Provisions and Clauses Full Text_24Q0199.doc

Provisions and Clauses Full-Text

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

The ACC - APG point of contact for this action is:

Contract Specialist: William Korzeniewski

Telephone Number: (520) 691-5501

E-mail: william.p.korzeniewski.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer Name: Ariel Amey

Telephone Number: (301) 758-7199

E-mail: ariel.m.amey.civ@army.mil

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TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TPOC Name: TBD

Telephone Number: TBD

Email: TBD

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SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY ONE SOURCE

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government is soliciting and negotiating with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). The name of the company the Government intends to award a contract to is Integra Biosciences Corp., located at 22 Friars Drive, Hudson, NH 03051 (CAGE code: 4XS96; Small Business). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, the Government will consider all proposals received prior to the closing date and time of this solicitation.

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TYPE OF CONTRACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT (Reference: 52.216-1)

This is a Firm-Fixed Price type of contract.

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GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory-South, University of Texas at Austin, 2506 Speedway Avenue, NMS 1.262, Austin, Texas 78712 by an authorized Government Representative.

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PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD)

PAYMENT OFFICE (BANKCARD - INVOICES REQUIRED)

Invoice:

The Contractor shall submit their invoice, via email, to the following address:

usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.adelphi-invoices@army.mil

The Contractor shall include the contract number and invoice number in the subject line of the email.

The invoice must include all of the following:

1. Name, address, and phone number of the Contractor / Vendor.

2. Invoice date. (The contractor is encouraged to date invoices as close as possible to the date of the mailing or transmission.)

3. Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number and contract line item number.)

4. Include the Contract Line Item number with the associated description, quantity, unit price, and extended price of supplies delivered or services performed.

5. Shipping and payment terms (e.g., shipment number and date of shipment, prompt payment discount terms.) Bill of lading number and weight of shipment will be shown for shipments on Government bills of lading.

6. Name and address of Contractor to whom payment is to be sent (must be the same as that in the contract or in a proper notice of assignment.)

7. Name (where applicable), title, telephone number, and mailing address of person to be notified in the event of a defective invoice.

8. Name of the cognizant COR listed in the contract.

9. Any other pertinent information or documentation required by the contract (such as evidence of shipment.)

The bankcard invoice processing office will not process partial payments on contracts for supply items where the delivery date is constant. All partial payment schedules must be obtained through the contacting officer with the appropriate clauses included in the contract.

The invoice will be forwarded by the Bankcard Invoice Processing Office personnel to the procuring activity’s Technical Representative for approval, and then will be paid by bankcard.

Receiving Report:

The Technical Point of Contact (TPOC)/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) listed in this contract shall submit a receiving report, via email, to the following address once all supplies/services have been delivered/performed:

usarmy.apg.acc.mbx.adelphi-invoices@army.mil The receiving report must include all of the following:

1. Date that the contract deliverables/service was fully completed

2. Contract number or other authorization for supplies delivered or services performed (including order number if applicable)

3. Name, title, telephone number, and mailing address of person submitting the receiving report

4. Name, title, telephone number, and mailing address of Government Acceptor of supplies/services (if different than number #3)

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TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (ARL)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

Exemption certificate number 30005004 covers exemption from Maryland retail sales and use tax.

The Federal Tax Identification number for the Army Research Laboratory is: 53-0215803.

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PAYMENT TERMS

Payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable. Offers conditioned upon such terms will not be considered for award.

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PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The payment office shall allocate and record the amounts paid to the accounting classification citations in the contract using the table at DFARS PGI 204.7108(b)(2) [link below] based on the type of payment request submitted and the type of effort.

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions (End of Clause) RECEIVING ROOM – ARL-South At ARL-South truck shipments are accepted Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM only at University of Texas at Austin, 2506 Speedway Ave, NMS 1.262, Austin, TX 78712. Suppliers shall affix packing slips to the outside of any packages delivered under this contract. Packing slips must be clearly identified and easy to retrieve enclosed packing papers. To coordinate/schedule deliveries, contact Randi Pullen, 240-309-9564.

(End of Clause) Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Contractors Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Contractors a.

The Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is in the process of deploying new solicitation and contract writing software to Army contracting offices worldwide. Known as the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), this modern software suite will soon replace most existing Army contract writing systems, including the system used to create and release this Contract.

b.

During this transition period, Contractors are hereby advised:

1.

The Contracting Office may use any combination of contract writing systems to generate distributable copies of this contract during its period of performance, as well as any subsequent modifications or orders (if applicable). As a result:

i.

Subsequent documents you receive may appear noticeably different than the original award or previous contractual documents from the same Contracting Office.

ii.

A change between contract writing systems may cause important information concerning contract terms and conditions to take on different formatting or appear in different parts of later documents issued.

iii.

Contractors shall ensure Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems and personnel interacting with this contract are prepared to identify and respond appropriately to differences between document versions.

2.

The Government does not intend to use the shift between contract writing systems to effect any changes to Contract terms and conditions. Therefore:

i.

Contractors should view changes to terms or conditions between document versions as system-generated and potentially erroneous unless accompanied by narrative(s) designating such changes as deliberate and desired.

ii.

Contractors shall inform the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of the most recent document issued for guidance regarding any suspected or observed inadvertent or system-generated changes (e.g. noticing something missing in a new conformed copy).

iii.

The Government will correct any inadvertent or system-generated changes, additions, or omissions discovered by either party, via bilateral modification, at no cost to the Contractor.

iv.

The terms and conditions contained in the latest document reflecting deliberate action by the Contracting Officer (e.g. the last conformed copy of the award not affected by the observed issue) will take precedence until these problems are corrected.

3.

In the unlikely event award information is corrupted or mutilated during system migration and replacement or re-issuance of this contract is necessary for continued contract administration, the Contracting Officer will:

i.

Issue a continuation contract in accordance with DFARS 204.1601(c) and DFARS PGI 204.1601(c), carrying over all terms and conditions from the last-known version of this contract accurately reflecting mutual agreement of the parties.

ii.

Incorporate the last-known version of this contract accurately reflecting mutual agreement of the parties as an attachment to the replacement or continuation contract for future reference.

iii.

Ensure any such reissuance or continuance is properly reported to preserve the integrity of Contractor performance measurement data, if any (e.g. FAPIIS, CPARS).

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DFARS COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

COMMERCIAL ACQUISITION PROVISIONS & CLAUSES (DFARS)

As prescribed in DFARS 212.301, the following provisions and clauses that have been selected are included in this contract by reference. Selection is defined as having a mark in the blank space to the left of the clause title. Unselected clauses are not included in this contract.

____ 52.203-3, Gratuities, as prescribed in FAR 3.202, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2207.

__X__252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights __X__ 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(b).

____ 252.204-7004, DOD Antiterorism Awareness Training for Contractors, as prescribed in DFARS 204.7203.

____ 252.204-7008, Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls, as prescribed in 204.7304(a).

____ 252.204-7009, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Information, as prescribed in 204.7304(b).

____ 252.204-7014, Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Information by Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in 204.7403(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d.

__X__ 252.204-7015, Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors, as prescribed in 204.7403(c), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 129d.

__X__ 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

__X__ 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation.

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

____ 252.204-7019, Notice of NISP SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements.

____ 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DOD Assessment Requirements.

____ 252.204-7021, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Requirements.

____ 252.204-7022, Expediting Contract Closeout.

____ 252.205-7000, Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders, as prescribed in 205.470, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2416.

____ 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, as prescribed in 211.274-6(a)(1).

____ 252.211-7006, Passive Radio Frequency Identification, as prescribed in 211.275-3.

____ 252.211-7007, Reporting of Government-Furnished Property, as prescribed in 211.274-6.

____ 252.211-7008, Use of Government-Assigned Serial Numbers, as prescribed in 211.274-6(c).

____ 252.213-7000, Notice to Prospective Suppliers on Use of Past Performance Information Retrieval System—Statistical Reporting in Past Performance Evaluations, as prescribed in 213.106-2-70.

____ 252.215-7003, Requirements for Submission of Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(i).

____ 252.215-7004, Requirement for Submission of Data other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data—Modifications—Canadian Commercial Corporation, as prescribed at 215.408(2)(ii).

____ 252.215-7007, Notice of Intent to Resolicit, as prescribed in 215.371-6.

____ 252.215-7008, Only One Offer, as prescribed in 215.408(3).

____ 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, as prescribed in 215.408(5)(i).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 215.408(5)(i)(B).

____ 252.219-7003, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts), as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(1), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(2).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(A)(3).

____ 252.219-7004, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Test Program), as prescribed in 219.708(b)(1)(B), to comply with 15 U.S.C. 637 note.

____ 252.219-7000, Advancing Small Business Growth, as prescribed in 219.309(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2419.

____ 252.219-7012, Competition for Religious-Related Services, as prescribed in 219.270-3.

__X__ 252.223-7008, Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium, as prescribed in 223.7306.

____ 252.223-7999 DEVIATION 2021-O0009, Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, as prescribed in Class Deviation 2021-O0009.

__X__ 252.225-7000, Buy American—Balance of Payments Program Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(i), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(1)(ii).

__X__ 252.225-7001, Buy American and Balance of Payments Program, as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(ii), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and Executive Order 10582 of December 17, 1954, Prescribing Uniform Procedures for Certain Determinations Under the Buy-American Act.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(2)(iii).

____ 252.225-7006, Acquisition of the American Flag, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(c), to comply with section 8123 of the DoD Appropriations Act, 2014 (Pub. L. 113-76, division C, title VIII), and the same provision in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

__X__ 252.225-7007, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Items from Communist Chinese Military Companies, as prescribed in 225.1103(4).

____ 252.225-7008, Restriction on Acquisition of Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

____ 252.225-7009, Restriction on Acquisition of Certain Articles Containing Specialty Metals, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(a)(2), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

____ 252.225-7010, Commercial Derivative Military Article—Specialty Metals Compliance Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7003-5(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533b.

____ 252.225-7012, Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533a.

____ 252.225-7015, Restriction on Acquisition of Hand or Measuring Tools, as prescribed in 225.7002-3(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2533a.

____ 252.225-7016, Restriction on Acquisition of Ball and Roller Bearings, as prescribed in 225.7009-5, to comply with section 8065 of Pub. L. 107-117 and the same restriction in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

____ 252.225-7017 (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), Photovoltaic Devices, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(a), to comply with section 846 of Pub. L. 111-383.

____ 252.225-7018, Photovoltaic Devices—Certificate, as prescribed in 225.7017-4(b), to comply with section 846 of Pub. L. 111-383.

____ 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(i), to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternate I also implements section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 225.1101(5)(ii).

____ 252.225-7021 (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), Trade Agreements as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(i), to comply with 19 U.S.C. 2501-2518 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternate I also implements section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 225.1101(6)(ii).

____ 252.225-7023, Preference for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(a), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7024, Requirement for Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(b), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7026, Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Iraq or Afghanistan, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(c), to comply with section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ 252.225-7027, Restriction on Contingent Fees for Foreign Military Sales, as prescribed in 225.7307(a), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2779.

____ 252.225-7028, Exclusionary Policies and Practices of Foreign Governments, as prescribed in 225.7307(b), to comply with 22 U.S.C. 2755.

____ 252.225-7029, Acquisition of Uniform Components for Afghan Military or Afghan National Police, as prescribed in 225.7703-4(d).

____ 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel, as prescribed in 225.7605, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2410i.

____ 252.225-7035 (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Balance of Payments Program Certificate, as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(i), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate II (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(iii).

____ Alternate IV (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(v).

____ Alternate V (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(9)(vi).

____ 252.225-7036 (DEVIATION 2020-O0019), Buy American--Free (B) Trade Agreements-- Balance of Payments Program as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(A), to comply with 41 U.S.C. chapter 83 and 19 U.S.C. 3301 note. Alternates II, III, and V also implement section 886 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008 (Pub. L. 110-181).

____ Alternate II (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(C).

____ Alternate IV (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(E).

____ Alternate V (DEVIATION 2020-O0019) as prescribed in 225.1101(10)(i)(F).

____ 252.225-7037, Evaluation of Offers for Air Circuit Breakers, as prescribed in 225.7006-4(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3).

____ 252.225-7038, Restriction on Acquisition of Air Circuit Breakers, as prescribed in 225.7006-4(b), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2534(a)(3).

____ 252.225-7039, Defense Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.302-6.

____ 252.225-7040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.371-5(a).

____ 252.225-7043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection Policy for Defense Contractors Outside the United States, as prescribed in 225.372-2.

____ 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Commercial Satellite Services from Certain Foreign Entities—Representations, as prescribed at 225.772-5.

____ 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism, as prescribed in 225.771-5, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2327(b).

____ 252.225-7051, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services, as prescribed in 225.772-5(b).

____ 252.225-7052, Restriction on the Acquisition of Certain Magnets and Tungsten, as prescribed in 225.7018-5.

__X__ 252.225-7055 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (MAY 2022), as prescribed in DEVIATION 2020-O0005.

__X__ 252.225-7056; PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023), as prescribed in DEVIATION 2020-O0005.

____ 252.225-7975 DEVIATION 2020-O0001, Additional Access to Contractor and Subcontractor Records, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7976 DEVIATION 2018-O0019, Contractor Personnel Performing in Japan, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7980 DEVIATION 2016-O0008, Contractor Personnel Performing in the United States Africa Command Area of Responsibility, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7993 DEVIATION 2020-O0001, Prohibition on Providing Funds to the Enemy, as prescribed in 225.371-5.

____ 252.225-7996 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Acquisition Restricted to Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.225-7998 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Preference for Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.225-7999 DEVIAION 2020-O0002, Requirement for Products or Services from Afghanistan, a Central Asian State, Pakistan, or the South Caucasus, as prescribed by DEVIAION 2020-O0002.

____ 252.226-7001, Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns, as prescribed in 226.104, to comply with section 8021 of Pub. L. 107-248 and similar sections in subsequent DoD appropriations acts.

____ 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

____ 252.227-7013, Rights in Technical Data–Noncommercial Items, as prescribed in 227.7103-6(a), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 7317 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et. seq.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(1).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 227.7103-6(b)(2).

____ 252.227-7015, Technical Data–Commercial Items, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(1), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2320, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 7317 and 17 U.S.C. 1301, et. seq.

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 227.7102-4(a)(2), ____ 252.227-7037, Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data, as prescribed in 227.7102-4(c).

____ 252.232-7009, Mandatory Payment by Government-wide Commercial Purchase Card, as prescribed in 232.1110.

__X__ 252.232-7010, Levies on Contract Payments, as prescribed in 232.7102.

____ 252.232-7011, Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations, as prescribed in 232.908.

____ 252.232-7014, Notification of Payment in Local Currency (Afghanistan), as prescribed in 232.7202.

____ 252.237-7010, Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel, as prescribed in 237.173-5, to comply with section 1038 of Pub. L. 111-84.

____ 252.237-7019, Training for Contractor Personnel Interacting with Detainees, as prescribed in 237.171-4, to comply with section 1092 of Pub. L. 108-375.

____ 252.239-7009, Representation of Use of Cloud Computing, as prescribed in 239.7604(a).

____ 252.239-7010, Cloud Computing Services, as prescribed in 239.7604(b).

____ 252.239-7017, Notice of Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(a).

____ 252.239-7018, Supply Chain Risk, as prescribed in 239.7306(b), to comply with section 806 of Pub. L. 111-383, in all solicitations and contracts involving the development or delivery of any information technology, whether acquired as a service or as a supply.

____ 252.243-7002, Requests for Equitable Adjustment, as prescribed in 243.205-71, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2410.

__X__ 252.244-7000, Subcontracts for Commercial Items, as prescribed in 244.403.

____ 252.246-7003, Notification of Potential Safety Issues, as prescribed in 246.370(a).

____ 252.246-7004, Safety of Facilities, Infrastructure, and Equipment for Military Operations, as prescribed in 246.270-4, to comply with section 807 of Pub. L. 111-84.

____ 252.246-7008, Sources of Electronic Parts, as prescribed in 246.870-3(b), to comply with section 818(c)(3) of Pub. L. 112-81, as amended by section 817 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2015 (Pub. L. 113-291).

____ 252.247-7003, Pass-Through of Motor Carrier Fuel Surcharge Adjustment to the Cost Bearer, as prescribed in 247.207, to comply with section 884 of Pub. L. 110-417.

____ 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, as prescribed in 247.574(a).

__X__ 252.247-7023, Transportation of Supplies by Sea, as prescribed in 247.574(b)(1), to comply with the Cargo Preference Act of 1904 (10 U.S.C. 2631(a)).

____ Alternate I as prescribed in 247.574(b)(2).

____ Alternate II as prescribed in 247.574(b)(3).

____ 252.247-7025, Reflagging or Repair Work, as prescribed in 247.574(d), to comply with 10 U.S.C. 2631(b).

____ 252.247-7026, Evaluation Preference for Use of Domestic Shipyards – Applicable to Acquisition of Carriage by Vessel for DoD Cargo in the Coastwise or Noncontiguous Trade, as prescribed in 247.574(e), to comply with section 1017 of Pub. L. 109-364.

____ 252.247-7027, Riding Gang Member Requirements, as prescribed in 247.574(f), to comply with section 3504 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2009 (Pub. L. 110-417).

____ 252.247-7028, Application for U.S Government Shipping Documentation/Instructions, as prescribed in 247.207.

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EXCEPTIONS IN PROPOSAL

EXCEPTIONS OR CONDITIONS CONTAINED IN OFFEROR'S PROPOSAL

In the event the offeror takes any exceptions to, or sets any conditions for its proposal under the subject solicitation, such exceptions or conditions shall be set forth in a cover letter to the offeror's proposal.

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AWARD OF CONTRACT

No award will be made for less than the full quantities solicited. Any offeror proposing less than the full quantities will be considered nonresponsive.

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FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING

FOREIGN NATIONALS PERFORMING UNDER CONTRACT

In accordance with Title 8 U.S.C. 1324A, local Foreign Disclosure Officers (FDOs) may approve access by foreign nationals working on unclassified public domain contracts for the duration of the contract, provided the foreign nationals have appropriate work authorization documentation.

Offerors who expect to employ foreign nationals in the anticipated effort shall submit with their proposals documentary evidence verifying employment eligibility of the foreign nationals in accordance with 8 CFR 274a.12. Offerors not employing foreign nationals in performance of any resultant contract may disregard this provision.

For further information, please contact: Army Research Laboratory

Adelphi Laboratory Center

ATTN: AMSRL-CS-IO-FI

2800 Powder Mill Road

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PAYMENT TERMS

Payment terms of less than net thirty (30) days are unacceptable. Offers conditioned upon such terms will not be considered for award.

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Army Contract Writing System (ACWS) Transition Information for Offerors a.

The Army Contracting Enterprise (ACE) is in the process of deploying new solicitation and contract writing software to Army contracting offices worldwide. Known as the Army Contract Writing System (ACWS), this modern software suite will soon replace most existing Army contract writing systems, including the system used to create and release this Solicitation.

b.

During this transition period, Offerors are hereby advised:

1.

The Contracting Office may use any combination of contract writing systems to create and release documents related to this solicitation (e.g. solicitation amendments and awards, if any). Due to this:

i.

This solicitation may contain different offer submission instructions than other solicitations released by the same Contracting Office (e.g. requiring offer submission via the PIEE Solicitation Module vs. e-mail). Offerors should review all offer submission instructions contained in the solicitation documents and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

ii.

If the Contracting Office switches contract writing systems prior to award, documents you receive from the Contracting Officer or view on SAM.gov or other forums may appear noticeably different than the initial solicitation or previous solicitations or awards from the same Contracting Office. This is normal and expected.

iii.

A change between contract writing systems may cause important information concerning solicitation response (amendments) or accepted terms (awards) to take on different formatting or appear in different parts of later documents issued. Offerors shall review all documents carefully to locate this important information and direct any questions or concerns to the Contract Specialist or Contracting Officer.

2.

The Government does not intend to use the transition between contract writing systems to effect any changes to solicitation or award terms and conditions without accompanying document narratives explicitly stating such changes are deliberate and desired. While the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer will take care to minimize or eliminate any inadvertent changes when adapting to the new contract writing software, you, as the Offeror, may still be the first to spot such errors. Therefore, Offerors shall:

i.

Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if any observed changes, removals, or additions affect your award eligibility, violate or alter existing quote/proposal terms, or could affect Contract performance post-award.

ii.

Take special care to ensure all fill-in Clauses are populated and remain populated across documents received from the Contracting Office throughout the Solicitation and Award process.

iii.

Contact the Contracting Officer listed on the first page of the solicitation or solicitation amendment for guidance if you notice or suspect any inadvertent change has occurred between document issuances.

3.

The Contracting Officer will correct problems affecting award documents (if any) via bilateral modification, at no cost to the Contractor. Any such modification will reconcile the award with the latest version of this solicitation reflecting deliberate action by the Contracting Officer (e.g. the first issuance if no amendments, or the latest amendment with accompanying narratives), inclusive of any documented pre-award negotiations or accepted supplemental offer terms.

4.

In the unlikely event a network disruption, contract writing system error, or financial system error threatens timely award of the requirement set forth in this solicitation, the Contracting Officer:

i.

May elect to use alternative mechanisms to obligate funds and allow work or deliveries to legally begin to the benefit of, and with legal protection for, both parties.

ii.

Will incorporate the latest version of this Solicitation into such mechanisms to serve as a framework for contract execution until any such system problems are resolved.

iii.

Will ensure any action taken does not conflict with the stated offer evaluation and award methodology of this requirement.

iv.

Will issue a complete, properly-formatted award accurately reflecting this requirement and all applicable terms and conditions once systems return to normal.

(End of Clause) 52.252-1, SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

DFARS: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

(End of clause)

52.252-2, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

FAR: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

DFARS: https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars

(End of clause)

52.204-24, REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument” in paragraph €(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products or Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it “does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services” in paragraph €(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(e) Definitions. As used in this provision—

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

€ Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph €(1) of this section if the Offeror responds “will” in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that—

It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph €(2) of this section if the Offeror responds “does” in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

€ Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “will” in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

€ Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded “does” in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

€ Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

52.204-25, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021)

(e) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People’s Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means–

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means–

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another’s network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity’s possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

€ Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

€ Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph € and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(End of clause)

52.204-26, COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION.

Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, "covered telecommunications equipment or services" and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) ( https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(c) (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

252.232-7006, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

“Document type” means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation…