N6449818T5068_-_GAP_Analysis.docx

N6449818T5068

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

Gap Analysis Labor Providing Gap Analysis Services in support of the Standard Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI) IAW the SOW in section "C".

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 1300694643

FFP

NET AMT

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

HQ-B-2-0009 NOTE (CDRL)

NOTE A - Offeror shall complete the "Price Group" and "Estimated Total Price" blocks of each data item on the Contract Data Requirements List(s), attached hereto.

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HQ B-2-0022 CONTRACT SUMMARY FOR PAYMENT OFFICE (FIXED PRICE) (FEB 1997)

This entire contract is fixed price.

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work (SOW) Gap Analysis

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.0.1 The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is a Department of Defense entity responsible for research and development, test and evaluation, engineering and fleet support organization for the Navy’s ships, submarines, military watercraft and unmanned vehicles. This requirement is in support of NSWCPD Code 00E.

1.0.2. This contract is for non-personal services. It does not create employment rights with the U.S. Government whether actual, inherent, or implied.

1.0.3. Government / Contractor Relationship

a). The services to be delivered under this procurement are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee relationship exists or will exist under the award between the Government and the Contractor's personnel. Therefore, it is in the best interest of the Government to provide both parties a full understanding of their respective obligations.

b). The Contractor employees shall identify themselves as Contractor personnel by introducing themselves or being introduced as Contractor personnel and displaying distinguishable badges or other visible identification for meetings with Government personnel. In addition, Contractor personnel shall appropriately identify themselves as Contractor employees in telephone conversations and in formal and informal written correspondence c). Contractor personnel under this procurement shall not engage in any of the inherently Governmental functions listed at FAR Subpart 7.5 or DFARS Subpart 207.5.

d). Employee Relationship:

e). Inapplicability of Employee Benefits: This procurement does not create an employer-employee relationship. Accordingly, entitlements and benefits applicable to such relationships do not apply.

f). Notice. It is the Contractor's, as well as the Government's, responsibility to monitor procurement activities and notify the Contracting Officer if the Contractor believes that the intent of this Section has been or may be violated.

1.1 BACKGROUND

In September of 2015, NSWCPD was assessed at Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) level 3 based on an appraisal done in accordance with the Standard CMMI Appraisal Method for Process Improvement (SCAMPI). In accordance with CMMI Institute regulations, an organization must be re-assessed every 3 years. Therefore, NSWCPD is planning to conduct a SCAMPI A in September 2018. Prior to the SCAMPI being performed, a SCAMPI Gap Analysis must be conducted to evaluate the organization’s readiness to proceed to SCAMPI.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK

1.2.1 A SCAMPI Gap Analysis is to be performed in anticipation of a SCAMPI A in the fall. The SCAMPI will be for NSWCPD which is comprised of roughly 1000 people, across 5 departments, and 60 programs that fall under the CMMI model. Approximately 5-10 programs will be assessed.

2.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

Not Applicable.

3.0 REQUIREMENTS

3.1. The SCAMPI Gap Analysis must be conducted by a CMMI Institute certified Lead Appraiser. This effort is for two people, both of whom shall be CMMI Institute certified as lead appraisers. The remaining evaluators will be representatives from within the NSWCPD organizational unit.

3.2. The certified SCAMPI Lead Appraisers shall lead the organizational representatives in the document-based evaluation of the organizational process implementation per CMMI. The evaluation will be based on the development constellation and V1.3 of the CMMI product suite considering all Maturity Level 2 & 3 Process Areas.

3.3. Selected practices considered to be leading indicators of implementation will be evaluated based on the collective opinion of the Lead Appraisers with input from the organizational unit’s representatives. No maturity level will be determined and no results will be reported to the CMMI Institute.

3.4. The lead appraiser will prepare and conduct a presentation to the organization to provide the collective opinion of the evaluating representatives at the conclusion of the analysis.

3.5. The period of performance for this work is 20 February 2018 - 23 February 2018.

4.0 DATA REQUIREMENTS

4.1. Contract Status Report (CDRL A001)

4.2. Quality Audit Site Visit Report (CDRL A002)

5.0 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

N/A

6.0 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia, PA

7.0. TRAVEL

N/A

8. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

Not Applicable.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED INFORMATION

Not Applicable.

10. PURCHASES

Not Applicable.

11. PERSONNEL

11.1 Personnel Requirements.

The level of effort for the performance of the resultant task order is based on the following labor categories:

Resumes Req

Lead Appraiser

11.1.1 Key Personnel

The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this task order in accordance with Clause 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) in the basic contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.

The following labor categories are designated as the target Key Personnel for this contract. Additional non-key personnel may also be utilized in these labor categories as tasking requires. Resumes will be submitted for each category in the quantities indicated by the key category description. Target qualifications are listed below for each education and work experience qualifications for each key personnel labor category.

The Contractor shall provide individuals to fill the key positions identified below:

Program/Project Manager II (Lead Appraiser) (two resumes required):

Minimum Education: CMMI Institute Certified as Lead Appraiser (Must provide the name of the company, the appraisers and documentation that they have been certified as lead appraisers by the CMMI Institute).

Minimum Experience: Must be familiar with the Navy organization and ship systems. Must have led a successful SCAMPI A on DOD and/or Navy organization that is of similar size and complexity to NSWCPD (which is comprised of roughly 1000 people, across 5 departments, and 60 programs). The resume shall cite the organization appraised and provide a description of the size and complexity of the organization and the programs. Must have led a SCAMPI A that included an assessment of the organization’s safety program to ensure compliance with the SAFE, V1.2 Safety Extension to CMMI-Dev v1.2. The resume shall cite the organization appraised, or provide evidence that training in the safety extension was conducted. Must have experience with Appraisal Wizard and SQI Appraisal Assistant. The resume shall cite the appraisals that used the software packages.

12.0 ENTERPRISE-WIDE CONTRACTING MANPOWER REPORTING APPLICATION (ECMRA)

The Contractor shall report Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom- Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The Contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address www.ecmra.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at www.ecmra.mil.

13.0 NSWCPD ELECTRONIC COST REPORTING AND FINANCIAL TRACKING (ECRAFT) SYSTEM

(a) The Contractor agrees to upload the Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Reports in the Electronic Cost Reporting and Financial Tracking (eCRAFT) System. The eCRAFT Reports must use the standardized labor categories identified in Section C - Statement of Work. Compliance with this requirement is a material requirement of this contract. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in contract termination.

(b)The Contractor's Funds and Man-hour Expenditure Report reports contractor expenditures for labor, materials, travel, subcontractor usage, and other contract charges.

(c) The Contracting Officer may require supporting accounting system reports based on the review of the invoice documentation submitted to eCRAFT such as the Job Summary Report (or equivalent), Labor Distribution Report (or equivalent), and General Ledger Detail Report (or equivalent).

(d) The contractor shall submit its reports on the same day it submits an invoice in iRAPT. The costs reflected in eCRAFT shall be the same as those in iRAPT. eCRAFT acceptance/rejection will be indicated by e-mail notification from eCRAFT.

(e) The eCRAFT Periodic Report Utility (ePRU) is an Excel tool used to facilitate generating reports of expenditures-against-cost contracts. The generated XML files will then be submitted by the ePRU tool via email to NUWC_NPT_eCRAFT.FCT@navy.mil for submission into the eCRAFT Database Management System.

The ePRU spreadsheet and user manual can be obtained from the NUWC Division Newport Contracts Home Page under eCRAFT information at:

http://www.navsea.navy.mil/Home/Warfare-Centers/NUWC-Newport/Partnerships/Commercial-Contracts/Information-eCraft-/

14.0 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Not Applicable.

5237.102-90 Enterprise-wide Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (ECMRA) The contractor shall report contractor labor hours (including subcontractor labor hours) required for performance of services provided under this contract for the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division via a secure data collection site. Contracted services excluded from reporting are based on Product Service Codes (PSCs). The excluded PSCs are:

(1) W, Lease/Rental of Equipment;

(2) X, Lease/Rental of Facilities;

(3) Y, Construction of Structures and Facilities;

(4) D, Automatic Data Processing and Telecommunications, IT and Telecom-Telecommunications Transmission (D304) and Internet (D322) ONLY;

(5) S, Utilities ONLY;

(6) V, Freight and Shipping ONLY.

The contractor is required to completely fill in all required data fields using the following web address https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

Reporting inputs will be for the labor executed during the period of performance during each Government fiscal year (FY), which runs October 1 through September 30. While inputs may be reported any time during the FY, all data shall be reported no later than October 31 of each calendar year. Contractors may direct questions to the help desk, linked at https://doncmra.nmci.navy.mil.

HQ C-2-0063 USE OF NAVY SUPPORT CONTRACTOR S FOR OFFICIAL CONTRACT FILES (NAVSEA) (APR 2004)

(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 paper-based 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:

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 Contractor s for these services. Contractor s are free to enter into separate non-disclosure agreements with the file room Contractor . (Please contact Director, E Business Division 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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Section D - Packaging and Marking

HQ D-1-0002 PACKAGING LANGUAGE (W/O MILITARY SPECIFICATIONS)

Item(s) 0001 The supplies furnished hereunder shall be packaged in accordance with best commercial practice.

HQ D-2-0008 MARKING OF REPORTS (NAVSEA) (SEP 1990)

All reports delivered by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall prominently show on the cover of the report:

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

30-MAR-2018

PATRICIA WISEMAN

1601 LANGLEY AVENUE, BLDG 542E

PHILADELPHIA PA 19112

215-897-8231 FOB: Destination N65540

Section G - Contract Administration Data

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

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

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.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice 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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Combo

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

Destination

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

(*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information or “See schedule” if multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, or “Not applicable.”)

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) 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.

Mike Steck michael.steck@navy.mil

(215) 897-1148

(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.

Kimberly Villano Kimberly.Villano@Navy.mil

(215) 897-1148

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

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HQ G-2-0004 PURCHASING OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE

PURCHASING OFFICE REPRESENTATIVE: _____________

Kevin O'Shaughnessy Contract Specialist Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division 5001 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19112

Phone: 215-897-1962 email: Kevin.OShaughnessy1@navy.mil

HQ G-2-0009 SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING INVOICING (NAVSEA) (APR 2015)

(a) For other than firm fixed priced contract line item numbers (CLINs), the Contractor agrees to segregate costs incurred under this contract/task order (TO), as applicable, at the lowest level of performance, either at the technical instruction (TI), sub line item number (SLIN), or contract line item number (CLIN) level, rather than on a total contract/TO basis, and to submit invoices reflecting costs incurred at that level. Supporting documentation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoices shall include summaries of work charged during the period covered as well as overall cumulative summaries by individual labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of other direct costs (ODCs), materials, and travel, by TI, SLIN, or CLIN level. For other than firm fixed price subcontractors, subcontractors are also required to provide labor categories, rates, and hours (both straight time and overtime) invoiced; as well as, a cost breakdown of ODCs, materials, and travel invoiced. Supporting documentation may be encrypted before submission to the prime contractor for WAWF invoice submittal. Subcontractors may email encryption code information directly to the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Should the subcontractor lack encryption capability, the subcontractor may also email detailed supporting cost information directly to the CO and COR; or other method as agreed to by the CO.

(b) Contractors submitting payment requests and receiving reports to WAWF using either Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) or Secure File Transfer Protocol (SFTP) shall separately send an email notification to the COR and CO on the same date they submit the invoice in WAWF. No payments shall be due if the contractor does not provide the COR and CO email notification as required herein.

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

PD-H04 – CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2015)

a. In accordance with SECNAV M-5510.30 Chapters 5 and 6, all Contractor personnel that require access to Department of Navy (DON) information systems and/or work on-site are designated Non-Critical Sensitive/IT-II positions, which require an open investigation or favorable adjudicated National Agency Check (NACLC) by the Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO). Investigations should be completed using the SF-86 Form and the SF-87 finger print card. An interim clearance can be granted by the company Security Officer and recorded in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS). An open or closed investigation with a favorable adjudication is required prior to issuance of a badge providing access to NSWCPD sites and buildings. If an unfavorable adjudication is determined by DISCO all access will terminated. For Common Access Card (CAC) card you must have a completed investigation that has been favorably adjudicated or a final security clearance. A CAC Card will not be issued to contractors who have an interim security clearance.

b. Contractor personnel that require a badge to work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites must provide an I-9 form to verify proof of citizenship. The I-9 form should be signed by the company Facility Security Officer or the company Human Resource Department. In addition to the I-9 form, Contractors shall also bring their birth certificate, current United States Passport or naturalization certificate and state issued ID to the NSWCPD Security Officer at the time of badge request to verify citizenship. Finally, contractors shall supply a copy of their OPSEC Training Certificate or other proof that the training has been completed.

c. Construction badges for contractor personnel that work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites will be good for 60 days.

d. A Facility Access Determination (FAD) will be completed on any contractor that does not have a favorable adjudicated investigation in JPAS and is requesting swipe/non-swipe access to our buildings in excess of 120 days. Any contractor that has unfavorable information that has not been favorably adjudicated by Department of Defense Central Adjudication Facility (DOD CAF) will not be issued a badge.

e. Within 30 days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit a list of all Contractor personnel, including subcontractor employees, who will have access to DON information systems and/or work on-site at one of the NSWCPD sites to the appointed Contracting Officer Representative (COR) via email. The Contractor shall provide each employee's first name, last name, contract number, the NSWCPD technical code, work location, whether or not the employee has a CAC card and/or swipe card, the systems the employee can access (i.e., NMCI, RDT&E), and the name of the Contractor's local point of contact, phone number and email address. Throughout the period of performance of the contract, the Contractor shall immediately provide any updated information to the COR when any Contractor personnel changes occur including substitutions or departures.

Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

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

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

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

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

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes'', 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. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(C) Affected 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) Interest.

(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C.

7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

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

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if--

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

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

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

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

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

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

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

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

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

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

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

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

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

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

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

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

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

(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; and (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. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an ``I agree'' click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., ``click-wrap'' or ``browse-wrap'' agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

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

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

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically…