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RFP HSHQE3-16-R-00002 PSO Services (Philadelphia Metropolitan area and Delaware)

CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items.

Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (May 2015)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine

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(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

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(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.

3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected contract line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109 , which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by

33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

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(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract 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) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

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(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) System for Award Management (SAM).

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(1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract 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.

(2)(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 FAR 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; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(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.

(3) 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 Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM database. 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.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via SAM accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov.

(u) Unauthorized Obligations

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for

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(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

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

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND

CONDITIONS —COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Alternate I)

FAR 52.212-4, Paragraph (d) Disputes: Notwithstanding the claim period stated in FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, and pursuant to FAR 33.206, Initiation of a Claim, the contractor agrees to submit any claim related to this contract [or “order”] within 12 months after accrual of the claim.

01. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall furnish professional security services, defined in the statement of work and contract exhibits, as Protective Security Officer (PSO) and related services, at federally owned, leased or occupied facilities protected by the Federal Protective Service at various locations primarily located in but not limited to the Philadelphia metropolitan area and the State of Delaware. In furnishing these services, the Contractor shall provide all necessary management, supervision, personnel, materials, supplies and equipment except as otherwise indicated, and shall plan, schedule, coordinate and ensure effective performance of, and conformance to, all aspects of the statement of work contained herein.

02. CONTRACT TYPE

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Services shall be furnished via an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract with fixed hourly rates. Resultant task orders under this contract will be firm fixed unit prices.

03. MAXIMUM QUANTITIES

The contract maximum is the total awarded price, inclusive of all optional ordering periods (to include the 6 month option available under FAR 52.217-8). The contract maximum is considered to be the “ceiling” price.

The Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices (i.e. the Schedule) sets forth the maximum quantity of hours that the Government may order per each stated ordering period. The maximum quantities set forth in the Schedule are based upon the current, known service requirement with adjustments to provide for maximum ordering flexibility. The current, known service requirements are set forth in the attached Post Coverage Exhibits and are provided for informational purposes only. The Government reserves the right to order up to the maximum quantities set forth in the Schedule regardless of the contents of the Post Coverage Exhibits attached to this contract to address unforeseen requirements such as the addition of new posts/buildings/location and/or expansion of duty hours at existing posts.

Each task order issued under this contract will be issued for the actual known service requirements at that time, will be accompanied by a Post Coverage Exhibit and will set forth a ceiling price in the task order Schedule. Contractors will be paid only for services ordered and performed at the established unit rates as contained in the task orders. The Government has the unilateral right to add, decrease, cancel, or modify services stated in each task order issued at the established unit rates, as long as the change is within the scope of the contract and the associated task order. The cumulative total of all orders issued under the contract shall not exceed the contract maximum price and/or maximum quantities unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the contractor in writing that the contract maximum price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised maximum price that shall constitute the maximum price for performance under this contract.

04. PRICES

A. Department of Labor (DOL) Wage Determination (WD) and/ or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA)

1. The minimum wage rates and fringe benefits applicable to the contract are outlined in the Department of Labor (DOL) prevailing wage determinations and/or Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) incorporated into the contract.

2. The applicable job classification under a DOL prevailing wage determination is Guard II. In the case of a CBA wage determination, the applicable job classification may be specified under a different title. In either case, the applicable job classification reflects

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3. The attached Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) is herewith incorporated into the contract and only those provisions recognized as allowable wages or fringe benefits under the terms of the Service Contract Acts, as incorporated into the contract under FAR Clause 52.222-43, will be subject to adjustment when applicable. Incorporation of the CBA does not authorize price adjustment of all economic terms established in the CBA and is limited only to allowable wages and fringe benefits under the Service Contract Act.

B. Contingency Pricing

1. Contractors shall not include contingency allowances to cover increased costs for which adjustments are provided under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.222-43 – Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act – Price Adjustments (Multiple Year and Option Contracts)(May 2014).

2. In addition to increases to wages and fringe benefits prescribed by a revised wage determination, including bona fide fringe benefits specifically called out in a collective bargaining agreement, FPS may consider increases to other direct costs brought about by the contractor’s cost of compliance with the terms of a revised wage determination (e.g.

state gross receipts tax). Any price adjustment request associated with such other direct cost(s) must be supported by documentation demonstrating that a contingency covering an increase to the subject cost(s) was not included in the contractor’s price proposal accepted by the Government at time of award.

3. For cost/price factors that are subject to variation, but are not subject to adjustment under the provisions above, contractors may factor in contingency allowances.

Note: Increases to Supervisor wages and benefits are not subject to contract price adjustment in the subsequent ordering periods under FAR 52.222-43(d), unless the Supervisory position is expressly covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement or DOL Wage Determination. For Supervisory positions that are not subject to contract adjustment under FAR 52.222-43(d), the contractor is permitted to include a reasonable escalation in subsequent option periods based on the labor market in the geographical area that the effort will be performed.

C. Definitions

1. PSO Services – The CLIN for PSO services required under this solicitation/contract is defined into two categories as detailed below. A single hourly unit price for PSO shall be included for the PSO Services CLIN in accordance with the CLIN schedule identified in the solicitation/contract.

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a. Basic Services – Basic services are the permanent ongoing services specifically included in the task order(s) at time of award, services that are pre-scheduled at the direction of the CO/COR with monthly fluctuating schedules (i.e. ODAR) or any other services added through modification up to any established maximums identified in the contract. The Government shall order these services using the Basic Services Rates specified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices. The Government anticipates that approximately 97% of the maximum hours solicited under this requirement will be for basic services.

b. Temporary Additional Services - During the term of the contract, the Government may have requirements for temporary additional services (TAS) beyond the basic services requirements. TAS are the short term, non-recurring needs for service such as an increase in hours to an existing or subsequently added post to include the weekend where a public demonstration is taking place over the weekend, addition of posts to provide for increased security for special events or high profile visitors to the building, extension of existing post hours in a building to cover seasonal fluctuations (such as at an IRS building during tax season),etc. Should a continuing need for additional service arise, a contract modification will be issued by the government to provide for those services as permanent post locations. Due to the nature of TAS the Contractor may be required to perform these services with little advance notice. The Government anticipates that approximately 1% of the maximum hours solicited under this requirement will be for temporary additional services.

Note: In the event anyone other than the Contracting Office or FPS COR contacts the Contractor to request TAS under this contract, the Contractor shall not proceed with the request but shall notify the FPS COR and Contracting Officer immediately. Contractors who perform services without proper authorization from the Contracting Officer or FPS COR shall not be reimbursed for such services.

2. Emergency Security Services - The Contractor shall furnish fully qualified PSOs, management, supervision, equipment, supplies and any other cost for sustained emergency surge security force services. Deployments may be to large and small-scale events such as natural disasters, civil disturbances, or other unanticipated events on an as-needed basis. The requirements under the “ESS” Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) shall be ordered for anywhere in the geographic area covered under this contract with little, if any, advance notice. The hourly rate for emergency PSO services shall be inclusive of all costs (including, but not limited to, travel costs, per diem, lodging, mileage, and vehicles) directly related to or incidental to providing service at locations the Government will specify when ordered. There will be no “phase-in” period for these requirements. The contractor shall have sufficient, fully qualified staff to meet a maximum of ten 24/7 post equivalents for a one to two-week period at any time during this contract. (NOTE: It is possible that the government may order all estimated hours in a single emergency event. The contractor may use reserve forces to fulfill ESS requirements, however, the use of reserve forces to meet ESS requirements will not relieve the contractor of the requirement to maintain a sufficient reserve force to provide all services under the contract.

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3. Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) Implementation – The Contractor shall submit a COOP to the Government as a post-award deliverable. The COOP shall identify provisions made for the acquisition of necessary personnel, resources and supplies, if necessary, for continuation of PSO operations in the event of an emergency such as a pandemic (e.g. H1N1 flu virus) until normal operations can be resumed. It is noted that an event requiring implementation of the COOP may result in a reduction in requirements due to partial or full closure of Government facilities and/or realignment of requirements based on the importance of continued operations at certain Government facilities due to the mission of their tenants or security level. Actual hours worked by PSOs standing posts during such an emergency will be invoiced under the Basic Services CLIN. All other direct costs (ODCs) associated with implementation of the COOP, including but not limited to: overtime, travel and per diem, PPE replenishment, changes to IT/communication systems or devices, and training and certification of additional personnel etc. shall be reimbursed under the Optional COOP Implementation CLIN contained in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices. Since COOP implementation costs cannot be pre-determined at this time, the Government has provided estimates and established Not To Exceed Amounts in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices.

Pursuant to the clause entitled, Continuity of Critical Contractor Deliverables [Services] in the Event of an Emergency (October 2009), the Government may unilaterally exercise these CLINs in the event of an emergency event. The CLINs will be funded upon exercise and the contractor may invoice for costs associated with COOP Implementation up to the Not-to-Exceed Amount specified in the Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices. All reimbursable costs/ODCs must be authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Written authorization must be gained prior to incurring costs under this CLIN.

Contractors shall provide a cost element breakdown and applicable indirect rates with their request. Reimbursable costs/ODCs must be in conformance with the contractor’s approved Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP). Invoices submitted for payment against this CLIN shall be rejected if CO authorization was not previously obtained. The contractor shall invoice 30 days in arrears on a monthly basis during the length of the event.

Other direct costs associated with COOP Implementation shall not exceed the maximum amounts specified in the Schedule of Supply/Services and Prices without authorization from the contracting officer.

05. PACKING AND MARKING

A. Payment of Postage and Fees. All postage and fees related to submitting information, including forms, reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative shall be paid by the Contractor.

B. Marking. All information submitted to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative shall clearly indicate the contract and task order number for which the information is being submitted.

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06. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE - CONTRACTOR'S

RESPONSIBILITY

The Contractor shall provide for all day-to-day supervision, inspection and monitoring of all work performed to ensure compliance with the contract requirements. The results of inspections conducted shall be documented in an inspection report for submission to the Government. The Contractor shall follow through to assure that all Government and Contractor identified defects or omissions in the contract requirements are corrected.

07. CONTRACT TRANSITION AND PHASE-IN

Statement of Work, Section 2 includes a general statement that the phase-in period shall be a maximum of 120 days for startup, from the contract award date to the performance start date.

08. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE - TERM OF CONTRACT

The full term of the contract will be up to sixty-six (66) months, if all established optional ordering periods are exercised. The start and end dates for the base ordering period and each optional ordering period will be defined within the resultant contract. Applicable periods of performance will be established in resultant task orders. Established optional ordering periods may be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 “Option to Extend the Term of the Contract”.

9. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

A. Invoicing. After award of this contract, but prior to performance, the contractor shall meet with the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative upon request to discuss proper invoice preparation and submission. The contractor and government shall agree on a standardized invoice format to be used for submission of all invoices under this contract that meets the requirements of FAR 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, Paragraph (g) “Invoice.” Use of a standardized invoice format will facilitate timely invoice reviews and approvals. Failure to use the agreed standardized invoice format shall result in rejection of invoices.

B. Invoices shall be submitted for payment within 30 days after completion of the prior month’s services. Invoices shall not contain any employee Personally Identifiable Information (PII). Invoices shall be submitted via one of the following three methods:

1. By mail: NPPD-FPS-Region 3

DHS, NPPD

Financial Operations-Burlington P.O. Box 1279

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Williston, VT 05495-1279 Attn: FPS Region 3 Invoice

2. By facsimile (fax): # 802-288-7658. The invoice submission shall include a cover sheet with the contractor’s point of contact information and # of pages.

3. By e-mail: NPPDInvoice.Consolidation@ice.dhs.gov

The invoice number and FPS Region 3 shall be annotated in the subject line of the e-mail. Only (1) invoice shall be submitted per e-mail message.

The invoice attached to the e-mail shall be in Portable Document Format

(PDF)

Invoices submitted by other than these three methods will not be processed and will be returned.

C. Contractors shall provide an informational copy of each invoice to the Contracting Officer at todd.m.wanner@hq.dhs.gov and the Contracting Officer’s Representative at joan.lohse@hq.dhs.gov concurrent with submission to the designated billing office referenced above.

D. In addition to the information required for a proper invoice as identified in FAR 52.212-4 (g)(1), Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items, (MAY 2015) the contractor shall include the following information:

1. Annotate “FPS Region _3_” on the face of each invoice

2. Clearly identify the period of performance for which the services were rendered or the date the supplies were delivered to the government (invoices for periods of performance that encompass less than a full month of service must show the specific dates that services were rendered).

3. Cite the identical CLIN description on the invoice as what is cited within the CLIN description listed in the contract.

4. Where there are variances between the requirements cited in the task order(s) and the work actually performed (e.g., unmanned posts), the Contractor shall attach a separate sheet to the invoice detailing each instance of a variance.

E. Contractors shall submit only one invoice per contract or order per month. Failure to comply with these submission requirements will result in rejection of the invoice.

F. Final invoices shall be marked “FINAL” and be accompanied by an executed “Contractor’s Release” (DHS Form 700-3 (12/07)) available at http://dhsconnect.dhs.gov/forms/documents/DHS_Form_700-03.pdf or by request to the Contracting Officer.

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09B. PAYMENTS

1. Payment will be made on a calendar month basis in arrears upon submission of an invoice. Payment will be due on the 30th calendar day after receipt of a proper invoice or date of receipt of services, whichever is later.

2. It is the objective of the Government to obtain complete and satisfactory performance in accordance with the terms of specifications and requirements of this contract. The criteria for deductions and adjustments below will be used by the Government in determining monetary deductions for nonperformance of work under this contract and for adjustments for deficiencies in the performance of work. In no event shall contractor invoice or the Government be obligated to pay for any hours in excess of the amount identified within the contract (inclusive of all modifications).

3. The Contractor is responsible for submitting accurate invoices that reflect the actual services provided each month. The Contractor shall compute the invoice price to reflect the actual amount of hours performed. Repeated substantiated errors in invoicing may adversely affect the performance assessments assigned during the pendency of the contract. Submission of false invoices shall be subject to contractual and legal actions.

4. To verify the monthly payment for productive man-hours, the Contracting Officer’s designated representative may compare the labor-hours required in the task order with the DHS Form 139, Record of Time of Arrival and Departure from Buildings, or other approved sign-in/sign-out form. The Government may perform a 100% comparison or sampled comparison to verify the accuracy of the Contractor’s invoice. The Government will only pay for services actually rendered by the Contractor and funded on the task order. If variances are noted between the invoice and the DHS Form 139, the Government will propose a price deduction. For example, if the task order required that a post be manned for 12 hours, and the Contractor billed for 12 hours, but the DHS Form 139 shows that post was manned for 10 hours, the Government will deduct the difference.

5. Any inquiries regarding payment shall be directed to the COR and/or CO.

09C. ADJUSTING PAYMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

1. Deductions for Failure to Provide Man-hours

a. To compute labor-hour deductions the Contracting Officer's Representative will compare the man-hours reported by the Contractor through the Post Tracking System (PTS)(PTS is further defined in the SOW), with the DHS Form 139, Record of Time of Arrival and Departure from Buildings, or other approved Sign-in/Sign-out methods as prescribed by the contract.

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b. The Government will pay the contractor for the number of labor units actually performed as documented by the contract prescribed sign-in/sign-out method. (e.g.

PTS, DHS Form 139 etc.)

c. In the event the Contractor invoices for more labor units than are documented by the contract prescribed sign-in/sign out method (e.g. PTS, DHS Form 139 etc.)

the contract prescribed method will prevail. For example: If the invoice submitted by the Contractor indicates that an employee worked 8 hours and the sign-in/sign-out form shows that employee as having been in the building 5 hours, a deduction will be taken for the 3 hours not furnished. In the event the Contractor, for any reason whatsoever, fails to provide the manpower specified for labor, deductions will be made at the current fully weighted hourly rate.

d. The Government may assess price deductions for each post hour where services are not rendered in accordance to the provisions of the contract (e.g. PSO on post but not properly equipped, certified or licensed).

e. Use of deductions does not preclude the use of any other remedies. The Government reserves all contractual rights and remedies. Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to allow the contractor to knowingly fail to provide the manpower specified for labor and/or render services that are not in accordance with the provisions of the contract.

2. Contractor Use of DHS Form 139, or Approved Alternate

If the contract requires use of the DHS Form 139 (Record of Time of Arrival/Departure from Facility) the Contractor will retrieve the forms from each post and submit the reports for the previous week to the COR every Monday by 10:00 am or as otherwise directed by the COR. The Contractor shall incorporate and certify that the data contained on the approved sign-in form is accurate, complete and in agreement with the hours presented on their invoice. (Facsimile copies of completed DHS Form 139’s may not be used for this purpose.)

10. THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY

FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer (CO)

1. The CO for this RFP and resultant award is: Todd Wanner

2. Administrative Contracting Officer(s) may be assigned after award.

3. The CO has the overall responsibility for the administration of the contract. The

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CO alone is authorized to take action on behalf of the Government to amend, modify or deviate from the contract’s terms and conditions; make final decisions on unsatisfactory performance; terminate the contract or task order for convenience or cause; and issue final decisions regarding questions or matters under dispute. The CO may delegate certain other responsibilities to an authorized representative.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR)

1. The COR for the order is:

Joan Lohse

2. The COR is designated to assist the CO in the discharge of his or her responsibilities when he or she is unable to be directly in touch with the task order work.

In the event that the COR is absent or unavailable, another COR Alternate will be designated. The responsibilities of the COR and his/her alternate include, but are not limited to: determining the adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract, acting as the Government's representative in charge of work at the site(s); ensuring compliance with the contract requirements insofar as the actual performance is concerned; advising the Contractor of proposed deductions for non-performance or unsatisfactory performance; and advising the CO of any factors which may cause delay in the performance of work.

3. After award of the contract or task order, the CO will issue a written Delegation of Authority memorandum to the COR that details the scope of duties the COR is authorized to perform and manage. The COR shall not make any decisions regarding the performance of the work under the order except as outlined in the memorandum. A copy of the memorandum shall be sent to the Contractor.

4. The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO in the event the COR directs the Contractor to perform work that the Contractor believes is not part of the contract or the COR assumes duties not designated in the memorandum. The CO will then make a determination as to the issue and respond to all affected parties in the most appropriate manner deemed necessary.

11. INSURANCE REQUIREMENT

Pursuant to FAR clause 52.228-5, Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997):

a. Liability insurance coverage, written on the comprehensive form of policy, is required in the amount of $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $50,000 per occurrence for property damage. Automobile liability insurance, written on the comprehensive form of policy, is required in the amount of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

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Note: "The United States of America, acting by and through the Federal Protective service" shall be named as an additional insured for general liability.

b. The coverage specified below, pursuant to FAR 28.307, reflects the minimum insurance required.

(1) Workers' Compensation and Employer's Liability Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

(2) General Liability The contractor shall provide bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence and $50,000 per occurrence for property damage.

(3) Automobile Liability The contractor shall provide automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

c. The Contractor selected for award shall be required to submit satisfactory evidence of insurance prior to being permitted to commence work.

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items.

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEPT 2016)

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

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(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] x_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_x_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_x_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2015) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Jan 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section

743 of Div. C).

_x_ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Jan

2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_x_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul

2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C.

657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, 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).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved] __ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

x__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

_x_ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

_x_ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

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