RELEASED_W9128F22B0019_BB Unwatering Sump_21 Nov 2022.pdf

The Offeror hereby agrees to do all w ork described in the documents entitled: Pow erhouse Unw atering Sump Valve Actuators, Piping, Ladder, and Platform Replacement.

RETURN WITH ELECTRONIC COPIES OF OFFER INFORMATION REQUIRED BY SECTION 00 10 00 (SF1442), AND SECTION 00 45 00.

THIS SOLICITATION IS RESTRICTED TO SMALL BUSINESS ONLY

X

ROBERT J TURNER 402-995-2612

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

21-Nov-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________21 Dec 2022 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

W9128F

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W9128F23B0001 68

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W9128F23B0001

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

BID SCHEDULE

CONTRACT LINE ITEM PRICING SCHEDULE

ITEM NO.

DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY

UNIT

AMOUNT

BASIC ITEMS

All plant, material, equipment, and labor to complete structural work items including but not limited to replacement of existing ladders, guardrails, platforms, and structural frames and providing new ladder fall protection systems in unwatering sump.

Job

All plant, material, equipment, and labor to complete mechanical work items including but not limited to replacement of motorized valve actuators, compressed air piping and pipe supports, cast iron tee, grout pad, anchoring hardware, and providing new valve floor stand, extension stem, stem guides and guide bearings.

All remaining work. The work for this item shall include but not be limited to mobilization and demobilization; general clean-up; and any other incidental and customarily performed work needed to complete work not covered by CLIN 0001 and

CLIN 0002.

TOTAL BASIC AMOUNT $_____________________________

NOTES:

1. CLIN prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amounts submitted without individual CLIN prices being entered will be rejected. Additions will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the CLIN prices and the total basic amount, the CLIN prices will be considered the correct amounts.

2. A modification to an offer which provides for a single adjustment to the total amount bid, should state the application of the adjustment to each respective Job price affected. If the modification is not so apportioned, the single adjustment will be applied to Item No. 0003 All Remaining Work.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Refer to Bid Schedule

FFP

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1NZ

NET AMT

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.225-10 Alt I Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials (Feb 2009) Alternate I

MAY 2014

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee SEP 1996 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.215-7008 Only One Offer JUL 2019

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS

1.1 GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION

Bidders shall e-mail bids to the below individuals no later than the date and time established in Block 13 of the Standard Form (SF) 1442, or Block 14 of the most recent SF 30, as applicable:

Jessica Jackson, Contracting Officer: jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil Robert Turner, Contract Specialist: robert.j.turner@usace.army.mil

Each email shall contain the following information:

a. Solicitation No: W9128F23B0001

b. Bid Due Date and Time: See Block 13a of the SF1442

c. Bid Validity Date: 60 Days

Bids received after the date and time stated within Block 13 of the SF 1442 or Block 14 of the most recent SF 30, as applicable, will be considered late and will not be considered for award. To avoid rejection of a bid, the bidder must ensure the e-mail submission is virus-free. The government will follow FAR 14.406 if an e-mail bid is unreadable.

Bidders should enter a description for every file submitted. Bidders should separate files over 20 megabytes (MB) into smaller files and send separate e-mails. Bidders shall identify each e-mail with the number relative to the total number of e-mails submitted (i.e., “e-mail 1 of 4”). Bidders should request government receipt upon sending all e-mails. Bidders should not assume e-mail submissions are instantaneous and must consider file size and number of files sent. Bidders should send bids at least one hour early to ensure delivery and may send test e-mails to USACE the day before bid opening.

Bidders must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) when sending the bid to comply with the annual representations and certifications requirements. The offeror certifies with its offer that the representations and certifications included in SAM are current, accurate, and complete.

1.1.1 INFORMATION TO BE PROVIDED WITH BID

Bidders must include the below information with the bid:

a. Standard Form (SF) 1442 with Blocks 14 through 20c completed and a person’s signature authorized to sign. Bidders must include their CAGE Code in Block 14, under “CODE.”

b. Bid Schedule (SECTION 00 10 00).

c. Bid Bond (SF-24); and

d. Bidder must complete provisions from SECTION 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications, as applicable and listed below.

i. Bidders must complete and include the certification at FAR 52.209-13 Violation of Arms

Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification.

ii. Bidders must complete and include the representation at FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment ONLY based on its online representation in the provision at 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation in SAM.

iii. Bidders must include the representation at 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisitions of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation ONLY based on its online representation in the provision at 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation in SAM.

1.1.2 BID OPENING

The government will NOT conduct a physical bid opening for this solicitation. The government will hold the bid opening by conference call at 3:00 pm CST when the bids are due. The government scheduled the bid opening an hour after the due date to allow enough time to download all e-mail documents. No hard copy documents will be accepted.

1.1.3 INFORMATION FOR MODIFYING BIDS

If a bidder needs to modify its bid, the bidder shall send the revised offer by e-mail before the date submitted within Block 13 of the SF 1442 or Block 14 of the most recently issued SF 30 applicable.

1.1.4 ARITHMETIC DISCREPANCIES

Any clerical mistake, including arithmetic discrepancies in a bid, will be handled according to FAR 14.407-

2. Any clerical error, apparent on its face in the offer, may be corrected by the contracting officer before award, but only after first obtaining bidder verification of the bid intended. The following are examples of mistakes that may be fixed:

(1) Obviously misplaced decimal points;

(2) Discrepancies between unit price and extended price (unit price will govern);

(3) Apparent errors in extension of unit prices;

(4) Apparent errors in addition of lump sum and extended prices.

1.1.5 BASIS FOR AWARD

Per FAR 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction in Section 00 21 00 (Instructions), the government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions. It will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

1.1.6 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The following is a list of the major work items included in this Contract. All items listed here are described in greater details throughout the rest of the technical sections and bridging drawings. The work includes but not limited to the following:

a. Remove and dispose existing ladders, guardrails, platforms, and structural frames in unwatering sump.(During this work, many items such as piping, valve stems, stem guides with guide bearings, and other items will need to be temporarily braced and/ or removed, salvaged, and reinstalled after installation of new ladders, platforms, and frames.)

b. Remove and dispose existing 1-1/4" compressed air piping (approx. 100 linear ft.), and all 1/4" plastic tubing (approx. 100 linear ft/tubing-previously used for bubbler control) in unwatering sump. (Contractor to field verify tubing to be removed with Big Bend project personnel prior to removal).

c. Remove existing motorized valve actuators U-1, 3, 4, 5, and 6 from the operator floor of the unwatering sump. All removed actuators must be turned over to government.

d. Remove and dispose one (1) existing 18" x 18"x 24" cast iron tee pipe fitting, anchoring hardware, and grout pad at the bottom of the unwatering sump. (Note that flanges on the existing tee may contain asbestos gaskets, and lead based paint on the body of the tee. Provide proper remediation of asbestos containing gaskets and lead base painted materials during the removal and disposal of such items-see specification sections 02 82 00 and 02 83 00 for additional and detailed requirements).

e. Provide new cast iron tee, replicating the existing side anchorage design, grout pad, anchoring devices and hardware, and complete the required piping connections with new gaskets. f. Provide new ladders, guardrails, fall protection devices, platforms, and structural frames. Reinstall temporarily braced and / or salvaged items back to original locations or on new structural frames.

g. Provide new 1-1/4" compressed air piping (approx. 100 linear ft.), piping accessories, and service taps (two (2) locations).

h. Provide new motorized valve actuators (total 5 ea.) for the existing valves (12" and 18" resilient wedge type gate valves).

i. Provide new floor operator stand, valve extension stem (approx.60 linear ft.), stem guides and self-lubricated guide bearings for existing 6" ball valve.

j. Provide Operation and Maintenance training for equipment provided with O&M manuals (electronic .pdf format).

1.1.7 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST

The estimated magnitude of construction is between $500,000 and $1,000,000. See FAR 36.204 “Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects.”

1.1.8 BID GUARANTEE

See 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee in Section 00 72 00 (General Conditions). The bid guarantee must be on SF 24 and include a Power of Attorney appointing an attorney-in-fact with authority to bind the surety. At the time of bid opening, the bond is enforceable against the surety should the bidder fail to meet its obligation.

A power of attorney must include a certification as to the authority of the surety’s agents supported by a resolution of the surety authorizing their use and committing it bound by them. Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which affixed. A corporate seal on the SF-24 is not required. Mailing a bid guarantee is not allowed.

1.1.9 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS OR ALTERNATE PAYMENT PROTECTION

See 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0016) in Section 00 72 00 (General Conditions). The performance bond must be on SF-25, and the payment bond must be on SF-25A. Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which affixed. A corporate seal on the SF-25 or SF-25A is not required.

1.1.10 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by internet access only. The government will post all solicitation documents to https://www.sam.gov/. The bidder is responsible for checking the website for amendments.

To view a list of interested vendors and receive notifications or e-mail of changes regarding the solicitation, bidders must register as vendors on the website listed above. If a bidder is already registered, enter the user name and password to log in and search for the solicitation number. If you wish for general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, plan rooms, or print shops to have the ability to contact you, click on the “Add Me to Interested Vendors” for this solicitation.

1.1.11 REJECTION OF BIDS

The government will handle the rejection of bids per FAR 14.404. The government may reject an offer if the prices for line items or sub line items are materially unbalanced (see 15.404-1(g)). Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more line items is significantly over or underestimated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques.

1.1.12 NOTICE REGARDING BUY AMERICAN STATUE

The Buy American statute (41 USC 83 chapter 83, Buy American) generally requires that contractors use only domestic construction material during the performance of this contract. Exception from the Buy American statute is permitted only in the case of non-availability of domestic construction materials or allowed under Trade Agreements if included in the solicitation. A bid offering non-domestic construction material will not be accepted unless specifically approved by the government or authorized under Trade Agreements if included in the solicitation. When a bidder proposes to furnish non-domestic construction material, the bid must set forth an itemization of the quantity, unit price, and intended use of any non-domestic construction material.

1.1.13 FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES

The bidder is responsible for investigating applicable federal, state, and local taxes and any specific exemptions that may exist and includes applicable Value-Added Taxes (VAT), sales, use, and excise taxes.

See 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local in Section 00 72 00 (General Conditions).

1.1.14 BIDDER’S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Bidders must submit questions and comments relative to the bidding documents via Bidder Inquiry as indicated below.

Bidders may submit questions and comments relative to any proprietary concerns or bidding documents, or if the Bidder Inquiry system is out of service, to the individuals below:

Contract Specialist – Robert Turner robert.j.turner@usace.army.mil

Contracting Officer – Jessica Jackson jessica.r.jackson@usace.army.mil

1.1.14.1 BIDDER INQUIRY

Bidders shall submit all questions via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org/projnet/, ten calendar days before bid opening, to allow the government time to respond before receipt of bids or issue an amendment.

Bidders must use the Bidder Inquiry Key and instructions below to submit and review inquiry items. A bidder who enters a comment/question will receive an acknowledgment of their comment /question by e-mail, followed by an answer to the comment/question after the government has processed it.

The government will make available all timely questions and approved answers in ProjNet.

The Solicitation Number is: W9128F23B0001 The Project ID is: BBA1 The Project Name is: Powerhouse Sump Pump Controllers, Piping, & Ladder Replacement The Bidder Inquiry Key is: FXP5FB-MPR47M

a. Registration for ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Access

1. From the ProjNet home page listed above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Select USACE for the Agency.

3. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key above.

4. Enter the primary e-mail address to use for communication for.

5. Check the “I agree to the Privacy & Security Notice” box and click Continue. A page will open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, E-mail, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Bidders will use the answer to the Secret Question from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once completed, ProjNet registration is complete, and the bidder is logged into the system.

b. Entering Bidder Inquiries in ProjNet Bidder Inquiry System

1. For future access to ProjNet, bidders will not receive a password by e-mail. Bidders will utilize the Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Select USACE for the Agency.

4. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key above.

5. Enter the primary e-mail address used to register.

6. Check the “I agree to the Privacy & Security Notice” box and click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once complete, the bidder is logged into the system.

8. Follow online screen instructions to enter specific bidder inquiries for the project.

c. Bidders are requested to review the plans and specifications in their entirety and review the Bidder

Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submitting a new inquiry.

d. The call center operates weekdays from 8 am to 5 pm Central Standard Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the call center is 800-428-HELP.

1.1.15 AVAILABILITY OF BID RESULTS

Bid results will be available after bid opening on https://www.sam.gov/

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements --

Certification

NOV 2021

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2022)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990 – Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-10 Price Or Fee Adjustment For Illegal Or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance OCT 2016 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities

NOV 2021

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification MAY 2022

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming

Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.

JUN 2016

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving

JUN 2020

52.223-20 Aerosols JUN 2016 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent JUN 2020 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.228-11 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets FEB 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds MAY 2014 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds--Construction JUN 2020 52.229-3 Federal, State And Local Taxes FEB 2013 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and

Representation

JUN 2020

52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB 2021 52.232-17 Interest MAY 2014 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts APR 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work APR 1984 52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services

JAN 2022

52.246-13 Inspection--Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements

AUG 1996

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense- Contract-Related Felonies

DEC 2008

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7004 Display of Hotline Posters AUG 2019 252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

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

JAN 2021

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings APR 1966 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7004 (Dev) DoD Progress Payment Rates (DEVIATION 2020-O0010) MAR 2020 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

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

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

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

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

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

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

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

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

(c) Representations.

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

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

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 365 calendar days from the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $743.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION 2021-O0008) (SEP 2021)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Definition. “Similarly situated entity,” as used in this clause, means a first-tier subcontractor, including an independent contractor, that—

(1) Has the same small business program status as that which qualified the prime contractor for the award (e.g., for a small business set-aside contract, any small business concern, without regard to its socioeconomic status); and

(2) Is considered small for the size standard under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code the prime contractor assigned to the subcontract.

(c) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3);

(3) Contracts that have been awarded on a sole-source basis in accordance with subparts 19.8, 19.13, 19.14, and 19.15;

(4) Orders expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and that are—

(i) Set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts, as described in 8.405-5…