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This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) equipment inspection, maintenance, and repair services for the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) in Beltsville, Maryland.

The RFP seeks to establish a firm fixed price, indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity commercial services contract for a five-year period with five 12-month ordering periods. The contract will be a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 811210 (size standard $34M). Offers are due by 1700 CT on August 30, 2024. The contract will require quarterly inspections of five Eaton 9355-20-30 UPS units, with repair and replacement services as needed. Pricing is requested for quarterly inspections, hourly labor rates for repairs, and not-to-exceed amounts for parts/supplies. The contract has a minimum order value of $10,000 and a maximum of $500,000.

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CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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APHIS-MN-126395

MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

USDA APHIS

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REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

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INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

08/30/2024 1700 CT

08/21/2024

6123363433AMANDA BARBOSA

(No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBERa. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

12639524Q0279

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 56OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

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BELTSVILLE MD 20705

BUILDING 580

9901 POWDER MILL ROAD

USDA APHIS BARC-EAST

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MINNEAPOLIS MN 55401

SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

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Period of Performance: 09/15/2024 to 09/14/2029

0001 Ordering Period One: September 15, 2024 - September 14, 2025 for UPS inspections, maintenance and repair services. Prices in accordance with CLINs 0001a - 0001c of the Schedule.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2024 to 09/14/2025

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

AMANDA K. BARBOSA

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

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27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

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0002 Ordering Period Two: September 15, 2025 -

September 14, 2026 for UPS inspections, maintenance and repair services. Prices in accordance with CLINs 0002a - 0002c of the

Schedule.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2025 to 09/14/2026

0003 Ordering Period Three: September 15, 2026 -

September 14, 2027 for UPS inspections, maintenance and repair services. Prices in accordance with CLINs 0003a - 0003c of the

Schedule.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2026 to 09/14/2027

0004 Ordering Period Four: September 15, 2027 -

September 14, 2028 for UPS inspections, maintenance and repair services. Prices in accordance with CLINs 0004a - 0004c of the

Schedule.

Period of Performance: 09/15/2027 to 09/14/2028

0005 Ordering Period Five: September 15, 2028 -

September 14, 2029 for UPS inspections, maintenance and repair services. Prices in accordance with CLINs 0005a - 0005c of the

Schedule.

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32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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12639524Q0279

Period of Performance: 09/15/2028 to 09/14/2029

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NOTES TO QUOTER:

The Government will award a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial services contract to the responsible quoter whose quotation, conforming to the solicitation, is the Best Value.

Quotes will be evaluated based on best value in accordance with FAR Part 13.

Price shall include all costs necessary to perform the services as described.

All Quotes must be received no later than 1700 CT on August 30, 2024.

In order to be considered for award of this contract the Contractor must submit the following:

• A completed 1449

• Information about your company’s technical capability to meet the requirements of this contract

• Information about your company’s past performance relevant to the requirements of this contract

If a contractor’s quote package doesn’t contain all of the items listed above or isn’t received by the closing date and time listed below, the quote may be considered incomplete for evaluation purposes. Quotations that include additional terms may be excluded from consideration. Alternate Pricing Schedules will not be considered.

Quotes shall be submitted via email to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov.

All questions shall be submitted via email to Amanda Barbosa at amanda.barbosa@usda.gov

EVALUATION OF QUOTES

The Government will award a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial services contract in accordance with FAR part 13.106 resulting from this solicitation to the responsible contractor whose quote conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price, past performance, and technical capability considered. Award will be made to the quote determined to be the best value. The USDA’s comparative evaluation of contractor quotes will consider the contractor’s ability to meet the agency’s needs and the contractor’s demonstrated ability to perform the services outlined in the statement of work. The Government does not assume the duty to search for data to cure the problems it finds in the information provided by the Contractor. The burden of providing thorough and complete responses remains with the Contractor.

mailto:amanda.barbosa@usda.gov mailto:amanda.barbosa@usda.gov

PART 1.0 – THE SCHEDULE

0001 CLINS

Ordering Period One: September 15, 2024 – September 14, 2025

Item Description of Item Unit Estimated Unit Price Total Amount No. Quantity

0001a. Quarterly Inspection w/o Parts Each 20 $_________ $_________ 0001b. Hourly Labor Rate Repairs Hour 10 $_________ $_________ 0001c. Parts/Supplies NA Not to Exceed $50,000.00

(TBD) **

0002 CLINS

Ordering Period Two: September 15, 2025 – September 14, 2026

0002a. Quarterly Inspection w/o Parts Each 20 $_________ $_________ 0002b. Hourly Labor Rate Repairs Hour 10 $_________ $_________ 0002c. Parts/Supplies NA Not to Exceed $50,000.00

(TBD) **

0003 CLINS

Ordering Period Three: September 15, 2026 – September 14, 2027

0003a. Quarterly Inspection w/o Parts Each 20 $_________ $_________ 0003b. Hourly Labor Rate Repairs Hour 10 $_________ $_________ 0003c. Parts/Supplies NA Not to Exceed $50,000.00

(TBD) **

0004 CLINS

Ordering Period Four: September 15, 2027 – September 14, 2028

0004a. Quarterly Inspection w/o Parts Each 20 $_________ $_________

0004b. Hourly Labor Rate Repairs Hour 10 $_________ $_________ 0004c. Parts/Supplies NA Not to Exceed $50,000.00

(TBD) **

0005 CLINS

Ordering Period Five: September 15, 2028 – September 14, 2029

0005a. Quarterly Inspection w/o Parts Each 20 $_________ $_________ 0005b. Hourly Labor Rate Repairs Hour 10 $_________ $_________ 0005c. Parts/Supplies NA Not to Exceed $50,000.00

(TBD) **

CONTRACT CEILING $500,000.00

SCHEDULE NOTES

1) The quantities as listed in the “Schedule of Items” are estimated requirements for this contract period. The Government estimates, but does not guarantee, the volume of purchases under this contract. The USDA, APHIS attempts to be as accurate as possible when providing estimated quantities, however, actual quantities required may vary from the quantities listed. During the period of performance of the contract, the number of serviced UPS systems may vary. Other than the minimum contract amount stated in AGAR clause 452.216-73 below, no guarantee is given as to the actual number of inspections, hourly labor, or parts required during the term of this contract.

2) Line item (a) is firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity and priced by single, UPS power module inspection. Line items (b) and (c) are reimbursable only based upon the actual costs for labor hours or the parts utilized. The costs for these line items will be the contractor’s fully burdened rates. Therefore, the costs of the contractor’s parts will include their material handling costs. The pricing for the parts will vary depending on the type of part, whether it is new, refurbished, or serviceable part.

3) Repairs are to be performed as firm fixed price. For any repairs the contractor must provide the USDA, APHIS, PPQ Program Representative a firm fixed priced quote based on their assessment of the repairs to be completed. Once the quote has been reviewed and approved by the USDA, APHIS, PPQ Program Representative, the contractor can proceed with the repairs.

4) The Department of Labor Service Contract Act applies to this contract so the contractor will take this into consideration when developing a price quote. The contractor is responsible for obtaining the wage determination applicable to the location of their facility where the services will be performed as well as determining the appropriate labor categories/occupation codes under the applicable wage determination. See section entitled “Wage Determination and Labor Rates” for further information. Please contact the contracting officer if you need assistance.

PART 2.0 – STATEMENT OF WORK

2.0 Background

The National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) in Beltsville, Maryland is a world reference laboratory for plant diagnostic testing and deals with many complex diseases and pathogens that threaten agricultural and native plants. The BSL-2 and BSL-3 buildings at NCAPP are some of the newest and most complex buildings within APHIS. The building emergency Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems at NCAPP are an integral part of the guaranteed quarantine integrity of the specialized buildings and the continuance of the containment of BSL- 3AG agricultural plant pathogens and Select Agents required by 7 CFR 331.

2.1 Scope of work

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has a requirement for the inspections, maintenance, repairs, and replacement installation of UPS equipment located at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) in Beltsville, Maryland.

Contractor shall provide quarterly maintenance inspections of the UPS equipment at the National Center for Applied Plant Protection (NCAPP) in Beltsville, Maryland. The facility houses five (5) Eaton 9355-20-30 UPS units. Contractor will perform repair and replacement services on the UPS equipment as identified during quarterly inspections.

Each UPS Power Module will be inspected quarterly at the rate specified in the Schedule. UPS requiring inspection include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 9355-20-30 Emergency UPS Serial# BE214KXX09 Location inspection rm 129A

• 9355-20-30 Emergency UPS Serial# BE232JBA05 Location HSG electric room

• 9355-20-30 Emergency UPS Serial# BE232JBA06 Location HSG electric room

• 9355-20-30 Emergency UPS Serial# BD374KXX04 Location Support room 136

• 9355-20-30 Emergency UPS Serial# BD374KXX05 Location Virology room 111

2.2 Contract Type and Term

The government is awarding a firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity commercial services contract.

The period of performance for this contract includes five ordering periods, with each ordering period being twelve (12) months in duration.

2.3 Contractor Requirements

The Contractor must comply with all state statutes that pertain to General Contractor and Electrical repair work in Maryland. The equipment must be maintained and repaired in accordance with applicable Manufacturer’s maintenance instructions. Technicians must have verifiable experience on UPS system maintenance.

The Contractor must provide technically competent equipment maintenance personnel to perform the inspections, maintenance, and repairs of all work ordered under the contract. The Contractor must utilize a system of quality control to assure that all work performed under this contract complies with Federal regulations.

The Contractor will also perform corresponding or incidental repairs related to or detected during quartetly inspections. In the event repairs are necessary, the Contractor must make recommendations identifying the most cost effective and advantageous means to accomplish such repair work.

The Contractor must provide all necessary parts, tools, filters, and consumable supplies required for work under this contract.

2.4 Inspection Requirements

Each inspection will include the following tasks:

1. Perform a complete visual inspection of the equipment including subassemblies, wiring harnesses, contacts, cables, and major components.

2. Check air filters for cleanliness.

3. Check module completely for the following (if applicable):

a. Rectifier and inverter snubber boards for discoloration.

b. AC Capacitors for swelling or leaking oil.

c. DC Capacitor vent caps that have extruded more than 1/8”.

d. Record all voltage and current meter readings on the UPS module and the system control cabinet (when applicable). Verify with calibrated DVOM.

e. Measure and record harmonic trap filter currents.

f. Check the inverter and rectifier snubbers for burned or broken wires.

g. Check all nuts, bolts, screws and connectors for tightness and heat discoloration.

h. Check fuses on the DC capacitor banks for continuity (if applicable).

i. With PPQ Program Representative approval, perform operation test of the system including unit transfer, battery discharge and generator interface test

j. Calibrate and record all electronics to system specifications.

k. Measure and record all low-voltage power supply levels.

l. Measure and record phase-to-phase input voltage and currents.

m. Review, clear and reset all diagnostic alarm histories, where applicable.

n. Record all input, output, and battery voltages and currents.

o. Furnish completed data sheets and report any problems found during the inspection.

p. Review system performance with the PPQ Program Representative.

4. At each inspection, the contractor will do the following:

a. Perform Lock-out/Tag-out the UPS input power and verify a de-energized and safe working condition prior to accessing internal UPS components.

b. Perform interior and exterior cleaning of the UPS unit.

c. Inspect all connections, components, and internal wiring for signs of overheating or damage. Spot-check all power connections for proper torque.

d. Replace any faulty, damaged, discolored, or worn components found using onsite government spares or prepare a quote for replacement costs.

e. Check and replace extended battery modules as necessary.

f. Restore unit power and perform online checks while the load remains on bypass.

Check and verify system output voltage adjustments. Check all meter parameters, settings, and logic.

g. Conduct complete operational test on uninterruptible power system, allowing the system to transfer the critical load to battery, and on to generator power, and then returning to normal commercial power. Strictly follow manufacturer's test procedures for this test.

h. Restore the UPS to its online condition with output breaker closed and supporting the critical load. If any discrepancies remain, which prohibit the unit from supporting the load, notify the PPQ Program Representative of these discrepancies and the unit’s bypass condition immediately.

i. Change disposable type air filters when necessary.

j. Handling of debris and trash shall be to a central dumpster provided by APHIS.

k. Contractor warrants that the material and workmanship provided herein shall be free from defects for at least 90 days from the date of completion. If any replacement part or item of equipment proves to be defective, Contractor will extend to Customer the benefits of any warranty Contractor received from the manufacturer or is otherwise standard commercial practice.

2.5 Hours of Operation and Facility Access

All inspections will be performed during normal working hours, 7:00 am to 3:00 pm non holiday Monday thru Friday. Contractor must provide 24-hour notice to the designated PPQ Program Representative before any visit.

NCAPP is a secure facility. Contractors must be escorted while on site. Contractors must provide photo ID and sign in/sign out when entering/leaving the facilities.

NCAPP is located at the following address:

USDA/APHIS/PPQ-BARC East Building 580 Powder Mill Road Beltsville, MD 20705

2.6 Employee Training/Qualifications

The contractor must have adequately trained personnel to perform the inspections, repair, and maintenance of UPS equipment in a professional and timely manner.

2.7 Communication

The equipment technician(s) and USDA personnel must maintain a professional dialogue about the condition the UPS equipment at all times.

2.8 Agency Responsibilities

The USDA, APHIS, PPQ will advise and keep the Contractor informed of any unscheduled inspections or repair services that may be required outside of the quarterly scheduled inspections.

2.9 Parts and Labor Rates

The Contractor must provide all parts, materials, and consumables. All parts or components which fail inspection or are nonconforming need to be replaced in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a).

2.10 Contractor Liability

The Contractor is liable for any damages, losses, or injuries to people and property which occur as a result, directly or indirectly, from work performed by the contractor’s employees and subcontractors while under contract with USDA, APHIS. The Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer, of any damages, losses, or injuries occurring during the performance of any contract with USDA.

2.11 Inspection Time Frames

So as to not cause any delays, the inspections must be scheduled by the Contractor at least 10 days in advance of each quarterly inspection. If repairs are necessary, the contractor needs to contact the USDA, APHIS, PPQ Program Representative with an estimate and come to an agreeable time frame for completion of the repairs.

2.12 Government Roles and Responsibility

The USDA, APHIS, PPQ must delegate a PPQ Program Representative and COR to work with the Contractor(s) to coordinate all aspects of this contract. The name of the PPQ Program Representative and COR for this contract is as follows:

Wesley Hutchinson Facility Operations Specialist

USDA-APHIS-PPQ-FO-NCAPP

Building 580 BARC East Laurel, MD 20705 Office 301-313-9256 wesley.hutchinson@usda.gov

2.13 Task Order Services

Funding will be obligated on the contract via a task order. Funding will be provided for services in accordance with the Schedule. Funding will be provided in a bulk not to exceed amount to accommodate parts and labor pricing.

Repair services and parts will be on an as needed basis and use will be by verbal or written direction of the PPQ Program Representative. Repair services and parts may also be paid for on a government purchase/credit card.

The Contracting Officer may provide funding under this contract obligating funds for the procurement of repairs and parts prior to the Government needing delivery of said ordered quantities. The PPQ Program Representative will be allowed to coordinate services and schedule specific delivery and performance dates and quantities up to, but not exceeding, the total quantity authorized by the Contracting Officer.

mailto:wesley.hutchinson@usda.gov

2.14 Invoices and Payment Information

The USDA, APHIS uses the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) for electronic submission and tracking of invoices and payment information to its suppliers of goods and services. Invoices must be submitted electronically to the IPP invoicing system. Additional information is available at www.ipp.gov.

Invoices must be prepared in accordance with 52.212-4 (g). Invoices must be supported with a summation of the actual labor hours expended for repairs and copies of all invoices for parts used in the repair.

Credit card purchases are allowed under this contract. The USDA, APHIS Contracting Officer will provide authorization and the names of the individuals with authorization for credit card purchases under this contract. The authorization will be in the form of written verification via email.

2.15 Safety and Security Requirements

The Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), dated August 27, 2004, requires the development and agency implementation of a mandatory Government-wide standard for secure and reliable forms of identification for Federal employees and contractors, including contractor employees. As directed by HSPD-12, on February 25, 2005, the Department of Commerce issued FIPS PUB 201, which is a Federal standard for secure and reliable personal identity verification (PIV) for routine physical access to Federally controlled facilities or information systems. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memorandum M-05-24 dated August 5, 2005, provides instructions for implementing HSPD-12 according to FIPS PUB 201, and M-08¬01, dated October 23, 2007, reminds all parties that a background investigation is required.

48 CFR 3052.204-71 requires each individual employed under a Federal contract must be a citizen of the United States of America, or a non-U.S. citizen who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidence by a Permanent Resident Card (USCIS I-551).

Contractor’s must identify in their quotes or proposals, the names and citizenship of all non-U.S.

citizens proposed to work under the contract. Any additions of deletion of non-U.S. citizens after contract award must also be reported to the CO.

All personnel must have a valid driver’s license or identification.

The contractor must, through their own internal background investigation protocol and pre-employment investigation, ensure that each contractor employee submitted for a federal background investigation is reasonably expected to receive a favorable adjudication of their respective investigation.

For additional information related to USDA implementation of HSPD-12, visit http://hspd12.usda.gov

2.16 Wage Determination and Labor Rates

http://www.ipp.gov/ http://hspd12.usda.gov/

The Department of Labor Service Contract Act applies to this contract. Task orders will specify the applicable wage determination for the ordering period.

The contractor will be responsible for obtaining the proper wage determination for the location where the work will be performed. The SCA wage determinations can be found at www.sam.gov. Please contact the contracting officer if you need assistance in obtaining the wage determination.

http://www.sam.gov/

3.0 CONTRACT CLAUSES

3.1 Contract Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018)

52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Nov 2023)

52.232‐40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023)

3.2 Contract Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252‐2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (May 2024)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_209_10

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111- 117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R

__ (10) 52.204–28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

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_X_ (11) (i) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30. of Pub. L. 117-328).

_X_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

_X_ (18) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

_X_ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219-9.

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__ (22) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

_X_ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (FEB 2024)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).

_X_ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

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_X_ (36) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in

FAR 22.1803.)

__ (41) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

_X_ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

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__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108- 302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (NOV 2023) of 52.225-3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

_X_ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

_X_ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

Employee Class Monetary Wage – Fringe Benefits

Electrician, Maintenance Occupation Code 23160

WG – 8

X__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

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

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

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(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712).

(iii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain…

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