Provisions and Clauses W911QX24Q0195.docx

ACC - APG POINT OF CONTACT

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

Contract Specialist: Elizabeth Barto Telephone Number: 520-692-1434 E-mail: Elizabeth.A.Barto2.civ@army.mil

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

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TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT

TPOC Name: TBD Telephone Number: TBD Email: TBD

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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 Formulatrix, LLC, 5 Deangelo Drive, Bedford, Massachusetts 01730-2203 (CAGE Code: 4N0A8). 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 (FFP) type of contract.

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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 3.248, Austin, Texas 78712 by an authorized Government Representative.

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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 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_instruction

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RECEIVING ROOM REQUIREMENT - ALC

At ADELPHI LABORATORY CENTER truck shipments are accepted at DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory-South, University of Texas at Austin, 2506 Speedway Avenue, NMS 3.248, Austin, Texas 78712 (except holidays) from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM only.

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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_ 252.203-7005, Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials, as prescribed in 203.171-4(b).

____ 252.204-7004, DOD Antiterrorism 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.

_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.

_X_ 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.

____ 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. ____ 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).

____ 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.

____ 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.

____ 252.225-7974 DEVIATION 2020-O0005, Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime, 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.

_X_ 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 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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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 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

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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