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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION
(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)
THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE
15. DATE OF QUOTATION
16. SIGNER
a. NAME (Type or print)
c. TITLE (Type or print)
b. TELEPHONE
AREA CODE
NUMBER
STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95) Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)
AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION
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8. TO:
b. COMPANYa. NAME
c. STREET ADDRESS
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
9. DESTINATION
a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. CITY
d. STATE e. ZIP CODE
7. DELIVERY
FOB DESTINATION
OTHER
(See Schedule)
10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE
ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)
IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.
11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)
ITEM NO.
(a)
SUPPLIES/ SERVICES
(b)
QUANTITY
(c)
UNIT
(d)
UNIT PRICE
(e)
AMOUNT
(f)
12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT
a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS
NUMBER PERCENTAGE
NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.
13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER
a. NAME OF QUOTER
b. STREET ADDRESS
c. COUNTY
d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE
14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO
SIGN QUOTATION
PAGE OF PAGES
1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.
UNDER BDSA REG. 2
AND/OR DMS REG. 1
RATING
5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)
5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)
NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER
AREA CODE NUMBER
SCHEDULE Continued
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
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Base Year Coverage - Health and Fitness Services 0001 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services including but not limited to: gym membership services as described in the attached statement of work.
Period of Performance: 08/01/2016 to 07/31/2017
12.00 EA
0002 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services including but not limited to: personal training services as described in the attached statement of work.
Period of Performance: 08/01/2016 to 07/31/2017
Option Year One Coverage - Health and Fitness Services
OPT
1001 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2017 to 07/31/2018
OPT
1002 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2017 to 07/31/2018
Option Year Two Coverage - Health and Fitness
OPT
2001 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2018 to 07/31/2019
2002 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
SCHEDULE Continued
ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
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The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2018 to 07/31/2019
Option Year Three Coverage - Health and Fitness
OPT
3001 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2019 to 07/31/2020
3002 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2018 to 07/31/2020
Option Year Four Coverage - Health and Fitness
OPT
4001 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2020 to 07/31/2021
4002 Wellness/Fitness Center/Health Club Membership
Support Services:
The contractor shall provide Health and Fitness Services
Period of Performance: 08/01/2020 to 07/31/2021
Table of Contents
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SECTION
. 1 Statement of Work
. 2 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)
. 3 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--
COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2016)
. 4 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)
. 5 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)
. 6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (APR 2016)
. 7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
. 8 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
. 9 IPP Invoice Submission Instructions
. 10 Invoicing Submission Instructions
. 11 Attachments
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SECTION
. 1 Statement of Work
EXPORT IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES
STATEMENT OF WORK
WELLNESS/FITNESS CENTER/HEALTH CLUB MEMBERSHIP
SUPPORT SERVICES
1. BACKGROUND
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) intends to include fitness center / health club membership as part of its health and wellness initiatives for its employees. The Contractor shall provide its full complement of services and full access to its facilities and fitness equipment to EXIM Bank employees. Membership is to be provided on a monthly basis. The number of EXIM Bank employees who may choose to participate in the gymnasium/health club membership program in Washington, DC is up to 100 employees, and up to 10 employees may participate in the personal training program that is provided. The address for existing office locations are as follows:
Export Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20571
2. SCOPE
The contractor facility shall be located within a close proximity to 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 office for those EXIM employees under this contract are stationed. The facility must be within a half mile (.5) radius from the EXIM Bank headquarters at 811 Vermont Avenue, NW, in Washington DC. This proximity minimizes travel time to and from the fitness facility, thereby optimizing usage by enabling employees to manage regular/daily fitness workouts within their workday.
3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
At a minimum, the contractor shall provide the following:
Full service fitness/workout facilities (Full range of standard fitness equipment as recognized by the fitness industry relative to what constitutes a “full service facility.” Facilities should include treadmills, bikes, stair steppers, elliptical and weight machines).
State-of-the-art equipment.
Hours of Operation which are concurrent with the standard core working hours of the participating offices.
Shower facilities.
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Towel and Locker services.
Ability to invoice the individual participant directly for one half of the monthly fee and invoice the EXIM Bank in a consolidated statement for the remaining monthly amount(s) due for all participating employees.
As members, EXIM Bank employees shall have full access to facilities and be provided services including but not limited to: state of the art equipment (i.e.
cardiovascular, strength and free weight conditioning equipment); aerobic and cycling exercise equipment; the availability of a knowledgeable support staff to provide weight management and health maintenance guidance as requested;
separate showers/locker rooms for each gender; on-site classes and personal training ( i.e. Pilates, Yoga, Core Conditioning, Step etc.); fitness consultations/life style programs; orientation for the various types of equipment as requested; towel service for showering and workouts.
If extended wellness options are available (i.e., Individualized sessions of Yoga, Pilates, personal training, and nutritional counseling) Exim will seek to negotiate a corporate rate as a separate entity from gym memberships.
Positive track record of past performance (clean and well maintained facilities and equipment, knowledgeable and courteous staff, timely and accurate invoicing).
4. REPORT DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE
On a monthly basis, the contractor shall provide an MS Office Excel (2010 version) file of a “Monthly Participant Report”. The Report shall be provided to the Contracting
Officer’s Representative (COR), within ten (10) calendar days, of the month following the last work day of the previous month. For example, if the last workday of the month is
Thursday, the 31 st of July, the report shall be due NLT close of business the following
Friday, August 8 th
. At a minimum, the “Monthly Participant Report” shall capture the name, component organization, for each participating member in that particular month.
This can either be submitted separately, or as part of the monthly invoice.
DELIVERABLE
DUE DATE
Automated “Monthly Participant
Report”
Within ten (10) calendar days of the last work day of the previous month
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5. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE
The place of performance will be at the contractor’s facility.
6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
The contract period of performance includes a base year of twelve months and four options (twelve months each) for a total performance period (if all options are exercised) of 60 months.
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. 2 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)
(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tenderfor acceptance those items that conform to the requirementsof this contract. The Government reserves the right toinspect or test any supplies or services that have been tenderedfor acceptance. The Government may require repair orreplacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance ofnonconforming services at no increase in contract price.
Ifrepair/replacement or reperformance will not correct thedefects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitableprice reduction or adequate consideration for acceptanceof nonconforming supplies or services. The Government mustexercise its post-acceptance rights--
(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign itsrights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727).
However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.
(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.
(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contracts Disputes, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.
(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.
(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.
(g) Invoice.
(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include--
(i) Name and address of the Contractor;
(ii) Invoice date and number;
(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;
(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price andextended price of the items delivered;
(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the billof lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;
(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;
(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;
(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and
(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.
(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.
(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.
(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by
EFT.
(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.
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(i) Payment.--
(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items acceptedby the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.
(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.
(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.
(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.
(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall--
(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the--
(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);
(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;
(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and
(D) Contractor point of contact.
(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.
(6) Interest.
(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.
(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.
(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if--
(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;
(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or
(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).
(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.
(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:
(A) The date fixed under this contract.
(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.
(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on--
(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;
(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or
(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.
(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.
(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:
(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or
(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.
(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.
(l) Termination for the Government`s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed
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prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor`s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.
(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.
(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pa ss to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.
(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.
(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.
(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.
(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.
(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:
(1) The schedule of supplies/services.
(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;
(3) The clause at 52.212-5.
(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.
(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.
(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.
(7) The Standard Form 1449.
(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.
(9) The specification.
(t) System for Award Management (SAM).
(1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and throughfinal payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government`s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alterthe terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.
(2)
(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name,doing business as name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has notcompleted the necessary requirements regarding novationand change-of-name agreements in FAR Subpart 42.12, theContractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day`s written notification of its intention to
(A) change the name in the SAM database;
(B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12; and
(C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changedname.
(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, orfails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of aproperly executed novation or change-of-name agreement,the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be
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incorrect information withinthe meaning of the Suspension of Payment paragraph ofthe electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.
(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in theSAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM database.
Information provided to the Contractor`s SAMrecord that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractorwill be considered to be incorrect information within themeaning of the Suspension of payment paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.
(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.
(u) Unauthorized Obligations.
(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:
(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.
(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an ``I agree`` click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., ``click-wrap`` or ``browse-wrap`` agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.
(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.
(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.
(v)Incorporation by reference. The Contractor`s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.
(End of Clause)
. 3 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) clause, which is 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 (Nov 2015).
(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:
(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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)
(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (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).
(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government`s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (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.
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(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] (14) X (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).
(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.
(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.
(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.
(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 2015) (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.
(iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) 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).
(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, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
(24) 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 (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).
X (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2016) (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 (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
x (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(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 (March 2,2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(ii) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 7 and E.O. 13627).
x (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 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 Contentfor EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C.6962(c) (3)(A)(ii)). (Notapplicable 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) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(37) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(38) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT(R) -Registered Imaging Equipment(Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514)
(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.
(39) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT(R) -Registered Television (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(R)-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.
(42) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).
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(43) 52.223-20, Aerosols (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(44) 52.223-21, Foams (June, 2016) (E.O. 13693).
(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 (FEB 2016) (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)).
(54) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
X (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).
x (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:
(1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495).
(2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(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).
(4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor --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).
(8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(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 (Aug 2007)(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 ofthe 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 3years 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, t he records relating to the work terminated shall be madeavailable for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals underthe disputes clause or
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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 notrequire 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 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 (Oct 2015) (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 $700,000 ($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 (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities(Jul2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (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 (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(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 (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).
(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 contractualobligations.
(End of Clause)
. 4 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)
(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard.
The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.
(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--
(1) The solicitation number;
(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;
(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;
(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;
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(5) Terms of any express warranty;
(6) Price and any discount terms;
(7) Remit to address, if different than mailing address;
(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that theofferor shall complete electronically);
(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;
(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contactwith telephone numbers and other relevant information); and
(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms andconditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.
(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.
(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender`s request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.
(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions or commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation. Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.
(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.
(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.
(2)
(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of anoffer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is late and will not be consideredunless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the lateoffer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--
(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commercemethod authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified forreceipt of offers; or
(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it wasreceived at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government`scontrol prior to the time set for receipt of offers;or
(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.
(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorableto the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.
(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stampof that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.
(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received atthe Government office designated for receipt of offers bythe exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.
(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at anytime before the exact time set for receipt of offers. Oraloffers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerningfacsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before theexact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the personsigns a receipt for the offer.
(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror`s initial offer should contain the offeror`s best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest;
accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.
(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers
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may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered,at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.
(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation.
(1)
(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards andCommercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to-- GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section Suite 8100 470 East L`Enfant Plaza, SW Washington, DC 20407 Telephone (202) 619-8925 Facsimile (202) 619-8978.
(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of…
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