PR15025630_ RFQ Construction Materials CENOP.pdf

U.S. DEPARTMENT of STATE

Embajada de los Estados Unidos de América Carrera 45 # 24B- 27 - (+57601) 275.2000 - Bogotá D.C. – Colombia co.usembassy.gov

Bogota – December 12, 2024

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION

RFQ Number PR15025630

The Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL) at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota invites you to submit a quotation for the supply of: Construction Materials CENOP, Colombia.

Place of performance: CENOP Tolima, Colombia Contract managed: Local Contracting Required delivery date: Thirty (30) After Received Order.

Quote must be submitted via email no later than January 20, 2025, at 4:00 PM hours (Bogotá, Colombia) time. Refer to SF‐1449 Continuation Pages, Section 3 (Solicitation Provisions), Subsection III (Addendum to FAR 52.212‐1), Item 2.0 for complete submission instructions. This solicitation will be competed under full and open competition.

Questions pertaining to this solicitation, if any, must be received by the Government no later than January 14, 2025, at 4:00 PM hours (Bogota, Colombia).

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested by this notice alone, and a written solicitation will not be issued. The resultant purchase order will be awarded using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR 13.

The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order if the responsive quote is technically acceptable and reasonably priced. We intend to award a contract based on initial quote, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions if it is in the best interest of the Government to do so.

Unless an exception in FAR 4.1102 applies, your company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.SAM.gov) in order to be eligible for award. You may contact Felipe Restrepo at RestrepoF@state.gov ; should you have any questions relating to SAM registration.

Sincerely

Cheryl Blumberg Contracting Officer, INL Bogota

RFQ Number: PR15025630

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PR15025630

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 ‐ The Schedule

Continuation To SF‐1449, RFQ Number PR15025630

Section 2 ‐ Contract Clauses

Section 3 ‐ Solicitation Provisions

Section 4 – Evaluation Factors

Section 5 – Representations and Certifications

Attachments List

(a) Price Schedule (Attachment A).

All information from the INL Procurement Unit t is confidential and should not be shared with third parties or personnel outside of INL Procurement. Proposals submitted to the American Embassy are exclusive, and any disclosure may result in disqualification from the processes. If anyone outside our team requests information, report it immediately. Transparency and ethics are fundamental to our procurement processes, ensuring equal opportunities for all participants.

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SECTION 1 – THE SCHEDULE

Continuation to SF‐1449, RFQ Number PR15025630, Schedule, Block 11

1.0 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm‐fixed‐ price (FFP) purchase order payable entirely in Colombian pesos (COP) for Colombian firms and US dollars (USD) for US firms. The price includes all direct and indirect costs, overhead, general, and administrative expense, profit, shipping/delivery charges, insurance, assembly, etc. The price will not be subject to adjustment after award. No additional sums will be payable for any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, or labor, or because of the Contractor's failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of completing the contract. The Government will not adjust the contract price due to fluctuations in the cost of contract performance or due to fluctuations in exchange rates.

2.0 PRICES

Refer to Attachment A for a complete list of required products. Offerors must complete the pricing template with proposed unit prices, request the excel version to RestrepoF@state.gov:

a. Price Schedule. (Attachment A).

Fundamental aspects are requested in the excel version Price Schedule (Attachment A); must be provided by the vendor in the quote.

Please request the excel version of the Price Schedule (Attachment A) to:

RestrepoF@state.gov

NOTE:

Please according to FAR clauses 52.204‐24, 52.204‐25 and 52.204‐26 propose other manufacturers than Chinese or related.

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b. Technical Specifications

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Description QTY Unit of Measure

GRAY CEMENT: Gray Cement 50 kg bag, Type 1, Argos type.

(recommended). // CEMENTO GRIS: Cemento Gris X bolsa de 50 kg.

Tipo 1, Argos Sugerido.

BG - bag

SAND: river material x cubic meter // ARENA: (arena pega) x metro cubico.

MR - meter

SAND: river material x cubic meter // ARENA: (arena revoque) x metro cubico.

GRAVEL: Gravel 1/2 per cubic meter // Gravila 1/2 por metro cubico.

WIRE MESH: Wire mesh, electro welded, construction grade, with 15 cm x 15 cm separation, 1. 1/4" gauge, 2.35 mts long x 6 mtrs width, for concrete slab use. Mesh must be able to be cut with metal shear or hacksaw. // MALLA ELECTRO SOLDADA: Características Malla electro soldada resistente para la construcción, con separación de 15 cm x 15 cm, Material Hierro de 6mm, Largo 2,35 cm metros X 6 metros, Uso Para construcción de placas y fundición de estructuras en hormigón.

28 EA - each co.usembassy.gov

CUT-OFF WHEEL: 14 in. x 1 in. x 3/32 in. Cut-off Wheel // DISCO DE CORTE: Disco abrasivo corte metal, x 14 pulgadas.

EA - each

CUT-OFF WHEEL: 4 1/2 in. x 1 in. x 3/32 in. Cut-off Wheel // DISCO DE CORTE: Disco abrasivo corte metal, x 4 ½ pulgadas.

METAL GRINDING DISC: 4-1/2 in. x 1/4 in. x 7/8 in. metal grinding disc with type 27 depressed center // disco de desbaste de metal de 4 1/2" x 7/8". marca sugerida: dewalt o equivalente.

POLISHER METAL: 5 inches, 5/8 inches, coupling 1.5 cm. // GRATA:

Grata copa lisa 5 pulgadas, 5/8 pulgadas, acople 1.5 cm.

DIESEL: Diesel in cans x 5 gallons // ACPM: ACPM en canecas x 5 galones.

GL - gallon

GASOLINE: Gasoline in cans x 5 gallons // GASOLINA: Gasolina en canecas x 5 galones.

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ANTICORROSIVE LIQUID PRIMER: Anticorrosive liquid primer, matte gray color, gallon can. made with alkyd resins and anticorrosive pigments that allow a fast dry finished, protect the effects of the corrosion in metal surfaces like: steel bars, plates, pipelines. // ANTICORROSIVO:

Color gris mate X gallón, Anticorrosivo a base de resinas alquímicas y pigmentos anticorrosivos que permiten un acabado de rápido secado, protege e inhibir los efectos de la corrosión en superficies metálicas, como:

barras de acero, platinas, ángulos y tuberías.

60 GL - gallon

METAL PAINT PRIMER: High performance protective enamel flat matte gray color oil-based interior/exterior paint. // PINTURA EN ACEITE: Pintura interior/exterior de alto rendimiento esmalte protector gris a base de aceite.

60 GL - gallon

PAINT THINNER: Paint Thinner liquid, 5 gallons. // TINNER: Tinner en canecas X 5 galones, el proveedor entregara el producto en recipientes Plasticos.

80 GL - gallon

PAINT BRUSH: Brush, 3” single bristle // BROCHA: Brocha en cerda mona, medida 3 pulgadas.

30 EA - each

PAINT BRUSH: Brush, 4” single bristle // BROCHA: Brocha en cerda mona, medida 4 pulgadas.

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STEEL BEAMS: hot rolled 12 cm x 6 cm x 6 meters long, 2.0 mm gauge // PERFIL METALICO: de 12 cm X 6 cm X 6 Metros de Largo, Calibre

2.0 mm.

113 EA - each

STEEL BEAMS: hot rolled rectangular tube beam 8 cm x 4 cm x 6 meters long, 18 gauge // PERFIL METALICO: Perfil Metalico cerrado/rectangular de 8 cm X 4cm X 6 Metros de Largo, Calibre 18.

WELDING RODS: Welding Rods 6013 3/32 x 5 kilo // SOLDADURA:

Soldadura 6013 -3/32 x paquete x 5 kilo.

PG - package

ROOF TILE: Green tile 11.80x1.13m 2mm UPVC Plus Useful Area:6.2m2 // CUBIERTA O TEJA: Teja verde 11.80x1.13m 2mm UPVC Plus Área Útil:6.2m2

EASEL: Green Easel 0.40X0.94M 2Mm Klar Upvc // CABALLETE:

Caballete verde 0.40X0.94M 2Mm Klar Upvc.

SCREW: 2 and 1/2 Inch cap screws (package of 50 units) green color // TORNILLO: Tornillos con capelote de 2 y 1/2 Pulgada (paquete por 50 unidades) color verde.

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BLOCK: Block H4 x 10 cm width x 20 cm high x 30 cm long, materiel clay, presentation per unit // BLOQUE: Bloque H4 x 10 cm ancho x 20 cm alto x 30 cm largo, material arcilla, presentación por unidad.

2300 EA - each

BLOCK: .30x.19x.14 Split Block // BLOQUE: Bloque Split de .30x.19x.14

2350 EA - each

DOOR: in circular stainless steel tube (SS), Square tube frame and circular tube structure, all in stainless steel, measures 84cm wide x 210 cm high for kennels. The supplier will be in charge of rectifying the measurements, with installation. // PUERTA: Marco en tubo cuadrado y estructura en tubo circular, todo en acero inoxidable, medidas 84cm de ancho x 2.10m de alto para caniles. El proveedor debe rectificar medidas, Instaladas.

64 EA - each

DOOR: in circular stainless steel tube (SS), Square tube frame and circular tube structure, all in stainless steel, measures 120 cm wide x 170 cm high for kennels. The supplier will be in charge of rectifying the measurements.

with installation. // PUERTA: Marco en tubo cuadrado y estructura en tubo circular, todo en acero inoxidable, medidas 120cm de ancho x 170cm de alto para caniles. El proveedor debe rectificar medidas, instalada.

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DIVISIONS-GRID: in circular stainless-steel tube (SS), Square tube frame and circular tube structure, all in stainless steel, measures 3.50 m wide x

0.90 m high for kennels. The supplier will be in charge of rectifying the measurements, with installation. // DIVISIONES-REJA: Marco en tubo cuadrado y estructura en tubo circular, todo en acero inoxidable, medidas 3,50 m de ancho x 0.90m de alto para caniles, el proveedor se servirá ir a rectificar medidas, instaladas.

14 EA - each

DIVISIONS-GRID: in circular stainless-steel tube (SS), Square tube frame and circular tube structure, all in stainless steel, measures 1.65 m wide x 0.90 m high for kennels. The supplier will be in charge of rectifying the measurements, with installation. // DIVISIONES-REJA: Marco en tubo cuadrado y estructura en tubo circular, todo en acero inoxidable, medidas 1,65 m de ancho x 0.90m de alto para caniles, el proveedor se servirá ir a rectificar medidas, instalada.

70 EA - each

PVC CHANNEL: White amazonas pvc channel x 3 meters, (pavco) // CANAL PVC: Canal pvc amazonas blanca x 3 metros, (pavco).

84 EA - each

ELBOW: Elbow downspout 100mm x90 amazon 2909593 uex25 // CODO: Codo bajante 100mm x90 amazona 2909593 uex25.

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DOWNSPOUT: Downspout amazona x3mt 100mm pavco // TUBO BAJANTE: Tubo bajante amazona x3mt 100mm Pavco.

PVC UNION: Amazonas channel pvc union, (pavco) // UNIÓN PVC:

Unión pvc canal amazonas, (pavco).

56 EA - each

DOWNSPOUT - CANAL JUNCTION: Amazon downspout - canal junction // UNIÓN BAJANTE: Unión bajante - canal amazonas, (pavco).

RIGHT PVC COVER: External pvc cover right amazonas, (pavco) // TAPA: Tapa externa pvc derecha amazonas, (pavco).

8 EA - each

LEFT PVC COVER: Amazonas left pvc external cover, (pavco) // TAPA:

Tapa externa pvc izquierda amazonas, (pavco).

8 EA - each

CHANNEL SUPPORT: Amazonas pvc channel support, (pavco) // SOPORTE CANAL: Soporte canal pvc amazonas, (pavco).

140 EA - each

EPOXY PAINT: Gray epoxy paint kit per gallon, epoxy catalyst, epoxy solvent, (three elements paint, catalyst, solvent; suggested pintuco brand) // PINTURA EPOXICA: Kit de pintura epoxica color gris por galon , 50 GL - gallon co.usembassy.gov

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catalizador epoxico, disolvente epoxico, (tres elementos pintura, catalizador, disolvente; marca sugerida pintuco).

CHIPS DECORATIVE: Chips decorative rust-oleum of similar or superior characteristics // CHIPS DECORATIVOS: Astillas decorativas óxido rust-oleum de características similares o superiores.

CLEAN: clean and etch rust-oleum of similar or superior characteristics // LIMPIADOR: Limpiador o degradador de óxido rust-oleum de características similares o superiores.

20 GL - gallon

EPOXY SHIELD KIT: Epoxy shield kit rust-oleum of similar or superior characteristics // KIT: Kit de protección epoxi rust oleum, de características similares o superiores.

25 BX - box

WOOD POST: 5Cm x 5Cm x 3 mt, regular untreated wood. // LISTONES DE MADERA: 5Cm x 5Cm X 3 mt, sin Inmunizar, sin cepillar (madera comun).

SIKAFILL: Sikafill 100 Super Acrylic Waterproofing Grey x 22 kg. // SIKAFILL Sikafill 100 Super Impermeabilizante Acrilico Gris x 22 kg.

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BLACK PLASTIC: Black plastic roll, caliber 6, 4 mts width x 100 mtrs long. // ROLLO DE PLASTICO: Rollo de plastico color negro calibre 6 de 4 metros de ancho X Rollo de 100 metros.

2 RO - roll

FENCE FIXED: fence made of electro welded galvanized wire mesh 40- 65 g/m2, 6 gauge, tensile strength 47-55 kg/mm2 with folds that give it structure and rigidity, 2.50 m high x 2.50 m wide, green color. // CERCASEL: Cerca fija a base de malla electrosoldada de alambre galvanizado 40-65 g/m2, calibre 6, resistente a la tensión 47-55 kg/mm2 con pliegues que le dan estructura y rigidez, de 2.50 m alto x 2.50 m ancho color verde.

250 EA - each

GALVANIZED G60, 14 GAUGE: Galvanized G60, 14 gauge, 2.5 “x2.5” x 3m long, green color, compatible with itm 28. // POSTE PARA FIJACIÓN GALVANIZADO G60: Poste para fijación galvanizado G60 calibre 14 medida de 2.5”x2.5” x 3m de largo color verde compatible para item 44.

260 EA - each

PLASTIC PLUG: Plastic plug for fixing post, compatible with itm 45. // TAPÓN PLÁSTICO: Tapón plástico para poste de fijación, compatible para itm 45.

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16-GAUGE ELECTROLYTIC: 16-gauge electrolytic galvanized clamp system, ¼” bore. // SISTEMA DE FIJACIÓN: Sistema de fijación abrazadera galvanizada electrolítico calibre 16, barreno ¼”.

1040 EA - each

ELECTROLYTIC GALVANIZED SOCKET: Electrolytic galvanized socket head cap screw Ø ¼“ x ¾”. // TORNILLO ALLEN: Tornillo Allen galvanizado electrolítico Ø ¼” x ¾”.

25 EA - each

FENCESEL POINTS: Fence points made of galvanized sheet metal to be installed on top of the 1.20m electrolytic galvanized 14 gauge fixed fence. // PUNTAS CERCASEL: Puntas cercasel punzocortantes fabricadas de lamina galvanizada para instalarse en la parte superior de la cerca fija calibre 14 galvanizado electrolítico de 1.20m.

500 EA - each

FIXING PLATES: 16-gauge galvanized electrolytic galvanized fence point fixing plates // PLACAS DE FIJACIÓN: Placas de fijación de puntas cercasel calibre 16 galvanizado electrolítico.

1000 EA - each co.usembassy.gov

DOOR: Hinged door 1 leaf cercasel, P.T.R frame 2"x2", locinox hinges, height 2.50m x 1.50 wide, hand pin closure system stainless steel green color // PUERTA: Puerta abatible 1 hoja cercasel, marco P.T.R 2”x2”, bisagras locinox, altura 2.50m x 1.50 de ancho, sistema de cierre pasador de mano acero inoxidable color verde.

4 EA - each

DOOR: Folding door 2 leaves cercasel, P.T.R frame 2"x2", locinox hinges, height 2.50m & clear 3.5 – 7m, hand pin closure system stainless steel green color. // Puerta abatible 2 hojas cercasel, marco P.T.R 2”x2”, bisagras locinox, altura 2.50m & claro 3.5 – 7m, sistema de cierre pasador de mano acero inoxidable color verde.

1 EA - each

SHIPPING CHARGES FROM VENDOR TO DELIVERY

LOCATION: The materials must be delivered with loading and unloading in the municipality of San Luis (Tolima) via Chicoral - Ibague kilometer 3, DICAR/CENOP Defenders Group - in perfect condition. // GASTOS DE

ENVÍO DESDE EL PROVEEDOR HASTA EL LUGAR DE

ENTREGA: Los materiales deberán ser entregados con cargue y descargue en el municipio de san luis (tolima) via chicoral - ibague kilometro 3, Grupo defensores DICAR/CENOP - en perfecto estado.

SV - service

3.0 VALUE ADDED TAX.

Value Added Tax (VAT) or Impuesto a las Ventas (IVA)

The Contractor will not be reimbursed VAT or IVA under this contract by the USG, as described in the tax relief procedures as follows:

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TAX RELIEF PROCEDURES

(a) General. This clause supplements FAR 52.229‐6, Taxes – Foreign Fixed‐Price Contracts (Reference 29.402‐1(a)). The prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the U.S.

Government is exempt by virtue of agreement between the U.S. Government and the Government of Colombia.

(b)(1) Procedures. The Contractor shall follow the procedures in paragraph (c) of this clause regarding tax relief as provided in the agreement between the U. S. Government and Colombia. The diplomatic tax privilege belongs to the U.S. Government and applies to taxes and duties payable to Colombia that are directly attributable to contract costs identified in paragraph (c) as subject to exemption, e.g., taxes or duties levied by Colombia on labor and materials that are applied to or utilized in performance of this contract.

(2) The procedures in paragraph (c) are based on the current local tax relief agreement between the US Government and Colombia and are subject to change.

(c) The following procedures are included in, or are derived from, the agreement negotiated with Colombia and are hereby incorporated into this clause:

“Any quotation, invoice or bill to be submitted to the USG/INL Colombia for payment of cost incurred under this contract should reflect zero value concerning VAT or IVA (Impuesto a las Ventas). Upon contract award, the Office of INL Bogota will issue an exemption letter (Exencion de Impuesto) to the awardee to be presented to the Government of Colombia for any claim that may arise during the performance of this contract. The awardee, not the USG will coordinate directly with the Government of Colombia on any VAT or IVA matter under this contract”.

(d) Remedies. The Government may impose the following remedies in the event the Contractor fails to follow the procedures outlined in paragraph (c) of this clause. These actions are in addition to any other remedies available to the Government:

(1) The Contracting Officer may suspend contract payments in accordance with the procedures at FAR 32.503‐6(a)(1).

(2) The Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default in accordance with the procedures at FAR Subpart 49.4.

(3) The Contracting Officer may refer the case to the agency suspension and debarment official, in accordance with agency procedures, pursuant to FAR Subpart 9.4.

(e) Audit. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to examine and audit all records and other evidence regarding the Contractor’s compliance with the requirements of this clause.

4.0 REQUIRED PRODUCTS / SERVICES

Construction Materials CENOP

5.0 DELIVERY AND MARKING INSTRUCTIONS

Upon award/notice to proceed the vendor shall have no more than 30 days to deliver the full order. The items/ services being acquired will be donated to the Government of Colombia.

Local vendors in: Municipio de san luis via chicoral ‐ ibague kilometro 3, Grupo defensores DICAR/CENOP Tolima ‐ Colombia ‐ Colombia.

US vendors Delivery in: GOLDBELT SECURITY 10800 NW 21st Street, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33172.

Goods shipped in Goldbelt must be consolidated and delivered in a single package. All Partial deliveries must be previously authorized in writing by the procurement and contracts area.

6.0 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP)

The Period of Performance for this contract is 30 days.

IMPORTANT NOTE: At the time of termination of the contract in accordance with the clear, precise and unequivocally written and agreed date in each order, there is no responsibility on the part of INL to give advance notice or issue similar communications for the effective termination, given that there is no agreed type of extensions or automatic renewals of the service. INL will not assume any responsibility for charges originating from items outside the contracted dates or clauses of the contract or order.

Automatic renewals will NOT be accepted without a supporting purchase order.

7.0 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

Invoices can only be submitted through the Vendor Portal:

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants

The Contractor must submit invoice(s) for payment only once product(s) and/ or service(s) are received by Government. No advance payments are allowed.

“Payment Instructions for Submitting Invoices” instructive (video tutorials link included) will be provided along with the Purchase Order.

Vendors may check Payment Status through the Vendor Portal.

For Vendor Portal issues, (e.g. account activation, portal questions) please email to

BogotaVendorPortal@state.gov.

The Government shall pay the contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this order 30 days after receipt the invoice.

Vendors may request a payment status update directly from the Financial Management Center by emailing BogotaPS@state.gov beginning 30 days after submitting an invoice for payment.

A proper invoice must include the following information:

1. Contractor's name and bank account information for payments by wire transfers.

2. Contractor's name, telephone, and mailing address.

3. Invoice date and number.

4. Procurement Request Number (PR).

5. Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of property delivered, or services performed.

6. Name, title, phone number, and address of person to contact in case of defective invoice.

7. Identification as “Original Invoice.” Any copy of an Original Invoice should be marked “Copy of Original Invoice” with a sequential number (1st, 2nd, 3rd, etc.).

Note: If an invoice does not comply with the above requirements, the Embassy reserves the right to reject the invoice as improper and return it to the Contractor within seven (7) calendars days.

The Contractor must then resubmit a proper invoice.

We encourage you to subscribe to the myILMS Vendor Portal by sending an email to BogotaVendorPortal@state.gov requesting instructions. If you are already registered, your invoice will only be received by this method. This does not apply to orders approved for credit card payment.

8.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF SUPPLIES / SERVICES

Unless otherwise specified at the delivery order level, inspection, and acceptance of supplies to be delivered under this contract shall be made at destination by the Contracting Officer (or an authorized representative appointed in accordance with DOSAR 652.242‐70).

The vendor is responsible for the delivery of all items listed above under Number 2 (Prices) and Technical Specifications of Items.

The Contractor shall properly pack and consolidate the entire shipment to prevent damage, loss and/or misdirection. The contractor upon notification shall replace any lost or damaged items during shipment.

The items being acquired will be donated to the government of the ultimate destination, Colombia. The contractor shall ensure that all items are prepared for safe shipment and include all necessary export approvals, required material data safety sheet, licenses, and paperwork.

9.0 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations, and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

10.0 EXPORT RESTRICTIONS

(a) The Contractor shall comply with all U.S. export control laws and regulations, including but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 22 CFR Parts 120 through 130, and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), 15 CFR Parts 730 through 799, in the performance of this contract.

(b) In the absence of available license exemptions/exceptions, the Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining the appropriate licenses or other approvals, if required, for exports of hardware, technical data, and software, or for the provision of technical assistance.

(c) The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining export licenses, if required, before utilizing foreign persons in the performance of this order, including instances where the work is to be performed in the US where the foreign person will have access to export‐controlled technical data or software.

(d) The Contractor shall be responsible for all regulatory recordkeeping requirements associated with the use of licenses and license exemptions/exceptions.

(e) The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the provisions of this clause apply to its subcontractors.

(f) Nothing in the terms of this contract adds, changes, supersedes, or waives any of the requirements of applicable Federal laws, Executive orders, and regulations.

11.0 INL SOURCE‐NATIONALITY RESTRICTIONS

(a) Except as may be specifically approved by the contracting officer, the contractor must procure all commodities (e.g., equipment, materials, vehicles, supplies) and services (including commodity transportation services) in accordance with the requirements at 22 CFR part 228 “Rules on Procurement of Commodities and Services Financed by USAID.” Guidance on eligibility of specific goods or services, an applicable INL waivers, may be obtained from the contracting officer.

(b) Restricted goods. The contractor must obtain prior written approval of the contracting officer or comply with required procedures under an applicable waiver as provided by the contracting officer when procuring any of the following goods or services:

(1) Agricultural commodities.

(2) Motor vehicles.

(3) Pharmaceuticals and contraceptive items.

(4) Pesticides.

(5) Fertilizer.

(6) Used equipment; or

(7) U.S. Government‐owned excess property.

If the contracting officer determines that the contractor has procured any of these specific restricted goods under this contract without the prior written authorization of the contracting officer or fails to comply with required procedures under an applicable waiver as provided by the contracting officer, and has received payment for such purposes, the contracting officer may require the contractor to refund the entire amount of the purchase.

12.0 NONPAYMENT FOR UNAUTHORIZED WORK

No payments will be made for any unauthorized supplies or services, or for any unauthorized changes to the work specified herein. This includes any services performed by the Contractor of his own volition or at the request of an individual other than a duly appointed Contracting Officer. Only a duly appointed Contracting Officer is authorized to change the specifications, terms, and/or conditions of this contract.

13.0 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity always and shall be responsible for their employee’s performance and the quality of the employees’ services. Each Contractor employee is expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer, and the U. S. Government. The U.S.

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under this contract for failure to comply with said standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee at no additional cost to the Government.

14.0 CONFIDENTIALITY CLAUSE

The Contractor and its employees shall exercise the utmost discretion concerning all matters relating to their duties and functions. They shall not communicate to any person any information known to them by reason of their performance of services under this contract, which has not been made public, except in the necessary performance of their duties or upon written authorization of the Contracting Officer.

All documents and records (including photographs) generated during the performance of work under this contract shall be for the sole use and become the exclusive property of the Colombian National Police. Furthermore, no article, book, pamphlet, email, recording, broadcast, speech television appearance, film, or photograph concerning any aspect of work performed under this contract shall be published or disseminated through any media without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. These obligations do not cease upon the expiration or termination of this contract. The Contractor shall include the substance of this provision in all contracts of employment and in all subcontracts hereunder.

Likewise, the CONTRACTOR must be committed under a confidentiality agreement signed with the Colombia National Police, that the information provided may not be partially or totally disclosed to third parties, nor used for purposes other than the development of the contract. Likewise, the CONTRACTOR shall ensure the care, confidentiality and correct use of the information delivered and generated during the execution of the contract, as well as of the elements that the Colombian National Police makes available for its execution.

All information resulting from the production of a strategy and a communication plan shall not be disclosed or used by the contracted company. The Embassy of the United States has all rights of the research and final products.

15.0 CONTRACTOR COMMITMENTS, WARRANTIES, AND REPRESENTATIONS

Any written commitment by the Contractor within the scope of this contract shall be binding upon the Contractor. To this clause, a written commitment by the Contractor is limited to the quotation submitted by the Contractor, and to specific written modifications to the quotation. Written commitments by the co.usembassy.gov

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Contractor are further defined as including (1) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor in a quotation as to hardware or software performance; total systems performance; and other physical, design, or functional characteristics of equipment, software package or system, or installation date; (2) any warranty or representation made by the Contractor concerning the characteristics or items described in (1) above, made in any publications, drawings, or specifications accompanying or referred to in a quotation; and (3) any modification of or affirmation or representation as to the above which is made by the Contractor in or during the course of negotiations, whether or not incorporated into a formal revision to the quotation.

16.0 WARRANTY NOTIFICATION

In accordance with FAR 46.706(b)(5), the Contractor shall stamp or mark the supplies delivered, or otherwise furnish notice with the supplies, of the existence of a warranty, if any. Sufficient information shall be presented for supply personnel and users to identify warranted supplies.

Warranty shall be effective in Colombia. Re‐exporting procedures during the warranty period, if requested, shall be covered by the contractor during the term of the same. Warranty, maintenance and support must be provided in country (Colombia).

The vendor must provide quality warranty for at least one (1) year for the above items (referring to tangible elements), or as stated in the technical specifications of each item. If INL receives a warranty claim for any product(s), it will be sent to the vendor’s location to perform an evaluation, with no charge to INL, to verify the status of the claim and the product. If the warranty department of the vendor determines that the product has a defect covered under the warranty, vendor must replace. INL is not responsible for any transportation charges. Replacement products must be in new condition. All the elements must be new.

The vendor must guarantee, through a certification, that the manufacturer’s representative is able to provide support within Colombia, at least in the main cities. During the warranty period, the contractor must respond to any technical requests over the phone or e‐mail in a maximum of two hours. During the warranty period, the contractor must repair the equipment and leave it in perfect operating condition in a maximum response time of 48 hours, at the site of the request.

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17.0 FINAL DATA DELIVERABLES / REPORTS.

[Reserved]

18.0 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ‐ GENERAL

(a) The Contractor warrants that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which would give rise to an organizational conflict of interest, as defined in FAR Subpart 9.5, or that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

(b) The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential organizational conflict of interest is discovered after award, the Contractor will make a full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure shall include a description of actions which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid or mitigate the actual or potential conflict.

(c) If the Contractor was aware of a potential organizational conflict of interest prior to award or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award and did not disclose or misrepresented relevant information to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract for default.

(d) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts.

19.0 COMPLIANCE WITH COVID‐19 RESTRICTIONS

All persons involved in the training and delivery of these items/services in Colombia must adhere to all COVID‐19 safety protocols in effect from the Government of Colombia at the time of delivery and / or training.

All security measures are the responsibility of the contractor. The COVID‐19 pandemic continues to affect countries differently. Challenges to any travel at this time may include mandatory COVID‐19 testing requirements, quarantines, travel restrictions, and closed borders. Colombia is gradually lifting stay at home orders in some areas and resuming some transportation and business operations. It is the responsibility of the contractor to verify restrictions within Colombia.

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SECTION 2 ‐ CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. FAR 52.252‐2 ‐‐ Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This purchase order incorporates the following 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 address:

FAR and DOSAR clauses may be accessed at: https://acquisition.gov

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.203‐7 Anti‐Kickback Procedures Jun 2020

52.204‐18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug‐2020

52.212‐4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items. Nov‐2023

52.204‐13 System for Award Management Maintenance Oct‐2018

52.225‐14 Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract.

Feb‐2000

52.227‐19 Commercial Computer Software License Dec‐2007

52.229‐6 Taxes ‐‐ Foreign Fixed‐Price Contracts Feb‐2013

52.232‐24 Prohibition of Assignment of Claims May‐2014

652.242‐73 Authorization and Performance Aug‐1999

652.243‐70 Notices Aug‐1999

652.247‐70 Notice of Shipments Feb‐2015

652.247‐71 Shipping Instructions Feb‐2015

II. Applicable Clauses Provided in Full‐Text

FAR 52.212‐5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders‐ Commercial Items.

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

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(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203‐19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113‐235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204‐23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115‐91).

(3) 52.204‐25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115‐232).

(4) 52.209‐10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015).

(5) 52.232‐40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR

2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233‐3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 52.233‐4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108‐77 and 108‐78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203‐6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

__ (2) 52.203‐13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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__ (3) 52.203‐15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111‐5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.203‐17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) ( 41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_ (5) 52.204‐10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First‐Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109‐282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204‐14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (8) 52.204‐15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite‐Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111‐117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (9) 52.204‐27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117‐328).

__ (10) 52.204‐28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi‐Agency Contracts. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L.

115–390, title II).

__ (11)

(i) 52.204‐30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition. (DEC 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2023) of 52.204‐30.

_X_ (12) 52.209‐6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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_X_ (13) 52.209‐9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219‐3, Notice of HUBZone Set‐Aside or Sole‐Source Award (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (16) 52.219‐4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

__ (18)

(i) 52.219‐6, Notice of Total Small Business Set‐Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219‐6.

__ (19)

(i) 52.219‐7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set‐Aside (NOV 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219‐7.

__ (20) 52.219‐8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21)

(i) 52.219‐9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2023) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219‐9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219‐9.

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__ (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2023) of 52.219‐9.

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(i) 52.219‐13, Notice of Set‐Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219‐13.

__ (23) 52.219‐14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (24) 52.219‐16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219‐27, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole‐Source Award to, Service‐Disabled Veteran‐ Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

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(i) 52.219‐28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219‐28.

__ (27) 52.219‐29, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole‐Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (28) 52.219‐30, Notice of Set‐Aside for, or Sole‐Source Award to, Women‐Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women‐Owned Small Business Program (OCT 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219‐32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR

2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219‐33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222‐3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).

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_X_ (32) 52.222‐19, Child Labor‐Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (FEB 2024).

_X_ (33) 52.222‐21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

__ (34)

(i) 52.222‐26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O.11246).

_X_ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222‐26.

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(i) 52.222‐35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222‐35.

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(i) 52.222‐36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222‐36.

__ (37) 52.222‐37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222‐40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (39)

(i) 52.222‐50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222‐50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

__ (40) 52.222‐54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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(i) 52.223‐9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223‐9 ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off‐the‐shelf items.)

__ (42) 52.223‐11, Ozone‐Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223‐12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223‐20, Aerosols (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223‐21, Foams (MAY 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223‐23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

__ (47)

(i) 52.224‐3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224‐3.

__ (48)

(i) 52.225‐1, Buy American‐Supplies (OCT 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225‐1.

__ (49)

(i) 52.225‐3, Buy American‐Free Trade Agreements‐Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C.

3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 co.usembassy.gov

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(sections 4501‐4732), Public Law 103‐182, 108‐77, 108‐78, 108‐286, 108‐302, 109‐53, 109‐169, 109‐ 283, 110‐138, 112‐41, 112‐42, and 112‐43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225‐3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (FEB 2024) of 52.225‐3.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225‐3.

__ (50) 52.225‐5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225‐13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225‐26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

__ (53) 52.226‐4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set‐Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226‐5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

(55) 52.226‐8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

__ (56) 52.229‐12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

__ (57) 52.232‐29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232‐30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232‐33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐System for Award Management (OCT2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

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__ (60) 52.232‐34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer‐Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232‐36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239‐1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.240‐1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act‐Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821‐1826, Pub. L. 118‐31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64) 52.242‐5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (64) (i) 52.247‐64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.‐Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV

2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247‐64.

__ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247‐64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222‐41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222‐42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222‐43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222‐44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards‐Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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__ (5) 52.222‐51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment‐Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222‐53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services‐Requirements (MAY 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222‐55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

__ (8) 52.222‐62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226‐6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215‐2, Audit and Records‐Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form.