 225.7018-5.

____ 252.225-7975 DEVIATION 2020-O0001, Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7976 DEVIATION 2018-O0019, Contractor Personnel Performing in Japan, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7980 DEVIATION 2016-O0008, Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Africa Command Area of Responsibility, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7993 DEVIATION 2020-O0001, Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7996 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.225-7998 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.225-7999 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Requirement for Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns, as prescribed in 226.104, to comply with section 8021 of Pub. L. 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

____ 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

____ 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data–Noncommercial Items, as prescribed in 227.7103-6(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 7317 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et. seq.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(1).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(2).

____ 252.227-7015, Technical Data–Commercial Items, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2320, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 7317 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et. seq.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(2), ____ 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(c).

____ 252.229-7014, Taxes – Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan, as prescribed in 229.402-70(k).

____ 252.229-7015, Taxes – Foreign Contracts in Afghanistan (North Atlantic Treaty Organization Status of Forces Agreement), as prescribed in 229.402-70(l) ____ 252.232-7009, Mandatory Payment by Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card, as prescribed in 232.1110.

__X__ 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, as prescribed in 232.7102.

____ 252.232-7011, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations, as prescribed in 232.908.

____ 252.232-7014, Notification of Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan), as prescribed in 232.7202.

__X__ 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel, as prescribed in 237.173-5, to comply with section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84.

____ 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees, as prescribed in 237.171-4, to comply with section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375.

____ 252.239-7009, Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, as prescribed in 239.7604(a).

____ 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services, as prescribed in 239.7604(b).

____ 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(a).

____ 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(b), to comply with section 806 of Pub. L. 111-383, in all solicitations and contracts involving the development or delivery of any information technology, whether acquired as a service or as a supply.

__X__ 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, as prescribed in 243.205-71, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2410.

__X__ 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items, as prescribed in 244.403.

__X__ 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues, as prescribed in 246.370(a).

____ 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations, as prescribed in 246.270-4, to comply with section 807 of Pub. L. 111-84.

__X__ 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts, as prescribed in 246.870-3(b), to comply with section 818(c)(3) of Pub. L. 112-81, as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291).

____ 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer, as prescribed in 247.207, to comply with section 884 of Pub. L. 110-417.

____ 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, as prescribed in 247.574(a).

__X__ 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, as prescribed in 247.574(b)(1), to comply with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631(a)).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 247.574(b)(2).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 247.574(b)(3).

____ 252.247-7025, Reflagging or Repair Work, as prescribed in 247.574(d), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2631(b).

____ 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards – Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, as prescribed in 247.574(e), to comply with section 1017 of Pub. L. 109-364.

____ 252.247-7027, Riding Gang Member Requirements, as prescribed in 247.574(f), to comply with section 3504 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417).

____ 252.247-7028, Application for U.S Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, as prescribed in 247.207.

EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

In the event the offeror takes any exceptions to, or sets any conditions for its proposal under the subject solicitation, such exceptions or conditions shall be set forth in a cover letter to the offeror's proposal.

DEBRIEF OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERS

DEBRIEFING OF UNSUCCESSFUL OFFERORS

Proposals in response to this solicitation will be evaluated as set forth in Section M hereof. Any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation may be on a basis other than lowest price. After award is made, the Contracting Officer will provide a debriefing of unsuccessful offerors, upon their written request, to furnish the basis for the selection decision and contract award. (See FAR 15.506.)

ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

Offeror(s) may access the Adelphi Contracting Division website at: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

In accordance with Title 8 U.S.C. 1324A, local Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs) may approve access by foreign nationals working on unclassified public domain contracts for the duration of the contract, provided the foreign nationals have appropriate work authorization documentation.

Offerors who expect to employ foreign nationals in the anticipated effort shall submit with their proposals documentary evidence verifying employment eligibility of the foreign nationals in accordance with 8 CFR 274a.12. Offerors not employing foreign nationals in performance of any resultant contract may disregard this provision.

For further information, please contact: Army Research Laboratory Adelphi Laboratory Center

ATTN: AMSRL-CS-IO-FI

2800 Powder Mill Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1197

PAYMENT TERMS

Payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable. Offers conditioned upon such terms will not be considered for award.

DD FORM 1423

DD FORM 1423 - CONTRACT DATA REQUIREMENTS LIST

As part of its proposal, the offeror shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) expected to be incurred in order to comply with the DD1423. The Data CLINs (0005, 0011 and 0017) is not separately priced (NSP). CLIN(s) (0005, 0011 and 0017) is/are the CLIN(s) under which the contractor shall bill for all costs associated with the DD1423 requirement.

Data item description identification numbers listed on the DD Form 1423 are non-modified Data Item Descriptions and are incorporated by reference and available in accordance with DFARS 211.2. Modified Data Item Description Sheets, if any, are included as an attachment to the DD Form 1423.

CMRA CLIN INSTRUCTIONS

As part of its proposal, the offeror shall provide the estimated total cost (if any) expected to be incurred in order to comply with the Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) requirement. The CMRA CLIN is not separately priced (NSP). CLIN(s) (0006,0012and 0018) under which the contractor shall bill for all costs associated with the CMRA requirement.