Correct Final HQC00426QE003 - Combined Synopsis-Solicitation - Grp 7 AZ -.pdf

Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) RFQ# HQC00426QE003

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. It is the Government's intent to award this requirement using FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13.5 procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and no other solicitation will be issued. Quotes shall reference solicitation number HQC00426QE003. This Request for Quote (RFQ) document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2025-06 dated 1 October 2025. The associated NAICS code is 811310 with a small business size standard of $12.5 million dollars. All of the Contractor’s costs associated with the Preventive Maintenance (PM), including but not limited to labor, parts, expendables, fluids, transportation, and trip charges are in accordance with the Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract line items, and will not be reimbursed in any other way. Unscheduled Maintenance (UM) repairs or service is performed on an as-needed basis. All the Contractor’s cost associated with the UM services shall be within the established fixed hourly rates for labor, and actual costs for materials and other direct costs rates (ODCs) are in accordance with Time and Material (T&M) contract line-item number (CLIN). The period of performance (POP) for this contract will be one base year and four one-year options. The options may be exercised at the discretion of the Government. This solicitation is being issued as 100% total small business set-aside.

Questions shall be submitted to the contract specialist no later than January 16, 2026 at 4:00 pm EST. The Government makes no assurance that questions received after this date and time will be answered. Answers to questions received shall only be answered via amendment to the combined synopsis.

Quotes are due no later than January 22, 2026 at 2:00 pm. Quotes shall only be received by the contract specialist Sheila Smith at Sheila.Smith@deca.mil

Description of Requirement: The Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) stores located at Luke AFB, Davis-Monthan AFB, and Fort Huachuca located in Arizona have a need for Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Unscheduled Repair Services of Material Handling Equipment (MHE). This requirement is to provide Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Unscheduled Repair Services of Material Handling Equipment

(MHE).

Period of Performance (POP):

Base Year: March 1, 2026 – February 28, 2027 Option Year One: March 1, 2027 – February 28, 2028 Option Year Two: March 1, 2028 – February 28, 2029 Option Year Three: March 1, 2029 – February 28, 2030 Option Year Four: March 1, 2030 – February 28, 2031

Contract Line Items (CLINs) – See attached Spreadsheet to submit pricing.

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020), with its offer.

Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.204-24, Representation mailto:Sheila.Smith@deca.mil mailto:Sheila.Smith@deca.mil https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_3

Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021), with its offer.

Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation (OCT 2020), with its offer.

Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016), with its offer.

Offeror shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (Feb 2024), with its offer.

(b)(4) Technical acceptability: Each offeror shall submit a technical offer, including attachments. It is imperative that your written technical offer addresses the evaluation factors outlined below in FAR 52.212-2. The narrative must be written in a clear, concise fashion, describing the technical experience of technicians and how the offeror proposes to perform the requirements.

Offerors are encouraged to arrange site visits to obtain detailed information regarding the equipment shown in the equipment list in the PWS. Arrangements should be made with the store director at each location to complete a site visit and a copy of the DPAS equipment list with manufacturer and model numbers is attached for each location. Store addresses and contact information can be found at https://corp.commissaries.com/shopping/store-locations

Generic technical specifications for the equipment covered by this requirement can be found on the Automated Commercial Equipment Description (ACED) website. Please reference the complete Commercial Equipment Description (CED) of the requested items at https://corp.commissaries.com/our-agency/business-with-deca/systems-information-technology/aced

The CED numbers, for Material Handling Equipment (MHE) covered by this requirement, can be found in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

(b)(6) Price: Provide your best price for each line item and enter the total price for the maximum quantity for each line item. Enter all pricing for the base and option years, to include a monthly unscheduled maintenance CLIN for on-call services and the quarterly pricing for each piece of equipment assigned to each store location. The Contractor’s costs associated with preventative maintenance (PM) and unscheduled maintenance repairs or services, including labor, travel, equipment and materials shall be part of the contract’s time an material and PM Firm Fixed Price and will not be reimbursed in any other way. The vendor will be paid for actual costs for labor and materials as evidenced by supplier invoice for direct labor and materials and supplies used to accomplish repair services supported by a copy attached to the invoice in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (N0V 2021) applies to this acquisition. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

(i) Technical Acceptability of Service

(ii) Past performance

(iii) Price

Technical and past performance when combined are approximately equal to price.

FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) must be completed and submitted with quote.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_2

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2023) applies to this acquisition.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4

The following paragraphs have been changed/added to FAR 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items.

(c) Changes: Administrative Modifications-

The government may issue unilateral written modifications that do not affect the substantive rights of the parties.

Examples of administrative modifications are corrections in the payment office address or changes to the accounting and appropriation data. Contract modifications will be issued and accessed through the Electronic Document Access System (EDA) via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/.

Contractors must complete the on-line registration available at the website in order to retrieve documents displayed there.

(g) Invoice: Procedures-

All invoices shall be submitted electronically to DFAS Columbus via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with DFARS clause 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (DEC 2018). The contract will require the type of invoice to be used as “Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO)”.

Separate invoices shall be created for each location and service call.

The contractor must access the WAWF Vendor Tools on the DFAS website and complete the requirements to obtain an active WAWF account. This will allow the contractors to submit invoices via WAWF so that payments can be processed electronically through EFT.

(i) Payment: Procedures-

Contract payments will be processed electronically via EFT through the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS). Prior to DFAS releasing any contract payment, the contractor must submit a proper invoice using Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) electronic commerce. After a proper invoice is received, a government representative will acknowledge acceptance and receipt. After all items are properly submitted, the contract payment will be processed via DFAS electronically.

Payment status can be obtained by checking the Misc Info Tab on your invoice in WAWF and on the MyInvoice link via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/

Payment Inquiries: Payment questions can be addressed by calling DFAS – Columbus, OH Customer Service at 800-756-4571.

If you need technical assistance on WAWF, contact: Ogden Help Desk, 866-618-5988.

For additional WAWF information, see clause 252.232-7003, ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF

PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018).

(q) Other Compliances: Labor Poster Information-https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_212_4 https://piee.eb.mil/ https://piee.eb.mil/

Clause at 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965, as amended, is applicable to the services performed under this contract. The contractor is responsible for obtaining and posting the following publications available at http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/posters.htm

1. Employee Rights on Government Contracts (WHD Publication 1313)

2. Employee Rights under Fair Labor Standards Act (WHD Publication 1088)

3. Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law (OFCCP 1420)

If you are unable to obtain a copy of the applicable posters at the above web site, please contact the Contract Administrator identified on page one of this award document.

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOVEMBER 2024)

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

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

(4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the http://www.dol.gov/compliance/topics/posters.htm intelligence community--see FAR 3.900(a).

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

(6) [Reserved]

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

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

X (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

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

(11)(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition. (DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

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

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

(14) [Reserved]

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

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

657a).

(17) [Reserved]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

X (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

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

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

(46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) (E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

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

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

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

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

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

(ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

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

(iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225-3.

(v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

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

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

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

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

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

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

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

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

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

X (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

chapter 67).

- SEE ATTACHMENT A for Wage Determinations by Locations.

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

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

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

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

chapter 67).

X (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

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

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

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph

(d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records--Negotiation.

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

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

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

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and

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

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

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (41 U.S.C. 4712).

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

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii)(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115- 390, title II).

(B) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204-30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(x) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

(xiv) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

(xvi) XX (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

(xvii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain

Equipment--Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67.)

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

chapter 67)

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

(xx) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658).

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

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

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

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

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations. (JUN 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately-Owned U.S. Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

Additional Provisions, Contract Requirements, and Terms and Conditions

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES INCORPORATED

BY REFERENCE

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-7 System for Award Management NOV 2024 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i52_222_62 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i52_224_3 http://uscode.house.gov/browse.xhtml%3Bjsessionid%3D114A3287C7B3359E597506A31FC855B3 https://www.acquisition.gov/content/part-52-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#i52_224_3

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel MAY 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options JUL 1990 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.232-18 Availability of Funds APR 1984 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.237-1 Site Visit APR 1984 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.244-2 Subcontracts OCT 2010 252.201-7000 Contacting Officer’s Representative SEPT 2011 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEPT 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

SEPT 2013

252.204.7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7004 Level I Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors

FEB 2019

252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services --Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representations

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements

NOV 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System MAR 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms That Are Owned or Controlled by

The Government of a Country that Is A State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation JAN 2023 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7000 Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate FEB 2024 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance of Payments Program MAR 2022 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022

252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel JUN 2005 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7050 Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a

Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

DEC 2022

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regimen

JAN 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

JUN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUN 2021 252.247-7022 Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea JUN 2019 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

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

52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG. 1996)

(a) Upon receipt of a notice of protest (as defined in FAR 33.101) or a determination that a protest is likely (see FAR 33.102(d)), the Contracting Officer may, by written order to the Contractor, direct the Contractor to stop performance of the work called for by this contract. 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. Upon receipt of the final decision in the protest, 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 either before or after a final decision in the protest, 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 an 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 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.

(e) The Government's rights to terminate this contract at any time are not affected by action taken under this clause.

(f) If, as the result of the Contractor's intentional or negligent misstatement, misrepresentation, or mis-certification, a protest related to this contract is sustained, and the Government pays costs, as provided in FAR 33.102(b)(2) or 33.104(h)(1), the Government may require the Contractor to reimburse the Government the amount of such costs. In addition to any other remedy available, and pursuant to the requirements of Subpart 32.6, the Government may collect this debt by offsetting the amount against any payment due the Contractor under any contract between the Contractor and the Government.

• (a) Director, Acquisition Management Defense Commissary Agency

ATTN: CCQS

POC: Langston Hines 1300 Eisenhower Avenue Fort Lee, Virginia 23801-1800

• (b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

• https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

• https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/inde x.html

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any _Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.252- 6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(deviation)” after the date of the clause.

https://acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html https://acquisition.gov/far/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of “(deviation)” after the name of the regulation.

252.232-7006 Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)” is a six-position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003 , Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for

Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self- registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the

WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS_252.232-7003 https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars/part-252-solicitation-provisions-and-contract-clauses#DFARS_252.232-7003 http://www.sam.gov/

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2 In One Combo

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance-based payments, submit a performance-based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

HQCKLF – Luke AFB Commissary HQCKLB – Davis-Monthan AFB Commissary HQCKLC – Fort Huachuca Commissary

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0866 Issue By DoDAAC HQC004 Admin DoDAAC** HQC004 Inspect By DoDAAC SEE LOCATIONS ABOVE Ship To Code SEE LOCATIONS ABOVE Ship From Code N/A Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) SEE LOCATIONS ABOVE Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) SEE LOCATIONS ABOVE Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A LPO DoDAAC N/A DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

TBD

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

Maintenance and Repair of Material Handling Equipment (MHE)

1 Introduction This PWS defines the preventive maintenance (PM) and unscheduled maintenance of MHE at Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) locations in the Continental United States (CONUS), to include Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.

1.1 Scope

The Contractor shall perform PM and unscheduled maintenance of MHE, as those terms are defined in paragraph 1.2 below, at the commissary locations covered by this contract.

1.2 Definitions

1.2.1 Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) material(s) and part(s): Material(s) and part(s) include all items which enable the equipment to operate in accordance with (IAW) the manufacturer's intended use. Such items may include, but are not limited to, Central Processing Units (CPU), batteries, filters, belts, hoses, tires, and various fluid(s) part(s) or material(s). The Contractor shall not provide fuel, of any type as part of this maintenance contract. Replacement part(s) and material(s) shall meet or exceed all OEM requirements to ensure proper equipment functionality and be new out-of-the-box to ensure the warranty remains valid.

1.2.2 Preventive Maintenance: Maintenance shall be scheduled and performed in regular intervals to ensure equipment maintains operating in the functional state for which it is intended. Scheduled PM procedures shall consist of a complete operational check and service of designated equipment to ensure it is maintained in its intended operating condition according to the attached PM checklist. All of the Contractor’s costs associated with PM, including labor, travel, equipment and materials shall be part of the contract’s PM Firm Fixed Price and will not be reimbursed in any other way.

1.2.3 Unscheduled Maintenance Repair or Service: Any adjustment, repair, removal, disassembly, cleaning or replacement of materials that occurs outside of the PM intervals needed to ensure that equipment remains operational for purposes for which it is used. Unscheduled maintenance, repair or service is performed on an as-needed basis. All of the Contractor’s costs associated with unscheduled maintenance and repair services shall be included in the contract’s unscheduled maintenance Firm Fixed Price and will not be reimbursed in any other way.

1.2.4 MHE for this PWS will cover the following types of equipment:

Note: Equipment types and quantities will be listed on the contract by location.

Unscheduled Maintenance and PM DeCA Commissary Equipment Description (CED) Numbers:

• CED 1R05-A: Pallet Jack, Electric Walkie (4500-5000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R05-B: Pallet Jack, Electric Walkie Stacker (3000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R06: Forklift, Electric, Low Profile (4000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R07: Forklift, Electric Narrow Aisle, Reach & Tier (3500 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R08: Pallet Jack, Electric, Walkie-Rider (6000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R12-A: Forklift, Propane (4000 LB Capacity) with Propane Tank

• CED 1R12-B: Forklift, Gasoline (4000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R13: Forklift, Electric, Order Picker/Stock Selector (3000 LB Capacity)

• CED 1R16: Forklift, Electric, Swing Reach or Turret Truck

Unscheduled Maintenance Only (DeCA CED Numbers):

• CED 1R01: Battery Charger, 24 Volt

• CED 1R04: Battery Charger, 36 Volt (or 48 Volt for CED 1R16)

Quantities are provided only for items that require PM because PM is provided on a regular basis. A contract modification is required to change the quantity for equipment requiring PM. Any costs that the Contractor incurs performing services on equipment that is not listed on the equipment inventory list, without a modification increasing the quantity shall be at the Contractor’s risk and will not be reimbursed or otherwise paid by the government.

The equipment inventory list also provides quantities for equipment requiring unscheduled maintenance only, no PM. Repairs are authorized for the equipment CED quantities listed in the contract.

1.3 Key Government Positions

1.3.1 Contracting Officer (KO): An individual with the authority to enter into, modify, administer, and/or terminate contracts.

1.3.2 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): An individual designated and authorized in writing by the KO to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

1.3.3 Commissary Officer (CO): An individual responsible for overall commissary operations.

1.3.4 Equipment Maintenance Team (EMT): A group responsible for administrative work primarily concerned with analyzing, developing, evaluating, or promoting improvements in the policies, plans, methods, procedures, systems, or techniques of an equipment/maintenance program.

2 General Requirements The Contractor shall provide labor, supervision, equipment, tools, materials, parts, transportation of employee, permits and other necessary items to perform the PM and scheduled repair services identified in this PWS. The Contractor shall have access to technical manuals current when the Contractor is required to perform the services. At time of award and throughout the duration of this contract, the contractor shall ensure that contractor personnel completely understand the requirements of this PWS.

Service technicians shall have a sound mechanical aptitude, ability, and an extensive working knowledge of troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing of the equipment included in this PWS.

2.1 Non-Personal Services

The government shall neither supervise Contractor employees, nor control the method by which the Contractor performs the required tasks. Under no circumstances shall the government assign tasks to, or prepare work schedules for individual Contractor employees. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to manage its employees and to guard against any actions that are of the nature of personal services, or give the perception of personal services.