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Section I - Contract Clauses
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
| 52.203-18 | Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require JAN 2017 Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation |
| 52.204-18 | |
| Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance | |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.204-25 |
| Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment |
| AUG 2020 |
| 52.212-4 |
| Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items |
| OCT 2018 |
| 52.212-5 |
| Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items |
| OCT 2020 |
| 52.222-1 |
| Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes |
| FEB 1997 |
| 52.224-1 |
| Privacy Act Notification |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.224-2 |
| Privacy Act |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.228-5 |
| Insurance - Work On A Government Installation |
| JAN 1997 |
| 52.229-3 |
| Federal, State And Local Taxes |
| FEB 2013 |
| 52.232-40 |
| Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors |
| DEC 2013 |
| 52.233-1 |
| Disputes |
| MAY 2014 |
| 52.237-2 |
| Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And Vegetation |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.242-15 |
| Stop-Work Order |
| AUG 1989 |
| 52.247-8 |
| Estimated Weights or Quantities Not Guaranteed |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.247-13 |
| Accessorial Services - Moving Contracts |
| APR 1984 |
| 52.247-34 |
| F.O.B. Destination |
| NOV 1991 |
| 252.203-7000 |
| Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials |
| SEP 2011 |
| 252.204-7012 |
| Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. |
| DEC 2019 |
| 252.232-7003 |
| Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports |
| JUN 2012 |
| 252.247-7014 |
| Demurrage |
| DEC 1991 |
| 252.247-7016 |
| Contractor Liability for Loss or Damage |
| DEC 1991 |
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)
In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C. 5341 or 5332.
THIS STATEMENT IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY: IT IS NOT A WAGE DETERMINATION
| Employee Class |
| Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits |
| 21020-Forklift Operator |
| WG-5704-05 |
| 21050-Material Handling Laborer |
| WG-3502-01 |
| 21110-Shipping Packer |
| WG-7002-06 |
| 21410-Warehouse Specialist |
| WG-3502-03 |
| 31361-Truckdriver, Light |
| WG-5703-05 |
| 31362-Truckdriver, Medium |
| WG-5703-06 |
| 31363-Truckdriver, Heavy |
| WG-5703-07 |
| 31364-Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer |
| WG-5703-08 |
(End of clause)
52.228-9 Cargo Insurance.
Cargo Insurance (May 1999)
(a) The Contractor, at the Contractor’s expense, shall provide and maintain, during the continuance of this contract, cargo insurance of $225,000.00 per vehicle to cover the value of property on each vehicle and of $75,000.00 to cover the total value of the property in the shipment.
(b) All insurance shall be written on companies acceptable to ____________ [insert name of contracting agency], and policies shall include such terms and conditions as required by __________ [insert name of contracting agency]. The Contractor shall provide evidence of acceptable cargo insurance to ____________ [insert name of contracting agency] before commencing operations under this contract.
(c) Each cargo insurance policy shall include the following statement:
"It is a condition of this policy that the Company shall furnish-
(1) Written notice to __________ [insert name and address of contracting agency], 30 days in advance of the effective date of any reduction in, or cancellation of, this policy; and
(2) Evidence of any renewal policy to the address specified in paragraph (1) of this statement, not less than 15 days prior to the expiration of any current policy on file with ____________ [insert name of contracting agency]."
52.247-23 Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods.
As prescribed in 47.207-7(e), insert the following clause:
Contractor Liability for Loss of and/or Damage to Household Goods (Jan 1991)
(a) Except when loss and/or damage arise out of causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the Contractor shall be liable to the owner for the loss of and/or damage to any article while being-
(1) Packed, picked up, loaded, transported, delivered, unloaded, or unpacked;
(2) Stored in transit; or
(3) Serviced (appliances, etc.) by a third person hired by the Contractor to perform the servicing.
(b) The Contractor shall be liable for loss and/or damage discovered by the owner if written notice of such loss and/or damage is dispatched to the Contractor not later than 75 days following the date of delivery.
(c) The Contractor shall indemnify the owner of the goods at a rate per shipment greater of $7,500 or $6.00 multiplied by either net weight of Household Goods shipment or the gross weight of the Unaccompanied Baggage shipment, in pounds, not to exceed $75,000.
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://farsite.hill.af.mil/
52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)
(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.
(End of clause)
252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
As prescribed in 204.7304(d), use the following provision:
NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)
(a) Definitions.
| “Basic Assessment”, “Medium Assessment”, and “High Assessment” have the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments. |
| “Covered contractor information system” has the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this solicitation. |
(b) Requirement. In order to be considered for award, if the Offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html.
(c) Procedures.
(1) The Offeror shall verify that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer.
(2) If the Offeror does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the Offeror may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS in the format identified in paragraph (d) of this provision.
(d) Summary level scores. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted 30 days post-assessment in SPRS to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assessments.
(1) Basic Assessments. An Offeror may follow the procedures in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision for posting Basic Assessments to SPRS.
(i) The email shall include the following information:
(A) Cybersecurity standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).
(B) Organization conducting the assessment (e.g., Contractor self-assessment).
(C) For each system security plan (security requirement 3.12.4) supporting the performance of a DoD contract—
(1) All industry Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan; and
(2) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one plan exists.
(D) Date the assessment was completed.
(E) Summary level score (e.g., 95 out of 110, NOT the individual value for each requirement).
(F) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.
(ii) If multiple system security plans are addressed in the email described at paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, the Offeror shall use the following format for the report:
| System Security Plan | CAGE Codes supported | |||
| by this plan | Brief description of the plan architecture | Date of assessment | Total Score | Date score of 110 will achieved |
(2) Medium and High Assessments. DoD will post the following Medium and/or High Assessment summary level scores to SPRS for each system assessed:
(i) The standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).
(ii) Organization conducting the assessment, e.g., DCMA, or a specific organization (identified by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)).
(iii) All industry CAGE code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan.
(iv) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one system security plan exists.
(v) Date and level of the assessment, i.e., medium or high.
(vi) Summary level score (e.g., 105 out of 110, not the individual value assigned for each requirement).
(vii) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.
(3) Accessibility.
(i) Assessment summary level scores posted in SPRS are available to DoD personnel, and are protected, in accordance with the standards set forth in DoD Instruction 5000.79, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI).
(ii) Authorized representatives of the Offeror for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance with the SPRS Software User’s Guide for Awardees/Contractors available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf.
(iii) A High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment may result in documentation in addition to that listed in this section. DoD will retain and protect any such documentation as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and intended for internal DoD use only. The information will be protected against unauthorized use and release, including through the exercise of applicable exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., Exemption 4 covers trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a contractor that is privileged or confidential).
(End of provision)
252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements.
As prescribed in 204.7304(e), use the following clause:
NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2020)
(a) Definitions.
“Basic Assessment” means a contractor’s self-assessment of the contractor’s implementation of NIST SP 800-171 that—
(1) Is based on the Contractor’s review of their system security plan(s) associated with covered contractor information system(s);
(2) Is conducted in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology; and
(3) Results in a confidence level of “Low” in the resulting score, because it is a self-generated score.
| “Covered contractor information system” has the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this contract. |
| “High Assessment” means an assessment that is conducted by Government personnel using NIST SP 800-171A, Assessing Security Requirements for Controlled Unclassified Information that— |
(1) Consists of—
(i) A review of a contractor’s Basic Assessment;
(ii) A thorough document review;
(iii) Verification, examination, and demonstration of a Contractor’s system security plan to validate that NIST SP 800-171 security requirements have been implemented as described in the contractor’s system security plan; and
(iv) Discussions with the contractor to obtain additional information or clarification, as needed; and
(2) Results in a confidence level of “High” in the resulting score.
“Medium Assessment” means an assessment conducted by the Government that—
(1) Consists of—
(i) A review of a contractor’s Basic Assessment;
(ii) A thorough document review; and
(iii) Discussions with the contractor to obtain additional information or clarification, as needed; and
(2) Results in a confidence level of “Medium” in the resulting score.
(b) Applicability. This clause applies to covered contractor information systems that are required to comply with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, in accordance with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation System (DFARS) clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this contract.
(c) Requirements. The Contractor shall provide access to its facilities, systems, and personnel necessary for the Government to conduct a Medium or High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment, as described in NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html, if necessary.
(d) Procedures. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assessments.
(1) Basic Assessments. A contractor may submit, via encrypted email, summary level scores of Basic Assessments conducted in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS.
(i) The email shall include the following information:
(A) Version of NIST SP 800-171 against which the assessment was conducted.
(B) Organization conducting the assessment (e.g., Contractor self-assessment).
(C) For each system security plan (security requirement 3.12.4) supporting the performance of a DoD contract—
(1) All industry Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan; and
(2) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one plan exists.
(D) Date the assessment was completed.
(E) Summary level score (e.g., 95 out of 110, NOT the individual value for each requirement).
(F) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.
(ii) If multiple system security plans are addressed in the email described at paragraph (b)(1)(i) of this section, the Contractor shall use the following format for the report:
System Security Plan CAGE Codes supported by this plan Brief description of the plan architecture Date of assessment Total Score Date score of 110 will achieved
(2) Medium and High Assessments. DoD will post the following Medium and/or High Assessment summary level scores to SPRS for each system security plan assessed:
(i) The standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).
(ii) Organization conducting the assessment, e.g., DCMA, or a specific organization (identified by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)).
(iii) All industry CAGE code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan.
(iv) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one system security plan exists.
(v) Date and level of the assessment, i.e., medium or high.
(vi) Summary level score (e.g., 105 out of 110, not the individual value assigned for each requirement).
(vii) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.
(e) Rebuttals.
(1) DoD will provide Medium and High Assessment summary level scores to the Contractor and offer the opportunity for rebuttal and adjudication of assessment summary level scores prior to posting the summary level scores to SPRS (see SPRS User’s Guide https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf).
(2) Upon completion of each assessment, the contractor has 14 business days to provide additional information to demonstrate that they meet any security requirements not observed by the assessment team or to rebut the findings that may be of question.
(f) Accessibility.
(1) Assessment summary level scores posted in SPRS are available to DoD personnel, and are protected, in accordance with the standards set forth in DoD Instruction 5000.79, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI).
(2) Authorized representatives of the Contractor for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance with the SPRS Software User’s Guide for Awardees/Contractors available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf.
(3) A High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment may result in documentation in addition to that listed in this clause. DoD will retain and protect any such documentation as “Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)” and intended for internal DoD use only. The information will be protected against unauthorized use and release, including through the exercise of applicable exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., Exemption 4 covers trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a contractor that is privileged or confidential).
(g) Subcontracts.
(1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (g), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items (excluding COTS items).
(2) The Contractor shall not award a subcontract or other contractual instrument, that is subject to the implementation of NIST SP 800-171 security requirements, in accordance with DFARS clause 252.204-7012 of this contract, unless the subcontractor has completed, within the last 3 years, at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment, as described in https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/pdi/cyber/strategically_assessing_contractor_implementation_of_NIST_SP_800-171.html, for all covered contractor information systems relevant to its offer that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government.
(3) If a subcontractor does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the subcontractor may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment, in accordance with the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology, to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS along with the information required by paragraph (d) of this clause.
(End of clause) 252.222-7999 Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping (DEVIATION 2021-O0001)
Use this clause in solicitations and contracts, when a contract is contemplated that will include the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity or its Alternate I.
COMBATING RACE AND SEX STEREOTYPING (DEVIATION 2021-O0001) (NOV 2020)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
“Race or sex scapegoating” means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race or sex, or to members of a race or sex because of their race or sex.
“Race or sex stereotyping” means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race or sex, or to an individual because of his or her race or sex.
(b) Exemptions. The exemptions that apply to Executive Order (E.O.) 11246 (see FAR 22.807) also apply to E.O. 13950 and the requirements of this clause.
(c) Compliance with E.O. 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping. Unless exempted under paragraph (b) of this clause, the Contractor shall not use any workplace training that inculcates in its employees any form of race or sex stereotyping or any form of race or sex scapegoating, including the concepts that—
(1) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
(2) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously;
(3) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex;
(4) Members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex;
(5) An individual’s moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex;
(6) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;
(7) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex; or
(8) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race.
(d) Notice. The Contractor shall send, to each labor union or representative of workers with which it has a collective bargaining agreement or other contract or understanding, the notice provided below advising the labor union or workers’ representative of the Contractor’s commitments under this clause, and post copies of the notice in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
NOTICE
E.O. 13950, Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping Employers Holding Federal Contracts or Subcontracts
Contractors shall not use any workplace training that inculcates in its employees any form of race or sex stereotyping or any form of race or sex scapegoating, including the following concepts that—
(1) One race or sex is inherently superior to another race or sex;
(2) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is inherently racist, sexist, or oppressive, whether consciously or unconsciously;
(3) An individual should be discriminated against or receive adverse treatment solely or partly because of his or her race or sex;
(4) Members of one race or sex cannot and should not attempt to treat others without respect to race or sex;
(5) An individual’s moral character is necessarily determined by his or her race or sex;
(6) An individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, bears responsibility for actions committed in the past by other members of the same race or sex;
(7) Any individual should feel discomfort, guilt, anguish, or any other form of psychological distress on account of his or her race or sex; or
(8) Meritocracy or traits such as a hard work ethic are racist or sexist, or were created by a particular race to oppress another race.
For use in this notice—
“Race or sex scapegoating” means assigning fault, blame, or bias to a race or sex, or to members of a race or sex because of their race or sex; and “Race or sex stereotyping” means ascribing character traits, values, moral and ethical codes, privileges, status, or beliefs to a race or sex, or to an individual because of his or her race or sex.
Any person who believes a contractor has violated its nondiscrimination or affirmative action obligations under this notice should immediately contact the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) Complaint Hotline to Combat Race and Sex Stereotyping at 202-343-2008 or via email at OFCCPComplaintHotline@dol.gov.
(End of notice)
(e) Noncompliance. In the event it is determined that the Contractor is not in compliance with this clause or any rule, regulation, or order of the Secretary of Labor, this contract may be canceled, terminated, or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be declared ineligible for further Government contracts, under the procedures authorized in E.O. 11246, as amended. In addition, sanctions may be imposed and remedies invoked against the Contractor as provided in E.O. 11246, as amended; in the rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor; or as otherwise provided by law.
(f) Subcontracts. (1) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in all subcontracts that exceed $10,000 and are not exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued under E.O. 11246, as amended, so that these terms and conditions will be binding upon each subcontractor.
(2) The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract as the Director of OFCCP may direct as a means of enforcing these terms and conditions, including sanctions for noncompliance, provided, that if the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a subcontractor as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States to enter into the litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
(End of clause)
252.247-7013 CONTRACT AREAS OF PERFORMANCE (DEC 1991)
(a) The Government will consider all areas of performance described in paragraph (b) as including the Contractor's facility, regardless of geographical location.
(b) The Contractor shall perform services within the following defined areas of performance, which include terminals identified therein: Zones 51-56 as defined below
| Zone 51 |
| New Jersey counties of Burlington, Ocean and the following cities in Camden county. East of the Turnpike: Atco, Audubon, Barrington, Bellmawr, Berlin, Blackwood, Brooklawn, Camden, Cherry Hill, Chesilhurst, Clementon, Collingswood, Erial, Glendora, Haddon Heights, Haddonfield, Laurel Springs, Lawnside, Lindenwold, Merchantville, Mount Ephraim, Oaklyn, Pennsaucken, Pine Hill, Runnemede, Sicklerville, Voorhees and Westmont |
| Zone 52 |
| New Jersey counties of Atlantic, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester and Salem |
| Zone 53 |
| New Jersey counties of Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth and Somerset |
| Zone 54 |
| Pennsylvania counties of Alleghany, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Cambria, Cameron, Clarion, Clearfield, Crawford, Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Indiana, Jefferson,Lawrence, Mckean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington, Westmoreland |
| Zone 55 |
| Ohio counties of Belmont, Columbiana, Jefferson, West Virginia (WV): Barbour, Brook, Dodrige, Hancock, Harrison, Lewis, Marion, Marshall, Mongolia, Ohio, Pleasants, Preston, Ritchie, Taylor, Tyler, Upshur, Wetzel, Wood. |
| Zone 56 |
| WV counties of Boone, Braxton, Cabell, Calhoun, Clay, Fayette, Gilmer, Greenbrier, Jackson, Kanawha, Lincoln, Logan, Mason, Mingo, Nicholas, Putnam, Raleigh, Roane, Wayne, Wirt, Wyoming |
5352.201-9101 OMBUDSMAN (October 2019)
(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the party to another official who can resolve the concern.
(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).
(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsmen, Ms. Susan Madison, AFMC OL AMC, 510 POW/MIA Drive, Scott AFB, IL 62225-5022, 618-229-0267, email: susan.madison@us.af.mil Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/HQ AFICA/AFISRA/SMC ombudsman levels, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number (571) 256-2431.
(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.
(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the Contracting Officer.
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