Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment.doc

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

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

Contract Specialist: Nicole Hernandez Telephone Number: (575) 678-4979 E-mail: nicole.g.hernandez2.civ@mail.mil Contracting Officer Name: Phillip Amador Telephone Number: (575) 678-3523 E-mail: phillip.j.amador.civ@mail.mil (End of Clause)

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TPOC Name: TBD Telephone Number: TBD Email: TBD (End of Clause)

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 Thermotron. 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 (Reference: 52.216-1)

This is a Firm Fixed Price type of contract.

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GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at the US Army Research Laboratory, Adelphi Laboratory Center by an authorized Government Representative.

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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 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 REQUIREMENTS - ALTERNATE I (APG)

At ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND truck shipments are accepted Monday through Friday (except holidays) from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM only at Logistics Warehouse, Building 321, 6375 Johnson Road, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005. 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 Bldg. 321 at 410-278-4406.

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EXCEPTIONS IN 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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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 consistant 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

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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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.

USE OF GOV’T FACILITIES

AUTHORIZATION TO USE GOVERNMENT FACILITIES

The Government authorizes the use of Government-owned facilities accountable under Contract Number TBD in the performance of this contract. These facilities are furnished on a rent-free and non-interference basis.

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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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ADELPHI CONTR. DIVISION URL

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

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 (End of Clause)

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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AT-OPSEC REQUIREMENTS

ANTI-TERRORISM (AT) – OPERATIONAL SECURITY (OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

The following AT-OPSEC requirements apply:

For contractors that DO NOT require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), application installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local Security policies and procedures (provided by Government Representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.