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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of the amendment is in the stated below in the Description of Amendment cont.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 22

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Jul-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X N0016418RJV22

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

15-Jun-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Jul-2018

CODE

NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER CRANE DIV

E. WITTMER (812-854-5908)

BLDG 121

300 HWY 361

CRANE IN 47522-5001

N00164 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

N0016418RJV22

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SECTION 4.0 - CLAUSES & OTHER FULL TEXT INFORMATION

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 1.0 - SCHEDULE/INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE/DELIVERY

The required response date/time has changed from 16-Jul-2018 01:00 PM to 20-Jul-2018 01:00 PM.

CLIN 0024

The CLIN extended description has changed from:

A001 – Joint LTI Report NAVMC 10284 Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) – Motor Transport process and checklistA002 – Repair Cost Estimate (Contractor format)A003 – Post Repair Inspection ChecklistNot Separately Priced (NSP)

To:

A001- Joint LTI Report NAVMC 10284 Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) -Motor Transport process and checklistA002- Repair Cost Estimate (Contractor format)A003- Post Repair Inspection ChecklistNot Separately Priced (NSP)

The following have been added by full text:

DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT CONT.

This solicitation is amended for the following:

1) Attachment 1, Amendment 02 is to replace prior versions ofAttachment 1 in their entirety. Within Attachment 1, the following has been added:

a) Within CLIN 0003, various tasks are marked N/A under the Tactical Trailer column; pricing is not required.

b) ”Run Flat” has been added to further specify tire type in both CLIN 0004 and the Bearcat Refurbishment List.

c) Within CLIN 0005, HMMWV variants have been added.

2) Within SOW Paragraph 1.0 the following has been added:

a) HMMWV variant information.

b) Annual estimated quantity information.

c) Anticipated age of the larger vehicles.

3) FAR 52.212-4 Alt I typos were corrected.

4) FAR 52.216-7 was deleted.

5) In FAR 52.212-1 Addendum, the door size requirement has been reduced to 15’ high by 12’ wide.

6) Removed the unintended characters from CLIN 0024.

7) Extend the date and hour for receipt of Offers to 20 July 2018 at 1:00 PM EST.

8) Add Note to Offerors.

All other terms and conditions remain the same.

NOTE TO OFFERORS

If you experience difficulty attaining pricing from OEMs due to the proprietary nature of the vehicles, please notify Contract Specialist, Erin Wittmer at erin.wittmer@navy.mil and explain the situation. The Government will attempt to assist in opening the flow of communication between interested small businesses and OEMs. David Pfeiffer at

Lenco Armored Vehicles has been contacted for this reason and has agreed to assist if Offerors state they are providing a proposal in response to RFP # N0016418RJV22.

In response to a question regarding export control, the Government would like to confirm that there is no controlled information or components required on these vehicles.

The following have been modified:

SOW

Statement of Work Vehicle Maintenance Contract

Ground Mobility Engineering Branch (JXVM)

1.0 SCOPE

Maintenance and up to, and including refurbishment and Inspect or Repair Only As Necessary (IROAN) will be performed on but not limited to the following vehicles:

Bearcats, High Mobility Multi-Wheeled Vehicles (HMMWV) primarily M1114, M1116, M1151, and M1165 variants, Logistics Vehicle System Replacement (LVSR), 7-Ton Trucks, Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting (ARFF), and Tactical Trailer. The proposed Period of Performance (POP) for this contract is 5 years. The estimated quantity of vehicles is as follows:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Bearcat 10 10 10 10 10

HMMWV 6 6 6 6 6

LVSR 1 1 1 1 1

7-Ton Truck 1 1 1 1 1

JLTV 1 1 1 1 1

ARFF 1 1 1 1 1

Tactical Trailer 3 3 3 3 3 Ballistic Glass Replacement 10 10 10 10 10

The fleets are comprised of approximately eighty (80) Bearcats and thirty-five (35) HMMWVs requiring refurbishment. The estimated annual quantity for Bearcats seen above is based upon a ten (10) week turnaround time with two (2) Bearcats sent to the Offeror initially and two (2) additional Bearcats sent when the first two (2) are completed. In the event that the Offeror is able to shorten the turnaround time, each annual quantity of Bearcats may increase until all Bearcats are refurbished or the contract ceiling has been reached. The HMMWV annual quantities may also fluctuate based upon turnaround time. The larger vehicles (those other than Bearcats and HMMWVs) are anticipated to be ten (10) or less years old.

1.1 Background

Historically, Naval Facilities (NAVFAC) Engineering Command has supported all echelons of maintenance for the tactical vehicles affiliated with Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cybersecurity, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) Integration Division programs at NSWC Crane. A memorandum released by NAVFAC on 22-Sep-2016 stated that all tactical vehicle support would cease in Fiscal Year (FY) 17. This discontinuation of support leaves the C5ISR Division with a gap in capabilities that the Division’s customers have relied upon for many years. The intent of this contract will be to fill this gap on all current and future tactical vehicle platforms. The vehicles that are currently being supported are produced by AM General, Lenco (Bearcat integrator), Ford Motor Company (F550 Bearcat chassis/drivetrain), Caterpillar (Engines in larger vehicles).

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

2.1 Government Documents

NAVMC 10284 Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) – Motor Transport process and checklist DoD 4160.21-M Defense Material Disposition Manual NRL/MR/6350 14-9501 Repair Methods for Delaminated Transparent Armor Bearcat Refurbishment List HMMWV Refurbishment List NSWC Crane Bearcat Hour Meter Installation Procedure

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1 Vehicle Transportation

The Government will ship the majority of vehicles to the Contractor. For the remaining vehicles, the Contractor shall provide transportation from or perform maintenance activities at a SeaPort-e Contractor’s facility in Bedford, IN or NSWC Crane. The Government will notify the Contractor of those vehicles requiring transportation or onsite maintenance via the funding of an order for transportation and/or a LTI.

3.2 Joint Limited Technical Inspection (LTI)

The Contractor shall schedule the funded LTI with the Government to occur within 4 working days after receipt of the vehicle or funding of the LTI. The Contractor shall not perform an LTI or any other evaluation without a Government Representative present. This limited technical inspection shall be completed in accordance with NAVMC 10284 Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) and will allow the Contractor to look at the vehicle and to gain an initial impression of the current state of the vehicle. The Joint LTI will also drastically reduce any discrepancies with the condition of the vehicle between the Contractor and the Government. The time allowed for the Joint (LTI) shall be a maximum of 2 hours.

A001 – Joint LTI Report NAVMC 10284 Limited Technical Inspection (LTI) – Motor Transport process and checklist

3.3 Repair Cost Estimate

The Contractor shall have 1 business day after the LTI to prepare an estimate for the repair of the vehicle. Repairs will either be firm fixed price or on a time and materials basis.

No repair work shall commence until the COR has approved the repair cost estimate and a modification to apply funding has been issued.

A002 – Repair Cost Estimate (Contractor format)

3.3.1 Chemical Agent Resistant Coating (CARC) Application

The vehicles that are being repaired may require the application of CARC Paint to repair areas of the vehicle that were damaged upon receipt or were damaged (intentionally or unintentionally) during the repair of the vehicle.

The Contractor shall have the capability to perform small repairs up to and including painting an entire vehicle.

3.3.2 Ballistic Glass Re-lamination/Replacement

The Bearcats and the M1116 HMMWV both contain ballistic glass. Over time, this ballistic glass will de-laminate causing the glass to be unsafe for use due to lack of visibility. In order to correct this issue, NSWC Crane has been re-laminating the glass through the use of a process developed by the Naval Research Laboratory (Repair Methods for Delaminated Transparent Armor NRL/MR/6350—14-9501). This process involves the use of an autoclave to apply a prescribed pressure and heat to the glass over a period of time. This re-lamination process has previously been completed by Indy Performance Composites (IPC).

The contractor shall be provided the instruction for this re-lamination and have the ability to re-laminate the glass or the ability to sub-contract this effort. In the event that the ballistic glass is unable to be re-laminated, the Contractor shall buy new replacement ballistic glass.

3.3.3 IROAN

The IROAN process is defined as a maintenance technique which determines the minimum repairs necessary to restore equipment, components, or assemblies to prescribed serviceability standards by utilizing all diagnostic equipment and test procedures in order to minimize unnecessary disassembly and parts replacement. The IROAN process never adds any new capability to the vehicle; it only returns the vehicle to a fully functioning vehicle in its most current documented configuration.

The turnaround time for IROANs shall be no more than 10 weeks from the date of the LTI.

3.3.4 Refurbishment / Remanufacture

Similar to the IROAN process, the refurbishment process shall restore equipment, components, or assemblies to prescribed serviceability standards in their most current documented configuration. The Bearcat Refurbishment List and HMMWV Refurbishment List state items that shall be restored to the most current documented configurations for Bearcats and HMMWVs, respectively. The turnaround time allocated for refurbishment shall be no more than 10 weeks from the date of the LTI.

3.3.5 Standard Maintenance

The following maintenance procedures will be fixed price for each type of vehicle listed in this SOW: oil/oil filter change, belt replacement, tire change/replacement, transmission fluid change, differential oil change, fuel filter change, and grease all Zerk fittings.

3.4 Post Repair Inspection

The Contractor shall provide a post repair inspection checklist at the conclusion of the vehicle repair. This report may be in the Contractor’s format and will vary depending on the level of repair that the vehicle required. At a minimum, the report shall contain the following information: Vehicle serial number, vehicle mileage, vehicle hours (if available), date of inspection, parts inspected, inspection method (visual, driving, gauge reading, etc.) and result of inspection, miles vehicle was driven after repair.

The Government will perform a post repair inspection of the vehicle at the Contractor facility. Should an item that was listed as repaired be found to be faulty, the Requiring Technical Authority (RTA) of this contract along with the Contractor representative shall work through the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in order to resolve the issue.

If within 30 days of vehicle delivery to the Government, the vehicle requires transportation back to the Contractor due to the vehicle malfunctioning in the same way that was recorded in the Joint LTI, the Contractor shall not be reimbursed for the transportation or the repair.

A003 – Post Repair Inspection Checklist

3.5 Vehicle Return Transportation

Once the vehicle repair has been completed, the Contractor shall be responsible for arranging transportation of the vehicles to the Government facility.

Transportation of the vehicle back to the Government facility must be able to be completed in 72 hours (transportation estimate to Kings Bay, GA; Silverdale, WA; Bedford, IN; and NSWC Crane).

3.6 Travel

The Contractor may be required to travel to a location other than NSWC Crane in part to assist the government in assessing vehicles prior to shipment. This would be done in an effort to be able to select vehicles that are in the best condition, therefore making them the most cost effective candidates for use and/or repair.

Due to the size of some tactical vehicles, it may be necessary for the Contractor to also perform maintenance and/or repairs at locations other the Contractor’s facility.

4.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND

INFORMATION

The Government shall provide the following items that are critical to accomplishment of the tasking in this SOW:

4.1 Government Furnished Equipment (GFE)

Vehicle Automated Diagnostic Equipment (VADS)

4.2 Government Furnished Information

Ballistic Glass Re-Lamination Instruction Vehicle Technical Manual (TM) as required

5.0 DATA DELIVERABLES

Paragraph CDRL Data Description

3.2 A001 Joint Limited Technical Inspection Report

3.3 A002 Repair Cost Estimate (Contractor Format)

3.4 A003 Post Repair Inspection Checklist

6.0 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

6.1 Security

While the vehicle is at the Contractor’s place of business, the vehicle will need to be secured. The ideal situation would be that the vehicle is contained in an access controlled lot. If this is not available, securing the vehicles independently is acceptable. Securing the vehicles can be done by locking the doors (if locks are present) or placing padlocks on the doors.

6.2 Government Personnel in Contractor Workspace

Some of the vehicles are at NSWC Crane for the purpose of receiving Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs) in addition to the vehicle maintenance to be provided by the Contractor. Depending on the complexity, NSWC Crane personnel may train Contractor personnel to perform the ECPs. This would occur at the Contractor facility. It may also be necessary for NSWC Crane personnel to perform the ECPs at the Contractor facility. The extent of this work is unknown.

SECTION 2.0 - ACCOUNTING INFORMATION

The following have been added by full text:

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017) ALTERNATE I

(JAN 2017)

When a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract is contemplated, substitute the following paragraphs (a), (e), (i), (l), and (m) for those in the basic clause.

(a) Inspection/Acceptance.

(1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, including the period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. The Government may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or any subcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the “hourly rate” for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the “hourly rate” attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. ____ (Insert portion of labor rate attributable to profit.)

(5) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may—

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) above, the Government may at any time require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to—

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor's managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor’s employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor’s managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(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, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613).

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.

(1) The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. As used in this clause—

(i) Direct materials means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

(ii) Hourly rate means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are—

(A) Performed by the contractor;

(B) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(C) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

(iii) Materials means—

(A) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(B) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(C) Other direct costs (e.g., incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer usage charges, etc.);

(D) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: ____ (Insert any subcontracts for services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule); and

(E) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

(iv) Subcontract means any contract, as defined in FAR Subpart 2.1, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(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 restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(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, 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.

(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) Payments.

(1) Work performed. The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by the Contracting Officer:

(i) Hourly rate.

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract. Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

(1) If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime rates shall be negotiated.

(2) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.

(3) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the overtime is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(ii) Materials.

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial item at 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor's established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the--

(1) Quantities being acquired; and

(2) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor—

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor’s payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall—

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) Other Costs. Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.

(1) Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: ____ (Insert each element of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage charges, etc. Insert “None” if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert ‘None’.)

(2) Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price:

____ (Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule. Insert “$0” if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert ‘None’).

(2) Total cost. It is estimated that the total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule and the Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding 30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Contractor has reason to believe that the total price to the Government for performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the then stated ceiling price, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer, giving a revised estimate of the total price for performing this contract, with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during performance of this contract, the Government has reason to believe that the work to be required in performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contracting Officer will so advise the Contractor, giving the then revised estimate of the total amount of effort to be required under the contract.

(3) Ceiling price. The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract. When and to the extent that the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule has been increased, any hours expended and material costs incurred by the Contractor in excess of the ceiling price before the increase shall be allowable to the same extent as if the hours expended and material costs had been incurred after the increase in the ceiling price.

(4) Access to records. At any time before final payment under this contract, the Contracting Officer (or authorized representative) will have access to the following (access shall be limited to the listing below unless otherwise agreed to by the Contractor and the Contracting Officer):

(i) Records that verify that the employees whose time has been included in any invoice meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract;

(ii) For labor hours (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule), when timecards are required as substantiation for payment—

(A) The original timecards (paper-based or electronic);

(B) The Contractor’s timekeeping procedures;

(C) Contractor records that show the distribution of labor between jobs or contracts; and

(D) Employees whose time has been included in any invoice for the purpose of verifying that these employees have worked the hours shown on the invoices.

(iii) For material and subcontract costs that are reimbursed on the basis of actual cost—

(A) Any invoices or subcontract agreements substantiating material costs; and

(B) Any documents supporting payment of those invoices.

(5) Overpayments/Underpayments. Each payment previously made shall be subject to reduction to the extent of amounts, on preceding invoices, that are found by the Contracting Officer not to have been properly payable and shall also be subject to reduction for overpayments or to increase for underpayments. The Contractor shall promptly pay any such reduction within 30 days unless the parties agree otherwise. The Government within 30 days will pay any such increases, unless the parties agree otherwise. The Contractor's payment will be made by check. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on an 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 line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

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

(6)(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, and then at the rate applicable for each six month period as established 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 in a timely manner;

(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 FAR 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

(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.

(viii) Upon receipt and approval of the invoice designated by the Contractor as the ``completion invoice'' and supporting documentation, and upon compliance by the Contractor with all terms of this contract, any outstanding balances will be paid within 30 days unless the parties agree otherwise. The completion invoice, and supporting documentation, shall be submitted by the Contractor as promptly as practicable following completion of the work under this contract, but in no event later than 1 year (or such longer period as the Contracting Officer may approve in writing) from the date of completion.

(7) Release of claims. The Contractor, and each assignee under an assignment entered into under this contract and in effect at the time of final payment under this contract, shall execute and deliver, at the time of and as a condition precedent to final payment under this contract, a release discharging the Government, its officers, agents, and employees of and from all liabilities, obligations, and claims arising out of or under this contract, subject only to the following exceptions.

(i) Specified claims in stated amounts, or in estimated amounts if the amounts are not susceptible to exact statement by the Contractor.

(ii) Claims, together with reasonable incidental expenses, based upon the liabilities of the Contractor to third parties arising out of performing this contract, that are not known to the Contractor on the date of the execution of the release, and of which the Contractor gives notice in writing to the Contracting Officer not more than 6 years after the date of the release or the date of any notice to the Contractor that the Government is prepared to make final payment, whichever is earlier.

(iii) Claims for reimbursement of costs (other than expenses of the Contractor by reason of its indemnification of the Government against patent liability), including reasonable incidental expenses, incurred by the Contractor under the terms of this contract relating to patents.

(8) 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.

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

(10) 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 that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(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 an amount for direct labor hours (as defined in the Schedule of the contract) determined by multiplying the number of direct labor hours expended before the effective date of termination by the hourly rate(s) in the contract, less any hourly rate payments already made to the Contractor plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system that 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 that 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 written request, with adequate assurances of future performance. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid an amount computed under paragraph (i) Payments of this clause, but the ``hourly rate'' for labor hours expended in furnishing work not delivered to or accepted by the Government shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(4) of this clause, the portion of the ``hourly rate'' attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. In the event of termination for cause, 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.

(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).

(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 damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(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.

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