Combined Synopsis Solicitation.pdf

Internal Revenue

Service Courier Service

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

RFQ # 2043FY-26-Q-00030

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

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30. 1. REQUISITION NUMBER

5000225748

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

7/01/2026

a. NAME

Tanya Burnett

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER5.

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b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

(228) 213-5045

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

6/22/2026

12:00 PM EST

9. ISSUED BY CODE 2050 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 100 % FOR:

Office of Procurement Operations TSRP Branch Attn: Tanya Burnett Email: Tanya.R.Burnett@irs.gov Phone: (228) 213-5045

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY

DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

8(A)

NORTH AMERICAN

INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION

STANDARD (NAICS):

492110

SIZE STANDARD:

1,500 EMPLYEES

11. DELIVERY FOR FREE ON

BOARD (FOB) DESTINATION

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

REQUEST

SAL

Please see attached statement of work Office of Procurement Operations - TSRP Branch Attn: Zsaque Custis Email:zsaque.l.custis2@irs.gov Phone: (770)776-2263

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Platform at www.ipp.gov

TELEPHONE NUMBER

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NUMBER

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

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

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN 1

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH

AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND

ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS

SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REFERENCE OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

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

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

THE DEFENSE PRIORITIES

AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

REQUEST

FOR QUOTE

(RFQ)

INVITATION FOR

FOR BID PROPO

(IFB) (RFP)

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Title: Courier Service See Attached Schedule(s): Quote responses shall be submitted via email before the RFQ closing date Monday, June 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM (EST). Refer to SECTION V for “Solicitation Instructions To Offerors”.

Questions must be submitted through email by Monday, June 15, 2026 before

12:00 PM (EST).

Failure to furnish the required information and representations, or those who reject the terms and conditions may be excluded from consideration. QUESTIONS OR

INQUIRIES BY TELEPHONE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

DATE

6/10/2026 mailto:Tanya.R.Burnett@irs.gov mailto:zsaque.l.custis2@irs.gov http://www.ipp.gov/

Table of Content

SF1449

Section I - Overview

Section II - Statement of Work (SOW)

Section III - General and Administrative Information

Section IV - Clauses/Provisions

Section V - Instructions to Quoters

Section VI - Evaluation Criteria

Attachments

Attachment 1 – Statement of Work (SOW)

Attachment 2 – Price Schedule

Attachment 3 – Past Performance

Attachment 4 – Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP)

Attachment 5 – Questions & Answer (Q&A)

Attachment 6 – Initial Staffing Plan

Attachment 7 – Monthly Workforce Report

Section I – Overview

1. Introduction

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Kansas City Submission Processing Center (KCSPC), requires secure courier services to support the transportation of taxpayer remittances, checks, deposit slips, and associated documentation to designated financial institutions. These services are necessary to ensure timely deposit of Federal revenues and continuity of IRS financial operations.

The contractor shall provide secure, dedicated courier services including daily pickups and deliveries, peak filing season support, weekly cash deliveries, and on-call services. Services shall be performed in accordance with all applicable IRS security, disclosure, privacy, and safeguard requirements including the Privacy Act of 1974 and Internal

Revenue Code Sections 6103, 7213, and 7431.

2. SAM.gov Solicitation

This requirement will be solicited competitively through SAM.gov as a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR Part 19 and FAR Part 13.5 simplified acquisition procedures. The Government anticipates award of a Firm-Fixed-Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 492110, Couriers and Express Delivery Services, with a size standard of 1,500 employees. The applicable Product Service Code (PSC) is R602 – Courier/Messenger Services.

The Government intends to post the solicitation on SAM.gov to maximize competition among qualified small business vendors capable of meeting the secure transportation and operational requirements identified in this solicitation.

3. Period of Performance

The anticipated period of performance shall consist of one (1) twelve-month base period and four (4) twelve-month option periods as follows:

Base Year: July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 Option Year 1: July 1, 2027 through June 30, 2028 Option Year 2: July 1, 2028 through June 30, 2029 Option Year 3: July 1, 2029 through June 30, 2030 Option Year 4: July 1, 2030 through June 30, 2031

4. Estimated Total Value

The estimated total value of this requirement, including all option periods, will be added at time of award.

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5. Place of Performance

Services shall primarily be performed at the Internal Revenue Service Kansas City Submission Processing Center located at 333 West Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108 and designated financial institution delivery locations in Kansas City, Missouri and Kansas City, Kansas.

6. Contract Type

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

7. Line Items (CLIN Table)

Delivery shall be performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (SOW).

CONTRACT LINE ITEMS (CLINs)

CLIN Description

Base Year Unit Estimated Qty

Unit Price

Extended Price

0001 Daily Courier Services Month 12 $ $

0002 Weekly Cash Delivery Month 12 $ $

0003 Late Delivery Fee Month 12 $ $

Option Year 1 Unit Estimated Qty

Unit Price

Extended Price

1001 Daily Courier Services Month 12 $ $

1002 Weekly Cash Delivery Month 12 $ $

1003 Late Delivery Fee Month 12 $ $

Option Year 2 Unit Estimated Qty Unit Price Extended Price

2001 Daily Courier Services Month 12 $ $

2002 Weekly Cash Delivery Month 12 $ $

2003 Late Delivery Fee Month 12 $ $

Option Year 3 Unit Estimated Qty

Unit Price

Extended Price

3001 Daily Courier Services Month 12 $ $

3002 Weekly Cash Delivery Month 12 $ $

3003 Late Delivery Fee Month 12 $ $

Option Year 4 Unit Estimated Qty

Unit Price

Extended Price

4001 Daily Courier Services Month 12 $ $

4002 Weekly Cash Delivery Month 12 $ $

4003 Late Delivery Fee Month 12 $ $

Total Evaluated Price: $

Section II

Statement of Work (SOW)

See Attachment 2: Statement of Work (SOW)

Section III

General & Administrative Information

1. Contracting Officer (CO) and Contract Specialist (CS)

(a) The CO is the only person authorized to approve changes to or modify any of the requirements under the Task Order. In the event the Contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority, and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any expenses incurred as a result thereof. CO and CS is.

Contracting Officer (CO):

Name: Tanya R. Burnett Email: Tanya.R.Burnett@irs.gov

Contract Specialist: (CS):

Name: Zsaque Custis Email: Zsaque.l.custis2@irs.gov

(b) The Contractor shall submit requests for modification of this RFQ and other administrative requests to the CO.

(c) Contractual problems of any nature should be handled as soon as possible, and according to applicable public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation). The problem resolution escalation sequence is as follows: 1) the initial point of contact for problem resolution is the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) authorized to oversee services, 2) then the Contracting Officer that awarded the Task Order.

(d) Requests for information on matters related to this contract, such as explanation of terms and contract interpretation, shall be submitted to the CO. The CO is the only official authorized to terminate for cause, to issue notices of termination for cause, and to issue cure notices and show cause notices for the Task Order.

The CO is responsible for:

1) Negotiation and Award of Purchase Orders. COs have the authority to issue orders, and otherwise legally bind their organization to Purchase Order modifications.

2) Administration of Purchase Order. Day-to-day administration activities will generally be carried out by the COR.

3) Settlement and Resolution of Contracting Issues. The CO is authorized to settle and resolve contracting issues.

4) Contract Records. The CO is responsible for maintaining a complete record of all contracting documents (electronically and/or manually).

(2) Contracting Officer Representative (COR) and Alternate (ACOR) The COR has responsibility for receipt and acceptance of the Purchase Order deliverables and reports and past performance reporting for the Purchase Order. The COR supports the CO and PM in the general management of the program.

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(3) The Lead Contracting Officer Representative: TBD The CO may designate CORs for individual Purchase Orders that will be responsible for the day-to- day oversight of the Purchase Order. The COR will represent the CO in the administration of technical details within the scope of the order. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all order deliverables and reports, and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the order. The COR is not otherwise authorized to make any representations or commitments of any kind on behalf of the CO or the Government. The COR does not have authority to alter the Contractor’s obligations or to change the order specifications, price, terms or conditions. If, as a result of technical discussions, it is desirable to modify order obligations or the specification, changes will be issued in writing and signed by the CO.

(A) The designated COR may provide written technical direction to the Contractor concerning the work performed under the contract. Technical direction is limited to direction that fills in details or otherwise completes the general description of the work set forth in the contract. Technical direction includes:

1) Directions to the Contractor that suggest pursuit of certain lines of inquiry, shift work emphasis, fill in details or otherwise serve to accomplish the contractual statement of work.

2) Guidelines to the Contractor, that help interpret technical portions of work descriptions.

(B) Technical direction must be within the general scope of work stated in the contract.

Technical direction may not be used to:

1) Assign additional work under the contract.

2) Direct a change as defined in the “CHANGES” clause of the contract.

3) Increase or decrease the contract price or estimated contract amount (including fee), as applicable, the direct labor hours, or time required for contract performance.

4) Change any of the terms, conditions or specifications of the contract.

5) Interfere with the Contractor’s rights to perform the terms and conditions of the contract.

(C) All technical direction has to be in writing (or via e-mail) by the applicable COR.

(D) If the Contractor believes any technical direction calls for effort outside the scope of the contract or is inconsistent with this requirement, the Contractor must notify the Contracting Officer in writing within five (5) working days after receipt of any such instruction. The Contractor must not proceed with the work affected by the technical direction unless and until the Contractor is notified by the Contracting Officer that the technical direction is within the scope of this contract. To notify the Contractor, the Contracting Officer will either issue an appropriate contract modification within a reasonable time or advise the Contractor in writing within 30 days that the instruction or direction is-

1) Rescinded in its entirety; or

2) Within the scope of the contract and does not constitute a change under the change’s clause of the contract, and that the Contractor should proceed promptly with its performance.

(E) Failure of the Contractor and Contracting Officer to agree that the instruction or direction is both within the scope of the contract and does not constitute a change under the changes clause, or a failure to agree upon the contract action to be taken with respect to the instruction or direction, is subject to the Disputes clause of this contract.

(F) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor in response to any direction given by any person other than the Contracting Officer or the applicable COR is at the Contractor’s risk.

(G) Nothing in the foregoing paragraph will excuse the Contractor from Performing that portion of the contractual work statement which is not affected by the disputed technical direction security. In support of open communication, the Contractor shall initiate periodic meetings with the COR. The PM shall respond to email requests from the COR within 24 hours of receipt.

(H) Unauthorized Work- The Vendor is not authorized at any time to commence Order performance prior to the issuance of a signed Order or other written approval provided by the CO to begin work.

(I) Invoicing Notification and Support Documentation - The Contractor shall invoice in accordance with the Pricing Schedule agreed upon in the awarded Call Order.

The Contractor shall submit payment requests and receiving reports using Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) Invoicing, Receipt, and Acceptance application which is a secure Government web-based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance.

The Contractor shall include supporting documentation (e.g., delivery receipts, time sheets, & material/travel costs, etc.) to the invoice in IPP. When requested by the COR, the Contractor shall directly provide a soft copy of the invoice and any supporting invoice documentation directly to the COR within 24 hours of request to assist in validating the invoiced amount against the products/services provided during the billing cycle.

(J) Advertisements, Publicizing Awards and News Releases - Under no circumstances shall the Vendor, or anyone acting on behalf of the Vendor, refer to the supplies, services, or equipment furnished pursuant to the provisions of this contract in any publicity/ news release or commercial advertising without first obtaining explicit written consent to do so from the Contracting Officer. This restriction does not apply to marketing materials developed for presentation to potential government customers of this contract vehicle. The Vendor agrees not to refer to awards in commercial advertising in such a manner as to state or imply that the product or service provided is endorsed or preferred by the Federal Government or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services.

Section IV

Provisions Incorporated by Reference:

52.204-7 System for Award Management—Registration (Oct 2025)

Full Text Provisions:

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Tax Liability or a Felony

The Offeror represents that-

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

It is [] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

(a) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. As a minimum, offers shall include—

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, telephone number of the Offeror;

(3) The Offeror’s Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and, if applicable, Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator;

(4) Information necessary to evaluate the factors contained in the provision at 52.212-2 or as described in the solicitation;

(5) Responses to provisions that require Offeror completion of information, representations, and certifications (other than those collected via the System for Award Management (SAM)); and

(6) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and any solicitation amendments.

(b) Period for acceptance of offers. The Offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(c) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers and any modifications or revisions to the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation.

(2) Any offer, modification, or revision received after the time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made and the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition. However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer that makes its terms more favorable to the Government will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(4) Offerors may withdraw their offers by written notice to the Government received at any time before award.

(d) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with Offerors. Therefore, the Offeror’s initial offer should contain the Offeror’s best terms. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions, if necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest, accept other than the lowest offer, and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(e) Debriefings. If a post award debriefing is given to requesting Offerors, the Government will disclose the following information, if applicable:

(1) The agency’s evaluation of the significant weak or deficient factors in the debriefed Offeror’s offer.

(2) The overall evaluated cost or price and technical rating of the successful Offeror and the debriefed Offeror and past performance information on the debriefed Offeror.

(3) The overall ranking of all Offerors when any ranking was developed by the agency during source selection.

(4) A summary of the rationale for award.

(5) For acquisitions of commercial products, the make and model of the product to be delivered by the successful Offeror.

(6) Reasonable responses to relevant questions posed by the debriefed Offeror as to whether the agency followed source-selection procedures set forth in the solicitation, applicable regulations, and other applicable authorities.

(End of Provision)

52.212-2 Evaluation—Commercial Products and Commercial Services ( Oct 2025)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose quote represents the best value to the Government, considering both technical past performance and price. Technical factors, when combined, are more important than price.

(a) Options (if applicable). The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. The evaluation of options does not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(b) Notice of award. A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer furnished to the successful Offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.216-1 Type of Contract (Oct 2025)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

Notification - Organizational Conflicts Of Interest (May 2018) The CO has determined there is a conflict or a potential for an organizational conflict of interest associated with the performance of work for this requirement. Accordingly, the attention of prospective offerors is invited to FAR Subpart 9.5, Organizational Conflicts of Interest.

a. The nature of this conflict is (COs shall describe the potential conflict of interest here in sufficient detail to allow a clear understanding by offerors/contractors).

b. The offeror warrants that, to the best of his/her knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI), as defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.5, or that he/she has disclosed all such relevant information. Offerors are advised that misrepresentation of the facts or failure to provide the information requested by the CO may cause the removal of their proposal from further consideration for award.

c. An offeror who believes that the performance of work under the contract may cause an OCI shall provide in its proposal to the Government a plan to mitigate the OCI. The plan will be evaluated to determine whether or not the plan effectively mitigates the potential conflict of interest such that the full scope of work contemplated by this solicitation can be performed by the offeror. The Senior Procurement Executive will then evaluate the mitigation plan and, if the plan is satisfactory, may grant a waiver to the offeror in accordance with FAR 9.503.

d. Restrictions on the performance of work for this requirement and/or work on future contract requirements are set forth in the clause at 1052.905-9001 entitled Organizational Conflicts of Interest. The terms of the Organizational Conflict of Interest clause included in this solicitation are not subject to negotiations.

Clauses Incorporated by Reference:

52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (Oct 2025)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

52.208-9 Contractor Use of Mandatory Sources of Supply or Services (Oct 2025)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Oct 2025)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2025)

52.222-3 Convict Labor (Oct 2025)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2025)

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards (Oct 2025)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025)

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2025)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors (Oct 2025)

52.223-23 Sustainable Products (Oct 2025)

52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017)

52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun 2020)

52.228-5 Insurance—Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Oct 2025)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

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

52.233-3 Protest after Award (Oct 2025)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct

2025) 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed Price (Oct 2025)

1052.210-70 Contractor Publicity (Apr 2015)

Full Text Clauses:

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD- 12), OMB guidance M-05-24 and FIPS PUB 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to contractor employees and return such identification when no longer needed, upon employment termination, or contract completion.

(c) The Contracting Officer may delay final payment if the Contractor fails to comply.

(d) The Contractor shall include this clause in all applicable subcontracts.

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Oct 2025)

Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(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 FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) 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. Examples of occurrences include 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. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall—

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(f) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(g) 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.

(h) 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) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) 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;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

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

(5) 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 FAR part 33 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 FAR part 32).

(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 termination for cause.

(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 for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(i) 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.

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

(k) 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 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.

(l) 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. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. 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.

(m) 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.

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

(o) 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.

(p) 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; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(q) 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 Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(r) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(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 (s)(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.

(s) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.

(t) 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)

52.219-28 Post award Small Business Program Representation (Oct 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

Small business concern—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was a small business concern, a small disadvantaged business concern, or a joint venture that was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall represent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph

(e) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (g) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) The Contractor shall represent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this representation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(d) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition—

(1) Was set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Was an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(e) Except as provided in paragraph (g) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraph (b) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for

2043FY-26-Q-00030

https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards

Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(f) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (e) or (g) of this clause.

(g) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following representation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the representation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a small business concern under NAICS Code assigned to contract number .

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (g)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [ The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]

(4) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]

(5) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it □ is, □ is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .]

(6) HUBZone joint venture eligible under the HUBZone Program. [Complete only if the offeror is a HUBZone small business concern. ] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that It □ is, □ is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 126.616(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture must be certified as a HUBZone concern. [Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title. ]

End of Clause)

11052.201-70 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Appointment and Authority (Apr 2015)

(a) The COR is [insert name, address and telephone number].

(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…