C08.0 N4523A24Q1054 Fire System Solicitation.pdf

N4523A24Q1054

REQUEST FOR QUOTE INSTRUCTIONS

REQUEST FOR QUOTE (RFQ): Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order

N4523A24Q1054 Fire System Certification

DEADLINE FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION IS: 2:00PM Pacific Standard Time (PST) Friday, June 21st 2024

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6 and Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) part 12 and 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this work is 811310, with a Business Size Standard of $8,000,000. This NAICS is for Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. The Product Service Code Class is J042.

Any purchase order resulting from this RFQ will be made based on the evaluation criteria outlined below in FAR Provision 52.212-2 (Evaluation--Commercial Items (NOV 2021)).

Ordering Period: 5 years from Date of Award

Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard

Please submit quote to: Katie Lauer, Code 423 contracting office, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS&IMF) via email at katherine.e.lauer.civ@us.navy.mil and Chris Davidson at christopher.t.davidson7.civ@us.navy.mill. All questions can be sent to the above emails.

Offerors shall complete the line item pricing structure in Exhibit A Equipment Price Sheet in addition to any provided quote in company format. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, state, and local taxes and duties.

Special attention shall be paid to Provision FAR 52.212-2 by the Contractor; In order to be Considered Technically Acceptable for award the offeror must meet all criteria submittals!

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through federal acquisition circular (FAC) 2024-05.

Permits and Licenses: Unless otherwise specified in this contract, the contractor shall obtain any necessary licenses and permits, give all notices, and comply with any applicable Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with this requirement.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

CLIN

Number

5 Job

YD-263 Annual Inspection

FFP

Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems Pyrotonics System 3 Model CP-35, Aft and Crane Generator Kidde (CO2) system, and Ansul (Wet Chemical) in the Galley per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: N4523A24Q1054SOLICITATIO

PSC CD: J042

NET AMT

20 Job

Dive boat Annual Inspection

FFP

Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems (Pyrochem, Ansul, or Manual Pull FM200 Systems) on either Bravo boat, 1602, 1701, or OE65 per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

5 Job

SK OIL Response Boat Annual Inspection

FFP

Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems (Fireboy FM200) per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

1 Job

YD-263 Five-Year Test

FFP

Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on YD-263 floating crane per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

2 Job

Bravo or SK Oil Five-Year Test

FFP

Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on Bravo or SK Oil Response Boat per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

3 Job

Dive Boat Five-Year Test

FFP

Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on dive boat 1602, 1701 or OE-65 per the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Exhibit A Pricing Sheet.

FOB: Destination

Section Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government

Section Contract Administration Data

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Fire System Certification IDIQ

PART 1

GENERAL INFORMATION

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract to provide the annual servicing to the onboard fire suppression system on both the crane and the barge. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the annual and 5 year services of the Pyrotonics System 3 Model CP-35 Kidde (CO2), Ansul (FM200), or Fireboy (FM200) fire suppression system as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2 Background: Per fire code, the permanent fire suppression system on Dive boats/Floater crane and the barge it sits on needs annual servicing.

1.3 Objectives: The contractor shall provide inspection and certification services under a task order described in Part 5, Specific Tasks, on the Pyrotonics System 3 Model CP-35, Kidde (CO2), Ansul (FM200), or Fireboy (FM200) fire suppression system.

1.4 Scope: Inspect, clean, and test the fire suppression system. Service includes providing final test report and completion of repairs upon Government approval.

1.5 Type of Contract: The government will award a Commercial Firm-fixed Pre-Price Indefinite Quantity Indefinite Delivery Contract in which Firm Fixed Price Task Orders will be placed for services.

1.6 Period of Performance: The ordering period for the contract will be 5 years from date of award. The individual period of performance per task order in which inspection and certification will take place shall be three weeks from date of award to perform inspection.

1.7. Location:

1.7.1 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed within the Controlled Industrial Area at PSNS (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard).

1.7.2 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0600 - 1530 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.7.3 Recognized Holidays: Contractor is not required to work on federal holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Columbus Day

President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Juneteenth Christmas Day Independence Day

1.8 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have a security clearance following the instructions below at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract.

a) Green Badge access required. Contractor and Subcontractor's employees must be U.S. citizens. Green badge access to PSNS Controlled industrial area (CIA) will need to present Proof of Citizenship (current passport or birth certificate with raised seal) before being issued access badge.

b) All references and deliverable items associated with this task are unclassified.

c) Contractors will require access to PSNS & IMF CIA; Building 431.

d) Contractors must possess either a DOD-issued Common Access Card (CAC) or a Navy Commercial Access

Control System (NCACS) “RAPID Gate” card to access Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton. Contractor may obtain daily passes directly from the individual Navy Installations by completing a Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass registration (SECNAV 5512/1), submitting identification credentials for verification, undergo a National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Screening/background check, and be sponsored by a Government employee. Alternatively, if the Contractor so chooses, they may voluntarily elect to obtain long-term credentials through enrollment registration, background vetting, screening, issuance of credentials through a designated independent contractor NCACS service provider.

NCACS (RAPIDGate) Program Pass http://eidpassport.com/products/government/rapidgate Additional info:

Email: info@eidpassport.com

Phone: Toll Free 1-855-243-8343 Local: 1-503-924-5300

**NOTE** If a Contractor has a past gross misdemeanor or felony in the past ten years, he/she may not be granted access to Naval Base-Kitsap.

PHONE and COMPUTER INFORMATION: Contractor electronic devices, they may bring cell phones with a camera but photography is prohibited within the CIA, computers with camera are not permitted inside the CIA.

All cameras being brought into the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) area are required to have a camera permit (or equipment pass) and the operators attend training. Provide Make, Model, Serial Number, point of contact (POC) and POC phone number, purpose of device, time frame(s) for the use and provide to COR/ACOR prior to 5 working days before arrival onsite at PSNS. COR/ACOR will forward information to the C/1121 for planning when the operator and device will arrive. THE CAMERA CANNOT BE BROUGHT INSIDE CIA UNTIL A PASS IS IN HAND. The operator(s) of the camera will receive training by C/1121 personnel and receive training and then be issued a pass. Ships security department will also have to assess and approve the use of an infrared camera prior to allowing the camera shipboard. All approved photography taken inside the propulsion plant is required to be reviewed and approved for removal by a designated Reactor Department representative.

LAPTOP INFORMATION: All laptops prior being brought into the CIA require an approved Automated Information System (AIS) form (PSNS&IMFINST 5239.2) and cannot have a functional camera. If the laptop has a camera it must be modified by drilling or removing then filling with two part permanent non-see thru epoxy prior to arrival. Provide COR/ACOR with completed AIS form and they will forward to C/109 and coordinate an appointment date for the arrival of laptop in advance. All laptop(s) will be inspected and AIS form approved at Bldg. 943 by C/109 IT security (located inside Naval Station).

Contractor Employees, in order to gain access to the government facility identified in paragraph 1.7.1 to perform work under this contract, shall at a minimum be an American citizen and make available to the security office two forms of identification in timely manner in order to gain proper badging. Contractor must follow PSNS & IMF CIA procedures and policies that are required to obtain personnel badges and/or vehicle access to the job location prior to the performance of the contract.

1.8.1 Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.9 General Information:

1.9.1 Quality Control: Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s)

1.9.3 Special Qualifications: Contractor must have the ability to test the unit fully described in Part 5, Specific Tasks.

1.10 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: N/A

1.11 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract: perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract: issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

The COR is NOT authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to make modifications/changes to the terms and conditions of this contract.

If the Contractor believes any Government personnel has effectively issued a change resulting in a change in effort and price/cost of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer.

CORS:

PRIMARY

Ryan Harrison ryan.c.harrison3.civ@us.navy.mil 360-476-6680

1.13.1 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 to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS & ACRONYMS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. All Definitions unless defined within the Contract are as defined within FAR Part 2.

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHEDPROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Utilities: The Government will provide air hook ups, power hook ups, and the crane. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount to accomplish cleaning vehicles and equipment.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 Materials: The Contractor shall furnish their own tools, test equipment, and ancillary equipment needed to complete the work described in Part 5, Specific Tasks.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services: The contractor shall provide services for inspection, and testing of the fire suppression system indicated on the task orders. The contractor must be qualified per NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) as outlined by WAC 212-80-018.

5.2. Task Heading: The objective to be accomplished in Paragraph 1.3 are outlined below:

5.2.1.YD-263 Annual Inspection

A. Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems Pyrotonics System 3 Model CP-35, Aft and Crane Generator Kidde (CO2) system, and Ansul (Wet Chemical) in the Galley. To include:

a. Control panel

b. Detection

c. Cylinder and piping

d. Extinguishers

e. Check battery voltage/transfer standby power

f. Test monitoring

g. Test and inspection forms

B. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

C. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

5.2.2 .Dive boat Annual Inspection (Bravo boat, 1602, 1701, or OE65)

A. Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems (Pyrochem, Ansul, or Manual Pull FM200 Systems) To include:

a. Control panel

b. Detection

c. Cylinder and piping

d. Extinguishers

e. Check battery voltage/transfer standby power

f. Test monitoring

g. Test and inspection forms

B. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

C. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

5.2.3 SK OIL Response Boat Annual Inspection

A. Perform annual inspection, service and certification of the fire suppression systems (Fireboy FM200). To include:

h. Control panel

i. Detection

j. Cylinder and piping

k. Extinguishers

l. Check battery voltage/transfer standby power

m. Test monitoring

n. Test and inspection forms

B. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

C. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

5.2.4 Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on YD-263 floating crane

A. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

B. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

5.2.5 Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on Bravo or SK oil Response Boat

A. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

B. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

5.2.6 Perform 5 Year cylinder inspection and hydrostatic testing of hoses on dive boat 1602, 1701 or OE-65

A. Submit findings to PSNS, and any recommendations for repair.

B. Do not repair these items unless approved in writing by Contracting Officer via a Task

Order

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS): N/A

PART 7

ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LIST:

7.1 Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary:

7.2. Attachment 2/Technical Exhibit 2 – Deliverables Schedule:

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective (The Service required—usually a shall statement)

Standard Performance Threshold (This is the maximum error rate. It could possibly be “Zero deviation from standard”)

Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall provide inspection servicing and certification of the following Part 5, Specific Tasks.

The contractor shall provide inspection servicing and certification in accordance to current Washington State Fire Code.

Zero deviations from the standards

Contractor will provide assessment report to COR

PRS # 2

Contractor shall maintain close liaison and good communication with government.

Any problems or questions encountered by either party are addressed within 24 hours (1 business day)

N/A Provide COR with written report of finding/discrepancies

PRS # 3

Contractor shall provide complete final Condition Report assessment.

The contractor provides 100% compliance

N/A Provide COR with the final Condition Report

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 2

Deliverables Schedule

Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Condition found report of Fire suppression System

Report findings and replacement recommendations within 48 hours.

PDF

Contractor will provide assessment report to COR

Test and report condition of final test

1 Week after Completion. 1 PDF Contractor will provide assessment report to COR

Section Contract Clauses

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 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

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

SEP 2023

52.212-3 Alt I (Dev) Offeror Representations and Certifications - Commercial Products and Commercial Services (DEVIATION 2024- O0002) Alternate I

FEB 2024

52.216-18 Ordering AUG 2020 52.216-19 Order Limitations OCT 1995 52.216-27 Single or Multiple Awards OCT 1995 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions NOV 2020 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations In Clauses NOV 2020 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

252.204-7012 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 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate FEB 2024 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7007 Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist

Chinese Military Companies

DEC 2018

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

252.225-7972 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems (DEVIATION 2020-O0015)

MAY 2020

252.225-7975 (Dev) Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records

(DEVIATION 2024-O0003)

DEC 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency

Operations

MAY 2013

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JAN 2023

252.243-7999 (Dev) Section 3610 Reimbursement. (DEVIATION 2020-O0021) AUG 2020 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JAN 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

The Government intends to award a single purchase order on the basis of the lowest priced, technically acceptable quote meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for all the below listed technical and past performance factors. Each technical factor below has a submission requirement that must be included with the quote.

Technical Evaluation Factors

Evaluation Criteria Submission Requirement Technical Factor 1- The prospective offeror must demonstrate specific experience providing fire system certification of the complexity similar to or exceeding the scope identified in the statement of work (SOW) through a narrative of one (1) contracts within the last two (2) years.

The narrative portion of the Corporate Experience Data Sheet has sufficient explanation how the referenced contract relates to the fire system maintenance identified in the attached PWS.

Offerors are required to provide a completed Corporate Experience Data Sheets (see attachment) on one (1) of the firm’s recently completed contracts (not to exceed two years older than date of solicitation) that demonstrate experience providing fire system certification. The narrative portion of the data sheet must be clear, coherent, and prepared in sufficient detail for effective evaluation.

Altered or substituted data sheets may not be evaluated.

Past Performance Evaluation Factor Evaluation Criteria Submission Requirements Evidence of successful past performance that demonstrates performance relevant to fire system

Offeror’s are not required to submit any additional documentation in support of this evaluation criterion.

certification projects similar to or exceeding the work required in the PWS.

Past performance information shall be obtained from established systems such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS), Contractor Performance Assessment Rating System (CPARS), Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS), or other databases. Past performance information may also be obtained from other sources available to the Government, such as the Defense Contract Management Agency; and interviews with Program Managers, Contracting Officers, Fee Determining Officials.

NOTE: In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance (see FAR 15.305 (a)(2)(iv)). Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or “neutral”) past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, a neutral rating shall be considered “acceptable.”

(End of provision)

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2023)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

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

(i) Payment.--

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

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6) Interest.

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

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if--

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

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

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in FAR 32.608-2 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b.

destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

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

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

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

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) Reserved.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations.

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

1341), the following shall govern:

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

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR

EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 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).

(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.]

___ (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.)

___ (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).

XX (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).

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

L. 117-328).

___ (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).

___ (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.

XX (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]

XX (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.

____ (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.

____ (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.

____ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

____ (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).

XX (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)).

XX (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

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

XX (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024) (E.O. 13126).

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

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

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

____ (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.

XX (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.

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

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

13496).

XX (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). (E. O. 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 (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

____ (44)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT® Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

____ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

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