Clause Package.pdf

20340620Q00001

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 address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any _____. [insert regulation name] (48 CFR _____) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(DEVIATION)” after the name of the regulation.

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

1052.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JULY 2017) (DEVIATION 2017- 00001)

(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; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

1052.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) APPOINTMENT AND AUTHORITY

(APR 2015)

(a) The COR(s) are named on the award form. Should a change to the COR(s) be necessary in the future, they will be named on the modification SF-30.

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) Constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes”;

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the contractor's employees.

(d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the

COR. If, in the opinion of the contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

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(f) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

1052.210-70 CONTRACTOR PUBLICITY (APR 2015)

The Contractor, or any entity or representative acting on behalf of the Contractor, shall not refer to the supplies or services furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any news release or commercial advertising, or in connection with any news release or commercial advertising, without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. Should any reference to such supplies or services appear in any news release or commercial advertising issued by or on behalf of the Contractor without the required consent, the Government shall consider institution of all remedies available under applicable law, including 31 U.S.C. 333, and this contract. Further, any violation of this clause may be considered during the evaluation of past performance.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days of contract expiration.

LAPSE FUNDING

In the event of a lapse funding resulting in a government shutdown, the status of Fiscal Year funding and any necessary action required of the Contractor will be made available at the following website:

https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/doing-business-with-fiscal-service/ . It is the Contractor's responsibility to monitor this website for information regarding Fiscal Year funding.

1052.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (APRIL 2018) (DEVIATION

00002)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause-

"Commercial supplier agreements" means terms and conditions customarily offered to the public by vendors of supplies or services that meet the definition of commercial item set forth in FAR 2.101 and intended to create a binding legal obligation on the end user. Commercial supplier agreements (CSA) are particularly common in information technology acquisitions, including acquisitions of commercial computer software and commercial technical data, but they may apply to any supply or service. The term applies-

(1) Regardless of the format or style of the document. For example, a CSA may be styled as standard terms of sale or lease, Terms of Service (TOS), End User License Agreement (EULA), or another similar legal instrument or agreement, and may be presented as part of an offer or quotation responding to a solicitation;

(2) Regardless of the media or delivery mechanism used. For example, a CSA may be presented as one or more paper documents or may appear on a computer or other electronic device screen during a purchase, software installation, other product delivery, registration for a service, or another transaction.

(b) Except as stated in paragraph (c) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any CSA, that includes any language, provision, or clause requiring the Government to pay any future fees, penalties, interest, legal costs or 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:

(1) Any such language, provision, or clause is unenforceable against the Government.

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(2) 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 CSA. If the CSA 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.

(3) Any such language, provision, or clause is deemed to be stricken from the CSA.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this clause does not apply to indemnification or any other payment by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC

2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment

Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

1052.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (APR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), "Content of Invoices" and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP Customer Support is available at www.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting

Officer’s written authorization with each payment request.

PAYMENT AND INVOICE QUESTIONS (IPP)

For payment and invoice questions, go to https://arc.fiscal.treasury.gov/ipp/fsippqrg.htm or contact Accounts Payable at (304) 480-8000 option 7 or via email at AccountsPayable@fiscal.treasury.gov.

OVERPAYMENTS

In accordance with 52.212-4 section (i) 5 Overpayments: Accounts Receivable Conversion of Check Payments to electronic funds transfer (EFT): If the Contractor sends the Government a check to remedy duplicate contract financing or an overpayment by the government, it will be converted into an EFT. This means the Government will copy the check and use the account information on it to electronically debit the Contractor's account for the amount of the check. The debit from the Contractor's account will usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on the regular account statement.

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The Contractor will not receive the original check back. The Government shall destroy the Contractor's original check, but will keep a copy of it. If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, the Contractor authorizes the Government to process the copy in place of the original check.

MARKING OF SHIPMENTS

The Contractor shall ensure the contract number is clearly visible on all shipping/service documents, containers, and invoices.

1052.242-70 POSTAWARD CONFERENCE (JAN 2017)

(a) A postaward conference will be held with the successful offeror.

(b) The postaward conference will be held in person. The Contracting Officer or authorized designee will provide the Contractor with the date, time and location as well as agenda for the postaward conference.

Alternate I (JAN 2017) If the Contractor is not required to attend the postaward conference in person, but will attend via an alternate method (e.g. telephone and video conferencing), substitute paragraph (b) with the following:

(b) The postaward conference will be held via [insert, e.g. telephone, video conferencing, or other method]. The Contracting Officer or authorized designee will provide the Contractor with the date and time along with other pertinent information, including the agenda for the postaward conference.

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

EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2020) (DEVIATION 2017-00001)

(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 items:

(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 and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91)

(3) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub.

L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

(5) 52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 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 items:

☐ (1) 52.203-6 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government

(Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

☐ (2) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

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☐ (4) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (April 2014) (41 U.S.C.

4712) relating to whistleblower protections).

☒ (5) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2018) (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).

☒ (9) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐ (10) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

☐ (11) [Reserved] ☐ (12) (i) 52.219-3 (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (Mar

2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3 ☐ (13) (i) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

☐ (14) [Reserved] ☒ (15) (i) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

☐ (16) (i) 52.219-7 Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7 ☐ (17) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐ (18) (i) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4))

(DEVIATION 2018-00002).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (Mar 2020) of 52.219-9.

☐ (v) Alternate IV (Aug 2018) (DEVIATION 2018-00002) of 52.219-9.

☐ (19) 52.219-13 Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☒ (20) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

☐ (21) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☐ (22) 52.219-27 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

☒ (23) (i) 52.219-28 Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28 ☐ (24) 52.219-29 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

☐ (25) 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 (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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☐ (26) 52.219-32 Orders Issues Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐ (27) 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637 (a)(17)).

☒ (28) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

☒ (29) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020)

(E.O. 13126).

☒ (30) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☒ (31) (i) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

☐ (32) (i) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-35.

☒ (33) (i) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2015)(29 U.S.C.

793).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (JULY 2014) of 52.222-36.

☐ (34) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

☐ (35) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations

Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☒ (36) (i) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (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).

☐ (37) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order

12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

☐ (38) (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.)

☐ (39) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (40) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (41) (i) 52.223-14 Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

☐ (42) (i) 52.223-14 Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s

13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

☐ (43) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42

U.S.C. 8259b).

☐ (44) (i) 52.223-16 Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT

2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

☒ (45) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513).

☐ (46) 52.223-20 Aerosoles (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (47) 52.223-21 Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐ (48) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

☒ (49) 52.225-1 Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☒ (50) (i) 52.225-3 Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May

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☐ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

☐ (51) 52.225-5 Trade Agreements (Aug 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

☐ (52) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

☐ (53) 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. 2302 Note).

☐ (54) 52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (55) 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐ (56) 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☐ (57) 52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

☒ (58) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (59) 52.232-34 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (60) 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐ (61) 52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐ (62) 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

☐ (63) (i) 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb

2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

☐ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

☐ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 items:

☐ (1) 52.222-17 Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

☐ (2) 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (3) 52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (4) 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).

☐ (5) 52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards— Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

☐ (6) 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).

☐ (7) 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).

☐ (8) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

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☐ (9) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.

13706).

☐ (10) 52.226-6 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (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, 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 items. 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 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)).

(iii) 52.204–23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115–91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(vi) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015)

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

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(xi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(xii) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010)

(E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(xiii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiv) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O

13627).

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

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xviii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx)(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 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. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C.

1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxiii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C.

Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND ATTACHMENTS

UNITED STATES CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC)

BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM AUTOMATIC TEST EQUIPMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

A. Description The Contractor shall design and build an automatic test equipment (ATE) system to evaluate battery management system (BMS) operation using independently-controllable cell simulators in the place of the electrochemical cells in accordance with the requirements set forth in section D – Description of Work.

B. Objective In direct support of the Early Consultation Initiative (ECI) program tri-national project on power banks and as a part of the High Energy Density Batteries project, US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) staff will procure an automated test system to evaluate BMSs using electronically-simulated batteries, including for multi-cell configurations. Under the ECI program, in cooperation with Health Canada and Profeco (Mexico), ES staff will conduct testing to assess the safety of power banks with capacities up to 10000 mAh. The testing program will include assessment of the power bank’s electronic control circuit capabilities to protect the lithium-ion cells during normal operation (charging and discharging) as well as abnormal conditions (e.g., excessive cell temperatures, overloads and short circuits) of the power bank. Staff seeks to acquire a programmable, automated system that can assess BMS operation without having to use the power bank’s electrochemical cell(s).

CPSC staff requires an integrated automated and programmable test system to facilitate evaluation of BMSs with functionality that includes individual cell monitoring and balancing, temperature monitoring and fault testing.

Staff needs the capability of testing products with single cells like cellular telephones and power banks and multi-cell batteries like e-bikes and e-scooters, which may have a 42 V battery (20 cells - 10 parallel pairs connected in series). In addition, the test system shall be modularly upgradeable so that it can be expanded to evolve with possible future testing needs for higher voltage systems such as off-highway vehicles or residential energy storage systems.

C. Contract Type This is a firm-fixed price contract.

D. Description of Work Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall design, build, test and deliver a BMS ATE with the specifications and requirements detailed in Items D.1 through D.10.

1. The base system shall include integrated instrumentation and control hardware with software with a user interface to permit the test operator to set the test parameters and run a test or series of tests to evaluate a BMS with a system-supplied programmable DC input power source and an electronically-simulated cell or battery.

a. Cell Simulation for up to 24 individual cells in series o Individual control of each cell, rated 5 V, 500 mA o System shall be capable of being expanded for a total of up to 200 cells (1000 V)

b. Cell Temperature Simulation o Resistance or +/- 10V outputs

c. Battery Pack Current Simulation o Actual current or +/- 10 V output

d. Discrete Output Control (e.g., contactors or external control signals) o TTL (5V) o Industrial (up to 30 V)

e. Discrete Input Monitoring (e.g., contactor or BMS control signals) o TTL (5V) o Industrial (up to 30 V)

f. Analog Input Monitoring o Signals coming from BMS

g. Unit Under Test (UUT) Communications o USB, Ethernet, RS232 and CAN

2. The Contractor shall augment the base system with a fault testing module for simulation of individual or multiple cell failures

a. Open cell(s) (broken wire/welds)

b. Short circuit in the cell pack

c. Unbalanced cell(s) (in a battery pack)

d. Cell(s) overtemperature

e. Cell(s) overvoltage

3. The contractor shall also provide an automated test interface with a software development tool including a developer’s license to allow staff to develop scripts to automate common tasks, including the following low-level test sequences.

a. Set battery simulator voltages and currents of individual cells

b. Monitor battery simulator voltages of pack

c. Set resistance outputs for individual cells

d. Monitor BMS analog outputs

e. Set analog output values (simulated current or temperature) to the BMS

f. Set and monitor BMS discrete outputs, if needed

4. The fully integrated system, as described in Items D.1 through D.3, shall include the following physical features

a. Portable (can be readily moved on casters or wheels) rack-mounted system not to exceed a height of 7 feet 10 inches o Must contain 35% empty space to allow expandability of Power for system

b. Cord-and-plug connected, 120 VAC 60 Hz single phase, maximum 20 amps

c. Accessibility - connection/connectors to connect UUT and system must all be on the front of the rack

5. The system shall include the following cables:

a. Minimum cable length 6 feet

b. Individually labeled for intended use

c. Cables must be sized to carry the maximum available voltage/current for its intended use

6. The Contractor shall prepare documentation, including specifications and basic user instructions for the equipment described in Items D.1 through D.3, and shall provide it at the same time as delivery of the equipment.

7. The Contractor shall securely pack and ship the system to NPTEC, 5 Research Place, Rockville MD

20850 in a reliable means to assure that it is undamaged during transit

8. Within 45 days of delivery to NPTEC, the Contractor shall provide one day of training at the National Product Testing and Evaluation Center in Rockville, MD or virtually, if social distancing and/or travel limitations prevent physical presence, for up to 10 staff to educate the staff on the basic operations and features of the system (all travel and training expenses included).

9. For up to 6 months after delivery to NPTEC, the Contractor shall provide up to 10 hours of additional support by telephone and/or videoconferencing to assist in the set-up and troubleshooting of the system, including but not limited to the following:

o Assistance in the integration of specific scenarios into test sequences o User interface development for specific UUT needs o Custom software interfaces o Development of UUT test harnesses

10. The Contractor shall provide monthly reports on the progress of the construction of the system to the

CPSC Project Officer as detailed in Section E.1.

E. Reporting Requirements The Contractor shall submit the following reports to the Contracting Officer’s Representative:

1. Monthly Progress Reports

a. Content – the reports shall contain the following:

1) Status of the project

2) New developments

3) Problems

4) Proposed solutions

b. The reports shall be e-mailed to: _______________* or mailed to the following address:

NPTEC, 5 Research Place, Rockville MD 20850.

*To be determined at the time of award

2. Operator’s Instructions

a. Content – the instructions shall be a technical document to describe to a user how to conduct basic measurements using the system

b. The operator’s instructions shall be furnished in electronic format and may be e-mailed to:

_______________* or mailed to the following address: NPTEC, 5 Research Place, Rockville MD 20850

*To be determined at the time of award

F. Period of Performance The contract performance period shall begin on the effective date of this contract and continue for 345 days.

G. Delivery or Performance The following deliverable items for this contract shall be performed or delivered in accordance with the following schedule:

ITEM DESCRIPTION OF ITEM QUANTITY DELIVERY &

PERFORMANCE

a. Progress Reports 1 per 30-day period Within first twenty-one calendar days of month, after award, up until shipment of system

b. BMS ATE system

1 ea. Shipped within 120 calendar days from award date

c. Training 1 ea. Within 45 calendar days from delivery of BMS ATE to

CPSC NPTEC

d. Technical Support 1 ea. Within 180 calendar days from delivery of BMS ATE to

CPSC NPTEC

H. Government-Furnished Materials

1. All materials/equipment required in the performance of this contract shall be furnished by the Contractor.

I. Withholding of Contract Payment Notwithstanding any other payment provision of this contract, failure of the Contractor to submit required reports when due, or failure to perform or deliver required work, supplies, services or failure to complete the percentage of work claimed, will result in the withholding of payments under this contract unless such failure arises out of causes beyond the control, and without the fault or negligence of, the Contractor. The Government must promptly notify the Contractor of its intention to withhold payment of any invoice or voucher submitted.

KEY PERSONNEL REPLACEMENT PROCESS

Key personnel may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended from time to time during the course of the contract to add or remove key personnel. A formal modification is only required when the key personnel mailto:atrotta@cpsc.gov mailto:atrotta@cpsc.gov are specifically named in the contract. This process only applies to the extent that the contract does not otherwise specify notice or personnel replacement obligations.

Government Request The Government may require replacement of key personnel in the instance of non-performance, misconduct, or alleged misconduct whose continued use under a contract is contrary to the best interests of the Government.

Circumstances that support a request for replacement include but are not limited to performance that is inconsistent with the contract performance work statement (PWS), terms and conditions, or violations of Federal laws, regulations, or agency conduct standards. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will give written notice to the Contractor of the need for substitution, including the circumstances surrounding the request for replacement. In accordance with FAR Part 1.602-2(b), the Contracting Officer (CO) will ensure the Contractor receives impartial, fair, and equitable treatment; however, the CO is not required to investigate or validate allegations or wait until a final resolution of the circumstances surrounding the request for replacement before requiring substitution of key personnel.

Within twenty four (24) hours of receiving notice, the Contractor shall respond to the Government’s request to replace key personnel and provide key personnel replacement resume(s) to the COR(s).