Provisions and Clauses Full-Text Attachment (for Combo Syn-Sol)_25Q0046.pdf

PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES FULL-TEXT ATTACHMENT (FOR COMBO SYNOPSIS-SOLICITATION)

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 CLASS DEVIATIONS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(End of provision)

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 CLASS DEVIATIONS: https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(End of clause)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Ac quisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far https://www.acquisition.gov/dfars https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Defense Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter 2) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

252.211-7003 ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Automatic identification device means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

Concatenated unique item identifier means--

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

Data Matrix means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

Data qualifier means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

DoD recognized unique identification equivalent means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

DoD item unique identification means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

Enterprise means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

Enterprise identifier means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

Government's unit acquisition cost means--https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

Issuing agency means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

Issuing agency code means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

Item means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

Lot or batch number means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

Machine-readable means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

Original part number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

Parent item means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

Serial number within the enterprise identifier means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

Serialization within the enterprise identifier means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

Type designation means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

Unique item identifier means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous.

The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459

Unique item identifier type means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html.

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier. (1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description N/A

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract line, subline, or exhibit line item No. Item description N/A

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert “See Schedule” in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number ----.

(v) Any item not included in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), or

(iv) of this clause for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology--International symbology specification--Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers. The Contractor shall ensure that--https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology--EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH 10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology-Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) Unique item identifier.

(i) The Contractor shall--

(A) Determine whether to--

(1) Serialize within the enterprise identifier;

(2) Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or

(3) Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: Original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL- STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code--

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD unique item identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, the Contractor shall report as part of, or associated with, the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods--

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) ----, Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) Subcontracts. If the Contractor acquires by subcontract any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial products or commercial services.

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(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 in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

“Local processing office (LPO)” is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

“Payment request” and “receiving report” are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/ http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall—

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items—

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

Combo (Invoice and Receiving Report)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF “combo” document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table* https://www.sam.gov/ https://wawf.eb.mil/ https://wawf.eb.mil/

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0490 Issue By DoDAAC W911QX Admin DoDAAC** W911QX Inspect By DoDAAC W71B7J Ship To Code W71B7J Ship From Code N/A Mark For Code W71B7J Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N/A Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A LPO DoDAAC N/A DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

Contracting Officer: Caleb Baisden; richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil Contract Specialist: Andrew Merdoc; andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil Administrative Contracting Officer: Caleb Baisden; richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil (DoDAAC W911QX) Inspector: Will be specified at time of award Acceptor: Will be specified at time of award Receiving Office/Ship to POC: Will be specified at time of award

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity’s WAWF point of contact.

WAWF POC: Swami Bandaru; swami.n.bandaru.civ@army.mil WAWF POC: Erin Dooley; erin.m.dooley.civ@army.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

mailto:richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil mailto:andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil mailto:richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil mailto:swami.n.bandaru.civ@army.mil mailto:erin.m.dooley.civ@army.mil

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

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

Contract Specialist: Andrew Merdoc Telephone Number: 520-672-9576 E-mail: andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil

Contracting Officer Name: Caleb Baisden Telephone Number: 520-672-9577 E-mail: richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TPOC Name: Randy Hughes Telephone Number: 512-543-8431 Email: randy.a.hughes3.civ@army.mil

TYPE OF CONTRACT

TYPE OF CONTRACT (Reference: 52.216-1)

This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type of contract.

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENTS

Determination of contract submission documents:

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

Determination of information generated from the performance of the contract:

DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT A: Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.

GOV INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

GOVERNMENT INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

Government Inspection and Acceptance shall be performed at the Army Research Laboratory (ARL) South, Austin TX by an authorized Government Representative.

mailto:andrew.c.merdoc.civ@army.mil mailto:richard.c.baisden2.civ@army.mil mailto:randy.a.hughes3.civ@army.mil

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

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)

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.

TAX EXEMPTION CERT. (TEXAS ARL)

TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE (ARL)

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

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

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

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, Neural and Molecular Sciences (NMS) Building, Room 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 Will be specified at time of award

SUPERVISION OF EMPLOYEES

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions

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.

WORK HOURS

When Contractors are working on a Government site, normal work hours are from 7:45 A.M. through 4:15 P.M, Monday through Friday. When Contractor is working on a Government site, 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. When Contractor is working on a Government site, 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.

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.

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.

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).

DUTY-FREE ENTRY

The Defense Contract Management Agency has implemented an automated Duty Free Entitlement and Entry Certificate for Shipment application. Log on to www.dcma.mil and register with External Web Access Management (EWAM). Log on to the eTools Portal through etools.dcma.mil using the UserID and password assigned to you through EWAM. Click on the DFE (Duty Free Entry) Icon to access the application.

Training is available for each step of the process at http://www.dcma.mil/WBT/dfe/.

This is the current process to obtain the proper documentation for duty free entry.

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.

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.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

(a) Offerors are required to submit technical information.

(i) "Technical Information", means clear and convincing evidence that the product(s) offered meet fully the specifications contained in Section C (e.g., cuts, illustrations, specifications, drawings, etc.). This information is required to establish, for the purpose of evaluation and award, details of the product(s) offered, and pertain to significant elements such as (1) design; (2) materials; (3) components; (4) performance characteristics; and (5) methods of manufacture, assembly, construction, or operation. The term includes only information required to determine the technical acceptability of the offered product. It does not include other information such as that used in determining the responsibility of an offeror or for operating or maintaining equipment.

(ii) Technical Information must be (1) identified to show the item(s) of the offer to which it applies and

(2) received by the time specified in this solicitation for receipt of proposals.

(b) Failure of Technical Information to show that the product(s) offered conforms to the requirements of this solicitation may result in the proposal being determined unacceptable.

(c) Failure to submit Technical Information as required above may result in the proposal receiving no further consideration.

INFO. OTHER THAN COST/PRICE

SUBMISSION OF INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA

Cost or pricing data is not required, but the contracting officer has requested information to help establish price reasonableness or cost realism. Such information is not considered cost or pricing data, and shall not be certified in accordance with FAR 15.406-2.

1. The information must consist of data to permit the contracting officer and authorized representatives to determine price reasonableness, e.g., information to support an elemental analysis of material and other direct costs, information to support an elemental analysis of direct labor and overhead/indirect rates and/or information on prices and quantities at which the offeror has previously sold the same or similar items.

2. Any information submitted must support the price proposed. Include sufficient detail or cross references to clearly establish the relationship of the information provided to the price proposed. Support any information provided by explanations or supporting rationale as needed to permit the contracting officer and authorized representatives to evaluate the documentation. The offeror's own format is acceptable unless the contracting officer determines that use of a specific format is essential.

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

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 http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=509

PAYMENT TERMS

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