Solicitation_No._GS-11P-14-ZG-C-0202__Avian_(Geese)_Control_Services.pdf

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SECTION A

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 STANDARD FORMS

Offeror shall complete the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items. Offeror to complete Blocks 17a & 17b, Blocks 30a thru 30c and Pricing Schedules for the Initial Year Period and Four (4) two-year Options on Pages 3 to 7 of the form.

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SECTION B

SERVICES, ORDERING AND PRICES

B.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The contractor shall be provide the management, supervision, manpower, equipment, canines and supplies necessary to provide Avian (Geese) and Excreta Control Services as described in Section C, Description/Specifications/Statement of Work and Exhibits under Section J of the solicitation.

B.2 PRICING

The Government will pay the Contractor a firm fixed rate per month for all services performed under this contract.

B.3 LOCATIONS OF WORK

Services shall be performed at the following locations:

(1) Census Headquarters Building, 4600 Silver Hill Road, Suitland Maryland 20746.

(2) Suitland Child Development Center, 4303 Suitland Road, Suitland Maryland 20746.

(3) Suitland House, 4510 Silver Hill Road, Suitland Maryland 20746.

(4) NOAA Satellite Operations Facility, 4231 Suitland Road, Suitland Maryland 20746.

(5) Washington National Records Center, 4205 Suitland Road, Suitland Maryland 20746.

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Scope of Work

The Contractor shall provide the management, supervision, manpower, equipment, canines and supplies necessary to provide avian control and harassment and egg addling and removal, as required, to reduce the population of Canada Geese on the Suitland Federal Center as described herein.

C.2 Contract Effort Required

A. General. The determination of total daily productive man-hour requirements for the performance of all services specified herein is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. It is of the utmost importance that the Contractor utilize skilled and productive manpower in order to satisfactorily furnish the required level of services specified in the contract.

B. The requirements set forth herein are material and the Contractor is to implement and pursue all performance requirements diligently from the commencement of the contract.

C.3 Contracting Officer (CO)

The CO has the responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to take action on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract terms, conditions, requirements, specifications, details and/or delivery schedules. However, the CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to authorized Government representatives.

C.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

The COR shall be appointed by letter from the CO. The CO uses CORs are the primary Government representatives for the administration of the contract. CORs shall have proper training and experience in inspecting contracts, but do not have the authority to modify the contract.

C.5 Services Required

A. The Contractor shall provide the services outlined in Section J, Exhibit 1, Canada Geese Control

Requirements, including full performance of all specified services from the start of the contract.

B. Services shall be performed on a varied schedule, 7 days a week, 365 days a year during daylight hours. Between the months April through August, the Contractor shall perform services on site at a minimum of 7 times a week.

C. The Canines/Dogs to be used under this contract shall be of the Border Collie breed specifically trained in the harassment and control of Canada Geese. All dogs must be a graduate of the open class sheep trial or better.

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C.6 Supervision

A. The Contractor Representative shall be available when the contract work is in progress to receive notices, reports or requests for the Contracting Officer or his/her Representative. The COR shall notify the Building Manager whenever he is working on-site.

B. The on-site Supervisor shall perform duties related to the client needs, and remain at the building site at all times when contract work is in progress.

C. The Contractor shall furnish to the COR in writing at least five (5) working days prior to the contract start date; the names, telephone numbers and addresses of on-site supervisor(s).

C.7 Qualifications of Personnel

A. General Appearance

(1) There must be a Contractor Representative on-site at all times during working hours that can communicate fluently in the English language.

(2) The personnel employed by the Contractor shall be trained in Geese Harassment techniques and must be well-versed in all aspects of avian deterrent type work and all Maryland Migratory Bird regulations. The Contractor employees shall be familiar with the compound’s layout and be able to perform the services with little or no instruction from the Government.

B. Qualification of Supervisory Employees

(1) All supervisory personnel engaged in directing work to be accomplished under this contract shall possess at least two (2) years of recent (within the past five (5) years' experience in overseeing this type of operations in a supervisory capacity for sites of the approximate size of Suitland Federal Center.

(2) A detailed resume containing the information specified below must be submitted to the COR for approval prior to the assignment of any supervisor to this contract. Both new and replacement supervisors must meet these qualification standards.

a. The full name of the proposed supervisor.

b. A detailed resume of the previous two (2) years employment history of the proposed supervisor.

c. The names and addresses of companies for whom the proposed supervisor worked for the past two (2) years, along with the name(s) and telephone numbers of site contact for that contract.

d. All supervisors must be able to communicate fluently in the English language with the Government representative.

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C.8 Supplies, Materials and Equipment

A. Government Furnished

(1) Access to the facility and access to any areas necessary for the Contractor to perform the services required by the contract.

(2) If available, space will be provided in a building for the storage of supplies and equipment to be used in the performance of work under the contract. The Contractor shall maintain the space in a neat condition and shall, at the expiration of the contract, return it to the Government in reasonably the same condition as at the time of entering into the contract. The Government shall not be responsible in any way for damage or loss of the Contractor’s stored supplies, materials, or equipment.

(3) An “Addling” permit, supplied by the Contractor and signed by the COR, shall be submitted to the State of Maryland by the Contractor yearly to meet the needs of the contract.

C. Contractor Furnished

(1) All supplies and materials necessary for the performance of work under this contract.

(2) Trained Border Collies (dogs) holding an open class or better sheep trial dog certificate. The total of dogs to be used at any time shall be of a number sufficient to perform geese control over the entire area of the Suitland Federal Center. The total number of dogs and the range of area serviced shall be at the sole discretion of the Contractor, so long all the contract requirements are met.

(3) Written proof of all the state and federally required vaccinations, licenses and permits required for the dogs performing the work.

(4) A license from the United States Fish and Wildlife Service allowing the Contractor to legally harass the Canadian Geese population and addle the eggs as required.

(5) “Addling” services of any eggs found within the confines of this complex if it is determined by the Contractor that the removal of these services is necessary to ensure the reduction of the avian population. All addled eggs shall be removed at the end of the nesting period. If performed, addling services shall be included as part of the contract prices and there shall be no additional cost to the Government.

(6) Information and public education, if required, to inform the tenant agencies of the Contractor’s service and answer any questions regarding their methods.

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(7) All contract employees, including supervisors, must wear distinctive clothing for ready identification. The clothing shall bear the Contractor’s name affixed in a permanent or semi-permanent manner. Employees shall be in uniform no later than ten (10) working days from the date an employee first enters on duty.

(8) The Contractor shall carry a cellphone for contact with the COR, and to receive information

24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(9) The Contractor shall provide to the COR a complete list of contract employees under this contract. This list will be submitted five (5) days prior to the start of the contract and updated monthly thereafter.

C.9 Scheduling of Work and Reporting Requirements

(a) The Contractor shall notify the COR when he is on the facility. He will check in with the COR for complaints received and respond to client requests.

(10) The Contractor must respond to “Emergency Dispatch Requests” in the event of a special ceremony or situation where the geese must be moved from certain areas to facilitate the use of some areas of the compound. The costs of emergency response requests shall be included in the contract prices and there shall be no additional cost to the Government.

C.10 Quality Control Program

The Contractor shall ensure that all of the requirements of the contract are addressed in a Quality Control Plan (QCP). The Contractor shall submit a draft QCP to the COR within ten (10) days prior to start of work for approval. The QCP shall be a system for identifying and correcting deficiencies in the quality of service before the level of performance has become unacceptable or the Government inspectors point out deficiencies. The importance of a QCP that covers all services is critical to the successful performance of any program and must be developed as required. The QCP shall include, but is not limited to the following:

A. A plan of action addressing all aspects of the contract. This plan must be based on proven industry procedures for like services. An inspection system that gives constructive milestone to gauge performance and effectiveness of the services that looks forward to anticipate problems and offer solutions.

B. A file of all inspections conducted by the Contractor shall be kept during this contract, and any option periods, if exercised by the Government. The file shall be made available to the Government upon request, during the entire term of the contract. The COR may compare the inspections performed by the Contractor’s inspectors against the actual conditions which exist at the time of inspection.

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SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

RESERVED

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause(s):

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

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F .1 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.1.1 The initial period of performance under this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 24 months.

F.1.2 The Government may extend this contract for up to four (4) additional 24-month periods in accordance with the Option clause in Section I, 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

F.2 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause(s):

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989)

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

G .1 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

The Contracting Officer shall designate in writing a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for the administration of the contract. The designation shall specify the scope, duties and limitations of the authority delegated.

The Contracting Officer’s Representative for this contract is: Ms. DeLynn Holden.

G .2 INVOICE/PAYMENT INSTRUCTION

The Contractor shall submit original invoices electronically at https://finance3.gsa.gov or at the address provided below. One (1) copy of the invoice shall be submitted to the COR and one (1) copy by e-mail to the Contract Specialist.

PBS Payment Branch P.O. Box 17181 Forth Worth, TX 76102-0181

G.3 LIMITATION ON GOVERNMENT’S OBLIGATION

CONTRACTOR’S E-MAIL ADDRESS:

(a) Contract line item(s) ______* through _______* are incrementally funded. For these item(s), the sum of $ ____________ * of the total price is presently available for payment and allotted to this contract. An allotment schedule is set forth in Paragraph (J) of this clause.

(b) For item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the Contractor agrees to perform up to the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including reimbursement in the event of termination of those item(s) for the Government’s convenience, approximates the total amount currently allotted to the contract. The Contractor is not authorized to continue work on those item(s) beyond that point. The Government will not be obligated in any event to reimburse the Contractor in excess of the amount allotted to the contract for those item(s) regardless of anything to the contrary in the clause entitled

“Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

http://finance3.gsa.gov/

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As used in this clause, the total amount payable by the Government in the event of termination of applicable contract line item(s) for convenience includes costs, profit, and estimated termination settlement costs for those item(s).

(c) Notwithstanding the dates specified in the allotment schedule in paragraph (j) of this clause, the Contractor shall be notified that funding is available by email (as annotated on the award document) to the contractor 15 days prior to the incremental funding dates as outlined in Paragraph J. Notice of funding will also be provided via a website (https:\\finance3.gsa.gov). If after such notification additional funds are not allotted prior to the expiration date, the Contracting Officer will terminate any item(s) for which additional funds have not been allotted, pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

(d) When additional funds are allotted for continued performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the Contractor agrees to continue performance in accordance with the contract. The provisions of paragraphs (b) and (d) of this clause will apply in like manner to the additional allotted funds and agreed substitute date.

(e) If, solely by reason of failure of the Government to allot additional funds, by the dates indicated below in Paragraph J, in amounts sufficient for timely performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause, the Contractor incurs additional costs or is delayed in the performance of the work under this contract and if additional funds are allotted, an equitable adjustment will be made in the price or prices (including appropriate target, billing, and ceiling prices where applicable) of the item(s), or in the time of delivery, or both. Failure to agree to any such equitable adjustment hereunder will be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

(f) The Government may at any time prior to termination allot additional funds for the performance of the contract line item(s) identified in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(g) The termination provisions of this clause do not limit the rights of the Government under the clause entitled “Default.” The provisions of this clause are limited to the work and allotment of funds for the contract line item(s) set forth in paragraph (a) of this clause. This clause no longer applies once the contract is fully funded except with regard to the rights or obligations of the parties concerning equitable adjustments negotiated under paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause.

(h) Nothing in this clause affects the right of the Government to terminate this contract pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

(i) Nothing in this clause shall be construed as authorization of voluntary services whose acceptance is otherwise prohibited under 31 U.S.C. § 1342.

(j) The parties contemplate that the Government will allot funds to this contract in increments from the date of award in accordance with the following schedule:

On execution of contract* $ ________**

(month) (day), (year) $ ________** http://finance3.gsa.gov/

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(month) (day), (year) $ ________**

* Insert the award date of the contract award

** To be inserted after negotiation.

(End of clause)

ALTERNATE I.

If only one line item will be incrementally funded, substitute the following paragraph (a) for paragraph (a) of the basic clause:

(a) Contract line item ______* is incrementally funded. The sum of _________* is presently available for payment and allotted to this contract. An allotment schedule is contained in Paragraph (J) of this clause.

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SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 HSPD-12 SECURITY AND CREDENTIALING REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION AND

CREDENTIALING PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTORS (NON-CLASSIFIED CONTRACT)

1.1 The General Services Administration (GSA) reserves the right to verify the identities of Contractor personnel with routine, unaccompanied access to GSA facilities or Information Technology (IT) systems and networks, to make contract employment suitability determinations based on background investigations, and control access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks based on the suitability determinations.

The term ‘Contractor’ refers to the General/Prime Contractor Company or lessor on a GSA contract and any related Subcontractor(s) company and Vendor(s). The term ‘Contractor Personnel’ refers to any Contractor personnel supporting GSA contracts. The Contractor and their Contractor Personnel shall comply with the GSA Personal Identity Verification (PIV) procedures outlined below, that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24, and the Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, as amended. HSPD-12 requires Federal agencies to issue standardized PIV credentials to Federal employees and contractors and use the credentials for access to Federal facilities and IT networks and systems. GSA branded the PIV card that GSA issues to its personnel as the GSA Access Card. The GSA Access Card enables routine, unescorted access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks.

1.2 In accordance with FAR 52.204-9 (Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011).

the Contractor shall account for all GSA credentials issued to Contractor Personnel in connection with the performance under this contract. The Contractor Personnel shall immediately return credentials issued by GSA under any of the following conditions, as stipulated in FAR 52204-9:

All Contractor Personnel who will perform work on a GSA contract and will require routine access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks may be required to obtain a GSA Access Card. The GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer will define routine access.

Contractors must receive a favorable result on their Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Check and GSA must have initiated a minimum of a National Agency Check with Written Inquiries (NACI) before GSA can issue an Access Card to them. GSA will revoke the Access Card for a Contractor who receives an unfavorable final suitability determination based on the NACI or higher background investigation. GSA may also remove the Contractor from the GSA contract and restrict access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks if the Contractor receives an unfavorable final suitability determination.

A. GSA has full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding or terminating suitability determinations for Contractor Personnel supporting GSA contracts. GSA may authorize and grant temporary suitability to Contractor Personnel. A temporary or preliminary suitability determination by GSA does not guarantee that GSA will grant a favorable final suitability determination.

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A favorable temporary, preliminary or final suitability determination by GSA shall not prevent, preclude, or bar GSA from withdrawing or terminating a suitability determination.

B. HSPD-12 establishes the minimum background requirements for GSA to issue an Access Card.

GSA may require Contractor Personnel to obtain a higher background investigation level than the minimum required background investigation for an Access Card based on the Contractor Personnel’s contract employment job duties.

C. Contractor Personnel may be required to submit additional personnel information to other Government Agencies affected by the contract work and based on working within that Agency’s space.

1.3. GSA may require Contractor Personnel who need less than routine access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks to receive a favorable result on a National Agency Check (NAC) to access GSA facilities or IT systems and networks. The GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer will define the level of access to GSA facilities or IT systems and networks from a favorable NAC and will define how long the access is valid. Contractor Personnel that are not required to receive a favorable suitability determination may be required to be escorted at all times while in non-public GSA space.

1.4. The Contractor shall account for all GSA credentials issued to Contractor Personnel in connection with the performance under this contract. The Contractor Personnel shall immediately return credentials issued by GSA under any of the following conditions:

A. When the Contractor Personnel is no longer required for contract performance.

B. Upon completion of the Contractor Personnel’s employment.

C. Upon contract completion or termination.

D. If the Contractor Personnel is removed from the contractor based on an unfavorable determination on any suitability check.

1.5. The Contracting Officer may delay final payment or execute an equitable adjustment under the contract, if the Contractor and their Contractor Personnel fail to comply with the requirements in paragraph 1.4.

1.6. Contractor shall insert these requirements in all subcontracts. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to return all credentials issued by GSA in accordance with the terms set forth in paragraph 1.4, above of this section.

PART 2 - FEDERAL DEBT REDUCTION AND OVERSIGHT OF FEDERAL FUNDS

2.1 The GSA has a fiduciary responsibility to provide oversight of federal funding. The Contractor will work with the GSA to reduce expenditures, and assure oversight of federal tax dollars when requesting background checks. In order to reduce expenses and ensure prudent use of federal funds, the Contractor will make every effort to pre-screen or interview prospective personnel to help ensure they are suitable for employment, and are able to pass a background check prior to submitting employee applications to GSA.

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2.2 The Contractor company shall assign and dedicate a single Point of Contact (POC) for the overall control, management, and oversight of all suitability investigation applications for its Contractor employees.

The Contractor POC is responsible for collecting all of the Contractor employee background investigation documents and submitting them to the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative to ensure the completion of the background investigation request. The Contractor POC shall follow the method identified by the GSA Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer to submit the background investigation documents to GSA. The Contractor POC must provide follow-up and monitoring to ensure that the Contractor Personnel who needs an investigation responds to requested information and completes all required forms within the prescribed times allowed so as not to delay the project schedule or project completion date.

2.3 The Adjudicating Office of the Federal Protective Service may forward a written notification to contractor personnel for clarification information that pertains to the background investigation requesting additional information or supporting documentation. The POC shall ensure the Contractor responds to such inquiries so as not to cause delay, or consider submitting an alternate applicant so as not to cause delay with the project schedule or project completion date.

PART 3 - ADJUDICATION AUTHORITY

3.1 GSA and its Authorized Agent, the Federal Protective Services (FPS) or any other named designee, will be responsible for conducting the HSPD-12 background investigations, and credentialing of Contractor Personnel. GSA has the final authority to process the HSPD-12 background investigations, as directed by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM).

PART 4 -PROCESSING OF HSPD-12 INVESTIGATIONS AND CREDENTIIAL PROCEDURES

4.1 Submission of Forms: All Contractor Personnel requiring facility or IT system and network access may be responsible to fill out and complete security HSPD-12 forms and fingerprint cards or electronic fingerprint scans prior to being allowed access. GSA will provide detailed instructions on the HSPD-12 process, the forms to be submitted, and the handling of the forms after the contract has been awarded.

Depending on the level of responsiveness and timeliness of individual Contractor personnel, a maximum of fifteen (15) days is expected for the completion and submission of all forms by the applicant for review through the GSA. More importantly, however, the Contractor and the single Contractor Point of Contact (POC) managing all Contractor Personnel has the responsibility to submit applications in a timely fashion so as not to delay any project activities or the overall project schedule. Complete submissions of all suitability investigation forms are required to be provided for all applicants a minimum, thirty (30) days prior to access being required without the need for a HSPD-12 credential or sixty (60) days prior to access being required when a HSPD-12 credential is required. Access requirements by Contractor Personnel shall be based on the contract time performance requirements, and the planned activities on the approved project schedule. The Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or Security Officer will notify the Contractor POC in writing if any Contractor Personnel receive an unfavorable decision on their background investigation, and effective immediately; the individual will no longer be allowed to work on the project. The Contractor Personnel shall be responsible for planning and scheduling its work in such a manner as to account for the facility or IT access requirements. Difficulties encountered by the Contractor Personnel in gaining access when required by not fulfilling application requirements in a timely manner shall not be an excuse for Contractor non-performance under the contract, or the granting of any time extensions.

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A. Throughout the life of the contract, the Contractor shall be responsible to follow these same procedures for any new Contractor personnel, who will require access to GSA’s space or IT systems and networks.

B. Also throughout the life of the contract, the Contractor shall maintain a listing of current/active personnel and their subcontractors’ personnel that have received a favorable suitability investigation and/or have a GSA credential. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative, an updated listing of current/active personnel or subcontractors’ personnel when requested.

4.2 Unsuitable Personnel: If the Contracting Officer receives an unsuitable report on any Contract Personnel after the processing their application, or if the GSA finds a prospective Contractor Personnel to be unsuitable or unfit for their assigned duties the Contractor POC shall be advised immediately by the Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer that the Contractor Personnel cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract. The Contractor must then take action to remove the Contractor Personnel from the GSA contract.

4.3 Criteria for Eligibility: Refer to GSA Order 9732.1 or 5 CFR 731 which outlines the disqualifying and mitigating factors for personnel acceptance.

4.4 Prior Background Investigation: Contractor Personnel background investigations obtained through this process may be acceptable if the investigation can be validated to be equal to or higher level than required of the contract, and there is no break in service from when the suitability was provided. The Contracting Officer or their Designated Representative and/or the Security Officer in consultation with the FPS will determine whether there is a break in service and whether a prior background investigation meets GSA’s requirements to grant access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks. GSA requires the Contractor Personnel to submit required background investigation documents for GSA to determine whether a prior investigation meet’s GSA requirements to grant access to GSA facilities and IT systems and networks.

4.5 Identification Credential: The following paragraphs describes GSA’s requirements for Contractor Personnel to display GSA credentials, follow GSA building screening procedures, and follow procedures to report lost GSA credentials.

A. Contractor Personnel with GSA credentials shall be required to comply with all applicable access security screening procedures applicable to Government or other personnel possessing similar credentials, or as determined by the building practices as defined by the Facility Security Committee.

B. All Contractor Personnel possessing credentials (Access Card, other agency-issued PIV credentials, or other credentials) shall visibly display their credentials at all times while in the building(s) where work is being performed.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all GSA identification credentials are returned to the GSA when Contactor Personnel are no longer employed, providing service under the contract, the contract ends or the Contractor Personnel is removed as a result of an unfavorable determination on any suitability check.

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D. The Contractor Personnel shall notify the GSA when credentials are lost. If the Contractor Personnel is determined to be negligent, the Contractor may be responsible for reimbursing the Government for its cost in issuing a replacement credential.

PART 5 - GSA ACCESS CARD: CONTRACTOR’S TRAVEL COSTS

5.1 Contractor personnel who require routine access to GSA-controlled facilities and/or access to GSA IT systems must receive a preliminary favorable HSPD-12 security background investigation, before receiving a GSA Access Card.

5.2 Following a favorable HSPD-12 security background investigation, Contractor Personnel may be required to enroll and activate a GSA credential card at a designated location. The credential card is also a photo Identification card, which includes biometric information. The following information is provided to assist the Contractor in estimating the costs that may be associated with this requirement. The Contractor Personnel will be expected to utilize the nearest credentialing site to their offices or place of contract performance. The credentialing station may be a mobile station in the area, or as a fixed station whose location(s) can be located through the following source:

http://www.fedidcard.gov/centerlocator.aspx. Credentialing centers that are listed as “Open to all Agency personnel” are open to all customer agencies including GSA Contractors. Credentialing centers that are listed as “For use by personnel from this Agency only” mean that they are only open to personnel of that specific agency that is hosting that credentialing center. Currently a minimum of two visits to a credentialing center may be required to enroll and activate the GSA credential. The first visit is to enroll for the credential, and the second visit may be required to pick-up and activate the credential. Travel distance to a credentialing center will vary based on availability of enrollment and activation stations identified in the link above. Additional visits to a credentialing center may also be required if the card holder needs to recertify their credential certificate (every 3 years), or when the employee will need to renew their GSA credential that has expired (every 5 years). Additional visits may also be required for lost or damaged credentials needing replacement.

5.3 If a GSA credential card is required, the Contractor would be responsible for all travel and labor costs associated with fingerprinting to meet the background investigation along with the credential card enrollment and activation steps to meet HSPD-12 requirements unless stated otherwise elsewhere in the contract. Travel costs may be comprised of mileage, vehicle rental, or other modes of transportation, per diem, and lodging. These costs are considered reasonable to the extent that they do not exceed, on a daily basis, the maximum rates in effect at the time of travel, as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulation, Chapter 301 – Temporary Duty (TDY) Travel Allowances, which can be accessed at the following website:

http://www.gsa.gov/ftr. Information on Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Mileage Reimbursement Rates can be accessed at the following website: http://www.gsa.gov/travelpolicy.

5.4 Any annual training requirements associated with IT access that may be required for continued use of the GSA credential is expected to be completed within a timely fashion. Otherwise, the Contractor Personnel’s access may be revoked and the credential taken away.

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SECTION I

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

I.1 FAR 52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The full text of a clause may also be accessed electronically at this address:

http://www.acquisition.gov/comp/far/index.html

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses:

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.202-1 Definitions JAN 2012 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government SEP 2006 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity JAN 1997 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity JAN 1997 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper MAY 2011 52.204-7 System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.204-9 Personal Identify Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance JUL 2013 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements JAN 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest when Subcontracting with Contractor’s Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment AUG 2013 52.210-1 Market Research APR 2011 52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation OCT 2010 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data AUG 2011 52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data OCT 2010 52.215-15 Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions OCT 2010 52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Other Than Pensions JUL 2005

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NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.217-2 Cancellation Under Multi-Year Contracts OCT 1997 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services NOV 1999 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set Aside NOV 2011 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns JUL 2013 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting NOV 2011 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act – Overtime Compensation JUL 2005 52.222-17 Non-displacement of Qualified Workers JAN 2013 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FEB 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity MAR 2007 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity For Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities OCT 2010 52.222-37 Employment Reports Veterans SEP 2010 52.222-41 Service Contract Act of 1965 NOV 2007 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) SEP 2009 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Person FEB 2009 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts SEP 2009 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification AUG 2012 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification FEB 2009 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts SEP 2013 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data JAN 1997 Alternate I JUL 1995 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-To-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-7 Notice of Radioactive Materials JAN 1997 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items MAY 2008 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2011 52.223-11 Ozone Depleting Substances MAY 2011 52.223-12 Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners MAY 1995 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products DEC 2007

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552.223-70 Hazardous Substances MAY 1989 552.223-71 Nonconforming Hazardous SEP 1999 552.223-72 Hazardous Material Information SEP 1999 52.225-1 Buy American Act – Supplies FEB 2009 52.225-5 Trade Agreements SEP 2013 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent DEC 2007 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement DEC 2007 52.227-3 Patent Indemnity APR 1984 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.229-4 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) FEB 2013 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-11 Extras APR 1984 52.232-17 Interest OCT 2010 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims JAN 1986 52.232-25 Prompt Payment JUL 2013 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management JUL 2013 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-99 PBS-All Regions-FAR 52.232-99 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEVIATION) AUG 2012 52.233-1 Disputes (JUL 2002) -- Alternate I DEC1991 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) -- Alternate I NOV 1991 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation APR 1984 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First Tier Subontract Awards JUL 2013 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.243-1 Changes – Fixed Price (AUG 1987) – Alternate I APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUL 2013 52.246-25 Limitation of Liability – Services FEB 1997 52.248-1 Value Engineering OCT 2010 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form) APR 1984 52.249-8 Default APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 552.203-71 Restriction of Advertising SEP 1999

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552.215-70 Examination of Records by GSA FEB 1996 552.228-5 Government as Additional Insured MAY 2009 552.223-70 Qualification of Offerors JUN 2009 552.237-71 Qualification of Employees MAY 1989 552.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Deviation FAR 52.252-6) SEP 1999

I.2 FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED IN FULL TEXT

1.2.1 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within thirty (30) days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary notice of its intent to extend at least sixty (60) days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

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SECTION J

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J.1 LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit 1 - Canada Geese Control Requirements

Exhibit 2 - HSPD-12 Forms

Exhibit 3 - Wage Determination

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EXHIBIT 1

CANADA GEESE CONTROL REQUIREMENTS

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EXHIBIT 2

HSPD-12 FORMS

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EXHIBIT 3

WAGE DETERMINATION

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SECTION K

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JUL 2013)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 813312, Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations.

(2) The small business size standard is $14 million average annual receipts.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the

System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAME electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

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(iv) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(v) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations—Representation. This provision applies to solicitations using funds appropriated in fiscal years 2008, 2009, 2010, or 2012.

(vi) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(vii) 52.214-14, Place of Performance—Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(viii) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(x) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xi) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xii) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xiii) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xiv) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative

Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

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(xv) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xvi) 52.225-2, Buy American Act Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at

52.225-1.

(xvii) 52.225-4, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternate

I, and Alternate II) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $77,494, the provision…