FA8604-17-R-8061.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA8604-17-R-8061

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

12 MAY 2017

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

DANE C. COOPER

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls) 9376567470

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

13 JUN 2017/2PM EST

9. ISSUED BY AFLCMC/PZIEB CODE FA8604

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS 11. DELIVERY FOR

FOB DESTINATION

UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

UNRESTRICTED

USAF/AFMC/AFLCMC

AF LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER

2275 D STREET, BLDG 16, RM 128

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH 45433-7228

DANE C. COOPER 9376567470

dane.cooper.1@us.af.mil

SET ASIDE: 100% FOR

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700) EMERGING SMALL BUSINESS

8(A) 13b. RATING

SERVICE DISABLED VET SB DO-C9

NAICS: 333922 14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

SIZE STANDARD: RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

SEE SF1449 Continuation

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a. UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See SF1449 Continuation

(Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

See SF1449 Continuation 26 TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

28.

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 ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29.

AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER DATED . YOUR OFFER ON

SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5) INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES

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

CONTINUATION.

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

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

31c. DATE SIGNED

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED _________________________________________________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35.AMT VERIFIED 36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

CORRECT FOR

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCT NUMBER

39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MMM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 4/2002)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212 ConWrite Version 6.15.2 Created 12 May 2017 9:48 AM

SF1449 CONTINUATION

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

Design Complete

0001 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: DESIGN COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

Design the storage aid system for project CSN: PEL607 in accordance with Cover Purchase Description ("Cover PD"), dated 14 April 2017, and all other technical documents (e.g. applicable Appendices) as noted in attachments.

NOTE: THE REQUIREMENT TO ATTEND A POST AWARD CONFERENCE,

PRIOR TO DESIGN COMPLETION, IS REQUIRED AT EIELSON AFB, AK

AND IS MANDATORY.

Modular Cabinet Mezzanine

0002 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: MODULAR CABINET MEZZANINE

(MANUFACTURED AND DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver a Modular Cabinet Mezzanine for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.1, Appendix A, and all associated drawings.

All equipment, operation manuals, and illustrated parts breakdown shall be provided in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.4 and Table 1.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

Pallet Rack

0003 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: PALLET RACK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver Pallet Rack for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.2, Appendix B, and all associated drawings.

Cantilever Rack

0004 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: CANTILEVER RACK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver Cantilever Rack for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.3, Appendix C, and all associated drawings.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

Stockpicker System

0005 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: STOCK PICKER SYSTEM (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver a Stock Picker System for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.4, Appendix D, and all associated drawings.

Turret Truck

0006 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: TURRET TRUCK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver a Turret Truck for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.5, Appendix E, and all associated drawings.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

463L Gravity Roller Conveyor

0007 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: 463L GRAVITY ROLLER CONVEYOR

(MANUFACTURED AND DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall manufacture and deliver a 463L Gravity Roller Conveyor for project CSN PEL607 in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.1.6, Appendix F, and all associated drawings.

Dismantle and Removal Complete

0008 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: DISMANTLE AND REMOVAL COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall remove and distmantle all specified existing equipment in accordance with Cover PD paragraphs 3.1.7, 3.3.9, 3.3.9.1 and Drawing

PEL607-02.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

System Installation Complete and Integration

0009 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: SYSTEM INSTALLATION COMPLETE AND

INTEGRATION

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall install all items in accordance with all applicable paragraphs of the Cover PD, all associated Appendices, and drawings pertaining to design, fabrication, performance, installation, orientation for the high density storage system for project CSN PEL607.

The contractor shall provide those technical services, materials, training, and orientation as described in Cover PD paragraphs 3.5 through 3.5.2.2.

As part of this CLIN, the contractor must complete the System Checkout Test in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 4.2.1 and Quality Conformance Test in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 4.2.2.

Reliability Test

0010 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: 30-DAY RELIABILITY TEST COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall accomplish all testing requirements identified in each of the applicable appendices associated with testing and acceptance (e.g. Paragraphs

4.2 of all Appendices) and paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3.3 of the Cover PD.

Qty Unit Price ITEM SUPPLIES OR SERVICES Purch Unit Total Item Amount

Data

0011 1 __________ Lot __________ Noun: DATA

ACRN: AA

PSC: 3990

NSN: N - Not Applicable Contract type: J - FIRM FIXED PRICE Inspection: DESTINATION Acceptance: DESTINATION

FOB: DESTINATION

Descriptive Data:

The contractor shall deliver all data items in accordance with Cover PD paragraph 3.4 through 3.4.5, Cover PD Table 1 - Data Requirements, and paragraphs 4.2 and 4.3 of all Appendices. This CLIN is not separately priced.

NOTE: This CLIN is " NOT Separately Priced" and must be marked by the offeror as such.

NOTE: CLIN 0010 cannot be invoiced until all data items are submitted and approved by the Government. See "Cover Purchase Description," Paragraph 3.4. Documentation, Attachment #1.

SHIP MARK TRANS

ITEM SUPPLIES SCHEDULE DATA QTY TO FOR PRI DATE

0001 1 FB5004 FB5004 60 DARO

Noun: DESIGN COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

Delivery is be in accordance with the Cover PD, Paragraph 3.4 and Table 1.

SHIP MARK TRANS

ITEM SUPPLIES SCHEDULE DATA QTY TO FOR PRI DATE

0002 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: MODULAR CABINET MEZZANINE

(MANUFACTURED AND DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name Local Comercial Phone Number Building Number

0003 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: PALLET RACK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name

SHIP MARK TRANS

ITEM SUPPLIES SCHEDULE DATA QTY TO FOR PRI DATE

0004 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: CANTILEVER RACK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name

0005 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: STOCK PICKER SYSTEM (MANUFACTURED

AND DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name

SHIP MARK TRANS

ITEM SUPPLIES SCHEDULE DATA QTY TO FOR PRI DATE

0006 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: TURRET TRUCK (MANUFACTURED AND

DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name

0007 1 FB5004 FB5004 150 DARO

Noun: 463L GRAVITY ROLLER CONVEYOR

(MANUFACTURED AND DELIVERED)

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

NOTE: Add to the shipping label the verbiage, " To be offloaded and opened by the Contractor." In addition, the following information should be included on the shipping label:

Contractor Name Contractor Representative Name

0008 1 FB5004 FB5004 180 DARO

Noun: DISMANTLE AND REMOVAL COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

Removal and dismantle of existing equipment shall take place at:

2811 Industrial Avenue Building 3426 Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

SHIP MARK TRANS

ITEM SUPPLIES SCHEDULE DATA QTY TO FOR PRI DATE

0009 1 FB5004 FB5004 210 DARO

Noun: SYSTEM INSTALLATION COMPLETE AND

INTEGRATION

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

Installation, System Checkout Test, and Quality Conformance Test shall take place at:

2811 Industrial Avenue

Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2505

0010 1 FB5004 FB5004 240 DARO

Noun: 30-DAY RELIABILITY TEST COMPLETE

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

The 30-Day Reliability Demonstration Test (RDT) shall take place at:

2811 Industrial Avenue

Eielson AFB, AK 99702-2502

0011 1 FB5004 FB5004 270 DARO

Noun: DATA

ACRN: AA

Descriptive Data:

All data and reports submitted as part of this CLIN shall be delivered in accordance with the delivery schedule in Cover PD Table 1 and as specified in each appendix, Paragraph 4.3. Delivery of all management reports and other data called out in Table 1 shall be completed no later than 270 DARO.

Obligation ACRN Appropriation/Lmt Subhead/Supplemental Accounting Data Amount

AA

57 73080 177 LCWT 843050 4F22N0 80141 72834F 503000 F03000

PR/MIPR: F4FDBM7118B101

ADDENDUM

1. FAR 52.202-01 DEFINITIONS (Nov 2013)

When a solicitation provision or contract clause uses a word or term that is defined in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the word or term has the same meaning as the definition in FAR

2.101 in effect at the time the solicitation was issued, unless--

(a) The solicitation, or amended solicitation, provides a different definition;

(b) The contracting parties agree to a different definition;

(c) The part, subpart, or section of the FAR where the provision or clause is prescribed provides a different meaning; or

(d) The word or term is defined in FAR Part 31, for use in the cost principles and procedures.

2. FAR 52.203-03 GRATUITIES (Apr 1984)

(a) The right of the Contractor to proceed may be terminated by written notice if, after notice and hearing, the agency head or a designee determines that the Contractor, its agent, or another representative--

(1) Offered or gave a gratuity (e.g., an entertainment or gift) to an officer, official, or employee of the Government; and

(2) Intended, by the gratuity, to obtain a contract or favorable treatment under a contract.

(b) The facts supporting this determination may be reviewed by any court having lawful jurisdiction.

(c) If this contract is terminated under paragraph (a) above, the Government is entitled--

(1) To pursue the same remedies as in a breach of the contract; and

(2) In addition to any other damages provided by law, to exemplary damages of not less than 3 nor more than 10 times the cost incurred by the Contractor in giving gratuities to the person concerned, as determined by the agency head or a designee. (This subparagraph (c)(2) is applicable only if this contract uses money appropriated to the Department of Defense.)

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

3. FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (Oct 2016)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause--

“Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator” means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management (SAM) records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator (if applicable), the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14), into the SAM database;

(2) The Contractor has completed the Core, Assertions, Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Contractor will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

“System for Award Management (SAM)” means the primary Government repository for prospective Federal awardee and Federal awardee information and the centralized Government system for certain contracting, grants, and other assistance-related processes. It includes—

(1) Data collected from prospective Federal awardees required for the conduct of business with the Government;

(2) Prospective contractor-submitted annual representations and certifications in accordance with FAR subpart 4.12; and

(3) Identification of those parties excluded from receiving Federal contracts, certain subcontracts, and certain types of Federal financial and non-financial assistance and benefits.

“Unique entity identifier” means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b) The Contractor is responsible 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 alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c)

(1)

(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 not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in subpart 42.12, the Contractor 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 of the FAR;

and

(C) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support he legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly 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 incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM. Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall ensure that the unique entity identifier is maintained with the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall communicate any change to the unique entity identifier to the Contracting Officer within 30 days after the change, so an appropriate modification can be issued to update the data on the contract. A change in the unique entity identifier does not necessarily require a novation be accomplished.

(d) Contractors may obtain additional information on registration and annual confirmation requirements at https://www.acquisition.gov .

4. FAR 52.211-15 DEFENSE PRIORITY AND ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS (Apr 2008)

This is a rated order certified for national defense, emergency preparedness, and energy program use, and the Contractor shall follow all the requirements of the Defense Priorities and Allocations System regulation (15 CFR 700).

5. FAR 52.212-04 ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (Dec 2014)

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items is hereby tailored as follows:

(a) The place of inspection, acceptance, and FOB is Eielson AFB, AK .

Building 3426

6. FAR 52.212-05 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jan 2017)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuring Appropriations Act 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015)

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

(4) 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) 52.203-06, 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).

(4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(8) 52.209-06, Protecting The Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed For Debarment (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(12) (i) 52.219-04, 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).

(14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(16) 52.219-08, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637 (d)(2) and (3)).

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C.

637(a)(14)).

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

(25) 52.222-03, Convict Labor (June 2003)(E.O. 11755).

___ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (OCT 2016) (E.O. 13126).

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

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(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).

(35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017.)

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016).

(44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011).

(50) 52.225-05, Trade Agreements (OCT 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(51) 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).

(57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(33) (i) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C.

Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627)

(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)

(10) 52.226-06, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sep 2008) (31 U.S.C.5112(p)(1)).

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

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

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

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

(e)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c) and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) 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) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (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.

(iv) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O.

13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (1) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(v) 52.221-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C.

4212).

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

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.

4212)

(x) 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.

(xi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014), (41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

(xii) ___ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

___ (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. Chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 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.)

(xiv) 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)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015).

(xvi) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017)

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (October 2016).

(xix) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(xx) _____ (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Act Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C.

552a).

_____ (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xxi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xxii) 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.

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

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

7. FAR 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR

RELATIONS ACT (Dec 2010)

(a) During the term of this contract, the Contractor shall post an employee notice, of such size and in such form, and containing such content as prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, in conspicuous places in and about its plants and offices where employees covered by the national Labor Relations Act engage in activities relating to the performance of the contract, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted both physically and electronically, in the languages employees speak, in accordance with 29 CFR 471.2(d) and (f).

(1) Physical posting of the employee notice shall be in conspicuous places in and about the Contractor’s plants and offices so that the notice is prominent and readily seen by employees who are covered by the National Labor Relations Act and engage in activities related to the performance of the contact.

(2) If the Contractor customarily posts notices to employees electronically, then the Contractor shall also post the required notice electronically by displaying prominently, on any Web site that is maintained by the Contractor and is customarily used for notices to employees about terms and conditions of employment, a link to the Department of Labor’s Web site that contains the full text of the poster. The link to the Department’s Web site, as referenced in (b)(3) of this section, must read, “Important Notice about Employee Rights to Organize and Bargain Collectively with Their Employers.”

(b) This required employee notice, printed by the Department of Labor, may be—

(1) Obtained from the Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor- Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N- 5609, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-0123, or from any field office of the Office of Labor- Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs;

(2) Provided by the Federal contracting agency if requested;

(3) Downloaded from the Office of Labor-management Standards Web site at http://www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/EO13496.htm ; or

(4) Reproduced and used as exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor’s official poster.

(c) The required text of the employee notice referred to in this clause is located at Appendix A, Subpart A, 29 CFR Part 471.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the employee notice and related rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 and subpart 9.4 Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR part 471, which implements Executive Order 13496 or as otherwise provided by law.

(f) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in every subcontract that exceeds $10,000 and will be performed wholly or partially in the Unites States, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 3 of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor shall not procure supplies or services in a way designed to avoid the applicability of Executive Order 13496 or this clause.

(3) The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance.

(4) However, if the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor ma request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

8. FAR 52.228-05 INSURANCE -- WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (Jan 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe, or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

9. FAR 52.229-03 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (Feb 2013)

(a) As used in this clause--

"After-imposed Federal tax," means any new or increased Federal excise tax or duty, or tax that was exempted or excluded on the contract date but whose exemption was later revoked or reduced during the contract period, on the transactions or property covered by this contract that the Contractor is required to pay or bear as the result of legislative, judicial, or administrative action taking effect after the contract date. It does not include social security tax or other employment taxes.

"After-relieved Federal tax," means any amount of Federal excise tax or duty, except social security or other employment taxes, that would otherwise have been payable on the transactions or property covered by this contract, but which the Contractor is not required to pay or bear, or for which the Contractor obtains a refund or drawback, as the result of legislative, judicial, or administrative action taking effect after the contract date.

"All applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties," means all taxes and duties, in effect on the contract date, that the taxing authority is imposing and collecting on the transactions or property covered by this contract.

"Contract date," means the date set for bid opening or, if this is a negotiated contract or a modification, the effective date of this contract or modification.

"Local taxes," includes taxes imposed by a possession or territory of the United States, Puerto Rico, or the Northern Mariana Islands, if the contract is performed wholly or partly in any of those areas.

(b) (1) The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties except as provided in subparagraph (b)(2)(i) of this clause.

(2) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be--

(i) Included in the contract price; nor

(ii) Reimbursed.

(c) The contract price shall be increased by the amount of any after-imposed Federal tax, provided the Contractor warrants in writing that no amount for such newly imposed Federal excise tax or duty or rate increase was included in the contract price, as a contingency reserve or otherwise.

(d) The contract price shall be decreased by the amount of any after-relieved Federal tax.

(e) The contract price shall be decreased by the amount of any Federal excise tax or duty, except social security or other employment taxes, that the Contractor is required to pay or bear, or does not obtain a refund of, through the Contractor's fault, negligence, or failure to follow instructions of the Contracting Officer.

(f) No adjustment shall be made in the contract price under this clause unless the amount of the adjustment exceeds $250.

(g) The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of all matters relating to any Federal excise tax or duty that reasonably may be expected to result in either an increase or decrease in the contract price and shall take appropriate action as the Contracting Officer directs.

(h) The Government shall, without liability, furnish evidence appropriate to establish exemption from any Federal, State, or local tax when the Contractor requests such evidence and a reasonable basis exists to sustain the exemption.

10. FAR 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (Dec 2013)

(a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor.

(b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the Prompt Payment Act.

(c) Include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items.

11. FAR 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (Jul 1995)

In the event the Contractor enters into proceedings relating to bankruptcy, whether voluntary or involuntary, the Contractor agrees to furnish, by certified mail or electronic commerce method authorized by the contract, written notification of the bankruptcy to the Contracting Officer responsible for administering the contract. This notification shall be furnished within five days of the initiation of the proceedings relating to bankruptcy filing. This notification shall include the date on which the bankruptcy petition was filed, the identity of the court in which the bankruptcy petition was filed, and a listing of Government contract numbers and contracting offices for all Government contracts against which final payment has not been made. This obligation remains in effect until final payment under this contract.

12. FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (Aug 1989)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order to the Contractor, require the Contractor to stop all, or any part, of the work called for by this contract for a period of 90 days after the order is delivered to the Contractor, and for any further period to which the parties may agree. The order shall be specifically identified as a stop-work order issued under this clause. Upon receipt of the order, the Contractor shall immediately comply with its terms and take all reasonable steps to minimize the incurrence of costs allocable to the work covered by the order during the period of work stoppage. Within a period of 90 days after a stop-work order is delivered to the Contractor, or within any extension of that period to which the parties shall have agreed, the Contracting Officer shall either--

(1) Cancel the stop-work order; or

(2) Terminate the work covered by the order as provided in the Default, or the Termination for Convenience of the Government, clause of this contract.

(b) If a stop-work order issued under this clause is canceled or the period of the order or any extension thereof expires, the Contractor shall resume work. The Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the delivery schedule or contract price, or both, and the contract shall be modified, in writing, accordingly, if--

(1) The stop-work order results in an increase in the time required for, or in the Contractor's cost properly allocable to, the performance of any part of this contract; and

(2) The Contractor asserts its right to the adjustment within 30 days after the end of the period of work stoppage; provided, that, if the Contracting Officer decides the facts justify the action, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon the claim submitted at any time before final payment under this contract.

(c) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for the convenience of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall allow reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order in arriving at the termination settlement.

(d) If a stop-work order is not canceled and the work covered by the order is terminated for default, the Contracting Officer shall allow, by equitable adjustment or otherwise, reasonable costs resulting from the stop-work order.

13. FAR 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (Apr 1984)

(a) If the performance of all or any part of the work of this contract is delayed or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract that is not expressly or impliedly authorized by this contract, or (2) by a failure of the Contracting Officer to act within the time specified in this contract, or within a reasonable time if not specified, an adjustment (excluding profit) shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract caused by the delay or interruption and the contract shall be modified in writing accordingly. Adjustment shall also be made in the delivery or performance dates and any other contractual term or condition affected by the delay or interruption. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any delay or interruption to the extent that performance would have been delayed or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an adjustment is provided or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(b) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed (1) for any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved, and (2) unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the delay or interruption, but not later than the day of final payment under the contract.

14. FAR 52.243-01 CHANGES -- FIXED-PRICE (Aug 1987)

(a) The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following:

(1) Drawings, designs, or specifications when the supplies to be furnished are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance with the drawings, designs, or specifications.

(2) Method of shipment or packing.

(3) Place of delivery.

(b) If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed by the order, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment in the contract price, the delivery schedule, or both, and shall modify the contract.

(c) The Contractor must assert its right to an adjustment under this clause within 30 days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the Contracting Officer decides that the facts justify it, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before final payment of the contract.

(d) If the Contractor's proposal includes the cost of property made obsolete or excess by the change, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to prescribe the manner of the disposition of the property.

(e) Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause.

However, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as changed.

15. FAR 52.246-16 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES (Apr 1984)

(a) Title to supplies furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon formal acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession, unless the contract specifically provides for earlier passage of title.

(b) Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss of or damage to supplies 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) Acceptance by the Government or delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, whichever is later, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(c) Paragraph (b) of this section shall not apply to supplies that so fail to conform to contract requirements as to give a right of rejection. The risk of loss of or damage to such nonconforming supplies remains with the Contractor until cure or acceptance. After cure or acceptance, paragraph (b) of this section shall apply.

(d) Under paragraph (b) of this section, the Contractor shall not be liable for loss of or damage to supplies caused by the negligence of officers, agents, or employees of the Government acting within the scope of their employment.

16. FAR 52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (Jun 2003)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Acceptance" means the act of an authorized representative of the Government by which the Government assumes for itself, or as an agent of another, ownership of existing supplies, or approves specific…