HC102815T0188.docx

HC1028-15-T-0188

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

Supply

FFP

Procurement Furniture in accordance with the PWS and materials listing.

POP:

FOB: Destination

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Non-Personal Service

Removal of furniture IAW the PWS.

NET AMT

Non-Personal Services

Installation of furniture IAW the PWS

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Non-Personal Services

Remove and install carpet IAW the PWS

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

as of 26 June 2015

DECC Columbus – Building 10, IE72 and IE73 Furniture and Carpet Replacement

1. Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

a. Primary COR.

Name:

Organization:

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DODAAC):

Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

b. Alternate COR.

Name:

Organization:

DODAAC:

Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

c. DECC Ogden - Site POC.

Name:

Organization:

DODAAC:

Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

d. Technical POC.

Name:

Organization:

DODAAC:

Address:

Phone Number:

Fax Number:

E-Mail Address:

2. Contract or Task Order Title. DECC Columbus, Building 10, IE72 and IE73 Furniture and Carpet Replacement

Purpose of this procurement is to remove and replace 102 workstations with 96 new work stations configured to match the specific mission of the IE72 and IE73 organizations. In addition the project will replacement existing carpet tiles which are worn and in need of replacement. This is to be a turnkey project; the work stations and carpet replacement must be coordinated during the three phases of the project.

3. Background. The DISA Infrastructure and Special Services Director IE72 and IE73 organizations were relocated from Building 23, Defense Supply Center Columbus to a converted warehouse section, Building 10, section 11, Defense Supply Center Columbus. The assumed ‘office space’ had at one time been a large sectional work area for the Defense Finance Center and has not been consistently occupied in over 10 years. The existing work stations are over 20 years old, starting to deteriorate and the carpet of the same vintage is badly worn in some areas.

4. Objectives: Remove and replace existing furniture as shown on attached Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachment A) and remove and replace existing carpet flooring and wall base.

5. Scope. Vendor shall provide a complete and usable office area to support IE72 and IE73. Furniture, carpet replacement, and supporting electrical systems shall meet the requirement of this PWS.

0. Subtask 1 - Contractor Qualifications:

0. Furniture Design/Installation Contractor: The contractor shall have a minimum five (5) years’ experience in all facets of furniture design and installation.

0. Carpet and Electrical Sub-Contractor: All sub-contractors shall have a minimum five (5) years’ experience in their respective areas of expertise.

5.2 Applicable Standards and Guidelines: All work shall be done in accordance with the latest version(s) and/or edition(s) of the following partial list of applicable codes and standards:

· National Electrical Code (NEC, NFPA 70)

· National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

· Standard for Electrical Safety in the Workplace (NFPA 70E)

· National Electrical Testing Association (NETA)

· International Building Code (IBC)

· Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

· Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

· American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)

· American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

· NFPA 101 Life Safety Code Handbook

· NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code

5.3 All technical questions and/or concerns with this PWS or project after award are to be addressed and answered by the DISA’s Technical POC. If there are conflicting statements, the order of precedence shall be first, the text of this PWS, second, attachments to this PWS, and third, standards and guidelines referenced above. DISA Facilities Engineering is the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) for this project.

0. Subtask 2 - Submittals - Prepare and submit for review schedule, shop drawings, product data, and proposed layout, as describe below to demonstrating the proposed furniture and supporting electrical work meets the requirements of this PWS.

Similar Proposed Layouts - Dimensions shown on the Concept Plans and Enlarged Typicals Layouts shown nominal dimensions and actual dimensions can vary based on manufacturer’s standard dimensions. The intent is to use furniture manufacturer’s standard components and sizes, similar layouts will be acceptable if the proposed layout meets the number and approximate size of workstations shown, and meets the basic intent of the Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachments A), and the requirements described in this PWS. Alternate layouts must fit within the proposed work area.

0. Subtask 4 - Close-Out Documents - Submit product warranties, as-built drawings, installed equipment list for the Government’s review and acceptance.

0. Task 2 Furniture Proposed furniture system shall be Action Office System by Herman Miller or equal.

Provide ninety-six (96) approximately 6’-0” x 7’-6” Workstations, as shown on proposed Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachments A) and described below.

6.2.2.1 Service Wall Panel (spline wall with built-in electrical power and IT raceway) – Shared wall between workstations, shall be stacking frames capable of supporting hanging components on both sides. Service wall panels are composed of frames and panel inserts (including IT raceway and electrical power) and meeting the following specifications:

1. Service wall panels shall be 67” tall and as shown on Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachment A)

1. Interior frame shall be minimum of 20 gauge steel

1. Welded connections or post and lintel locking junctions. Capable of supporting cantilever work surface on each side of the panel

1. Frames shall allow for full range of component mounting heights with slots every 1-1/2 inch (max.)

1. Frames shall be self-leveling or single-tool adjustable glides

1. All exposed ends of frames shall covered with pre-finished trim

1. System shall include connector for 2, 3, 4 way connections

1. Panel inserts shall be tack-able acoustical

1. Electrical Power, provide pre-wired electrical power raceways with manufacturer’s standard power supply 4-circuit, 8-wire power with three (3) general purpose outlets and one (1) dedicated circuit outlet (for sensitive equipment) at each workstation.

1. One power feed shall provide power for not more than four (4)-workstations. Power will be supplied overhead. Power whips shall be provide with a minimum of length of 10 feet, with the capability to be field cut to length for hardwiring into existing building power distribution system

1. Receptacles shall be number (coded) with panel and circuit identification

1. Electrical contractor shall provide the final connection to building power distribution system.

1. IT Raceways – system panel shall include an IT raceway. Raceways shall allow cables to be routed through or around vertical frame supports, these routes must maintain the cross sectional area of the raceway specified below. The preferred raceway construction is a 3-sided open trough; however, other raceway construction that provide adequate support for the cables and maintain the separations requirements listed below shall be acceptable. Cables shall not be visible or accessible between system panel connections points.

1. IT raceway capacity, IT raceway shall be sized to accommodate sixty five (65) Category 6 cables at 60% fill.

1. All raceways must satisfy any bend radius requirements of the cables, as well as any applicable TIA-596-B Commercial Building Standards for Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

1. IT raceway shall provide ‘punch-outs’ at several locations to support the proposed layout. Raceway/panel system shall allow for future ‘punch-outs’ without changing out of panel components.

1. Provide power poles to support installation of power. Number of power poles will depend on electrical distribution, coordinate with electrical subcontractor.

1. Provide data poles to support installation of communication and data cables. Number of data poles required will depend on size provided, data poles, provide a minimum of one pole per furniture group.

6.2.2.2 Typical Wall Panel – Shall be steel frame and panel inserts meeting the following specifications:

1. Typical wall panels shall be 67” tall and as shown on Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachment A)

1. Interior frame shall be minimum of 20 gauge steel

1. Welded connections or post and lintel locking junctions. Capable of supporting cantilever work surface on each side of the panel

1. Frames shall allow for full range of component mounting heights with slots every 1-1/2 inch increments (max.)

1. Frames shall be self-leveling or single-tool adjustable glides

1. All exposed ends of frames shall covered with pre-finished trim

1. System shall include connector for 2, 3, 4 way connections and connector to service wall

1. Panel inserts shall be tack-able acoustical

6.2.2.3 Work Surfaces – Provide high pressure laminate on top surface and paper backer on under side.

1. Work surface shape/sizes as shown on the Concept Plan and Typical Layouts (Attachment A)

1. Square edge detail

1. Thickness = 1” minimum

1. Prefinished metal supports brackets cantilevered from wall panels

1. Provide one (1) wardrobe per workstation

1. Wardrobe – able to hang coats/jackets

1. Double/single door storage cabinet

1. Two file drawers with heavy duty ball bearing suspension and full extension Note: Under Bid Option #1 the wardrobe/storage cabinet replaces the file cabinet and storage shelf (listed above).

6.3 Task 3. – Specific Installation Task - All installations accomplished in a workmanlike manner. No equipment outages of existing systems are allowed.

6.3.1 Subtask 1 – Installation Schedule/Phasing Plan – Verify, revise and/or update the installation and phasing schedules as required.

Note: Subtasks 2 - 6 are repeated for each phase of work. Coordinate phasing plan with Site POC and tenant.

Deliverables:

Updated Panel Schedules

7. Performance Standards.

8. Incentives. This is a fixed price contract (LPTA); therefore, the incentives are embodied in the pricing.

9. Place of Performance.

DECC Columbus 3990 East Broad Street (Building 10) Columbus OH 43216

Access to the space will be coordinate with the Site POC.

10. Period of Performance. The current expectation is that work on all three phases shall be completed 150 calendar days upon contract award of the project to meet operational requirements. After installation is completed, the government will have an additional 30 calendar day acceptance period (per item 14. (e)). This acceptance period will allow the government functional use and necessary adjustments and final acceptance will take effect 180 calendar days after award.

As directed by the COR, the contractor shall continue performance in emergency or mission essential conditions. Additionally, the contractor may be required to account for the whereabouts of their personnel should this information be requested by the COR.

11. Delivery Schedule.

Final 30 Days

*Standard Distribution: 1 copy of the transmittal letter without the deliverable to the Contracting Officer; 1 copy of the transmittal letter with the deliverable to the Site POCs and Technical POC.

12. Security Requirements. Work is UNCLASSIFIED. The Contractor will forward a Visit Authorization Letter (VAL) on all their employees to each Government site at which work under this solicitation will be performed (address provided below) and a comprehensive VAL to the DISA Field Security Office identified below:

DECC Columbus 3990 East Broad Street (Building 23) Columbus OH 43216 Attn: Dwight Kilbarger, Phone: 614.692.6635 Email: dwight.j.kilbarger.civ@mail.mil

The VAL shall be on company letterhead or pre-fabricated form and contain the following information:

Contract number with start and end dates Company point of contact (POC) and telephone number Government Task Monitor name and telephone number Complete legal name of employee(s) Social Security Number Security Clearance level, date granted, and Adjudication facility name, i.e. DISCO Type of personnel security investigation (PSI) pending or completed Date PSI completed Contractor personnel must comply with local security requirements for entry and exit control for personnel and property at the government facility.

Contractor employees will be required to comply with all Government security regulations and requirements. Initial and periodic security training and briefings will be provided by Government security personnel. Failure to comply with security requirements can be cause for termination of facility access.

The Contractor shall not divulge any information about DoD files, data processing activities or functions, user identifications, passwords, or any other knowledge that may be gained, to anyone who is not authorized to have access to such information. The Contractor shall observe and comply with the security provisions in effect at the DoD facility. Identification shall be worn and displayed as required.

DISA retains the right to request removal of contractor’s personnel regardless of prior clearance or adjudication status, whose actions, while assigned to this contract, clearly conflict with the interest of the Government. The reason for removal will be fully documented in writing by the Contracting Officer (CO). When and if such removal occurs, the contractor shall, within 15 working days, assign qualified personnel to the vacancy(ies) thus created.

All personnel working in the facility shall be escorted and must comply with facility security policies and guidelines. Personal electronic devices, including cell phones, are not allowed in most areas of the building. All personnel must attend a security briefing on site prior to accessing the facility.

All documents, both hardcopy and electronic media, shall be clearly marked, “UNCLASSIFIED – FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY” at the top and bottom of each page. All information relating to the project must be protected against release to the general public. Hardcopies of documents, including CD/DVD’s, shall be shredded before disposal. Electronic copies may ONLY be submitted on CD/DVDs. Removable USB storage devises are NOT allowed.

13. Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE)/Government-Furnished Information (GFI). The government will provide existing equipment/furniture noted in this PWS to be removed, reconfigured and reinstalled. In addition, the government will provide all branch electrical circuits as noted in this PWS. All items not specifically noted can be reused and not salvaged by DISA will be disposed by the vendor.

14. Other Pertinent Information or Special Considerations.

a. Identification of Possible Follow-on Work. None

b. Identification of Potential Conflicts of Interest (COI). None

c. Identification of Non-Disclosure Requirements. None

d. Packaging, Packing and Shipping Instructions. POB Destination

e. Inspection and Acceptance Criteria. Government acceptance is provided after successful completion of a thirty-day acceptance period that initiates after completed installation. Successful completion of the acceptance period requires the solution fully meets DISA minimum standards and functions as described in this PWS. The Government will document any failures to successful completion and provide these to the contractor for resolution - at no additional cost to the Government. The Government inspection and acceptance of all equipment and services for this PWS shall take place at the installation sites; DECC Columbus, Building 10. No charges shall be paid to the contractor until after the first day following successful completion of the acceptance period. The contractor shall not be entitled to any separate or additional charges related to inspection and acceptance of equipment and services.

f. Property Accountability. The vendor shall submit the attached Electronic Product List (see below) in addition to complying with all requirements of DFARS 252.211-7003. See DARS 252.211-9000, Requirement to Submit an Electronic Product List for additional information.

g. Department of Defense (DoD) Enterprise Service Management Framework (DESMF) Compliance. Not Applicable

h. Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM). Not Applicable

15. Section 508 Accessibility Standards. The following Section 508 Accessibility Standard(s) (Technical Standards and Functional Performance Criteria) are applicable (if box is checked) to this acquisition.

Technical Standards

|_| 1194.21 - Software Applications and Operating Systems |_| 1194.22 - Web Based Intranet and Internet Information and Applications |_| 1194.23 - Telecommunications Products |_| 1194.24 - Video and Multimedia Products |_| 1194.25 - Self-Contained, Closed Products |_| 1194.26 - Desktop and Portable Computers |_| 1194.41 - Information, Documentation and Support

The Technical Standards above facilitate the assurance that the maximum technical standards are provided to the Offerors. Functional Performance Criteria is the minimally acceptable standards to ensure Section 508 compliance. This block is checked to ensure that the minimally acceptable electronic and information technology (E&IT) products are proposed.

Functional Performance Criteria

|_| 1194.31 - Functional Performance Criteria

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

This request for quotation (RFQ) is to support the Defense requirement for furniture and carpet removal and installation at Defense Enterprise Computer Center, Columbus, OH.

The specifics are as follows:

Period of Performance

2. Offerors is requested to submit a written technical and price quotation in response to the Solicitation, which the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) (Attachment 1) have been incorporated. Further information on submission of technical and price quotations is provided throughout this document.

The contractor shall submit an Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) plan that delineates whether or not any OCI exists. If the contractor believes that no OCI exists, the OCI plan shall set forth sufficient details to support such position. If the contractor believes that OCI does exist, the plan shall explain in detail how the OCI will be mitigated and/or avoided.

3. Evaluation Factors and Basis for Award Determination:

a. Quotations will be evaluated with regard to how the contractor responds to the requirements of the PWs in the technical proposal, and on price submissions. The technical portion of the quotation should include all information the contractor wants the Government to consider and evaluate regarding its company’s ability to perform all required tasks and conform to all required terms and conditions. All aspects of the PWS must be sufficiently addressed for a quotation to be considered responsive to the solicitation. In order to be eligible for award, a quotation must be responsive and meet or exceed the PWS requirements.

b. The standards for determining technical acceptability as well as information concerning price quotations. The technical portion of the quotation is to be submitted as an MSWord 2007 or PDF document. The page format shall have a 1 inch margin using no smaller than an 11 point Ariel, Times New Roman, or Courier New font for all text to include any text contained in a table. The price spreadsheet (attachment 2) shall be a separate document from the technical quotation and shall be submitted in MSExcel 2007 format. All formulas shall remain present in the spreadsheet for verification. The file size of each document shall not exceed 2MB.

(1) Technical/Management Approach Factor: The Technical/Management Subfactors will be evaluated and rated either Acceptable or Unacceptable. In order for a quotation to be rated overall Technically Acceptable, each of the following subfactors must be rated Acceptable.

(a) Subfactor 1: Project Schedule – PWS 6.1.1 In order for this subfactor to be rated Acceptable the vendor’s proposed schedule must be within the period of performance (PWS 10).

(b) Subfactor 2: Furniture – PWS 6.2 In order for this subfactor to be rated Acceptable the vendor’s proposed workstations must meet the requirements described in the PWS and be equal to Action Office System by Herman Miller. Vendor shall provide technical product data that demonstrates the proposed furniture meets the PWS.

(c) Subfactor 3: Carpet Tile Flooring – PWS 6.2.3 In order for this subfactor to be rated Acceptable vendor’s proposed carpet tile must be either the product listed or equal to Tandus Momento 03588, color Trichrome 79001 (36” x 36” tiles).

(2) Past Performance Factor: Shall be used to determine responsibility.

(3) Price Factor:

(a) Price quotations will be evaluated to determine if it is reasonable and complete. Contractor shall propose a fixed price monthly rate commensurate with the value of the deliverables and/or significant milestones in the PWS for this requirement.

(b) Contractors shall ensure price quotations include detailed information regarding the resources required to accomplish the task (e.g., materials listing of all products, labor categories, labor hours, number of employees for each labor category, rates, etc.). Again, the price spreadsheet (Attachment 2) is a separate document from the technical proposal.

In response to this RFQ, no terms, conditions, or assumptions will be entertained. If terms, conditions, or assumptions are included in a quotation, the quotation may be excluded on grounds that it is non-responsive to this RFQ. All issues will be resolved via a question and answer process.

A contractor agrees that if its offer is accepted within 60 calendar days from the date of receipt of quotations (unless a different period is stated in the quotation), it will furnish the items and/or services identified in its quotation at the price offered.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 337214. For the purpose of this procurement the small business size standard is 500 employees.

Qusetions are due by 4:00 PM (Central Time), July 24, 2015, via email to tina.m.book.civ@mail.mil.

Proposals are due by 4:00 PM (Central Time), August 17, 2015 via email to tina.m.book.civ@mail.mil.

Attachments:

Attachment 1: QASP Attachment 2: Price spreadsheet

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (DEC 2011)

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

Acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions means supporting or providing advice or recommendations with regard to the following activities of a Federal agency:

(1) Planning acquisitions.

(2) Determining what supplies or services are to be acquired by the Government, including developing statements of work.

(3) Developing or approving any contractual documents, to include documents defining requirements, incentive plans, and evaluation criteria.

(4) Evaluating contract proposals.

(5) Awarding Government contracts.

(6) Administering contracts (including ordering changes or giving technical direction in contract performance or contract quantities, evaluating contractor performance, and accepting or rejecting contractor products or services).

(7) Terminating contracts.

(8) Determining whether contract costs are reasonable, allocable, and allowable.

Covered employee means an individual who performs an acquisition function closely associated with inherently governmental functions and is--

(1) An employee of the contractor; or

(2) A subcontractor that is a self-employed individual treated as a covered employee of the contractor because there is no employer to whom such an individual could submit the required disclosures.

Non-public information means any Government or third-party information that--

(1) Is exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. 552) or otherwise protected from disclosure by statute, Executive order, or regulation; or

(2) Has not been disseminated to the general public and the Government has not yet determined whether the information can or will be made available to the public.

Personal conflict of interest means a situation in which a covered employee has a financial interest, personal activity, or relationship that could impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government when performing under the contract. (A de minimis interest that would not ``impair the employee's ability to act impartially and in the best interest of the Government'' is not covered under this definition.)

(1) Among the sources of personal conflicts of interest are--

(i) Financial interests of the covered employee, of close family members, or of other members of the covered employee's household;

(ii) Other employment or financial relationships (including seeking or negotiating for prospective employment or business); and

(iii) Gifts, including travel.

(2) For example, financial interests referred to in paragraph (1) of this definition may arise from--

(i) Compensation, including wages, salaries, commissions, professional fees, or fees for business referrals;

(ii) Consulting relationships (including commercial and professional consulting and service arrangements, scientific and technical advisory board memberships, or serving as an expert witness in litigation);

(iii) Services provided in exchange for honorariums or travel expense reimbursements;

(iv) Research funding or other forms of research support;

(v) Investment in the form of stock or bond ownership or partnership interest (excluding diversified mutual fund investments);

(vi) Real estate investments;

(vii) Patents, copyrights, and other intellectual property interests; or

(viii) Business ownership and investment interests.

(b) Requirements. The Contractor shall--

(1) Have procedures in place to screen covered employees for potential personal conflicts of interest, by--

(i) Obtaining and maintaining from each covered employee, when the employee is initially assigned to the task under the contract, a disclosure of interests that might be affected by the task to which the employee has been assigned, as follows:

(A) Financial interests of the covered employee, of close family members, or of other members of the covered employee's household.

(B) Other employment or financial relationships of the covered employee (including seeking or negotiating for prospective employment or business).

(C) Gifts, including travel; and

(ii) Requiring each covered employee to update the disclosure statement whenever the employee's personal or financial circumstances change in such a way that a new personal conflict of interest might occur because of the task the covered employee is performing.

(2) For each covered employee--

(i) Prevent personal conflicts of interest, including not assigning or allowing a covered employee to perform any task under the contract for which the Contractor has identified a personal conflict of interest for the employee that the Contractor or employee cannot satisfactorily prevent or mitigate in consultation with the contracting agency;

(ii) Prohibit use of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and

(iii) Obtain a signed non-disclosure agreement to prohibit disclosure of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract.

(3) Inform covered employees of their obligation--

(i) To disclose and prevent personal conflicts of interest;

(ii) Not to use non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and

(iii) To avoid even the appearance of personal conflicts of interest;

(4) Maintain effective oversight to verify compliance with personal conflict-of-interest safeguards;

(5) Take appropriate disciplinary action in the case of covered employees who fail to comply with policies established pursuant to this clause; and

(6) Report to the Contracting Officer any personal conflict-of-interest violation by a covered employee as soon as it is identified. This report shall include a description of the violation and the proposed actions to be taken by the Contractor in response to the violation. Provide follow-up reports of corrective actions taken, as necessary. Personal conflict-of-interest violations include--

(i) Failure by a covered employee to disclose a personal conflict of interest;

(ii) Use by a covered employee of non-public information accessed through performance of a Government contract for personal gain; and

(iii) Failure of a covered employee to comply with the terms of a non-disclosure agreement.

(c) Mitigation or waiver. (1) In exceptional circumstances, if the Contractor cannot satisfactorily prevent a personal conflict of interest as required by paragraph (b)(2)(i) of this clause, the Contractor may submit a request through the Contracting Officer to the Head of the Contracting Activity for--

(i) Agreement to a plan to mitigate the personal conflict of interest; or

(ii) A waiver of the requirement.

(2) The Contractor shall include in the request any proposed mitigation of the personal conflict of interest.

(3) The Contractor shall--

(i) Comply, and require compliance by the covered employee, with any conditions imposed by the Government as necessary to mitigate the personal conflict of interest; or

(ii) Remove the Contractor employee or subcontractor employee from performance of the contract or terminate the applicable subcontract.

(d) Subcontract flowdown. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts--

(1) That exceed $150,000; and

(2) In which subcontractor employees will perform acquisition functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions (i.e., instead of performance only by a self-employed individual).

(End of clause)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM

EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(a) This contract and employees working on this contract will be subject to the whistleblower rights and remedies in the pilot program on Contractor employee whistleblower protections established at 41 U.S.C. 4712 by section 828 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 (Pub. L. 112-239) and FAR 3.908.

(b) The Contractor shall inform its employees in writing, in the predominant language of the workforce, of employee whistleblower rights and protections under 41 U.S.C. 4712, as described in section 3.908 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts over the simplified acquisition threshold.

52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS) (OCT 2014)

(a) Definition. Women-owned business concern, as used in this provision, means a concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) Representation. [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and has not represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, of this solicitation.] The offeror represents that it ( ___ ) is a women-owned business concern.

(End of provision)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

52.204-9001 Contract/Order Closeout—Fixed-Price, Time-and-Materials, or Labor-Hours As prescribed in 4.804 (S-90), insert the following clause:

CONTRACT/ORDER CLOSEOUT—FIXED-PRICE, TIME-AND-MATERIALS, OR

LABOR-HOURS (JAN 2007)

Timely contract closeout is a priority under this contract/order. The Contractor shall submit a final invoice within ninety (90) calendar days after the expiration of this contract/order, unless the Contractor requests and is granted an extension by the Contracting Officer, in writing. In addition, and concurrent with the submission of the final invoice, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer of the amount of excess funds that can be deobligated from this contract/order so the closeout process can begin as soon as possible upon expiration of this contract/order. A bilateral contract/order closeout modification will be forwarded to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer and must be signed by the Contractor and returned to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days of issuance of the modification. A Contractor’s failure to respond and/or sign the bilateral closeout modification within thirty (30) calendar days of receipt will constitute approval of the terms of the modification and the modification will subsequently be processed unilaterally by the Contracting Officer to deobligate excess funds and close this contract/order. If this contract/order contains option periods, the Contractor is required to submit an invoice within ninety (90) calendar days after expiration of the base period of performance and the expiration of each exercised option period of performance to allow for deobligation of excess funds that were obligated in those respective periods of performance.

52.207-4 ECONOMIC PURCHASE QUANTITY--SUPPLIES (AUG 1987)

(a) Offerors are invited to state an opinion on whether the quantity(ies) of supplies on which bids, proposals or quotes are requested in this solicitation is (are) economically advantageous to the Government. _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________

Each offeror who believes that acquisitions in different quantities would be more advantageous is invited to recommend an economic purchase quantity. If different quantities are recommended, a total and a unit price must be quoted for applicable items. An economic purchase quantity is that quantity at which a significant price break occurs. If there are significant price breaks at different quantity points, this information is desired as well.

(c) The information requested in this provision is being solicited to avoid acquisitions in disadvantageous quantities and to assist the Government in developing a data base for future acquisitions of these items. However, the Government reserves the right to amend or cancel the solicitation and resolicit with respect to any individual item in the event quotations received and the Government's requirements indicate that different quantities should be acquired.

52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

(a)(1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that-

(i) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals-

(A) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

(B) Have ( ) have not ( ), within a three-year period preceding this offer, been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for: commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, tax evasion, violating Federal criminal tax laws, or receiving stolen property (if offeror checks “have”, the offeror shall also see 52.209-7, if included in this solicitation); and

(C) Are ( ) are not ( ) presently indicted for, or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph…