Provisions and Clauses.pdf

52.204-28 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts.

As prescribed in 4.2306(a), insert the following clause:

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means—

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

FASCSA order, means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring the removal of covered articles from executive agency information systems or the exclusion of one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201–1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders applicable to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph

(2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.

Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.

(b) Notice. During contract performance, the Contractor shall be required to comply with any of the following that apply: DHS FASCSA orders, DoD FASCSA orders, or DNI FASCSA orders. The applicable FASCSA order(s) will be identified in the request for quotation (see 8.405-2), or in the notice of intent to place an order (see 16.505(b)). FASCSA orders will be identified in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition, with its Alternate II.

(c) Removal. Upon notification from the contracting officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any covered article or any product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable Governmentwide FASCSA order (see FAR 4.2303(b)).

(End of clause)

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures.

As prescribed in 4.2306(b), insert the following provision:

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM)( https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition.

As prescribed in 4.2306(c), insert the following clause:

Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means—

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 ( 47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

(4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

FASCSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) requiring the removal of covered articles from executive agency information systems or the exclusion of one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201–1.303(d) and (e):

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders applicable to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD FASCSA order.

(3) The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the intelligence community and sensitive compartmented information systems, to the extent not covered by paragraph

(2) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a DNI FASCSA order.

Intelligence community, as defined by 50 U.S.C. 3003(4), means the following—

(1) The Office of the Director of National Intelligence;

(2) The Central Intelligence Agency;

(3) The National Security Agency;

(4) The Defense Intelligence Agency;

(5) The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency;

(6) The National Reconnaissance Office;

(7) Other offices within the Department of Defense for the collection of specialized national intelligence through reconnaissance programs;

(8) The intelligence elements of the Army, the Navy, the Air Force, the Marine Corps, the Coast Guard, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Drug Enforcement Administration, and the Department of Energy;

(9) The Bureau of Intelligence and Research of the Department of State;

(10) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of the Treasury;

(11) The Office of Intelligence and Analysis of the Department of Homeland Security; or

(12) Such other elements of any department or agency as may be designated by the President, or designated jointly by the Director of National Intelligence and the head of the department or agency concerned, as an element of the intelligence community.

National security system, as defined in 44 U.S.C. 3552, means any information system (including any telecommunications system) used or operated by an agency or by a contractor of an agency, or other organization on behalf of an agency—

(1) The function, operation, or use of which involves intelligence activities; involves cryptologic activities related to national security; involves command and control of military forces; involves equipment that is an integral part of a weapon or weapons system; or is critical to the direct fulfillment of military or intelligence missions, but does not include a system that is to be used for routine administrative and business applications (including payroll, finance, logistics, and personnel management applications); or

(2) Is protected at all times by procedures established for information that have been specifically authorized under criteria established by an Executive order or an Act of Congress to be kept classified in the interest of national defense or foreign policy.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of any covered articles, or any products or services produced or provided by a source.

This applies when the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order. A reasonable inquiry excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Sensitive compartmented information means classified information concerning or derived from intelligence sources, methods, or analytical processes, which is required to be handled within formal access control systems established by the Director of National Intelligence.

Sensitive compartmented information system means a national security system authorized to process or store sensitive compartmented information.

Source means a non-Federal supplier, or potential supplier, of products or services, at any tier.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Unless an applicable waiver has been issued by the issuing official, Contractors shall not provide or use as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA orders as follows:

(i) For solicitations and contracts awarded by a Department of Defense contracting office, DoD FASCSA orders apply.

(ii) For all other solicitations and contracts DHS FASCSA orders apply.

(2) The Contractor shall search for the phrase “FASCSA order” in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov to locate applicable FASCSA orders identified in paragraph (b)(1).

(3) The Government may identify in the solicitation additional FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, which are effective and apply to the solicitation and resultant contract.

(4) A FASCSA order issued after the date of solicitation applies to this contract only if added by an amendment to the solicitation or modification to the contract (see FAR 4.2304(c)). However, see paragraph (c) of this clause.

(5) (i) If the contractor wishes to ask for a waiver of the requirements of a new FASCSA order being applied through modification, then the Contractor shall disclose the following:

(A) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(B) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(C) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied or supplies the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(D) Brand;

(E) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(F) Item description;

(G) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(ii) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (b)(5)(i) to determine if any waiver is warranted. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise covered by a FASCSA order and to instead pursue other appropriate action.

(c) Notice and reporting requirement. (1) During contract performance, the Contractor shall review SAM.gov at least once every three months, or as advised by the Contracting Officer, to check for covered articles subject to FASCSA order(s), or for products or services produced by a source subject to FASCSA order(s) not currently identified under paragraph (b) of this clause.

(2) If the Contractor identifies a new FASCSA order(s) that could impact their supply chain, then the Contractor shall conduct a reasonable inquiry to identify whether a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source subject to the FASCSA order(s) was provided to the Government or used during contract performance.

(3) (i) The Contractor shall submit a report to the contracting office as identified in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this clause, if the Contractor identifies, including through any notification by a subcontractor at any tier, that a covered article or product or service produced or provided by a source was provided to the Government or used during contract performance and is subject to a FASCSA order(s) identified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or a new FASCSA order identified in paragraph (c)(2) of this clause. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to both the contracting office for the indefinite delivery contract and the contracting office for any affected order.

(ii) If a report is required to be submitted to a contracting office under (c)(3)(i) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit the report as follows:

(A) If a Department of Defense contracting office, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(B) For all other contracting offices, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer.

(4) The Contractor shall report the following information for each covered article or each product or service produced or provided by a source, where the covered article or source is subject to a FASCSA order, pursuant to paragraph (c)(3)(i) of this clause:

(i) Within 3 business days from the date of such identification or notification:

(A) Contract number;

(B) Order number(s), if applicable;

(C) Name of the product or service provided to the Government or used during performance of the contract;

(D) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(E) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Contractor;

(F) Brand;

(G) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(H) Item description; and

(I) Any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (c)(4)(i) of this clause:

(A) Any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(B) In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent submission or use of the covered article or the product or service produced or provided by a source subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future submission or use of the covered article or the product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable FASCSA order.

(d) Removal. For Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi-agency contracts or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, upon notification from the Contracting Officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable FASCSA order.

(e) Subcontracts. (1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

(2) The Government may identify in the solicitation additional FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, which are effective and apply to the contract and any subcontracts and other contractual instruments under the contract. The Contractor or higher-tier subcontractor shall notify their subcontractors, and suppliers under other contractual instruments, that the FASCSA orders in the solicitation that are not in SAM apply to the contract and all subcontracts.

(End of clause)

Provisions and Clauses Incorporated by Reference

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation. Jan 2017 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-7 System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. Jun 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. Aug 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. Dec 2023 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. Nov 2021 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. Nov 2015 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions—Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). May 2024 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. Apr 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Apr 1991 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. Nov 52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data- Modifications. Nov 2021 52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability. Apr 1984 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns. Oct 2022 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. Nov 2020 52.222-3 Convict Labor. June 2003 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. Apr 2015 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. Feb 1999 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. Sept 2016 52.222-29 Notification of Visa Denial. Apr 2015 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. May 2022 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. Jan 2022 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan. Oct 2020 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. Jan 2022 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. May 2024 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. May 2024 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. May 2024 52.223-20 Aerosols. May 2024 52.223-21 Foams. May 2024 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. Dec 2016 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. May 2024 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran— Representation and Certifications. Jun 2020 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. May 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. MAY 2024 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. Jun 2020 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets. Feb 2021 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Nov 2014 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation. Jun 2020

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. May 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018

52.232-35 Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information. Jul 2013 52.232-36 Payment by Third Party. May 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes. May 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. July 1995 52.243-7 Notification of Changes. Jan 2017 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Feb 2024 52.247-1 Commercial Bill of Lading Notations. Feb 2006 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. Jan 1991

Applicable NAF Clauses DEFINITIONS (NAFI 1002 – 4 Nov 2013)

As used throughout this contract, the following terms and abbreviations have the meanings set forth below: a. Contract. An agreement that creates a legal obligation. The elements of a contract are a mutual agreement; between competent parties; for a legal purpose; involving the exchange of legal consideration; and that creates a mutuality of obligation to perform between the parties. The term contract, as used herein, includes without limitation, formal bilateral contracts, purchase orders, consignment sales agreements, amendments and modifications thereto, as well as other agreements entered into by an authorized Contracting Officer acting within his or her authority. b. Contracting Officer. An individual delegated the authority to legally bind the NAFI by entering into, modifying, administering, and terminating contracts. c. Contractor. Any legal entity that is awarded a contract. The Contractor is the party responsible for and agrees to furnish supplies and/or services at specified prices/rates and/or to pay the NAFI mutually agreed to commissions and/or fees in conjunction with providing services to NAFI customers under this contract. Contractor may include, but is not limited to the following terms "vendor," "seller," "supplier," “manufacturer,” “distributor,” “concessionaire” and/or "licensee." d. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An individual authorized in writing by a Contracting Officer to monitor Contractor performance and/or help administer a contract. Definition applies to Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) and Alternate COR (ACOR). e. Day. A day means, unless otherwise provided, a 24 hour period of time denoted as midnight to midnight of a calendar day, unless the last day of a specified number of days within which the contractor must file a claim or notice with the contracting officer falls on Saturday, Sunday or a federal holiday, in which case the last day shall be the next business day denoted as Monday through Friday. f. Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI). A DoD organizational and fiscal entity supported in whole or in part by Nonappropriated Funds. A NAFI, as an instrumentality of the U.S. Government, enjoys the same immunities and privileges as the U.S. Government in the absence of specific Federal statute. It is not incorporated under the law of any State, but has the legal status of an instrumentality of the United States. References to United States, the Government, and other related references will generally be implied to mean the NAFI throughout this contract. (End of Clause)

CLAIMS (NAFI 1003.1 – 26 Mar 2014)

a. The contract is not subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978 (41 U.S.C. 7101-7109). All disputes arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause. b. "Claims," as used in this clause, means the inability of a contractor and the contracting officer to reach a mutual agreement related to contractual issues in controversy resulting in the filing of a written demand or assertion seeking payment of money, adjustment or interpretation of contract, or other relief, and issuance of a contracting officer’s final decision. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under this clause. The submission may be converted to a claim under this clause, by complying with the submission requirements of this clause. if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time. c. (1) A claim by the Contractor shall be made in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the NAFI against the Contractor shall be subject to a written decision by the Contracting Officer. (2) For Contractor claims exceeding $150,000, the Contractor shall submit with the claim a certification that contains the following statement: “Subject to the False Claim Act, 31 USC 3729, I certify the claim is made in good faith; that the supporting data is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief; that the amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the NAFI is liable; and that I am duly authorized to certify on behalf of the Contractor.” d. For contract claims of $150,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $150,000, the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made. e. The Contracting Officer's decision shall be final unless the contractor appeals as provided in paragraph (f) of this clause. f. The Contracting Officer's final decision on claims may be appealed by submitting a written appeal to with a copy to the Contracting Officer, within 90 days of receipt of the Contracting Officer's final decision. Decisions of the are final and are not subject to further appeal. g. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under the contract, and comply with any decision of the Contracting Officer. (End of Clause)

CLAIMS - EXCHANGES (NAFI 1003.2 – 26 Mar 2014)

a. This contract is subject to the Contracts Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 7101- 7109), hereinafter called “The Act.” b. Except as provided in the Act, all claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be resolved under this clause. c. “Claim” as used in this clause, means the inability of a contractor and the contracting officer to reach a mutual agreement related to contractual issues in controversy resulting in the filing of a written demand or assertion, by one of the contracting parties seeking, as a matter of right, payment of money in a certain sum, adjustment or interpretation of contract terms, or other relief, arising under or relating to this contract. However, a written demand or written assertion by the Contractor seeking the payment of money exceeding $100,000 is not a claim under the Act until certified as required by Paragraphs e. and f. below. A claim arising under a contract, unlike a claim relating to that contract, is a claim that can be resolved under a contract clause that provides for the relief sought by the claimant. A voucher, invoice, or other routine request for payment that is not in dispute when submitted is not a claim under this clause. The submission may be converted to a claim under the Act, by complying with the submission and certification requirements of this clause, if it is disputed either as to liability or amount or is not acted upon in a reasonable time. d. A claim by the contractor shall be made in writing and submitted to the Contracting Officer for a written decision. A claim by the against the Contractor shall be made by a written decision by the Contracting Officer. e. For Contractor claims exceeding $100,000, the Contractor shall submit with the claim a signed certification that, subject to the False Claim Act, 31 USC 3729: (1) The claim is made in good faith; (2) Supporting data are accurate and complete to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief; and (3) The amount requested accurately reflects the contract adjustment for which the Contractor believes the is liable. f.

The claim must be executed and certified by an individual with authority to bind the Contractor. (1) For Contractor claims of $100,000 or less, the Contracting Officer must, if requested in writing by the Contractor, render a decision within 60 days of the request. For Contractor-certified claims over $100,000, the Contracting Officer must, within 60 days, decide the claim or notify the Contractor of the date by which the decision will be made. (2) The Contracting Officer shall mail, or otherwise furnish, a written decision in response to a Contractor claim within the time periods specified by law. Such decision will be final and conclusive unless: (a) Within 90 calendar days from the date of the Contractor’s receipt of the final decision, the Contractor appeals the decision to the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals (ASBCA). (b) Within 12 months from the date of the Contractor’s receipt of the final decision, the Contractor brings an action in the United States Court of Federal Claims. g. The NAFI shall pay interest on the amount found due and unpaid from (1) the date the Contracting Officer receives the claim (properly certified if required), or (2) the date payment otherwise would be due, if that date is later, until the date of payment. Simple interest on claims shall be paid at the rate, fixed by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in the Act, which is applicable to the period during which the Contracting Officer receives the claim and then at the rate applicable for each 6-month period as fixed by the Treasury Secretary during the pendency of the claim. h. Pending final resolution on any request for relief, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract, the Contractor will proceed diligently with the performance of this contract and will comply with the Contracting Officer’s decision. (End of Clause)

REPRESENTATIONS (NAFI 1004 – 4 Nov 2013)

a. This written contract, including identified attachments, enclosures and documents incorporated by reference, is the entire agreement between the parties. The NAFI will not be bound by any oral or written representation not included or incorporated in the written contract or a written modification thereto. The NAFI will not be bound by any terms on Contractor forms or letters unless such terms are specifically agreed to and incorporated in the contract and signed by the Contracting Officer. Except as otherwise specifically provided in this contract, all additions, changes or deletions to this contract must be prepared in writing as a modification and signed either unilaterally by the Contracting Officer or bilaterally by both parties in accordance with applicable regulations. b. The Contractor shall not represent itself to be an agent or representative of the NAFI or any other agency or instrumentality of the United States. (End of Clause)

EXAMINATION OF RECORDS (NAFI 1006 – 26 Mar 2014)

a. The Contractor agrees that the Contracting Officer or a duly authorized representative(s) shall have the right to examine and audit the books and records of the Contractor directly pertaining to the contract during the period of the contract and until expiration of three (3) years after the final payment under the contract b. The Contractor shall include this clause in all subcontracts. (End of Clause)

HOLD HARMLESS (NAFI 1007 – 28 Apr 2014)

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the NAFI and any other agency or instrumentality of the United States, and their officers, agents, and employees, from any loss, expense, damage, injury, claim, suit or judgment (including administrative actions taken against the NAFI by other federal, state or local agencies) arising from the contractor's (employee's, agent's or subcontractor's) acts or omissions or the items/services provided pursuant to the contract (including any patent, copyright, or trademark infringement claimed by a third party in connection with the items/services provided by the contractor).

Nothing contained herein, however, shall relieve or be construed as relieving the NAFI or any other agency or instrumentality of the United States from any liability resulting from its negligence (End of Clause)

PROCUREMENT INTEGRITY (NAFI 1009 – 4 NOV 2013)

By submission of an offer or performance of this contract, the offeror or Contractor certifies with respect to this NAFI contract action: a. That no discussion, offer, or promise of future employment or business opportunity has nor will be made to NAFI civilian or military personnel who personally and substantially participated in the contract action. (1) That no offer, promise, or gift of any gratuity, entertainment, money, or other thing of value has nor will be made to any NAFI civilian or military personnel or any other employee of the U.S. Government or member of their family or household. (2) That no information proprietary to other offerors or other contracting information (offeror list, prices offered, technical evaluations, rankings, etc.) is sought or obtained until it is available to the public under NAFI procedures.

(3) That no person or selling agency has been employed or retained to secure this contract for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee except bona fide employees or bona fide established commercial selling agencies retained by the Contractor for the purpose of securing business.

b. The Contractor certifies that no gratuities (entertainment, gifts, money, kickbacks, or other things of value) were nor will be solicited or accepted by the Contractor or Contractor representative, nor from any Subcontractor or Subcontractor representative, for the purpose of obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with this contract or any subcontract under it. c. The Contractor will report in writing to the Contracting Officer any possible violation of this clause when there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation may have occurred. The Contractor will cooperate fully with any federal agency investigation of a possible violation of this clause. d. For breach of any of these certifications, the NAFI may terminate this contract for default, and/or deduct from amounts due under this or other contracts, or charge the Contractor for the total value of any contingent fee, gratuity, kickback or other loss to the NAFI arising out of the breach. (End of Clause)

ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (NAFI 1010 – 5 Sep 2013)

a. No claims for monies due or to become due shall be assigned by the Contractor unless: (1) approved in writing by the Contracting Officer; (2) made in accordance with the laws and regulations of the United States of America; and (3) permitted by the laws and regulations of the Contractor's country. b. In no event shall copies of this contract or of any plans, specifications, or other similar documents relating to work under this contract, if marked "Top Secret," or "Confidential," be furnished to any assignee of any claim arising under this contract or to any other person not entitled to receive same. However, a copy of any part, or all, of this contract so marked may be furnished, or any information contained therein may be disclosed, to such assignee upon the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. c. Any assignment under this contract shall cover all amounts payable under this contract and not already paid, and shall not be made to more than one party, except that any such assignment may be made to one party as agent or trustee for two or more parties participating in such financing. On each invoice or voucher submitted for payment under this contract to which any assignment applies and for which direct payment thereof is to be made to as assignee, the Contractor shall identify the assignee by name and complete address and shall acknowledge the validity of the assignment and the right of the named assignee to receive payment in the amount invoiced or vouchered. (End of Clause)

CHANGES (NAFI 1012.1 – 4 Nov 2013)

a. The Contracting Officer may at any time, by written order, and without notice to the sureties, if any, make changes within the general scope of this Contract in any one or more of the following: (1) If the requirement is for supplies and/or services: drawings, designs, or specifications; method of shipment or packing; description of services to be performed; time of performance (i.e., hours of the day, days of the week, etc.); place of delivery or place of performance of services. (2) If the requirement is for concession services (including public private ventures): specifications (including drawings and designs); method or manner of performance of work; NAFI-furnished facilities, equipment, materials, services, or site; and/or directing acceleration in the performance of work. (3) If the requirement is for transportation services:

specifications; work or services; place of origin; place of delivery; tonnage to be shipped; and/or amount of NAFI furnished property. b. If any such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or the time required for, performance of any part of the work under this Contract, whether or not changed by the order, the Contracting Officer will make an equitable adjustment in the Contract price, the delivery schedule, or both, and modify the Contract. c. The Contractor must assert its right to an adjustment under this clause within 30 days from the date of receipt of the written order; however, if the Contracting Officer decides that the facts justify it, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before final payment of the Contract. d. If the Contractor’s proposal includes the cost of property made obsolete or excess by the change, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to prescribe the manner of the disposition of the property. e. If the requirement is for architect-engineer or other professional services, no services for which an additional cost or fee will be charged by the Contractor shall be furnished without the prior written authorization of the Contracting Officer. f. If the requirement is for concession services (including public private ventures), the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing within seven (7) days of the occurrence of any event that the Contractor considers a change to the Contract that has not been authorized in writing signed by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor will be deemed to have waived any right to an adjustment if timely notice is not provided to the Contracting Officer as required herein. For purposes of this clause, "event" shall include, but not be limited to, an order or direction by a NAFI or other Government official, a contested contract interpretation, interference with or interruption of the contract work, or any other event that increases the cost or time to perform the contract as compared to the cost or time that would be required if the Contractor performed the Contract in accordance with its terms. g. Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a “claim” under either the “Claims” or “Disputes Resolution” clause of this Contract; however, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the Contract as changed. (End of Clause)

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LABOR STANDARDS – NONRESALE (NAFI 1013 – 12 MAY 2014)

By performance of this contract, the Contractor and any subcontractors shall comply with the Social Responsibility requirements addressed herein: a. Combating Trafficking in Persons (CTIP). Applicable to all contracts, regardless of location performed. (1) Definitions. The meanings of the terms coercion, commercial sex act, debt bondage, forced labor, involuntary servitude, severe forms of trafficking in persons, and sex trafficking are as is defined in the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2000, Public Law 106-386, October 28, 2000 . (2) Policy. DoD NAFIs have adopted the U.S. Government’s zero tolerance policy regarding trafficking in persons. During the contract period of performance, Contractor and contractor employees shall not: (a) Engage in severe forms of trafficking; (b) Procure commercial sex; or

(c) Use forced labor. (3) Contractor Requirements. Contractor shall: (a) Notify its employees of: Zero tolerance policy described in this clause; and actions that will be taken against employees for violations of this policy. (Such actions may include, but are not limited to, removal from the contract, reduction in benefits, or termination of employment); and (b) Take appropriate action against employees or subcontractors that violate policy in paragraph a.(2) of this clause, up to and including termination. (4) Notification. Contractor shall inform the Contracting Officer immediately of: (a) Any information it receives from any source (including host country law enforcement) alleging a Contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee has engaged in conduct that violates this policy; and (b) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this clause. (5) Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the NAFI, Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this clause may result in: (a) Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from performance under the contract; (b) Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract; (c) Suspension of contract or fee payments; (d) Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; and/or (e) Suspension or debarment. (6) Mitigating Factors. The Contracting Officer may consider whether Contractor had a Trafficking in Persons awareness program at the time of any violation as a mitigating factor when determining remedies. (7) Additional information about Trafficking in Persons and examples of awareness programs can be found on the U.S. Department of State, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons (OMCTP) website < http://www.state.gov/j/tip/index.htm >. b. Labor; Work Hours, Compensation and Benefits; Discipline; Freedom of Association; Discrimination; and Workspaces.

Applicable to all contracts, regardless of location performed. (1) Contractor Requirements. (a) Labor.

Contractor shall not employ any person under the age of 14 years, unless local and national laws stipulates a higher age for work or mandatory schooling, in which case the higher age will apply.

Contractor shall not use force or other compulsory labor in performance of this contract, nor require employees to lodge "deposits" or identity papers upon commencing employment with the Contractor or subcontractor. (b) Working Hours, Compensation and Benefits. Contractor shall comply with applicable local and national laws on maximum daily/weekly working hours. Contractor shall ensure that wages paid for a standard workweek are consistent with local national laws. (c) Safe and Healthy Workplace.

Contractors shall provide employees with a safe and healthy workplace in compliance with all local and national laws. (d) Discipline. Contractor shall not engage in or support the use of corporal punishment, mental or physical coercion, verbal abuse, or withholding passports or travel documents. (e) Freedom of Association & Right to Collective Bargaining. Contractor shall respect the right of all employees to form and join trade unions of their choice, consistent with prevailing local and national laws and to bargain collectively without any activity that impedes or suppresses freedom of association. Contractors shall ensure that representatives of such employees are not subject to discrimination and that such representatives have access to their members in the workplace. (f) Discrimination. Contractors shall comply consistently with local and national laws with regard to discrimination in hiring, compensation, access to training, promotion, termination, or retirement based on race, caste, national origin, religion, disability, gender, sexual orientation, maternity status, union membership, or political affiliation. c. U.S.

Labor Statutes. (1) Applicable to all contracts, performed within the United States. Where a statute specifies where within the U.S. it applies, the definition in the statute supersedes definitions in this clause. (2) Definitions.