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Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

CDRL A001 - Strategic marketing & Communications Plan See Section C and attached CDRLs and DIDs.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

CDRL A002 - Creative Asset Development See Section C and attached CDRLs and DIDs.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

CDRL A003 - Communication Strategy & Paid Media Procurement Execution See Section C and attached CDRLs and DIDs.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

CDRL A004 - Monthly Performance Reports & Optimization Recommendations See Section C and attached CDRLs and DIDs.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

CDRL A005 - Final Performance Outcome, Output and Insights Report See Section C and attached CDRLs and DIDs.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

SALES TAX EXEMPTION

The contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local Government tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

This procurement contains the following contract type(s), utilizing FAR part 12: FFP - Firm Fixed Price.

ENTERPRISE RECRUITING ADVERTISING AND MEDIA BUYING SERVICES

1. Introduction

NAVSEA requires twelve (12) months of advertising and marketing services with a focus on paid media and digital campaigns to increase candidate talent pipelines and public awareness of the NAVSEA employer brand. Creative execution and services will include labor cost and the purchase of media placements.

2. Background

This procurement supports enterprise-wide civilian workforce hiring efforts aligned to NAVSEA's mission of designing, building, delivering, and sustaining the Navy's ships, submarines, and systems. Recruitment efforts are part of a broader workforce strategy to attract, hire, and retain a highly skilled civilian workforce across engineering, business, logistics, acquisition, and skilled trade career fields. This requirement supports the Enterprise Recruiting Program's modernization efforts to enhance outreach, increase applicant volume and quality, and improve awareness of NAVSEA as an employer of choice.

3. Requirements

Contractor shall provide support listed in Section B and Section C.

The Contractor shall provide comprehensive paid media and digital marketing services in support of the NAVSEA Enterprise Recruiting Program.

The objective of this requirement is to expand candidate reach, increase awareness of the NAVSEA employer brand, and generate qualified candidate leads to support enterprise-wide civilian hiring needs. The Contractor shall support the development and execution of a strategic, data-driven paid media approach designed to attract mid-career, STEM, business, and skilled trade talent in alignment with NAVSEA workforce priorities.

This effort shall include all necessary labor, materials, and costs associated with the development, execution, and management of paid media campaigns, including the purchase and placement of media. The Contractor shall provide strategic planning, creative asset development, media buying, campaign execution, performance monitoring, and reporting across digital platforms, as well as recommendations for media spend allocation and campaign sustainment. Performance shall primarily occur off-site at the Contractor's facility, with virtual coordination and collaboration with NAVSEA stakeholders, including the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC). This requirement is part of the broader NAVSEA Enterprise Recruiting Program and supports ongoing efforts to modernize recruitment outreach through scalable, digital-first marketing strategies and integration with existing recruitment and branding initiatives.

The contractor must fulfill NAVSEA's requirements within the designated timeline and budget but shall not make final decisions or certifications on behalf of the Government nor perform any inherently governmental functions. The Contractor or its employees shall not represent the Government nor appear to represent the Government in performance of these contract services.

The following section specifies the task requirements for the branding, marketing, and paid media services to be provided by the Contractor:

5.1 Communications and Branding Strategy Development

The Contractor shall develop a comprehensive, detailed, and measurable NAVSEA civilian recruitment marketing and communications plan, as detailed in A001 (Strategic Marketing & Communications Plan), to include the following:

5.1.1 Strategic Alignment and Audience Analysis Define clear and measurable recruitment marketing goals aligned with NAVSEA's workforce priorities and strategic objectives. Conduct target audience segmentation and media channel analysis to inform campaign strategy, platform selection, and overall approach.

Develop a comprehensive civilian recruitment marketing and communications plan tailored to 5.1.2 Integrated Marketing and Media Plan NAVSEA's objectives, target audiences, and budget. The plan shall include a strategic mix of paid media channels and may incorporate recommendations for integration with owned media. The Contractor shall also provide a recommended media spend allocation aligned to campaign goals.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), benchmarks, and success metrics to 5.1.3 Performance Measurement and Optimization Framework evaluate campaign effectiveness, and how to track the KPIs. Metrics shall support ongoing monitoring and optimization and be reported in accordance with A004 and A005.

Develop and maintain a detailed Project Activity Plan outlining tasks, deliverables, timelines, 5.1.4 Project Management and System Integration and responsible parties. Integrate NAVSEA's Talent Acquisition Portal (Yello platform) into campaign execution to support tracking of candidate sources, engagement, and overall performance.

5.2 Creative Asset Development and Integration

The Contractor shall design, develop, and deliver professional, platform-optimized creative assets to support NAVSEA's paid media campaigns, as detailed in A001 and A002 (Creative Asset Development). Creative assets shall align with the approved campaign strategy and be tailored to target audiences, platforms, and campaign objectives to maximize engagement and performance.

5.2.1 Creative Asset Development: The Contractor shall design, develop, and deliver professional, platform-optimized digital advertising assets to support paid media campaigns. Assets may include, but are not limited to, static graphics, video content, animations, and copywriting tailored to target audiences and media platforms.

Ensure all creative assets are developed in accordance with platform-specific specifications and best practices (e.g., 5.2.2 Platform Optimization:

LinkedIn, Meta, Google, YouTube) to maximize performance and engagement.

Ensure all creative assets align with NAVSEA branding, messaging, and communication 5.2.3 Brand Alignment, Approval and Optimization:

objectives. All assets shall be reviewed and approved by the TPOC prior to deployment. Refine and update creative assets as needed based on campaign performance data, audience engagement, and TPOC feedback to improve effectiveness over the period of performance.

5.3 Launch and Management of Digital Communications and Paid Media Plan

The Contractor shall execute and manage digital and paid media campaigns in accordance with A003 (Communications Execution Plan) and TPOC approval:

5.3.1 Campaign Setup and Deployment: Configure and deploy campaigns, including audience targeting, platform setup, budget allocation, and scheduling across approved platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Google Ads, YouTube, and relevant channels.

Execute media buying activities, including negotiation, purchase, and placement of 5.3.2 Media Buying and Procurement Management:

advertisements. Manage insertion orders and ensure all media placements align with approved plans and budget constraints.

Launch campaigns upon TPOC approval and ensure all assets and targeting parameters are correctly 5.3.3 Campaign Activation and Management:

implemented. Continuously manage and adjust campaigns to optimize performance, ensuring alignment with campaign objectives and budget.

5.4 Monitor, Manage, and Analyze

The Contractor shall monitor, analyze, and report on campaign performance:

5.4.1 Campaign Optimization: Provide ongoing monitoring and optimization of campaign performance, including adjustments to targeting, creative, and media allocation to improve results.

Provide regular reporting (weekly updates and monthly reports) on campaign performance, including metrics such as 5.4.2 Performance Reporting:

impressions, clicks, engagement rates, conversions, cost per acquisition (CPA), and resume submissions, as detailed in A004.

Deliver a comprehensive final report, documented in A005, summarizing campaign performance, outcomes, 5.4.3 Final Campaign Analysis:

insights, and recommendations for future efforts within 30 days of campaign completion.

5.5 Communication and Collaboration

5.5.1 Regular Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the NAVSEA TPOC and stakeholders to provide updates, discuss performance, and recommend adjustments.

Collaborate with NAVSEA stakeholders as required to ensure alignment with organizational priorities and 5.5.2 Stakeholder Collaboration:

successful campaign execution.

Applicable Documents:

- DoDi 5400.14, OFFICIAL USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PURPOSES, 24 JAN 2023

- Navy Social Media Handbook for Leaders 2023, 10 FEB 2023

- Department of Defense Branding Guide - https://www.defense.gov/Brand-Guide/

Deliverables:

A001 - Strategic Marketing & Communications Plan

A002 - Creative Asset Development

A003 - Communication Strategy & Paid Media Procurement Execution

A004 - Monthly Performance Reports & Optimization Recommendations

A005 - Final Performance Outcome, Output & Insights Report

Period of Performance / Required Delivery Dates:

Development (plan, design and execution strategy): within two (2) months after contract awarded.

Campaign(s) Setup: within three (3) months after contract awarded and after development approval from TPOC.

Execution/Implementation: Begin within three (3) months after contract awarded and after development approval from TPOC.

Reporting and Campaign Running/Optimization: Campaigns will run for approx. six (6) to eight (8) months and monthly reporting will happen at the end of every month during the campaign duration.

Analytics and Reporting: One month (no later than one month after the conclusion of the paid media and communications campaign and before the end of the 12-month timeline).

Totality: 12 months

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Place of Performance:

Virtually/Online: The work shall be conducted at the contractor's location. Meetings and communication shall take place virtually via email, telephone, or video collaboration service such as Microsoft Teams

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USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTORS FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES

(a) NAVSEA may use a file room management support contractor, hereinafter referred to as "the support contractor", to manage its file room, in which all official contract files, including the official file supporting this procurement, are retained. These official files may contain information that is considered a trade secret, proprietary, business sensitive or otherwise protected pursuant to law or regulation, hereinafter referred to as "protected information". File room management services consist of any of the following: secretarial or clerical support; data entry; document reproduction, scanning, imaging, or destruction;

operation, management, or maintenance of paperbased or electronic mail rooms, file rooms, or libraries; and supervision in connection with functions listed herein.

(b) The cognizant Contracting Officer will ensure that any NAVSEA contract under which these file room management services are acquired will contain a requirement that:

(1) The support contractor not disclose any information;

(2) Individual employees are to be instructed by the support contractor regarding the sensitivity of the official contract files;

(3) The support contractor performing these services be barred from providing any other supplies and/or services, or competing to do so, to NAVSEA for the period of performance of its contract and for an additional three years thereafter unless otherwise provided by law or regulation; and,

(4) In addition to any other rights the contractor may have, it is a third party beneficiary who has the right of direct action against the support contractor, or any person to whom the support contractor has released or disclosed protected information, for the unauthorized duplication, release, or disclosure of such protected information.

(c) Execution of this contract by the contractor is considered consent to NAVSEA's permitting access to any information, irrespective of restrictive markings or the nature of the information submitted, by its file room management support contractor for the limited purpose of executing its file room support contract responsibilities.

(d) NAVSEA may, without further notice, enter into contracts with other contractors for these services. Contractors should enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room contractor. Contact the Procuring Contracting Officer for contractor specifics. However, any such agreement will not be considered a prerequisite before information submitted is stored in the file room or otherwise encumber the government.

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PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits for complying with any applicable Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes, and regulations for shipping and transportation including, but not limited to, any movement over public highways of overweight/over dimensional materials.

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Requirements

ADVERTISING AND MEDIA BUYING SERVICES

Section D - Packaging and Marking

PACKAGING OF SUPPLIES - BASIC

Item(s) 0001-0005. The supplies furnished hereunder shall be packaged in accordance with ASTM-D-3951-18, Standard Practice for Commercial Packing.

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MARKING AND PACKING LIST(S) - BASIC

(a) Marking. Shipments, shipping containers and palletized unit loads shall be marked in accordance with ASTMD-3951-18 approved 1 May 2018, Standard Practice for Commercial Packing.

(b) Packing List(s). A packing list (DD Form 250 Material Inspection and Receiving Report may be used) identifying the contents of each shipment, shipping container or palletized unit load shall be provided by the Contractor with each shipment. When a contract line item identified under a single stock number includes an assortment of related items such as kit or set components, detached parts or accessories, installation hardware or material, the packing list(s) shall identify the assorted items. Where assortment of related items is included in the shipping container, a packing list identifying the contents shall be furnished.

(c) Master Packing List. In addition to the requirements in paragraph (b) above, a master packing list shall be prepared where more than one shipment, shipping container or palletized unit load comprise the contract line item being shipped. The master packing list shall be attached to the number one container and so identified.

(d) Part Identification. All items within the kit, set, installation hardware or material shall be suitably segregated and identified within the unit pack(s) or shipping container by part number and/or national stock number.

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PROHIBITED PACKING MATERIALS

The use of asbestos, excelsior, newspaper or shredded paper (all types including waxed paper, computer paper and similar hygroscopic or non-neutral material) is prohibited. In addition, the use of yellow wrapping or packaging material is prohibited except where used for the containment of radioactive material. Loose fill polystyrene is prohibited for shipboard use.

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N00024 CountryCode: USA

NAVSEA HQ

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-5000

UNITED STATES

TBD, TBD

Email: TBD Telephone: TBD

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N00024 CountryCode: USA

NAVSEA HQ

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-5000

UNITED STATES

TBD, TBD

Email: TBD Telephone: TBD

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N00024 CountryCode: USA

NAVSEA HQ

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-5000

UNITED STATES

TBD, TBD

Email: TBD Telephone: TBD

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N00024 CountryCode: USA

NAVSEA HQ

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-5000

UNITED STATES

TBD, TBD

Email: TBD Telephone: TBD

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: N00024 CountryCode: USA

NAVSEA HQ

1333 ISAAC HULL AVE SE, WASHINGTON NAVY YARD DC 20376-5000

WASHINGTON NAVY YARD, DC 20376-5000

UNITED STATES

TBD, TBD

Email: TBD Telephone: TBD

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

CONTRACTOR NOTICE REGARDING LATE DELIVERY

In the event the contractor anticipates or encounters difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, the contractor shall immediately notify, in writing, the Contracting Officer and the cognizant Contract Administration Services Office, if assigned. The notice shall give the pertinent details; however, such notice shall not constitute a waiver by the Government of any contract delivery schedule, or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

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Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Period of Performance From 30 Sep 2026 To 29 Sep 2027

1 Each

Period of Performance From 30 Sep 2026 To 29 Sep 2027

1 Each

Period of Performance From 30 Sep 2026 To 29 Sep 2027

1 Each

Period of Performance From 30 Sep 2026 To 29 Sep 2027

1 Each

Period of Performance From 30 Sep 2026 To 29 Sep 2027

1 Each

Section G - Contract Administration Data

GOVERNMENT CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION POINTS-OF-CONTACT AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(a) The Government reserves the right to administratively substitute any of the points of contact listed below at any time.

(b) The contracting officer is the only person authorized to change this contract or orders issued thereunder. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction or request of Government personnel - that would constitute a change - unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as part of this contract. If, in the opinion of the contractor, an effort outside the existing scope of this contract is requested, the contractor shall promptly comply with the Notification of Changes clause of this contract.

(c) The points of contact are as follows:

(i) The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) is:

Name: James Blakely Address: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division 1999 Fourth Street Norco, CA 92860-3634 E-mail: james.l.blakely2.civ@us.navy.mil

(ii) The Contract Specialist is:

Name: Julia Hunt Address: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division 1999 Fourth Street Norco, CA 92860-3634 E-mail: julia.m.hunt3.civ@us.navy.mil

(d) The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is the contracting officer's representative for technical matters when a COR is not appointed. The TPOC is responsible for technical issues of contract administration, such as providing all items of Government Furnished Information (GFI), Government Furnished Material (GFM) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE) if specified in the contract as well as the inspection and acceptance of all contract deliverables.

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) is:

Name: [ * ] Address: [ * ] Phone: [ * ] E-mail: [ * ]

(e) The Contractor's point of contact for performance under this contract is:

Entity: [ * ] Name: [ * ] Title: [ * ] Address: [ * ] Phone: [ * ] E-mail: [ * ]

[ * ] To be completed at contract award

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HOURS OF OPERATION AND HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

(a) The policy of this activity is to schedule periods of reduced operations or shutdown during holiday periods. Deliveries will not be accepted on Saturdays, Sundays or Holidays except as specifically requested by the NSWC Corona Division. All goods or services attempted to be delivered on a Saturday, Sunday or Holiday without specific instructions from the Contracting Officer or his duly appointed representative will be returned to the contractor at the contractor's expense with no cost or liability to the U.S. Government.

(b) The federal Government observes public Holidays that have been established under 5 U.S.C. 6103. The actual date of observance for each of the holidays, for a specific calendar year, may be obtained from the OPM website at OPM.GOV or by using the following direct link:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/federal-holidays/.

(c) Delayed Opening, Early Dismissal and Closure of Government Facilities. When a Government facility has a delayed opening, is closed or Federal employees are dismissed early (due to severe weather, security threat, security exercise, or a facility related problem) that prevents personnel from working, onsite contractor personnel regularly assigned to work at that facility shall follow the same reporting and/or departure directions given to Government personnel. The contractor shall not direct charge to the contract for such time off, but shall follow parent company policies regarding taking leave (administrative or other). Non-essential contractor personnel, who are not required to remain at or report to the facility, shall follow their parent company policy regarding whether they should go/stay home or report to another company facility. Subsequent to an early dismissal, delayed opening, or during periods of inclement weather, onsite contractors should monitor the OPM website as well as radio and television announcements before departing for work to determine if the facility is closed or operating on a delayed arrival basis.

(d) When Federal employees are excused from work due to a holiday or a special event (that is unrelated to severe weather, a security threat, or a facility related problem), on site contractors shall continue working established work hours or take leave in accordance with parent company policy.

Those contractor employees who take leave shall not direct charge the non-working hours to the contract. Contractors are responsible for predetermining and disclosing their charging practices for early dismissal, delayed openings, or closings in accordance with the FAR, applicable cost accounting standards, and the company's established policy and procedures. Contractors shall follow their disclosed charging practices during the contract period of performance, and shall not follow any verbal directions to the contrary. The Contracting Officer will make the determination of cost allowability for time lost due to facility closure in accordance with FAR, applicable Cost Accounting Standards, and the Contractor's established accounting policy and procedures.

(e) If you intend to visit the Contracts Office, it is advised that you call for an appointment at least 24 hours in advance.

(f) The hours of operation for deliveries to the warehouse are as follows: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, excluding federal holidays.

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DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Tailored) (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as Electronic invoicing.

authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice WAWF training.

Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer WAWF methods of document submission.

Protocol.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF payment instructions.

WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo) / Inspection Location: Destination / Acceptance Location: Destination

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF Document routing.

when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC N0024B

Issue By DoDAAC N64267

Admin DoDAAC N64267

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code N00024

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in Payment request.

accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

- For WAWF issues contact WAWF Helpdesk: WAWFHQ@navy.mil

- For vendor pay issues contact WAWF Helpdesk: WAWFHQ@navy.mil

- WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the "Send Additional Email Notifications" field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system. XXXX.XXX.civ@us.navy.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. Jun 2020 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (Alternate I) Jun 2020 Alternate I Nov 2021 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1)

Apr 2026

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Alternate I) Feb 2026 Alternate I Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Apr 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information. Oct 2016 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Tailored) (Feb 2026)

Limitations on Subcontracting (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) , as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that-Definition. Similarly situated entity

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award ( , for a small business set-aside contract, e.g.

any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) This clause applies only to-Applicability.

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5;

(5) Orders, regardless of dollar value, that are set aside in accordance with sections 19.105, 19.106, 19.107, and 19.108 under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.4 and 16.5; and

(6) Contracts using the HUBZone price evaluation preference to award to a HUBZone small business concern unless the concern waived the evaluation preference.

(d) An independent contractor shall be considered a subcontractor.Independent contractors.

(e) By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of a contract assigned a North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for-

(1) Services (except construction), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both services and supplies, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the service portion of the contract;

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a nonmanufacturer of such supplies), it will not pay more than 50 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 50 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded. When a contract includes both supplies and services, the 50 percent limitation shall apply only to the supply portion of the contract;

(3) General construction, it will not pay more than 85 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 85 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded; or

(4) Construction by special trade contractors, it will not pay more than 75 percent of the amount paid by the Government for contract performance, excluding the cost of materials, to subcontractors that are not similarly situated entities. Any work that a similarly situated entity further subcontracts will count towards the prime contractor's 75 percent subcontract amount that cannot be exceeded.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(1), (2), (3) and (6) of this clause-

[ ] Contracting Officer check as appropriate.

[X] By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or

[ ] By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (c)(4) and (5) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(g) A joint venture agrees that, in the performance of the contract, the applicable percentage specified in paragraph (e) of this clause will be performed by the aggregate of the joint venture participants.

(1) In a joint venture comprised of a small business protege and its mentor approved by the Small Business Administration, the small business protege shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the small business protege in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

(2) In an 8(a) joint venture, the 8(a) participant(s) shall perform at least 40 percent of the work performed by the joint venture. Work performed by the 8(a) participants in the joint venture must be more than administrative functions.

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52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 2014)

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( ), this clause 29 CFR Part 4 identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

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52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Tailored) (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfars_far_overhaul_class_deviations.html

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52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Tailored) (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

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DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7021 Contractor Compliance with the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level Requirements. (Tailored)

(Nov 2025)

CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CYBERSECURITY MATURITY MODEL CERTIFICATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2025)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Controlled unclassified information" means information the Government creates or possesses, or information an entity creates or possesses for or on behalf of the Government, that a law, regulation, or Governmentwide policy requires or permits an agency to handle using safeguarding or dissemination controls (32 CFR 2002.4(h)).

"Current" means-

(1) With regard to Conditional Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Status-

(i) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 2 (Self) assessments and Conditional Level 2 (certified third-party assessment organization (C3PAO)) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR

170.16 and 170.17); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4); and

(ii) Not older than 180 days for Conditional Level 3 (Defense Industrial Base Cybersecurity Assessment Center (DIBCAC)) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Conditional CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance by an affirming official;

(2) With regard to Final CMMC Status-

(i) Not older than 1 year for Final Level 1 (Self), with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.15);

and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official;

(ii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 2 (Self) assessments and Final Level 2 (C3PAO) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.16 and 170.17); and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and

(iii) Not older than 3 years for Final Level 3 (DIBCAC) assessments, with-

(A) No changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170 since the Final CMMC Status date (see 32 CFR 170.18);

and

(B) A corresponding affirmation of continuous compliance, not older than 1 year, by an affirming official; and

(3) With regard to affirmation of continuous compliance (32 CFR 170.22), not older than 1 year with no changes in compliance with the requirements at 32 CFR part 170.

"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status" means the result of meeting or exceeding the minimum required score for the corresponding assessment. The potential statuses are as follows:

(1) Final Level 1 (Self).

(2) Conditional Level 2 (Self).

(3) Final Level 2 (Self).

(4) Conditional Level 2 (C3PAO).

(5) Final Level 2 (C3PAO).

(6) Conditional Level 3 (DIBCAC).

(7) Final Level 3 (DIBCAC).

"Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification unique identifier (CMMC UID)" means 10 alpha-numeric characters assigned to each CMMC assessment and reflected in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) for each contractor information system.

"Federal contract information (FCI)" means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government. It does not include information provided by the Government to the public, such as on public websites, or simple transactional information, such as information necessary to process payments.

"Plan of action and milestones" means a document that identifies tasks to be accomplished. It details resources required to accomplish the elements of the plan, any milestones in meeting the tasks, and scheduled completion dates for the milestones, as defined in National Institute of Standards and Technology Special Publication 800-115 (32 CFR 170.21).

(b) . The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) is a framework for assessing a contractor's compliance with Framework applicable information security protections (see 32 CFR part 170).

(c) . The CMMC assessments will not duplicate efforts from any other comparable DoD assessment, except for rare circumstances Duplication when a reassessment may be necessary, for example, when there are indications of issues with cybersecurity and/or compliance with CMMC requirements.

(d) . The Contractor shall- Requirements

(1)(i) Have and maintain for the duration of the contract a current CMMC status at the following CMMC level, or higher: CMMC Level 1 for all information systems used in performance of the contract, task order, or delivery order that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and(Self)

(ii) Consult 32 CFR 170.23 related to the flowdown of the CMMC requirements, and flow down the correct CMMC level to subcontracts and other contractual instruments;

(2) Only process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI on contractor information systems that have a CMMC status at the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause, or higher;

(3) Complete on an annual basis, and maintain as current, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required in paragraph (d)(1) of this clause in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) ( ) for each CMMC UID applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI https://piee.eb.mil or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract;

(4) Ensure all subcontractors and suppliers complete prior to subcontract award, and maintain on an annual basis, an affirmation, by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4), of continuous compliance with the requirements associated with the CMMC level required for the subcontract or other contractual instrument for each of the subcontractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the subcontract; and

(5) If the Contractor has a CMMC Status of Conditional, successfully close out a valid plan of action and milestones (32 CFR 170.21) to achieve a CMMC Status of Final.

(e) . The Contractor shall- Reporting

(1) Submit to the Contracting Officer-

(i) The CMMC UID(s) issued by SPRS for contractor information systems that will process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI during performance of the contract; and

(ii) Any changes in the CMMC UIDs generated in SPRS throughout the life of the contract, task order, or delivery order, if applicable;

(2) Enter into SPRS the results of a current self-assessment for each CMMC UID, not covered by a C3PAO assessment or DIBCAC assessment, applicable to each of the contractor information systems that process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI and that are used in performance of the contract; and

(3) Complete in SPRS on an annual basis and maintain as current an affirmation of continuous compliance by the affirming official (see 32 CFR 170.4) for each self-assessment, C3PAO assessment, or DIBCAC assessment required under the contract in SPRS.

(f) . The Contractor shall- Subcontracts

(1) Insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f) and excluding paragraph (e)(1), in subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including those for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services, excluding commercially available off-the-shelf items, if the subcontract or other contractual instrument will contain a requirement to process, store, or transmit FCI or CUI; and

(2) Prior to awarding a subcontract or other contractual instrument, ensure that the subcontractor has a current CMMC certificate or current CMMC status at the CMMC level that is appropriate for the information that is being flowed down to the subcontractor based on the requirements at

32 CFR 170.23.

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252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. (Tailored) (Jan 2023)

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial…