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4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

DE-SOL-0010067

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS 1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

1 37 16WA117485OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

PHOENIX AZ 85005-6457

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

PHOENIX AZ 85009

615 S. 43RD AVE

DSW WAREHOUSE

US DOE/WESTERN AREA POWER

WAPA (DSW)

15. DELIVER TO

PHOENIX AZ 85005-6457

PO BOX 6457

DESERT SOUTHWEST REGIONAL OFFICE

US DOE/WESTERN AREA POWER

9. ISSUED BY

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13a.

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VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

WAPA (DSW)

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

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UNIT PRICE

22.

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21.

QUANTITY

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

*********BIDDING SCHEDULE***********

SERVICES PER ITEM/LOCATION AND PRICES/COSTS.

Please use spreadsheet to fill-out bid schedule for all locations and sites.

Maps are included in the attachment for each site.

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HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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DATED

Caroline Bachelier 07/20/2016

. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER

ARE

ARE

31c. DATE SIGNED

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

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

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

ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL

SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED.

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

OFFER

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

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT:

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32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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40. PAID BY39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER38. S/R ACCOUNT NUMBER

37. CHECK NUMBER

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34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

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42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41c. DATE41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

ITEM NO.

00001 RMR and DSW TOWER INSPECTIONS - Base year (63

SITES, listed on a bid schedule).

TOTAL FOR BASE YEAR:

00002 RMR and DSW TOWER INSPECTIONS - OPTION YEAR 1 (27

SITES, listed on a bid schedule)

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 1:

00003 RMR and DSW TOWER INSPECTIONS - OPTION YEAR 2 (33

SITES, listed on a bid schedule)

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 2:

00004 RMR and DSW TOWER INSPECTIONS - OPTION YEAR 3 (27

SITES, listed on a bid schedule)

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 3:

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32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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00005 RMR and DSW TOWER INSPECTIONS - OPTION YEAR 4 (17

SITES, listed on a bid schedule)

TOTAL FOR OPTION YEAR 4:

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

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FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Section 2 - Section 2

52.203-17 – Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (Apr 2014)

52.203-99, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements (DEVIATION 2015-02) (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) (1) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

(End of clause)

52.204-4 -- Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (May 2011)

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

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013)

52.204-14 – Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (JAN 2014)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2015)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (JUL 2015)

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items. (MAY 2015)

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 60 days of the contracted end period.

(End of Clause)

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 10 days of the contracted end period; 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 5 years.

(End of Clause)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011)

52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Items. (JUN 2016)

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

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEC 2014)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

[] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (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.)

X (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUL 2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) (Reserved)

[] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

X (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (AUG 2013) (31 U.S.C.

6101 note).

[] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) (Reserved)

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) (Reserved)

X (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C.

644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C.

644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

X (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C.

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

[] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

[] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C.

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

[] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside

(NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

X (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O. 13126).

X (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

X (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

X (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

X (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

X (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

X (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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 (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

[] (35)(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.)

[] (36)(i) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O.13693).

[] (37)(i) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-13.

[] (39)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[] (40) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[] (41)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[](ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

X (42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

[] (43) 25.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[] (44) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13696).

X (45) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (46)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 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 (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

[] (47) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

X (48) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[] (49) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (50) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (51) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[] (52) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[] (53) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C.

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

X (54) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award

Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (55) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (56) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (57) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (58)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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

[] (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

X (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (6) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (7) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

X (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O.

13658).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C.

5112(p)(1)).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records - Negotiation.

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

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

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

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (APR 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (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 $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O.

13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

(ix) 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.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xi) __ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

__Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(xii) 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).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) (E.O. 13658).

(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xviii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

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): http://www.aquisition.gov

952.202-1 DEFINITIONS

As prescribed in 902.201, insert the clause at 48 CFR 52.202-1, Definitions, in all contracts. The following shall be added to the clause as paragraph (c):

(c) When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Department of Energy Acquisition Regulation (DEAR) (48 CFR chapter 9), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in 48 CFR 902.101 or the definition in the part, subpart, or section of 48 CFR chapter 9 where the provision or clause is prescribed in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless an exception in (a) applies.

952.203-70 Whistleblower Protection for Contractor Employees. (DEC 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of "DOE Contractor Employee Protection Program" at 10 CFR part 708 for work performed on behalf of DOE directly related to activities at

DOE-owned or-leased sites.

(b) The Contractor shall insert or have inserted the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in subcontracts at all tiers, for subcontracts involving work performed on behalf of DOE directly related to activities at DOE-owned or leased sites.

(End of Clause) 952.251-70 Contractor employee travel discounts. (AUG 2009)

(a) The Contractor shall take advantage of travel discounts offered to Federal Contractor employee travelers by AMTRAK, hotels, motels, or car rental companies, when use of such discounts would result in lower overall trip costs and the discounted services are reasonably available. Vendors providing these services may require the Contractor employee to furnish them a letter of identification signed by the authorized Contracting Officer.

(b) Contracted airlines. Contractors are not eligible for GSA contract city pair fares.

(c) Discount rail service. AMTRAK voluntarily offers discounts to Federal travelers on official business and sometimes extends those discounts to Federal contractor employees.

(d) Hotels/motels. Many lodging providers extend their discount rates for Federal employees to Federal contractor employees.

(e) Car rentals. Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) of the Department of Defense negotiates rate agreements with car rental companies that are available to Federal travelers on official business. Some car rental companies extend those discounts to Federal contractor employees.

(f) Obtaining travel discounts.

(1) To determine which vendors offer discounts to Government contractors, the Contractor may review commercial publications such as the Official Airline guides Official Traveler, Innovata, or National Telecommunications. The Contractor may also obtain this information from GSA contract Travel Management Centers or the Department of Defense's Commercial Travel Offices.

(2) The vendor providing the service may require the Government contractor to furnish a letter signed by the Contracting Officer. The following illustrates a standard letter of identification.

OFFICIAL AGENCY LETTERHEAD

TO: Participating Vendor

SUBJECT: OFFICIAL TRAVEL OF GOVERNMENT CONTRACTOR

(FULL NAME OF TRAVELER), the bearer of this letter is an employee of (COMPANY NAME) which has a contract with this agency under Government contract (CONTRACT NUMBER). During the period of the contract (GIVE DATES), AND WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE CONTRACT VENDOR, the employee is eligible and authorized to use available travel discount rates in accordance with Government contracts and/or agreements. Government Contract City Pair fares are not available to Contractors.

SIGNATURE, Title and telephone number of Contracting Officer

DOE-E-2001 – Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and acceptance of all items under this contract shall be accomplished by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), or any other duly authorized Government representative identified by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be notified in writing or by a copy of the delegation of authority if a different representative in designated.

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DOE-H-2047 Federal Holidays And Other Closures (OCT 2014)

(a) Designated Federal holidays. Federal employees observe the following Federal holidays:

(1) New Year’s Day

(2) Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

(3) Washington’s Birthday

(4) Memorial Day

(5) Independence Day

(6) Labor Day

(7) Columbus Day

(8) Veterans Day

(9) Thanksgiving Day

(10) Christmas Day

Generally, Federal holidays that fall on Saturday are observed on the preceding Friday; and holidays that fall on Sunday are observed on the following Monday. The exact calendar day and/or date on which any of the listed holidays are observed may change year to year.

(b) Other Federal Holidays. In addition to the holidays specified above in paragraph (a), Federal employees may observe other holidays designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation as a one-time, day-off such as Inauguration Day for the President of the United States.

(c) Unscheduled closures. Occasionally, an individual Federally-owned or -controlled site or facility will be closed or have an early closure on a normal work day for other reasons such as inclement weather or facility conditions. If an unplanned closure occurs, the Contractor will be notified as soon as possible after the determination that the Federally-owned or -controlled site or facility will be closed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide the services required by the contract at Federally-owned or –controlled sites or facilities on all regularly scheduled Federal work days and other days as may be required by the contract. The Contractor shall not provide the services required by the contract on those days, or portions thereof, specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), except as required under paragraph (e). Accordingly, the Contractor’s employees, whose regular duty station in performance of this contract is a Federally-owned or controlled site or facility, shall not be granted access to the facility during those times specified in paragraphs (a), (b) and (c), unless required by paragraph (e) below.

(e) There may be times that the Contractor is required to perform the services required by the contract on a Federal holiday or other closure times. In the event that such performance is required, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, and specify the extent to which performance of the contract will be required. The Contractor shall provide sufficient personnel to perform the contractually-required work on those days, as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(f) In accordance with the payment and other applicable clauses of the contract, the Government will not pay the Contractor for its employees’ regularly scheduled work hours not actually provided directly in performance of the contract due to an unscheduled closure as contemplated in paragraphs (b) and (c) above.

DOE-G-2001 Contracting Officer Authority (OCT 2014)

The Contracting Officer is responsible for administration of the contract. The Contracting Officer may appoint a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in accordance with the clause entitled Contracting Officer’s Representative, to perform specifically delegated functions. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority on behalf of the Government, among other things, to take the following actions under the contract:

(a) Assign additional work within the general scope of the contract.

(b) Issue a change in accordance with the clause entitled Changes.

(c) Change the cost or price of the contract.

(d) Change any of the terms, conditions, specifications, or services required by the contract.

(e) Accept non-conforming work.

(f) Waive any requirement of the contract.

DOE-G-2008 – Non-supervision of Contractor Employees on Government Facilities (OCT 2014)

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor employees performing services under this contract. The Contractor's employees shall be held accountable solely to the Contractor's management, who in turn is responsible for contract performance to the Government.

DOE-H-2033 - Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2014)

(a) The DOE and the Contractor both recognize that methods for fair and efficient resolution of contractual issues in controversy by mutual agreement are essential to the successful and timely completion of contract requirements. Accordingly, DOE and the Contractor shall use their best efforts to informally resolve any contractual issue in controversy by mutual agreement. Issues of controversy may include a dispute, claim, question, or other disagreement. The parties agree to negotiate with each other in good faith, recognizing their mutual interests, and attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

(b) If a mutual agreement cannot be reached through negotiations within a reasonable period of time, the parties may use a process of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes. The ADR process may involve mediation, facilitation, fact-finding, group conflict management, and conflict coaching by a neutral party. The neutral party may be an individual, a board comprised of independent experts, or a company with specific expertise in conflict resolution or expertise in the specific area of controversy. The neutral party will not render a binding decision, but will assist the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. Any opinions of the neutral party shall not be admissible in evidence in any subsequent litigation proceedings.

(c) Either party may request that the ADR process be used. The Contractor shall make a written request to the Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer shall make a written request to the appropriate official of the Contractor. A voluntary election by both parties is required to participate in the ADR process. The parties must agree on the procedures and terms of the process, and officials of both parties who have the authority to resolve the issue must participate in the agreed upon process.

(d) ADR procedures may be used at any time that the Contracting Officer has the authority to resolve the issue in controversy. If a claim has been submitted by the Contractor, ADR procedures may be applied to all or a portion of the claim. If ADR procedures are used subsequent to issuance of a Contracting Officer’s final decision under the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, their use does not alter any of the time limitations or procedural requirements for filing an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s final decision and does not constitute reconsideration of the final decision.

(e) If the Contracting Officer rejects the Contractor’s request for ADR proceedings, the Contracting Officer shall provide the Contractor with a written explanation of the specific reasons the ADR process is not appropriate for the resolution of the dispute. If the Contractor rejects the Contracting Officer’s request to use ADR procedures, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the reasons for rejecting the request.

DOE-H-2034 – Inspection and Acceptance Contractor Interface with Other Contractors and/or Government Employees (Oct 2014)

The Government may award contracts for on-site work or services to additional contractors. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with all other on site DOE Contractors, and with Government employees, and carefully fit its own work to such other work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer or a duly authorized representative. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by a Government employee.

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DOE-H-2041 – Inspection and Acceptance Sustainable Acquisition under DOE Service Contracts (Oct 2014)

(a) Pursuant to Executive Orders 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management, and 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, the Department of Energy (DOE) is committed to managing its facilities in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect the health and well-being of its Federal employees and contractor service providers. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to support DOE in meeting those commitments, including sustainable acquisition or environmentally preferable contracting which may involve several interacting initiatives, such as -

(1) Alternative Fueled Vehicles and Alternative Fuels;

(2) Biobased Content Products (USDA Designated Products);

(3) Energy Efficient Products;

(4) Non-Ozone Depleting Alternative Products;

(5) Recycled Content Products (EPA Designated Products); and

(6) Water Efficient Products (EPA WaterSense Labeled Products).

(b) The Contractor should become familiar with these information resources:

(1) Recycled Products are described at http://epa.gov/cpg.

(2) Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/.

(3) Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products.

(4) FEMP designated products are described at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement

(5) Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net.

(6) Non-Ozone Depleting Alternative Products are described at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/strathome.html.

(7) Water efficient plumbing fixtures are described at http://epa.gov/watersense.

(c) If, in the course of providing services at the DOE site, the Contractor’s services necessitate the acquisition of any of the above types of products, it is expected that the Contractor will acquire the sustainable, environmentally preferable models unless the product is not available competitively within a reasonable time, at a reasonable price, is not life cycle cost efficient in the case of energy consuming products, or does not meet reasonable performance standards. While there is no formal reporting, DOE prepares a sustainable acquisition annual report and the Contractor may be asked by the Contracting Officer to provide information in support of DOE’s report.

DOE-J-2001 List of Attachments (OCT 2015) The following attachments constitute part of this contract:

Attachment Description A Performance Work Statement B Bid Schedule -Tower Inspection Spreadsheet C MAPS, (PWS - Exhibit 3) D Past Performance Questionnaire E Wage Determination

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WES-H-1002 RETAINAGE/HOLDBACK FOR UNDELIVERED DATA (WAPA, APR 2009)

The Government may retain/holdback up to 20 percent of invoice amount and final payment will not be made until all final drawings, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, and any other data required under the contract have been delivered to and accepted by the Government.

WES-H-1023 REQUIRED INSURANCE (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. The contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(1) Workman's Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the state where contract performance occurs; Occupational Disease Coverage; and Employees Liability Coverage.

(2) Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance with the following minimum coverages:

(i) GENERAL LIABILITY

(A) Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence.

(B) Property Damage $500,000 each accident;

$ 1,000,000 in the aggregate.

(ii) AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

(A) Bodily Injury, $200,000 per person;

$500,000 per occurrence.

(B) Property Damage, per occurrence: $20,000.

b. These policies shall have appropriate language waiving all subrogation rights against the Government, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

c. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor shall furnish a copy of the insurance certificate (binder) or other objective evidence of the above-required insurance to the Contracting Officer. The policies shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the insurance policies that adversely affect the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed, and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notification is provided to the Contracting Officer.

d. The contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), into any subcontracts issued under this contract.

WES-H-1031 FOREIGN VISITORS AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES (WAPA, MAY 2005)

The Contractor must receive prior, written approval from the appropriate Western Security Manager (WSM) before any non-U.S. Citizens (Foreign Nationals) visit or work at any Western Area Power Administration (Western) facility. The Contractor must certify in writing that:

1) each of their employees working under this contract that may visit or be assigned to work at any Western facility is a U.S. Citizen, or;

2) the Contractor shall provide an accurately completed Foreign National Data Card, WAPA Form 3000-72, Attachment C for each of their Foreign National employees that may visit or work at any Western facility. The Contractor shall forward the completed Form to the COR at least 45 days in advance of each Foreign National employee's visit or their beginning of work. Foreign National employees shall not be allowed on-site at any Western facility without prior approval of the cognizant WSM. Circumstances which do not allow a 45 day notification require prior, written approval of the cognizant WSM. The Contractor shall include this requirement in any subcontract it issues under this contract. Western reserves the right to remove any contract employee from Western's property pending the conclusion of the Foreign National background check.

WES-H-1032 SECURITY PROCESSING FOR SERVICE CONTRACTOR AND

SUBCONTRACTOR PERSONNEL WORKING ON A WESTERN AREA POWER

ADMINISTRATION SITE (WAPA, SEP 2011)

The performance of this contract requires that employees of the Contractor, and in some cases a Subcontractor, have access to Western owned or leased facilities. The Contractor agrees to adhere to Western's prescribed process for granting access to Contractor and Subcontractor personnel. This process includes, but is not limited to, a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) fingerprint check and other background checks and investigations as required by Western. Western's processes are detailed in the Contractor Background Investigations Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), located at:

http://ww2.wapa.gov/sites/western/business/selling/Documents/Contractor_Background_Check_SOP.pdf The Contractor agrees to propose employees and Subcontractor employees whose background offers the best prospect of obtaining access to Western facilities. Accordingly, the Contractor will consider the following criteria, which are not all inclusive and may vary depending on access requirements, when seeking to obtain access for employees:

1. Is the employee suspected of being a terrorist;

2. Is the employee the subject of an outstanding warrant;

3. Has the employee deliberately omitted, concealed, or falsified relevant and material facts from any Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86), Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85), or similar form;

4. Has the employee presented false or forged identity documents?

5. Is the employee currently awaiting a hearing or trial on, or been convicted of, a crime punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months or longer; or

6. Is the employee awaiting or serving a form of pre-prosecution probation, suspended or deferred sentencing, probation or parole in conjunction with an arrest or criminal charges for a crime punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months or longer. The Contractor shall assure:

1. In initiating the process for physical access to Western facilities:

(i) compliance with all relevant Western procedures:

(ii) that employees properly completes any forms; and

(iii) that employees submit the forms to the person designated by the Contracting Officer.

2. In completing the process for gaining access to a Western facility, that its employees:

(i) cooperate with Western officials responsible for granting access to Western facilities; and

(ii) provide additional information requested by Western officials. Contractor understands and agrees that Western may unilaterally deny access to an individual employee. The denial of access to an individual employee shall not be cause for extension of the period of performance of a Contract or the grounds for any contractor claim against Western. Probationary employment may commence prior to completion of the security investigation(s), however, continued employment will be subject to receipt of a successful adjudication. In the case of unfavorable adjudications, access of contractor/subcontractor employees is subject to the discretion of Western's adjudicator. The Contractor shall return to the Contracting Officer or designee the badge(s) or other credential(s) provided by Western pursuant to this SOP, granting physical access to Western owned or leased facilities by the Contractors employee(s), upon:

1. the termination of this Contract;

2. the expiration of this Contract;

3. an employee's termination of employment; or

4. demand by Western for return of the badge/credentials. The contractor shall include this clause in any subcontract awarded in performance of this contract in which an employee of the subcontractor will require access to Western owned or leased facilities.

WES-H-1037 SAFETY AND HEALTH - HIGH RISK (WAPA, MAY 2005)

In performing the work required by this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial safety codes including the latest effective standards promulgated by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1925; and the Construction Safety and Health regulations promulgated under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 29 CFR 1926. If there is a conflict between the requirements of the applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial safety codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail. For any cranes used in the performance of this contract, a copy of the crane inspection records shall be furnished to Western's on-site representative prior to the performance of work. The United States is liable only for negligence on the part of its employees in accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended.

Prior to starting work, an on-site safety meeting shall be held with Western's representative to address and discuss safety procedures related to the work required.

In addition, the contractor agrees to the following requirements:

1. A hazard evaluation will be developed for each major work component.

2. The Contractor agrees that Western has the right to remove any supervisor that does not adhere to said requirements.

Section 4 - Section 4

52.203-98, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements—Representation (DEVIATION) (FEB 2015)

(a) In accordance with section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), Government agencies are not permitted to use funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act for contracts with an entity that requires employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this provision does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(c) Representation. By submission of its offer, the Offeror represents that it does not require employees or subcontractors of such entity seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

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52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2015)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (NOV 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision- Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means-

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity, or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Contractor and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as an NCAGE code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror.

Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [] has or [] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for…