Provisions and Clauses Full Text Attachment_24Q0103.docx

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

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

Contract Specialist: Abigail Conway Telephone Number: 520-672-9582 E-mail: abigail.r.conway.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 RPM Innovations, Inc. located at 500 Turbine Drive, Rapid City, South Dakota, 57703-4798. 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 (FFP) type of contract.

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GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG) by an authorized Government Representative.

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EXERCISE OF OPTION

EXERCISE OF OPTION

The Contracting Officer may exercise the option(s) contained at CLIN 0002 by written modification to the contract at any time after contract award.

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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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SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

The Contractor's employees shall remain under the Contractor's direct supervision at all times. Although the Government will issue tasks and coordinate directions within the scope of the contract, detailed instructions for Contractor employees and supervision of individual workers shall remain the responsibility of the Contractor.

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WORK HOURS

Normal work hours are from 7:45 A.M. through 4:15 P.M, Monday through Friday. Contractors will not be permitted to work on Saturdays, Sundays or legal holidays (or hours/days on which the installation is officially opening late, closing early, or is closed entirely, for any reason, unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. Furthermore, if the Contractor chooses to pay its' employees for these days, such costs shall not be charged as a direct expense to this contract. However, Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays are included in computation of performance of this contract. The Government reserves the right to require the contractor employees to set a daily schedule with consistent start and end times.

The following legal holidays will be observed:

January 1st 3rd Monday of January 3rd Monday of February Last Monday of May June 19th July 4th 1st Monday of September 2nd Monday of October November 11th 4th Thursday of November December 25th

When one of the above designated legal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday by U.S. Government Agencies.

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ID OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties, are required to identify themselves as such. All contractor communications made in writing must clearly identify the author as a contractor employee. In contractor communications made via telephone or email (where it is impossible for the other party to view a contractor badge or know that they are not communicating with another Government employee), the contractor must clearly identify themselves as a contractor employee. All contractor email messages must contain the contractor name in full text.

If using ARL mailroom services, the contractor may utilize ARL office symbols only in combination with their contractor name. All name plates displayed on desks and door openings on Government facilities must also include the contractor’s corporate/business name.

ARL regulations are clear that identification badges shall be prominently worn by all personnel at all times while on Government property.

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GOV’T-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIPS

a. The Government and the contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract by the contractor to the Government are non-personal services and the parties recognize and agree that no employer-employee or master-servant relationships exist or will exist under the contract between the Government and the contractor and/or between the Government and the contractor’s employees. It is therefore in the best interest of the Government to afford the parties a full and complete understanding of their respective obligations.

b. Contractor personnel under this contract shall not:

(1) be placed in a position where they are appointed or employed by a Federal Officer, or are under the supervision, direction, or evaluation of a Federal Officer, Military or Civilian.

(2) be placed in a staff or policy making position.

(3) be placed in a position of command, supervision, administration or control over DA Military or Civilian personnel, or personnel of other contractors, or become a part of the Government organization.

(4) be used for the purpose of avoiding manpower ceilings or other personnel rules and regulations of DA or the Civil Service Commission.

(5) be used in administration or supervision of military procurement activities.

c. Employee Relationships:

(1) The services to be performed under this contract do not require the contractor or its employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather the contractor’s employees will act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the contractor.

(2) Rules, regulations, directions, and requirements which are issued by command authorities under their responsibility for good order, administration, and security are applicable to all personnel who enter the installation, or who travel on Government transportation. This is not to be construed or interpreted to establish any degree of Government control which is inconsistent with a non-personal services contract.

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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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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__ 252.203-7000, Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(a), to comply with section 847 of Pub. L. 110-181.

__X__ 252.203-7002, Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights, as prescribed in 203.970, to comply with 10 U.S.C. 4701 ____ 252.203-7003, Agency Office of the Inspector General, as prescribed in 203.1004(a), to comply with section 6101 of Pub. L. 110-252 and 41 U.S.C. 3509.

__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.

__X__ 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.

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

__X__ 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).

__X__ 252.225-7056; PROHIBITION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (JAN 2023).

____ 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.

__X__ 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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ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

ADELPHI CONTRACTING DIVISION WEBSITE

Offeror(s) may access the Adelphi Contracting Division website at: http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509

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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 Adelphi, MD 20783-1138

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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

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.

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