FA812126R0016_Solicitation.pdf

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9. (Agency Use)

10. ITEMS TO BE PURCHASED (Brief Description)

SUPPLIES SERVICES

11. IF OFFER IS ACCEPTED BY THE GOVERNMENT WITHIN

CALENDAR DAYS (60 CALENDAR DAYS UNLESS OFFEROR INSERTS A

DIFFERENT PERIOD) FROM THE DATE SET FORTH IN BLOCK 9 ABOVE, THE

CONTRACTOR AGREES TO HOLD ITS OFFERED PRICES FIRM FOR THE

ITEMS SOLICITED HEREIN AND TO ACCEPT ANY RESULTING CONTRACT

SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS STATED HEREIN.

12. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

13. CONTRACTOR

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

14. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NUMBER

UNIQUE ENTITY

IDENTIFIER

CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN OFFER

SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK:

15. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT

16. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER

THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 253

UNDER THE UNITED STATES CODE AT: ( ) ( )

17.

ITEM NUMBER

18.

SCHEDULE OF

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

19.

QUANTITY

20.

UNIT

21.

UNIT PRICE

22.

AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 24. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT

(For Government Use Only)

25. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR

OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY CONTINUATION SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND

CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

26. AWARD OF CONTRACT: YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

NUMBER SHOWN IN BLOCK 4 INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES

WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

27. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 28. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (Signature of Contracting Officer)

NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print) DATE SIGNED NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1447 (REV. 12/2022)

DO: A1

X

FA8121-26-R-0016

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, AFSC PZAAA

3001 STAFF DR STE 1AF1 98C

TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303

BUYER: Jared Walker/AFSC/PZAAA jared.walker.15@us.af.mil Phone: (405) 739- 7770

X FA8121

CLASSIFICATION

336412

1,500

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT

BIDDER/OFFEROR TO COMPLETE

BLOCKS 11, 13, 15, 21, 22, and 27

1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at

15 CFR 700.

RATING PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. SOLICITATION NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION TYPE

SEALED BIDS

(IFB) INVITATION

FOR BID

NEGOTIATED

(RFP) REQUEST

FOR PROPOSAL

6. SOLICITATION

ISSUE DATE

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

NO COLLECT CALLS

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB)

HISTORICALLY ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM

UNDERUTILIZED ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED

BUSINESS ZONE WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB)

(HUBZone) SMALL BUSINESS NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATIO

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN- SYSTEM (NAICS):

OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

8(A) SIZE STANDARD:

LATE OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO LATE PROPOSAL PROVISIONS INCORPORATED HEREIN. ALL OFFERS ARE SUBJECT TO SUCH PROVISIONS, REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS AS ARE ATTACHED OR INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. SOLICITATION: OFFERS WILL BE RECEIVED AT THE ISSUING OFFICE UNTIL

Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing X

SCD:B

(SEE ESP CLAUSE 252.232-7003.)

EFT:T14

Subject to the terms and conditions stated herein, the Contractor agrees to hold its offered prices firm for 30 days.

NAICS CODE: 336412

SEE LINE ITEM SCHEDULE

Total

SEE SCHEDULE

X

DATE SIGNED

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(d)

17 Aug 2026

NO RESPONSE FOR REASONS CHECKED

CANNOT COMPLY WITH SPECIFICATIONS CANNOT MEET DELIVERY REQUIREMENT

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY THE ITEM(S) DO NOT REGULARLY MANUFACTURE OR SELL THE TYPE OF ITEMS

INVOLVED

OTHER (Specify)

WE DO

WE DO NOT, DESIRE TO BE RETAINED ON THE MAILING LIST FOR FUTURE PROCUREMENT OF THE TYPE OF ITEMS INVOLVED

NAME AND ADDRESS OF FIRM (Include ZIP Code) SIGNATURE

TYPE OR PRINT NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER

FROM: AFFIX

STAMP

HERE

TO:

SOLICITATION NUMBER

DATE AND LOCAL TIME

ATTN: Jared Walker/AFSC/PZAAA

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE, AFSC PZAAA

3001 STAFF DR STE 1AF1 98C

TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303

FA812126R0016

STANDARD FORM 1447 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

FA8121-26-R-0016

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

NOUN: LINER,COMBUSTION CH

Item No.

Firm Fixed Price Best Estimated Qty

U/I Unit Price

120 EA

Minimum Quantity

20 EA

Maximum Quantity

120 EA

CLIN ACRN ACRN Total

0001 AA

NSN: 2840-01-449-1573 NZ

LINER,COMBUSTION CH

detail part that is required for the repair of combustion chamber liner pwa 1042 cobalt Manufacturer Part Number 52661 4084071-01 77445 4084071 77445 4084071-01

9009H 2840PL1818120

Associated Document(s) Line Item(s)

FD20302601457PLN 0001

Priority: R

Inspection: Origin Acceptance: Origin Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements The Contractor shall comply with the standard(s) listed below. (if more than one, check the appropriate standard.)

Government or Commercial Surplus Acceptable Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program IUID Required: Yes Physical Item Markings:

Transportation From Continental United States CONUS (CONUS) Sources

TYPE / SHIP TO CODE F.O.B.

A SW3211 ORIGIN

Type / Ship To PACRN Mark For A SW3211 PAB Acct 9

NOUN: LINER,COMBUSTION CH

Type / Ship To Quantity (U/I) On or Before Req No / Pri Required Delivery

A SW3211 120 EA 3 MAY 2028

Proposed Delivery

A SW3211 120 EA

Parts will be in original unopened package, labeled with the correct part number, NSN and original government contract number.Early delievery is acceptable

First Article Contractor Test

Item No.

Firm Fixed Price Quantity U/I Estimated Unit Cost Total Estimated Cost

2 EA

CLIN ACRN ACRN Total

0002 AA

NSN: 2840-01-449-1573 NZ

LINER,COMBUSTION CH

Manufacturer Part Number 52661 4084071-01 77445 4084071 77445 4084071-01

9009H 2840PL1818120

Associated Document(s) Line Item(s)

FD20302601457PLN 0002

Priority: R Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program

Transportation From Continental United States CONUS (CONUS) Sources

TYPE / SHIP TO CODE F.O.B.

A SW3211 ORIGIN

Type / Ship To PACRN Mark For A SW3211 PAB Acct 9 Type / Ship To Quantity (U/I) On or Before Req No / Pri

Required Delivery

A SW3211 2 EA 3 MAY 2028

Proposed Delivery

A SW3211 2 EA

IAW form 260 and CDRL

First Article Contractor Test

Item No.

Firm Fixed Price Quantity U/I Estimated Unit Cost Total Estimated Cost

1 EA

CLIN ACRN ACRN Total

0003 AA

NSN: 2840-01-449-1573 NZ

LINER,COMBUSTION CH

Manufacturer Part Number 52661 4084071-01 77445 4084071 77445 4084071-01

9009H 2840PL1818120

Associated Document(s) Line Item(s)

FD20302601457PLN 0003

Priority: R Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program

Transportation From Continental United States CONUS (CONUS) Sources

TYPE / SHIP TO CODE F.O.B.

+ CNOTE ORIGIN

Type / Ship To PACRN Mark For

+ CNOTE PAB

Type / Ship To Quantity (U/I) *ARO IAW form 260 and CDRL Req No / Pri

Required Delivery

+ CNOTE 1 EA IAW form 260 and CDRL

Proposed Delivery

+ CNOTE 1 EA

IAW form 260 and CDRL

DATA Contractors Test Report

Firm Fixed Price Quantity U/I Unit Price Amount

1 LO

CLIN ACRN ACRN Total

0004 AA

Data FA Contractors Test Report Associated Document(s) Line Item(s)

FD20302601457PLN 0004

Priority: R

DATA Contractors Test Report

Limitations of Liability: Other Than High Value Item

Inspection: Origin Acceptance: Origin Inspection/Acceptance Report: Receiving Report Required Quality Assurance: Standard Inspection

Transportation From Continental United States CONUS (CONUS) Sources

TYPE / SHIP TO CODE F.O.B.

A FA8111 ORIGIN

Type / Ship To PACRN Mark For A FA8111 FA Monitor Type / Ship To Quantity (U/I) IAW First Article Form

260 and CDRL Req No / Pri

Required Delivery

A FA8111 1 LO IAW First Article Form

Non-MilStrip

Proposed Delivery

A FA8111 1 LO

IAW First Article Form 260 and CDRL

Data Contractors Test Plan

Firm Fixed Price Quantity U/I Unit Price Amount

1 LO

CLIN ACRN ACRN Total

0005 AA

Data FA contractors test Plan Associated Document(s) Line Item(s)

FD20302601457PLN 0005

Priority: R

Transportation From Continental United States CONUS (CONUS) Sources

TYPE / SHIP TO CODE F.O.B.

+ CNOTE ORIGIN

Type / Ship To PACRN Mark For + CNOTE FA Monitor Type / Ship To Quantity (U/I) IAW First Article

Requirement form 260 and CDRL

Req No / Pri

Required Delivery

Data Contractors Test Plan

+ CNOTE 1 LO IAW First Article Require

Proposed Delivery

+ CNOTE 1 LO

IAW First Article Requirement form 260 and CDRL

SHIP TO / PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

TYPE/CODE: + CNOTE

MARK FOR: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION NUMBER: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION PRIORITY: (See Individual Line Item)

AWARD NUMBER:

TYPE/CODE: A FA8111

FA8111 AFLCMC LZPED

CP 405 736-7455

3001 STAFF DR STE 1AF1 105A

TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303

TINKER AFB OK 73145-3303

USA

MARK FOR: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION NUMBER: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION PRIORITY: (See Individual Line Item)

AWARD NUMBER:

TYPE/CODE: A SW3211

DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA

3301 F AVE CEN REC BLDG 506 DR 22

TINKER AFB OK 73145-8000

TINKER AFB OK

TINKER AFB OK OK

USA

MARK FOR: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION NUMBER: (See Individual Line Item) REQUISITION PRIORITY: (See Individual Line Item)

AWARD NUMBER:

IAW First Article Requirement form 260 and CDRL

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.246-2 INSPECTION OF SUPPLIES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(IAW FAR 46.302)

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES--FIXED-PRICE (AUG 1996)

(IAW FAR 46.304)

(Applicable for fixed-price services, or supplies furnishing services over the simplified acquisition threshold)

52.246-11 HIGHER-LEVEL CONTRACT QUALITY REQUIREMENT (DEC 2014)

(IAW FAR 46.311, DFARS 246.202-4(1))

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the higher-level quality standard(s) listed below. [If more than one standard is listed, the offeror shall indicate its selection by checking the appropriate block.]*

Title Number Date Tailoring *See Individual Line Item Schedule

52.246-15 CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMANCE (APR 1984)

(IAW FAR 46.315, FAR 46.504)

(Applicable when Certificate of Conformance is specified)

52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES (APR 1984)

(IAW FAR 46.316)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (SEP 1999)

(IAW FAR 46.401(b), FAR 46.503) Government Contract Quality Assurance Inspection and Acceptance will be at (Final):

[CONTRACTOR FILL-IN]

Item No(s): See schedule for items with the following code(s) listed below :

Inspection Code and Address:

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

(IAW FAR 42.1305(b)(1))

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

(IAW FAR 42.1305(c))

52.247-29 F.O.B. ORIGIN (FEB 2006)

(IAW FAR 47.303-1(c))

52.247-30 F.O.B. ORIGIN, CONTRACTOR'S FACILITY (FEB 2006)

(IAW FAR 47.303-2(c))

52.247-34 F.O.B. DESTINATION (NOV 1991)

(IAW FAR 47.303-6(c)) (Applicable when delivery term is f.o.b. destination)

52.247-35 F.O.B. DESTINATION, WITHIN CONSIGNEE'S PREMISES (APR 1984)

(IAW FAR 47.303-7(c)) (Applicable when the delivery is f.o.b. destination, within consignee's premises)

52.247-48 F.O.B. DESTINATION--EVIDENCE OF SHIPMENT (FEB 1999)

(IAW FAR 47.305-4(c)) Applicable Item No(s)

(Applicable when f.o.b. destination but inspection and acceptance will be at origin)

F.O.B. ORIGIN (OCT 1993)

(IAW FAR 47.305(b)) Any supply item applicable to this document shall be delivered F.O.B. at:

F.O.B. Address

[CONTRACTOR FILL-IN]

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(IAW DFARS 232.7004(b), PGI 232.7004(b)(1), DFARS 212.301(f)(liii))

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

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable document type(s).

Note: If a “Combo” document type is identified but not supportable by the Contractor’s business systems, an “Invoice” (stand-alone) and “Receiving Report” (stand-alone) document type may be used instead.)

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert inspection and acceptance locations or “Not applicable.”)

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

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC Issue By DoDAAC Admin DoDAAC

Inspect By DoDAAC Ship To Code Ship From Code Mark For Code Service Approver (DoDAAC) Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) Accept at Other DoDAAC LPO DoDAAC DCAA Auditor DoDAAC Other DoDAAC(s) (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or “See schedule” if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or “Not applicable.”)

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g.

timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the e-mail address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable email addresses or “Not applicable.”)

(g) WAWF point of contact.

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

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or “Not applicable.”)

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (AUG 1998)

Accounting and Appropriation Chargeable ACRN Funds Citation Amount Chargeable

AA 97 X4930 FC04 64 6 47 GT AS380F 01N000 00000 503000 F03000 $0.00

PSR: K42926 FSR: 013352

ACRN TOTAL $ 0.00

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991)

(IAW DFARS 201.602-70)

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 2.201)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

(IAW FAR 3.202)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

(IAW FAR 3.404)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 3.503-2)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 3.502-3)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR

IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

(IAW FAR 3.104-9(a))

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

(IAW FAR 3.104-9(b))

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

(JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 3.808(b))

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY

AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017)

(IAW FAR 3.909-3 (b))

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS

(SEP 2011)

(IAW DFARS 203.171-4(a), DFARS 212.301(f)(ii))

252.203-7001 PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE-

CONTRACT-RELATED FELONIES (JAN 2023)

(IAW DFARS 203.570-3)

252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS

(DEC 2022)

(IAW DFARS 203.970)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(IAW FAR 4.1303)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 4.1403(a))

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

(IAW FAR 4.1105(b))

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

(DEC 2014)

(IAW FAR 4.1202(b))

252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

(IAW DFARS 204.404-70(b))

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT

REPORTING DEVIATION 2024-O0013, REVISION 1 (MAY 2024)

(IAW Class Deviation 2024-O0013 Rev. 1)

252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (JAN 2023)

(IAW DFARS 204.2105(c))

(Applicable to all solicitations.)

252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS

(OCT 2024)

(IAW DFARS 205.470)

52.209-1 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1995)

(IAW FAR 9.206-2)

(b)

Item No Agency Name/Address

(c) If an offeror, manufacturer, source, product or service covered by a qualification requirement has already met the standards specified, the relevant information noted below should be provided.

Offeror's Name _____________________________

Manufacturer's Name ________________________

Source's Name _____________________________

Item Name _________________________________

Service Identification _________________________

Test Number _______________________________ (to the extent known)

(Applicable when the acquisition is subject to a qualification requirement)

52.209-3 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--CONTRACTOR TESTING (SEP 1989)

(IAW FAR 9.308-1(a)(1), FAR 9.308-1(b)(1))

(a) The Contractor shall test 2 unit(s) of Lot/Item 2840014491573NZ as specified in this contract. At least *** calendar days before the beginning of first article tests, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of the time and location of the testing so that the Government may witness the tests.

*Lot/Item ***Calendar Days Before Test **Quantity Item 30 3 Item 30 3 Item 30 3

(b) The Contractor shall submit the first article test report within ___**___ calendar days from the date of this contract to ___***___ marked "FIRST ARTICLE TEST REPORT: Contract No. Lot/Item No. ___*___” Within ___****___ calendar days after the Government receives the test report, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, of the conditional approval, approval, or disapproval of the first article. The notice of conditional approval or approval shall not relieve the Contractor from complying with all requirements of the specifications and all other terms and conditions of this contract. A notice of conditional approval shall state any further action required of the Contractor. A notice of disapproval shall cite reasons for the disapproval.

*Lot/Item ****Approval Days ELIN No.

Item 60 Item 60 Item 60

FA Test Report Item ***Type/Location **Calendar Days

(c) If the first article is disapproved, the Contractor, upon Government request, shall repeat any or all first article tests. After each request for additional tests, the Contractor shall make any necessary changes, modifications, or repairs to the first article or select another first article for testing. All costs related to these tests are to be borne by the Contractor, including any and all costs for additional tests following a disapproval. The Contractor shall then conduct the tests and deliver another report to the Government under the terms and conditions and within the time specified by the Government. The Government shall take action on this report within the time specified in paragraph (b) above. The Government reserves the right to require an equitable adjustment of the contract price for any extension of the delivery schedule, or for any additional costs to the Government related to these tests.

(d) If the Contractor fails to deliver any first article report on time, or the Contracting Officer disapproves any first article, the Contractor shall be deemed to have failed to make delivery within the meaning of the Default clause of this contract.

(e) Unless otherwise provided in the contract, and if the approved first article is not consumed or destroyed in testing, the Contractor may deliver the approved first article as part of the contract quantity if it meets all contract requirements for acceptance.

(f) If the Government does not act within the time specified in paragraph (b) or (c) above, the Contracting Officer shall, upon timely written request from the Contractor, equitably adjust under the changes clause of this contract the delivery or performance dates and/or the contract price, and any other contractual term affected by the delay.

(g) Before first article approval, the acquisition of materials or components for, or the commencement of production of, the balance of the contract quantity is at the sole risk of the Contractor. Before first article approval, the costs thereof shall not be allocable to this contract for

(1) progress payments, or

(2) termination settlements if the contract is terminated for the convenience of the Government.

(h) The Government may waive the requirement for first article approval test where supplies identical or similar to those called for in the schedule have been previously furnished by the offeror/contractor and have been accepted by the Government. The offeror/contractor may request a waiver.

(The above Clause/Provision has been modified.)

(Applicable to fixed-price and cost-reimbursement if first article approval is required and the contractor is required to conduct the first article testing)

(Applicable when the contractor is required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility)

52.209-4 FIRST ARTICLE APPROVAL--GOVERNMENT TESTING -- ALTERNATE I (JAN 1997)

(IAW FAR 9.308-2(a)(2), FAR 9.308-2(b)(2)) (Applicable when the contractor is required to produce the first article and the production quantity at the same facility)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR

VOLUNTARILY (JAN 2025)

(IAW FAR 9.409)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING

RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

(IAW FAR 9.104-7(c))

52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS

(NOV 2015)

(IAW FAR 9.108-5(b))

252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE

GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM

(MAY 2019)

(IAW DFARS 209.409)

52.211-5 MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2000)

(IAW FAR 11.302)

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(IAW DFARS 211.274-5(a), DFARS 212.301(f)(xii))

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Automatic identification device” means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

“Concatenated unique item identifier” means—

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

“Data matrix” means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

“Data qualifier” means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

“DoD recognized unique identification equivalent” means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

“DoD item unique identification” means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

“Enterprise” means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

“Enterprise identifier” means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

“Government’s unit acquisition cost” means—

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor’s estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor’s estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

“Issuing agency” means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

“Issuing agency code” means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

“Item” means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

“Lot or batch number” means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

“Machine-readable” means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

“Original part number” means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

“Parent item” means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

“Serial number within the enterprise identifier” means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

“Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number” means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

“Serialization within the enterprise identifier” means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

“Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number” means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

“Type designation” means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

“Unique item identifier” means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

“Unique item identifier type” means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or Exhibit Line Item Number

Item Description

See Schedule as Applicable

(ii) Items for which the Government’s unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or Exhibit Line Item Number

Item Description

*Items less than $5000, which require UID, will be specifically identified in the schedule.

See Schedule as Applicable

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number _____( or See Schedule as Applicable).

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number _____( or See Schedule as Applicable).

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology—International symbology specification—Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that—

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Indentifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology–Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall—

(A) Determine whether to—

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number);and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S.

Military Property, latest version.

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code—

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i) , (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government’s unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ .

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods—

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number ______, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

(The above Clause/Provision has been modified.)

(Applicable if negotiated and above the simplified acquisition threshold, except commercial items and utility services at public prices plus reasonable connection charge)

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

(IAW FAR 15.209(h))

52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSET REVERSIONS (OCT 2010)

(IAW FAR 15.408(g)) (Applicable exceeding $750,000, when certified cost or pricing data is required, or for which any preaward or postaward cost determinations are subject to Part 31)

52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS FOR POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

(PRB) OTHER THAN PENSIONS (JUL 2005)

(IAW FAR 15.408(j))

(Applicable exceeding $750,000 when cost or pricing data is required, or for which any preaward or postaward cost

52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

(IAW FAR 15.408(k)) (Applicable exceeding $750,000 when certified cost or pricing data is required, or for which any preaward or postaward cost

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA AND DATA OTHER

THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA--MODIFICATIONS (NOV 2021)

(IAW FAR 15.408(m))

(Applicable when it is reasonably certain that certified cost or pricing data or data other than certified cost or pricing data will be required for modifications)

52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (AUG 2018)

(IAW FAR 16.307(a))

(a) Invoicing.

(3) The designated payment office will make interim payments for contract financing on the _30th day

(Applicable when the contract is with an educational institution)

52.217-2 CANCELLATION UNDER MULTIYEAR CONTRACTS (OCT 1997)

(IAW FAR 17.109(a)) (Applicable to all orders issued hereunder)

52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)

(IAW FAR 17.208(d)) The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within

(Applicable when the option quantity is expressed as a percentage of the basic contract quantity or as an additional quantity of a specific line item)

52.217-7 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY--SEPARATELY PRICED LINE ITEM

(MAR 1989)

(IAW FAR 17.208(e))

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within

(Applicable when the option quantity is identified as a separately priced line item having the same nomenclature as a corresponding basic contract line item)

52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

CONCERNS (OCT 2022)

(IAW FAR 19.1309(b))

(b) Waiver of evaluation preference.

__ Offeror elects to waive the evaluation preference.

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (JAN 2025)

(IAW FAR 19.708(a))

52.219-16 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (SEP 2021)

(IAW FAR 19.708(b)(2))

52.219-28 POSTAWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JAN 2025)

(IAW FAR 19.309(c)(1))

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under NAICS Code ________ assigned to contract number _______________.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _______.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) and through (c). [The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: _______.]

(6) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that—

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture.

[The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: _________________________________________.] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer’s name and title.]

(Applicable in solicitations and contracts exceeding the micro-purchase threshold when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas)

252.219-7004 SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (TEST PROGRAM) (DEC 2022)

(IAW DFARS 219.708(b)(1)(B))

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

(IAW FAR 22.103-5(a), DAFFARS 5322.101-1) (IAW FAR 22.101-1(e), Applicable when the head of the contracting activity designates programs or requirements for which it is necessary that contractors be required to notify the Government of actual or potential labor disputes that are delaying or threaten to delay the timely contract performance (see 22.103-5(a)).

52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (DEVIATION 2025-O0003) (MAR 2025)

(IAW FAR 22.407(a)(4)) (Applicable in excess of $2,000 for construction within the United States)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR--COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (JAN 2025)

(IAW FAR 22.1505(b))

52.222-20 CONTRACTS FOR MATERIALS, ARTICLES, AND EQUIPMENT (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 22.610)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 22.1310(a)(1), DFARS 222.1310(a)(1))

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 22.1408(a))

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

(IAW FAR 22.1310(b))

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

(IAW FAR 22.1605)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (OCT 2025)

(IAW FAR 22.1705(a)(1))

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS -- ALTERNATE I (MAR 2015)

(IAW FAR 22.1705(a)(2))

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-- Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

Coersion means--

(1) Threats of serious harm to or physical restraint against any person;

(2) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that failure to perform an act would result in serious harm to or physical restraint against any person; or

(3) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

Commercial sex act means any sex act on account of which anything of value is given to or received by any person.

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item —

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of “commercial product” at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101;

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products. “Debt bondage” means the status or condition of a debtor arising from a pledge by the debtor of his or her personal services or of those of a person under his or her control as a security for debt, if the value of those services as reasonably assessed is not applied toward the liquidation of the debt or the length and nature of those services are not respectively limited and defined.

Employee means an employee of the Contractor directly engaged in the performance of work under the contract who has other than a minimal impact or involvement in contract performance.

Forced Labor means knowingly providing or obtaining the labor or services of a person—

(1) By threats of serious harm to, or physical restraint against, that person or another person;

(2) By means of any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause the person to believe that, if the person did not perform such labor or services, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(3) By means of the abuse or threatened abuse of law or the legal process.

Involuntary servitude includes a condition of servitude induced by means of--

(1) Any scheme, plan, or pattern intended to cause a person to believe that, if the person did not enter into or continue in such conditions, that person or another person would suffer serious harm or physical restraint; or

(2) The abuse or threatened abuse of the legal process.

Recruitment fees means fees of any type, including charges, costs, assessments, or other financial obligations, that are associated with the recruiting process, regardless of the time, manner, or location of imposition or collection of the fee.

(1) Recruitment fees include, but are not limited to, the following fees (when they are associated with the recruiting process) for-

(i) Soliciting, identifying, considering, interviewing, referring, retaining, transferring, selecting, training, providing orientation to, skills testing, recommending, or placing employees or potential employees;

(ii) Advertising

(iii) Obtaining permanent or temporary labor certification, including any associated fees;

(iv) Processing applications and petitions;

(v) Acquiring visas, including any associated fees;

(vi) Acquiring photographs and identity or immigration documents, such as passports, including any associated fees;

(vii) Accessing the job opportunity, including required medical examinations and immunizations;

background, reference, and security clearance checks and examinations; and additional certifications;

(viii) An employer's recruiters, agents or attorneys, or other notary or legal fees;

(ix) Language interpretation or translation, arranging for or accompanying on travel, or providing other advice to employees or potential employees;

(x) Government-mandated fees, such as border crossing fees, levies, or worker welfare funds;

(xi) Transportation and subsistence costs-

(A) While in transit, including, but not limited to, airfare or costs of other modes of transportation, terminal fees, and travel taxes associated with travel from the country of origin to the country of performance and the return journey upon the end of employment; and

(B) From the airport or disembarkation point to the worksite;

(xii) Security deposits, bonds, and insurance; and

(xiii) Equipment charges.

(2) A recruitment fee, as described in the introductory text of this definition, is a recruitment fee, regardless of whether the payment is—

(i) Paid in property or money;

(ii) Deducted from wages;

(iii) Paid back in wage or benefit concessions;

(iv) Paid back as a kickback, bribe, in-kind payment, free labor, tip, or tribute; or

(v) Collected by an employer or a third party, whether licensed or unlicensed, including,

(A) Agents;

(B) Labor brokers;

(C) Recruiters;

(D) Staffing firms (including private employment and placement firms);

(E) Subsidiaries/affiliates of the employer;

(F) Any agent or employee of such entities; and

(G) Subcontractors at all tiers.

Severe forms of trafficking in persons means--

(1) Sex trafficking in which a commercial sex act is induced by force, fraud, or coercion, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age; or

(2) The recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for labor or services, through the use of force, fraud, or coercion for the purpose of subjection to involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery.

Sex trafficking means the recruitment, harboring, transportation, provision, or obtaining of a person for the purpose of a commercial sex act.

Subcontract means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another…