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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

MRC 1200

PO Box 37012 Washington DC 20013-7012

OCON

Office of Contracting

MRC 1200, PO Box 37012 Washington, DC 20013

Virginia Chan 202-633-7253

1403101 x 01/16/2025

33330225RF0010008

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 1095 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Specs dated 10/25/2024

03/19/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is for Smithsonian Institution's National Museum

American History (NMAH) to move collections within the American History Building

(AHB), provide new Smithsonian approved collections housing for all identified artifacts, perform basic collections photography, documentation, condition reporting, rehouse artifacts, track all collection location changes, and move the collections to the Smithsonian Suitland Collections Center (SCC), and unpack at either the Museum Support Center (MSC) Pod 6 or a Paul E. Garber Facility (Garber) designated building. The Contractor receiving the award shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and transportation required to complete the work as described in this RFP below and the Contract Documents (as defined in

Section B of this RFP), including, without limitation, the Specifications for SF

Project No. 1403101 dated October 25, 2025. All work shall be done in accordance with applicable codes and regulations.

This RFP consists of the following:

This Standard Form 1442;

Sections A-M, p. 1-66;

All Contract Documents (as defined in Section B below), including, without

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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OCON

MRC 1200

PO Box 37012 Washington DC 20013-7012

OCON

Christine Grant

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F) limitation, the Specifications attached hereto as Appendix 2;

All other documents and attachments listed in Section J of this RFP below.

PRE-BID TOUR OF THE SITE

The Pre-proposal meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at 8 AM. Offerors must confirm their participation in the site tour with Virginia Chan at ChanVC@si.edu. The starting point will be NMAH Staff Entrance, 12th & Constitution AVE NW.

REQUEST FOR CLARIFICATIONS

It is desired that all questions/clarifications be sent in, sequentially numbered for example first questions 1,2,3, second set of questions 4,5, 6, etc. in word format to ChanVC@si.edu. It is requested that all questions be sent in no later than February 21, 2025, at 3PM EST.

Submit proposals in PDF format as follows: one PDF for the Technical proposal, one PDF for the Cost proposal, and one PDF for the Subcontracting Plan. Upload these documents to Dropbox using the provided link:

https://www.dropbox.com/request/2Z5pLiGF2paTCfus3kUq

THE PROPOSAL DUE DATE IS WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19,

2025, AT 3:00 PM EASTERN STANDARD TIME.

Offerors must be actively registered in the

System for Award Management (SAM).

The subcontracting goals for this project are:

40% with small business concerns. At least 7% of total planned subcontracting dollars shall be placed with Small disadvantaged businesses (SDB), including Historically Black Colleges and Universities or Minority Institutions; 7% with Women-owned small businesses (WOSB); 4% shall be placed with Hub-zone Small Businesses (HubSB), 4% with Veteran-owned small businesses (VOSB); and 4% with Service-Disabled Veteran-owned small businesses (SDV).

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

CONTINUATION SHEET

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33330225RF0010008

Davis Bacon Wage Determination DC20240002 and

DC20240001, along with the Service Contract Wage

Determination 2015-4281, shall apply.

Total period of performance is 1095 calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

A – Standard Form SF 1442

B - Supplies or Services/Prices

C - Description/Specifications

D - Packaging and Marking

E - Inspection and Acceptance

F - Deliveries or Performance

G - Contract Administration Data

H - Special Contract Requirements

I - Contract Clauses

J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

M - Evaluation Factors for Award

A - Solicitation/Contract Form

A – Standard Form 1442

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur as a result of the Contractor's fault or negligence. The Contractor shall also be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted under the contract.

(End of clause)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

(APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall preserve and protect all structures, equipment, and vegetation (such as trees, shrubs, and grass) on or adjacent to the work site, which are not to be removed and which do not unreasonably interfere with the work required under this contract. The Contractor shall only remove trees when specifically authorized to do so, and shall avoid damaging vegetation that will remain in place. If any limbs or branches of trees are broken during contract performance, or by the careless operation of equipment, or by workmen, the Contractor shall trim those limbs or branches with a clean cut and paint the cut with a tree-pruning compound as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall protect from damage all existing improvements and utilities (1) at or near the work site and (2) on adjacent property of a third party, the locations of which are made known to or should be known by the Contractor. The Contractor shall repair any damage to those facilities, including those that are the property of a third party, resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. If the Contractor fails or refuses to repair the damage promptly, the Contracting Officer may have the necessary work performed and charge the cost to the Contractor.

(End of clause)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991)

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will (1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities (2) avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates and (3) control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall -

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR part 1926 and 29 CFR part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(End of clause)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. Work includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not -

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) below.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

B - Supplies or Services/Prices (Cost must be submitted in a separate PDF)

B.1. The Smithsonian Institution intends to award a firm fixed-price contract to the successful Contractor/Offeror. The successful Offeror shall furnish all supervision, labor, materials, equipment and transportation needed to move collections at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History, located at 14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC, 20560.

B.2. The term “Contract Documents” shall be deemed to include all Contract Clauses, the terms and conditions of this RFP, and all specifications referenced in Section J, including, without limitation, the specifications identified in Section B.2.1. below. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Contract Documents as shown or as may be changed by modification issued by the Contracting Officer. No deviations are permitted unless a change notice is issued and approved in advance by the Smithsonian Institution Contracting Officer.

B.2.1. Contract Documents includes, without limitation, the Specifications as referenced below:

1. NMAH PSRP IV Collections Move, SF Project No. 1403101

a. Specifications, dated October 25, 2024

1. Pages 1 through 86

B.3. Pricing - The work subject to this RFP consists of a base contract scope, which is also referred to herein as “NMAH: PSRP IV Collections Move SF Project #1403101 (all of those references refer to the base contract scope) and Option 1 for the additional scope of work. The successful offeror shall identify all costs associated with performing both the base contract scope and Option 1 in accordance with the Contract Documents. Offerors are required to provide (i) the Base Cost Proposal Submission as per the Base Cost Proposal Submission Form (B.3.1) and (ii) Option 1 Cost Proposal Submission as per the Option 1 Cost Proposal Submission Form (B.3.2) for Option 1.

B.3.1. Base Cost Proposal Submission – Provide a comprehensive Base Cost Proposal Submission that includes cost for all work, including but not limited to supervision, labor, materials, coordination, overhead, profit and bonds, associated with NMAH: PSRP IV Collections Move, SF Project #1403101, to be performed entirely within the period of performance for the project, as set forth in Section C. Base Cost Proposal Submission shall be submitted in the format below (CSI division of work). Price the work as a single complete project.

Description Quantity Unit of

Measure Subtotal Total

Option 1: BASE BID: All work associated with Moving Collections from NMAH to MSC POD 6 as described in the scope of work dated October 2024.

Div. 1 General Conditions 1 LS $

Div. 2 Existing Conditions 1 LS $

Pack & Move CB023, CB033, CB064 1 LS $

Move SCC Archives from 19 1 LS $

Subtotal $

Overhead and Profit 1 LS $

Performance Bond 1 LS $

Total $

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government’s best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

B.3.2. Option 1: The option price shall include all related costs for NMAH: PSRP IV Collections Move, SF Project #1403101 including but not limited to supervision, labor, materials, coordination, overhead, profit, and bonds. The format for Option 1 shall be the format below (CSI divisions of work). Note the Option Cost does not include pricing for Base. The Contractor shall hold the Option price for a period of sixty (60) calendar days from the date of award. All Options are “Add’s,” not “Deduct’s.” Please see Project No.

1403101 Specifications for full description of the Option. Option shall be performed within Contract Time for Completion, as set forth in Section C.

Option 1

B.3.3. Multi-year FY Funding Increments – The Base Contract for SF Project #1403101 shall be funded for two fiscal years (October 1, 2024-September 30, 2025 (FY25) and October 1, 2025- September 30, 2026 (FY26)). Option 1 for SF Project #1403101, if exercised, will be funded in FY26. The Smithsonian has identified and set aside $5,000,000.00 to fund performance of the awarded contract for the first fiscal year, Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. The Smithsonian Institution’s obligation under this contract beyond that amount is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made (see FAR Clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds below). Without limiting the application of clause 52.232-18 Availability of Funds set forth below, no legal liability on the part of the Smithsonian Institution for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond $5,000,000.00 unless and until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and the Contractor receives notice of availability of funds, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance beyond the funds allocated under this contract. Offerors are reminded that they must include in their proposal (in B.3.1 and B.3.2) any termination cost in the event that subsequent year funds are not appropriated. Smithsonian Institution will not be liable for any costs in excess of the termination cost expressly set forth in the accepted proposal.

Because funding for this project will be spread over two fiscal years, (FY25 and FY26) the cost proposal is required to reflect the division of costs appropriately. Accordingly, each offeror is required to complete and submit the form in this Section B.3.3 below, which will be considered as a part of that offeror’s Cost Proposal. The total of FY25 and FY26 increments that the offerors fill out on form B.3.3 below should equal the sum of (i) the base contract cost proposal that the offeror filled in on the form on B.3.1 for the NMAH: PSRP IV Collections Move Base Cost Proposal and (ii) the NMAH: PSRP IV Collections Move Option 1 Cost Proposal that the offeror filled in on the form on B.3.2.

This Multi-Year Funding Document will be considered as part of the Cost Proposal NOTE: FY25 items relate only to the Base Contract scope; FY26 items are for both the Base Contract Scope and the Option 1 scope

C - Description/Specifications

For detailed information, please refer to the 'Final Solicitation’ document, available for download on SAM.gov.

D - Packaging and Marking

(Not Applicable)

E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

(a) Definition. Supplies, as used in this clause, includes but is not limited to raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, end products, and lots of supplies.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering supplies under this contract and shall tender to the Government for acceptance only supplies that have been inspected in accordance with the inspection system and have been found by the Contractor to be in conformity with contract requirements. As part of the system, the Contractor shall prepare records evidencing all inspections made under the system and the outcome. These records shall be kept complete and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires. The Government may perform reviews and evaluations as reasonably necessary to ascertain compliance with this paragraph. These reviews and evaluations shall be conducted in a manner that will not unduly delay the contract work. The right of review, whether exercised or not, does not relieve the Contractor of the obligations under the contract.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all supplies called for by the contract, to the extent practicable, at all places and times, including the period of manufacture, and in any event before acceptance. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work. The Government assumes no contractual obligation to perform any inspection and test for the benefit of the Contractor unless specifically set forth elsewhere in this contract.

(d) If the Government performs inspection or test on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties. Except as otherwise provided in the contract, the Government shall bear the expense of Government inspections or tests made at other than the Contractor's or subcontractor's premises; provided, that in case of rejection, the Government shall not be liable for any reduction in the value of inspection or test samples.

(e)(1) When supplies are not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, the Contracting Officer may charge to the Contractor the additional cost of inspection or test.

(2) The Contracting Officer may also charge the Contractor for any additional cost of inspection or test when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary.

(f) The Government has the right either to reject or to require correction of nonconforming supplies. Supplies are nonconforming when they are defective in material or workmanship or are otherwise not in conformity with contract requirements. The Government may reject nonconforming supplies with or without disposition instructions.

(g) The Contractor shall remove supplies rejected or required to be corrected. However, the Contracting Officer may require or permit correction in place, promptly after notice, by and at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance corrected or rejected supplies without disclosing the former rejection or requirement for correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken.

(h) If the Contractor fails to promptly remove, replace, or correct rejected supplies that are required to be removed or to be replaced or corrected, the Government may either (1) by contract or otherwise, remove, replace, or correct the supplies and charge the cost to the Contractor or (2) terminate the contract for default. Unless the Contractor corrects or replaces the supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require their delivery and make an equitable price reduction. Failure to agree to a price reduction shall be a dispute.

(i)(1) If this contract provides for the performance of Government quality assurance at source, and if requested by the Government, the Contractor shall furnish advance notification of the time (i) When Contractor inspection or tests will be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract; and (ii) When the supplies will be ready for Government inspection.

(2) The Government's request shall specify the period and method of the advance notification and the Government representative to whom it shall be furnished. Requests shall not require more than 2 workdays of advance notification if the Government representative is in residence in the Contractor's plant, nor more than 7 workdays in other instances.

(j) The Government shall accept or reject supplies as promptly as practicable after delivery, unless otherwise provided in the contract. Government failure to inspect and accept or reject the supplies shall not relieve the Contractor from responsibility, nor impose liability on the Government, for nonconforming supplies.

(k) Inspections and tests by the Government do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for defects or other failures to meet contract requirements discovered before acceptance. Acceptance shall be conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or as otherwise provided in the contract.

(l) If acceptance is not conclusive for any of the reasons in paragraph (k) hereof, the Government, in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law, or under other provisions of this contract, shall have the right to require the Contractor (1) at no increase in contract price, to correct or replace the defective or nonconforming supplies at the original point of delivery or at the Contractor's plant at the Contracting Officer's election, and in accordance with a reasonable delivery schedule as may be agreed upon between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer;

provided, that the Contracting Officer may require a reduction in contract price if the Contractor fails to meet such delivery schedule, or (2) within a reasonable time after receipt by the Contractor of notice of defects or nonconformance, to repay such portion of the contract as is equitable under the circumstances if the Contracting Officer elects not to require correction or replacement. When supplies are returned to the Contractor, the Contractor shall bear the transportation cost from the original point of delivery to the Contractor's plant and return to the original point when that point is not the Contractor's plant. If the Contractor fails to perform or act as required in (1) or (2) above and does not cure such failure within a period of 10 days (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure, the Government shall have the right by contract or otherwise to replace or correct such supplies and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned the Government thereby.

(End of clause)

52.246-4 Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996)

(a) Definitions. Services, as used in this clause, includes services performed, workmanship, and material furnished or utilized in the performance of services.

(b) The Contractor shall provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the services under this contract. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the Contractor shall be maintained and made available to the Government during contract performance and for as long afterwards as the contract requires.

(c) The Government has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The Government shall perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(d) If the Government performs inspections or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish, and shall require subcontractors to furnish, at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(e) If any of the services do not conform with contract requirements, the Government may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by reperformance, the Government may (1) require the Contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements; and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

(f) If the Contractor fails to promptly perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the Government may (1) by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the Government that is directly related to the performance of such service; or (2) terminate the contract for default.

(End of clause)

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies. (APR 1984)

(a) Title to supplies furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier passage of title.

(b) (b) Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss of or damage to supplies 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) Acceptance by the Government or delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, whichever is later, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this clause shall not apply to supplies that so fail to conform to contract requirements as to give a right of rejection. The risk of loss of or damage to such nonconforming supplies remains with the Contractor until cure or acceptance. After cure or acceptance, paragraph (b) of this clause shall apply.

(d) Under paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of or damage to supplies caused by the negligence of officers, agents, or employees of the Government acting within the scope of their employment.

F - Deliveries or Performance

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. (AUG 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause.

Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either -

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if -

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

(End of clause)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work. (APR 1984)

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or (2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed (1) for any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved, and (2) unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the contract.

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G - Contract Administration Data

52.202-S0059 Contract Management (January 2023)

Notwithstanding the Contractor's responsibility for total management during the performance of this contract, the administration of the contract will require maximum coordination between the Smithsonian and the Contractor. The following individuals will be the Smithsonian points of contact during the performance of the contract.

52.202-S0060 Contracting Officer (January 2023)

All contract administration will be effected by the Contracting Officer. Communications pertaining to contractual administrative matters will be addressed to the Contracting Officer. No changes in or deviation from the scope of work shall be effected without a written modification to the contract executed by the Contracting Officer authorizing such changes.

52.202-S0061 Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) (Apr 1988)

(a) The Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR), Will Hinton, with Steve Hemlin as Technical Advisor, NMAH, or his authorized representative shall act for and on behalf of the Contracting Officer in the administration of any resultant contract with respect to:

1. Resolution of issues that may arise between the Contractor and the Smithsonian Institution in connection with such matters as acceptability of workmanship and other technical requirements;

2. Evaluation on an overall basis of the acceptability of workmanship and Contractor's compliance with technical requirements; and

3. The approval and acceptance of work performed under this contract.

(b) This delegation does not authorize the modification of any of the contract's provisions, terms or conditions. All authorities not herein delegated are reserved to the Contracting Officer.

(c) The Contractor shall make available such records, reports and facilities as may be required to carry out this assignment.

52.202-S0062 Authorities (January 2023)

The Contractor is advised that only the Contracting Officer can change or modify the terms of this contract or take any other action which obligates the Smithsonian and then such action must be set forth in a formal modification to the Contract. The authority of the COTR is strictly limited to the specific duties set forth in her letter of appointment, a copy of which will be furnished the Contractor. Contractors who rely on direction from persons other than the Contracting Officer (or a COTR acting within the strict limits of his/her responsibilities as set forth in his/her letter of appointment) do so at their own risk and expense, as such actions do not bind the Smithsonian contractually. All questions concerning the authority of a Smithsonian employee to direct the Contractor contractually should be referred to the Contracting Officer.

52.215-S0002 Authorized Negotiators (Apr 1984)

The offeror or quoter represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this request for proposals or quotations: [list names, titles, and telephone numbers of the authorized negotiators].

52.215-S0063 Key Personnel (January 2023)

(a) The Contractor shall include the key personnel to be assigned under this contract those persons listed below:

NAME LABOR CATEGORY

Offerors shall also provide this information in their technical proposal.

(b) The persons named above are considered key personnel. The Contractor shall give at least 14 calendar days advance notice if any of these persons are to be removed or diverted from this contract, and shall supply written justification as part of this notice, and shall name the proposed substitute or replacement; but the Contractor will not remove or divert such persons unless authorized by written consent of the Contracting Officer.

(c) General Approval. All Contractor personnel assigned to this contract are subject to Smithsonian review in accordance with the defined labor categories herein. Contractor personnel found unacceptable by the Smithsonian at any time shall be removed from performing under this contract within 14 calendar days after notification. Such notification shall be delivered in writing by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

H - Special Contract Requirements

52.223-S0099 ENSURING ADEQUATE COVID-19 SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR FEDERAL

CONTRACTORS (OCT 2021)

Smithsonian Institution

COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Contractors Clause

(a) Definition. As used in this clause - United States or its outlying areas means- (1) The fifty States; (2) The District of Columbia; (3) The commonwealths of Puerto Rico and the Northern Mariana Islands; (4) The territories of American Samoa, Guam, and the United States Virgin Islands; and (5) The minor outlying islands of Baker Island, Howland Island, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll, Kingman Reef, Midway Islands, Navassa Island, Palmyra Atoll, and Wake Atoll.

(b) Authority. This clause applies principles of Executive Order 14042, Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, dated September 9, 2021 (published in the Federal Register on September 14, 2021, 86 FR 50985), applicable to Executive departments and agencies, and determined appropriate for contracts with the Smithsonian Institution. DocuSign Envelope ID: 10A4FC98-0721-4A14-

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(c) Compliance. The Contractor shall comply with all guidance, including guidance conveyed through Frequently Asked Questions, as amended during the performance of this contract, for contractor or subcontractor workplace locations published by the Safer Federal Workforce Task Force (Task Force Guidance) at https:/www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts at any tier that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in Federal Acquisition Regulation 2.101 on the date of subcontract award, and are for services, including construction, performed in whole or in part within the United States or its outlying areas.

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52.202-S0010 Use of Smithsonian Name (Jun 2000)

It is recognized and acknowledged that Contractor shall have no right to use the name "Smithsonian" or "Smithsonian Institution", or the name of any Smithsonian Museum or part thereof, including the Facilities, in connection with any of its own advertising, marketing or promotion. However, any marketing or promotional programs concerning the Smithsonian, or the Project shall be submitted to the Smithsonian for review and approval prior to any implementation thereof. The Smithsonian may withhold any approval required hereunder as it wishes.

The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontractor or supplier or lower tier subcontractor or lower tier supplier with this clause. After award of the contract and upon request of the Contracting Officer, the Prime Contractor shall deliver a written statement acknowledging that this clause has been included in contracts with all subcontractors and suppliers.

52.203-S0004 Advertising of Award Smithsonian Institution (January 2023)

The Contractor shall not refer to the Smithsonian or to any of its museums, organizations, or facilities in any manner or through any medium, whether written, oral or visual, for any purpose whatsoever, including advertising, marketing, and promotion.

52.215-S0009 Information, Services and Rights of the Smithsonian (Apr 1988)

(a) The S.I., through the C.O. and COTR, will provide administration of the contract as hereinafter described.

(b) The S.I. or its authorized representatives shall at all times have access to the Work whenever it is in preparation or progress. The Contractor shall provide safe facilities for such access.

(c) The S.I. or its authorized representatives shall not be responsible for or have control or charge of the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures, or for safety precautions and program in connection with the Work and will not be responsible for the Contractor's failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

(d) The COTR shall have authority to reject Work when in his opinion, the Work does not conform to the Contract Documents.

(e) Whenever in the COTR's reasonable opinion it is considered necessary or advisable for the implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, the COTR will have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents whether or not such Work be then fabricated, installed or completed.

(f) The COTR shall have the authority and discretion to call, schedule, and conduct job meetings to be attended by the Contractor, representatives of his Subcontractors, and the Architect to discuss such matters as procedures, progress, problems, payments and scheduling.

(g) The COTR will establish procedures to be followed for processing all Shop Drawings, catalogs, and other project reports and other documentation, test reports, and maintenance manuals.

(h) The COTR will review all requests for changes and shall implement the processing of Change Orders, including applications for extension of the Contract Time.

(1) The COTR will review and process all Progress Payments including the Final Payment.

(2) The Smithsonian Institution or its authorized representatives shall not be responsible or liable to the Contractor for the acts, errors or omissions of the Contractor, any separate Subcontractor, any separate contractor or any contractor's or subcontractor's agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.

(k) Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, ten copies of full-size Drawings and Specifications reasonably necessary for the execution of the Work.

(l) The foregoing rights are in addition to other rights of the S.I. enumerated herein and those provided by law.

52.223-S0070 Dissemination of Information (January 2023)

There shall be no dissemination or publication of information, except between the Contractor and any subcontractors, of information developed under this contract or any task orders awarded under the terms of this contract or contained in reports to be furnished pursuant to this contract without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

I - Contract Clauses

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. (NOV 2021)

52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s). (NOV 2021)

(a) Definition.

United States, as used in this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Display of fraud hotline poster(s). Except as provided in paragraph (c)-

(1) During contract performance in the United States, the Contractor shall prominently display in common work areas within business segments performing work under this contract and at contract work sites-

(i) Any agency fraud hotline poster or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fraud hotline poster identified in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause; and

(ii) Any DHS fraud hotline poster subsequently identified by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Additionally, if the Contractor maintains a company website as a method of providing information to employees, the Contractor shall display an electronic version of the poster(s) at the website.

(3) Any required posters may be obtained as follows:

Poster(s) Obtain from…