DRAFT_140P2124R0018_SF_1449_PARTS_A-B_1.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. CONTRACT NO. ORDER NO. PARK:

14P02124R0018 [UPDATED UPON AWARD] [UPDATED UPON AWARD] NATIONWIDE

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AMENDMENT NO. DESCRIPTION. PR NO.

TREE AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES

PART A, STANDARD

FORM 1449

NATIONWIDE COVERAGE TREE AND

OTHER RELATED SERVICES

(Including Municipal, Urban Forestry and Arboriculture)

Phase Based, Full and open competition, is when all responsible sources are permitted to compete in accordance with the DESIGNATED SOLICITATION PHASE. Phase 1 (small businesses) and Phase 2 (large business, unless otherwise dissolved by amendment).

If Phase 2 is removed (dissolved by amendment) the solicitation will be considered a TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE and the following definition shall apply.

As such, the solicitation will then be reserved exclusively for small business participation as defined by the NAICS 561730 and the size standard of $9.5M.

• Phase 1: SMALL BUSINESSES ONLY

• Phase 2: LARGE BUSINESSES, unless otherwise dissolved by formal amendment.

• Phase 3: By INVITATION ONLY (All)

Type of Contract: Multiple Award, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quality (ID/IQ) Selection Process: Best Value Continuum, Trade-Off

SEE ADDENDUMIS CHECKED

CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

OFFEROR

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Washington DC 20240 1849 C Street MS2719 Business Services Contracting Division DOI, NPS ConOps Strategic

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561730

SIZE STANDARD:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED ORPS1

REQUEST FOR

PROPOSAL

(RFP)

INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB)

10. THIS ACQUISITION ISCODE

REQUEST FOR

QUOTE (RFQ)

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

13b. RATING

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY

CLASSIFICATION STANDARD

(NAICS):

SMALL BUSINESS

06/13/2024 1600 ED

04/10/2023

0000000000Jacqueline Scott (No collect calls)

INFORMATION CALL:

FOR SOLICITATION 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIMEb. TELEPHONE NUMBER a. NAME

4. ORDER NUMBER3. AWARD/ 6. SOLICITATION

140P2124R0018

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

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

1 10 OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

TELEPHONE NO.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

15. DELIVER TO

Washington DC 20240 1849 C Street MS2719 Business Services Contracting Division

9. ISSUED BY

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2. CONTRACT NO.

EFFECTIVE DATE

$9.5

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK BELOW

ISSUE DATE

DELIVERY FOR FREE ON BOARD

(FOB) DESTINATION UNLESS

BLOCK IS MARKED

11.

SEE SCHEDULEX

12. DISCOUNT TERMS THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED

ORDER UNDER THE DEFENSE

PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATIONS

SYSTEM - DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13a.

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

(SDVOSB)

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

8(A)

DOI, NPS ConOps Strategic

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (WOSB)

ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL

BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

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Delivery: 12/31/2030 Period of Performance: 01/01/2025 to 12/31/2030

00010 LANDSCAPING GROUNDS KEEPING SERVICES: Description of Services (SVCS): The Contractor shall provide a full spectrum of tree related service by providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to properly perform, and/or maintain a healthy tree canopy and/or mitigate tree condition and all

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

HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

DATED

Jacqueline Scott

. 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 (FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION) FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3

AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Government Use Only)

OFFER

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 11/2021)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

ARE NOT ATTACHED.

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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: REFERENCE

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

RECEIVED INSPECTED

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

37. CHECK NUMBER

FINALPARTIAL

36. PAYMENT

FINALPARTIAL

35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

34. VOUCHER NUMBER33. SHIP NUMBER

COMPLETE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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. 11/2021) BACK

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related work as defined in the attached Base IDIQ

Performance Work Statement and as described, supplemented and required at the task order level for in scope services.

CONTRACT TYPE: FFP, Multiple Award, ID/IQ

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 5-Continuous Years

Also see Part B, Continuation of Any Block From

SF 1449, for additional information.

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

See Ordering Instructions and FAR Clause

52.216-19, Order Limitations (Oct 1995).

00020 MINIMUM GUARANTEE: $2,500.00

Product/Service Code: S208

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

LANDSCAPING/GROUNDSKEEPING

Period of Performance: 12/31/2030 to 12/31/2030

32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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PART B,

CONTINUATION OF

SF 1449

NATIONWIDE COVERAGE TREE AND

OTHER RELATED SERVICES

(Including Municipal, Urban Forestry and Arboriculture)

1-30-2024 Version 0

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Table of Contents

PART B, CONTINUATION OF ANY BLOCK FROM SF 1449

SECTION B, CONTINUATION OF SCHEDULE AND SF 1449

B.1 ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION

B.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

B.3 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

B.4 CONFIDENTIALIY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

B.5 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

B.6 TRAVEL

B.8 INVOICING

B.9 CONTRACT POINTS OF CONTACT:

B.10 POST AWARD CONFERENCE AND REPORTING

B.11 ORDERING PERIOD

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PART B, CONTINUATION OF ANY BLOCK FROM SF 1449

SECTION B, CONTINUATION OF SCHEDULE AND SF 1449

B.1 ADDITIONAL COMPANY INFORMATION

COMPANY’S NAME [Add Company’s Name] Type of Contract: Multiple Award Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) (with on-ramp and off-ramp) Solicitation No. 140P2124R0018 Effective for: 5-years after date of award Primary NAICS: 561730, Landscaping, Size Std. $9.5M

Pool: [Small or Large]

Socio-Economic Designation (if any):

SDB 8(a) HubZone SDVO EDWO WO ISBEE

Price List included (See B.2.2) ☒

ITEM

NUMBER

DESCRIPTION

0010 Description of Services (SVCS): The Contractor shall provide a full spectrum of tree related service by providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to properly perform, and/or maintain a healthy tree canopy and/or mitigate tree condition and all related work as defined in the attached Base IDIQ Performance Work Statement and as described, supplemented and required at the task order level for in scope services. Any tasks not specifically noted, but necessary for proper performance (in accordance with accepted industry standards) shall be furnished under this IDIQ. The Contractor shall perform to industry standards (e.g., TCIA and ANSI, etc.) and the standards in this contract. Nationwide coverage is achieved and performed collectively by all ID/IQ contract holders. Nationwide covers more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories.

CONTRACT TYPE: FFP, Multiple Award, ID/IQ PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 5-Continuous Years

0010AA (Informational) Tree and Other Related Services (competed, including use of awardee’s price list) 0010AB (Informational) Tree and Other Related Services (sole source, fair opportunity exception)

0020 Minimum Guarantee: $2,500.00 [add funding Park Unit, Region]

B.2 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

B.2.1 This procurement is set aside as unrestricted under NAICS code 561730, Landscaping, with a size standard of $9.5M.

B.2.2 Price List, Fixed Price (rates and unit prices): Prices were evaluated for reasonableness prior to the Base ID/IQ award. The PRICE LIST includes management fixed rates and unit prices for other service types (as proposed and accepted). Task order shall be issued using the accepted rates.

The service type price list may vary from awardee to awardee. The prices were evaluated for reasonableness. (For task order price analysis, refer to 15.404, Proposal Analysis and the Base ID/IQ, Ordering Instructions for additional information) In addition, use of the awardee’s proposal pricing (which is different than the attached price list) is encouraged, as needed, to determine if the proposed task order’s price is fair and reasonable. Consideration and adjustment should be made due to location, complexity, etc.

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B.2.3 The Government anticipates awarding at least 7 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract(s) as a result of this solicitation. Depending on the results of Phase 1, and at the government’s discretion, the range of awards may be between 7 and 25.

B.2.4 The minimum aggregate contract value for all task orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum contract value stated in the following table. The maximum aggregate contract value (for all awardees) for all task orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum contract value stated in Table B.2.1, Contract Values.

B.2.4.1 During the life of the contract, the government is not obligated to purchase services above the guaranteed minimum. For awarded ID/IQ contracts, the minimum guaranteed amount is $2,500.00.

Please note that this minimum guarantee will not apply to ID/IQ contractors that are off ramped for cause (i.e., not providing competitive proposal(s), determined not viable to continue as an ID/IQ holder, etc.) in accordance with, On Ramping and Off Ramping and other terms and conditions of the contract.

Table B.2.1, Contract Values (See FAR Clause 52.216-19)

Minimum Contract Value

Maximum Contract Value

Task Order Minimum/Maximum

$2,500.00 $100,000,000.001 $2,500.00/$1,500,000.00

B.3 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: See Attachment B.2, Base Performance Work Statement (PWS) for additional information.

B.3.1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES: The Contractor shall provide a full spectrum of tree related service by providing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to properly perform, and/or maintain a healthy tree canopy and/or mitigate tree condition and all related work as defined in this PWS. (See C.1.5, Scope and attached Definitions) Any tasks not specifically noted, but necessary for proper performance (in accordance with accepted industry standards) shall be furnished under this ID/IQ. The Contractor shall perform to industry standards (e.g., TCIA and ANSI, etc.) and the standards in this contract. Nationwide coverage, covers more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and all U.S. territories.

B.3.2 OBJECTIVE: The objective of the multiple awarded contract vehicles is to provide Nationwide coverage for tree and other related services, as described in this document. Tree services are inclusive of arboriculture, urban forestry, municipal forestry, and other related type services. Services may be emergency, scheduled, or urgent services. These spectra of services are intended to maintain tree health, which may include vegetation, soil, etc. The objective is to conserve the scenery, the natural and historic objects, tree health, and the wildlife therein.

B.3.3 SCOPE: The scope of services provided under this ID/IQ is for a wide range of services related to the care and management of trees. These services may include (but is not limited to): (1) Tree Removal:

Safe and efficient removal of trees, whether due to disease, storm damage, or other reasons. (2) Tree Pruning/Trimming: Trimming and shaping trees for health, and safety. (3) Tree Planting: Planting new trees to promote reforestation or improve landscaping. (4) Tree Condition and Risk Assessment:

Evaluating the health of trees, diagnosing diseases or issues (including structural defects, soil, erosion, etc.), and recommending appropriate treatments. Evaluating the risk trees may pose and recommending appropriate treatments. (5) Tree Disease and Pest Control: Management and treatment of tree diseases and infestations by pests. (6) Emergency Tree Services: Responding to storm damage or fallen trees, often on an urgent basis. (7) Arborist Services: Certified arborists may provide specialized expertise in tree care and management. (8) Land Clearing. (9) Stump Grinding/Removal: Removing tree stumps to

1 The Maximum Contract Value is not per contract. It is a maximum aggregate threshold for all awarded Base ID/IQs.

It is a single threshold for all contract holders, including contract pools.

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providing guidance on protecting trees during construction. (13) Consultation and Advice: Offering expert advice on tree care.

B.3.3.1 Other related services may include identifying, cutting, designing/installing stabilizing support systems, and/or removing encroaching brush, trees, and limbs and incidental debris (i.e., rock, boulders, other vegetation, etc.) to restore sight distances, provide appropriate vertical and horizontal clearances to improve sight distances, eliminate hazards to the public, support longevity of life of historic or culturally significant trees, forest management related tasks to provide comprehensive service (e.g., small scale planting, small scale harvesting, small scale reforestation, etc.). Small scale is defined as approximately 2 acres or less.

B.3.3.2 Work may include and be accomplished adjacent to Park facilities, roads, sidewalks, memorials, monuments, trails, parking areas, utilities, overlooks, waterways and pull offs in single or several areas of the project’s location (Park).

B.3.3.3 Services can either be scheduled, urgent, or emergency services.

B.3.3.4 Aerial aviation services are not included. This ID/IQ is not intended to provide fuel reduction/management services, or traditional landscaping services.

B.3.4 PROJECT BACKGROUND: The project’s background and information will be provided at the task order level via a Supplemental Task Order PWS or other project description documents.

B.3.4.1 An ID/IQ allows a Contractor to provide an indefinite quantity of services for a fixed time. These services are project specific and issued on task orders (TOs). To obtain related services from a Contractor (awardee), the Government will issue a request for services by issuing a task order request for proposal (TORFP). Part of the TORFP is a supplemental Task Order PWS. The supplemental TOPWS (or other related documents) details the specific needs of the task order project. The base ID/IQ terms and conditions applies at the task order level.

B.3.4.2 Order of Precedence: Any inconsistency between the Base PWS and task order description of services

(i.e., Supplemental PWS, or other like document) shall be resolved by giving precedence in accordance with the order specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.212-4(s), Order of Precedence. Any inconsistency between the supplemental TOPWS, and the Base Performance Work Statement, the TO PWS takes precedence.

B.4 CONFIDENTIALIY AND NON-DISCLOSURE

B.4.1 Contractor-generated preliminary and final deliverables, all associated working papers, and other materials relevant in the performance of individual Task orders are subject to the limitations in FAR Clause 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works and must be submitted to the ID/IQ Task Order Contracting Officer with a copy to the designated COR.

B.4.2 All documents produced as deliverables for any projects under this ID/IQ contract shall not be used, released, reproduced, distributed, or published without written permission of the Contracting Officer.

All project documentation (deliverables, not Contractor working papers unless specifically required in the ID/IQ Task Order) shall be provided as required.

B.4.3 Personnel working on any of the described tasks, at the Government’s request, will be required to sign formal non-disclosure and/or conflict of interest agreements to guarantee the protection and integrity of Government and/or Contractor information and documents. The Contractor shall not release, communicate, or otherwise disseminate information to any other parties without the written consent of the ID/IQ Task Order Contracting Officer.

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B.5 STANDARD OF CONDUCT

B.5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to his employees as may be necessary.

B.5.2 The CO, or authorized representative (COR), may require dismissal from work any contractor employee who does not meet the above standards or is identified as a potential threat. The potential threat includes threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, to visitors, volunteers, employees or operational mission of the facility, building population or the Government.

B.6 TRAVEL

B.6.1 Approved allowable and allocable travel costs associated with the performance of the Task Orders will be reimbursed. Contractor costs incurred for travel will be considered reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily basis, the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). As such, estimated allowable and allocable travel costs shall be included in each Task Order when travel is anticipated. Costs incurred for transportation and per diem (lodging, meals and incidental expenses) will be billed in accordance with the regulatory implementation of Public Law 99-234, FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs. These costs are directly reimbursable, if specifically authorized in the ID/IQ Task Order.

B.6.2 Any anticipated travel or transportation required in performance of a task order shall be included in the task order proposal. All travel shall be approved, if needed, by the task order contracting officer prior to travel.

B.6.3 The Government shall not be charged for services not rendered, travel not taken, or general and administrative (G&A) fees for any travel. Contractors shall only be reimbursed for incurred costs at or below the “not to exceed” amount specified on the Task Order. Costs for transportation, lodging, meals, and incidental expenses incurred by Contractor personnel on official company business are allowable subject to the limitations contained in FAR 31.205-46 Travel Costs.

B.6.4 If travel is estimated and part of a firm-fixed order as a lump sum, the cost shall be a separate line item and determined fair and reasonable in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation 31.205-46, and the Federal Travel Regulation prior to award of the task order. Unless other expenses are allowed in accordance with regulation, no adjustments are allowed after award. (Also see Clauses for additional terms and conditions)

B.6.5 Here are a few helpful links (the most current versions apply and are considered incorporated by reference):

31.205-46 Travel costs. | Acquisition.GOV Federal travel regulation and related files | GSA Per Diem Rates | GSA

B.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: There will be no Government Furnished Property for the Base ID/IQ. However, Government Furnished Items (property, information, etc.) may be provided at the task order level.

(See Contract Clauses for additional terms and conditions)

B.8 INVOICING

B.8.1 See Contract Clauses, Part C, DOI-AAAP-0028, Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (FEB 2021) and the requirements in FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Each Task Order will contain a payment schedule that will separate the work into discrete deliverables and identify amounts which may https://www.acquisition.gov/far/31.205-46?searchTerms=travel https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/regulations/federal-travel-regulation/ftr-and-related-files https://www.gsa.gov/travel/plan-book/per-diem-rates

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B.9 CONTRACT POINTS OF CONTACT: Individual Task Orders will be administered by the Contracting Office issuing the order. The contracting officers below will be responsible for the administration of and any concerns related to the Base ID/IQ:

Base ID/IQ Contracting Officer (Primary):

Base ID/IQ Contracting Officer (Alternate):

National Park Service National Park Service Washington Contracting Office Washington Contracting Office Contracting Operations (ConOps) Strategic

Contracting Operations (ConOps) Strategic

Phone: (202)354-3994 Phone: (240)931-8451 jacqueline_scott@nps.gov ruth_pagan@nps.gov

B.9.1 The Contractor's designated Project Manager/Account Representative/Contract’s Manager for this contract is: [UPDATE WITH AWARD]

B.9.2 The Project Manager/Account Representative shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination of this contract and shall act as the central point of contact with the Government. The Project Manager shall have full authority to act for the Contractor in the performance of the required services. The Project Manager, or a designated representative, shall meet with the COR to discuss problem areas as they occur. The Project Manager/Account Representative or designated representative shall respond within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 48 hours, but may be less based on the issue. For instances within 4 hours for urgent or emergency issues.

B.10 POST AWARD CONFERENCE AND REPORTING

B10.1 Base ID/IQ Post Award Meeting: The meeting details will be provided in the award notice. Anticipated topics are general contract administration, point of contacts, the task order request for proposal process, and other related topics, as noted. Contractors must submit insurance within 10 days of award, then annually thereafter or after renewal, whichever occurs first. The awardee is reminded that there is no privity (legal relationship) of contract between the Government and their designated subcontractors.

B.10.2 Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the requesting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The CO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the Contractor of how the government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced.

Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government. This is a requirement for the prime Contractor.

B.10.3 Task Order Notification: The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Base ID/IQ Contracting

Officer within five (5) days of all new Task Orders awarded under this Base ID/IQ. This report is cumulative. At a minimum, the information must be submitted in an editable format, and shall include the task order number, date of award, the amount (including all options), location, project title and status (i.e., open, closed). If an award is not received during the year, awardees are still required to submit a report at least annually (based on the date of Base ID/IQ award) with a negative response. See post award provided template.

B.10.4 Submit updates to all accepted master plans (i.e., quality, safety, etc.) annually, at least 30 days prior to the contract’s anniversary date and annual thereafter. For instance, if the Base ID/IQ award date is 1 August 2024, then the due date will be 1 July 2025, 1 July 2026….

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B.11 ORDERING PERIOD

B.11.1 The period of performance for this Based ID/IQ is 5-continuous years unless the contractor is on-ramped or off-ramped.

B.11.1.1 On-ramp and Off-ramp: The government may add new contractor and may eliminate others during the ordering period. Any on-ramped contracts will contain the same terms and conditions as the initial award, including the same period of performance. (See Part C, Contract Clauses for additional terms and conditions related to “On-ramp and Off-ramp.”

B.11.1.2 During the on-ramp period, existing ID/IQ contract holders may propose additional services and geographical locations for consideration under the “set” instructions and evaluation criteria. The government is not under obligation to accept the additional services or locations, as proposed. If the proposed additional service(s) and geographical location(s) are not accepted, the ID/IQ awardee remains under obligation to continue to perform in accordance with the (original) existing contract terms and conditions.

B.11.1.3 Dormant: The government may place a contract in dormant status. If a dormant status is activated, the

Contractor shall not be eligible to participate or compete in any subsequent task order solicitations while the Contractor is in Dormant Status; however, Contractors placed in Dormant Status shall continue performance on previously awarded and active task orders, including the exercise of options and modifications at the task order level. (See Part C, Contract Clauses for additional terms and conditions related to “Dormant.”

(END OF PART B, SECTION B, CONTINUATION OF SCHEDULE AND SF 1449)