RFP 2031ZA22R00019_Final_5.18.22.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

2031ZA22R00019

50% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) Solution

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Numbers

A Solicitation/Contract Form 3

B Supplies or Services and Price/Costs 4-6

C Description/Specifications/SOW 7

D Packaging and Marking 8-9

E Inspection and Acceptance 10

F Deliveries or Performance 11-14

G Contract Administration Data 15-16

H Special Contract Requirements 17-23

I Contract Clauses 24-35

J List of Attachments 36

K Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors 37-57

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 58-63

M Evaluation Factors for Award 64-67

SECTION A – Solicitation/Contract Form

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in

FAR part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; Proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

A. This procurement is conducted under the authority of Subpart FAR 16.504 Indefinite-Quantity contracts and Subpart FAR 16.203 Fixed Price Contracts with Economic Price Adjustments.

B. This procurement is a set-aside for small business concerns. The applicable NAICS code is 325998, All Other Miscellaneous Chemical Product and Preparation Manufacturing, with a business size standard of 500 employees.

C. The Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) has a requirement to establish a single-award Firm-

Fixed Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Economic Price

Adjustment, for procurement of 50% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) solution, used as an ingredient in water-based alkaline wiping solution for currency printing presses at the BEP. The period of performance under the contract will be for five (5) one-year ordering periods.

D. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through

Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-05 effective 07 March 2022.

SECTION B – Supplies or Services and Price/Ccosts

B.1 Quantities and Pricing Information

Set forth below is the Government’s estimated quantities for the 50% Sodium Hydroxide (Caustic Soda) solution. The table below illustrates the approximate estimated quantities for the five-year ordering period covered herein, which includes delivery to the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (DCF) and is provided for informational purposes only.

B.2 Schedule of Items and Prices: Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity-Fixed Price

CLIN Supplies Estimated Quantity Unit Price

Total Price

Ordering Period 1 – Period of Performance to be determined at time of contract award

0001 50% Sodium

Hydroxide (Caustic

Soda) Solution

BEP Item #2A000580

40 Trucks

(3,800 Gallons per TRUCK)

Approx 152,000 Gallons

$ xxx.xx per

TRUCK

0002 50% Sodium

BEP Item #2A00580A

200 Drums

(55 Gallons per DRUM)

Approx 11,000 Gallons

DRUM

Ordering Period 2 – Period of Performance to be determined at time of contract award

1001 50% Sodium

TRUCK

1002 50% Sodium

DRUM

Ordering Period 3 – Period of Performance to be determined at time of contract award

2001 50% Sodium

Hydroxide (Caustic

40 Trucks

(3,800 Gallons per TRUCK)

$ xxx.xx per

TRUCK

Product Five-Year Estimated Quantity

Caustic Soda – delivered by TRUCK 760,000 Gallons

Caustic Soda – delivered in 55-Gallon DRUM 55,000 Gallons

2002 50% Sodium

DRUM

Ordering Period 4 – Period of Performance to be determined at time of contract award

3001 50% Sodium

TRUCK

3002 50% Sodium

DRUM

Ordering Period 5 – Period of Performance to be determined at time of contract award

4001 50% Sodium

TRUCK

4002 50% Sodium

DRUM

TOTAL Estimated Amount (CLINS 0001 – 4002) $

**Note: Each ORDERING PERIOD is for one full year

B.3 Pricing Matrix

Pricing matrixes [to be completed with the Proposal’s quotation and incorporated at the time of contract award] (see Section B.4 and Provision L.2(b)(6) below).

B.4 Pricing of Delivery Orders

The unit prices for this contract are set forth in the pricing matrices in Section B.2 above.

B.5 Contract Maximum and Minimums-IDIQ

The following chart establishes the contractual minimum and maximum quantities for the 50% Sodium

Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda. Historical information has shown that these quantities represent the minimum quantity that the Government intends to order and the maximum quantity the Government may order depending on the demand for US currency. Ordering Period 1 shows the minimum quantity that the Government guarantees that it will order during the period of performance. The minimum quantities for Ordering Period 2 through Ordering Period 5 are for planning purposes only and are provided to assist a Proposalr with quotation preparation only. If the Government elects to make multiple awards, the total minimum guarantee amount for each contract will be the minimum quantity allocated for the 50% Sodium Hydroxide, allocated amongst the awardees. If there is a single award for the 50% Sodium Hydroxide, then the total minimum quantity for Ordering Period 1 will be the minimum guaranteed quantity for that five (5) year contract.

Minimum and Maximum Quantities in Gallons by Ordering Period

Minimum Quantity (Gallons) Maximum Quantity (Gallons)

Ordering Period 1 91,200 152,000

Ordering Period 2 114,000 152,000

Ordering Period 3 114,000 152,000

Ordering Period 4 114,000 152,000

Ordering Period 5 114,000 152,000

B.6 Economic Price Adjustment

Adjustments based on actual costs of labor or material. (FAR subpart 16.203-1(a)(2)). These price adjustments are based on increases or decreases in specified costs of labor or material that the contractor actually experiences during contract performance. Contracting Officer may modify the clause by increasing the 10 percent limit on aggregate increases specified in 52.216-4(c)(4), upon approval by the

Chief of the Contracting Office.

SECTION C – Descriptions/Specifications/SOW

Statement of Need: The Bureau of Engraving & Printing (BEP) is the component of the Department of the Treasury that designs, engraves, and prints U.S. banknote currency and other U.S. security products. U.S currency manufacturing is conducted at the BEP’s Eastern Currency Facility (ECF) located in Washington, DC and Western Currency Facility (WCF) located in Fort Worth, TX. BEP’s primary customer is the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

The purpose of this requirement is to procure 50% sodium hydroxide solution (caustic soda) that meets the BEP’s requirements. The 50% sodium hydroxide solution is used as an ingredient in water-based alkaline wiping solution for currency printing presses at the BEP. The 50% sodium hydroxide solution will be used on presses to print United States currency in the ECF.

The scope of this requirement is for the Contractor to be responsible for furnishing all facilities, labor, materials and any other resources required to supply BEP with 50% Sodium Hydroxide

(Caustic Soda, BEP Stock number 2A000580) in accordance with the terms and conditions herein and as set forth in Attachment A, BEP Specification Number C: SHS-4.

[END OF SECTION]

SECTION D – Packaging and Marking

The following instructions are required for any shipments to the BEP:

A. NOTICE OF PACKING SLIP REQUIREMENTS

The following outlines the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s packing slip requirements to ensure efficient processing of shipments to the Washington, District of Columbia; Landover, Maryland; and Fort Worth, Texas buildings:

▪ The Bureau of Engraving and Printing requires that all packing slips be placed in a self-adhesive pack list envelope and affixed to the outside a shipment.

▪ The packing slip will include, at minimum, the following information:

B. GENERAL ITEMS – INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH SHIPMENT

▪ Purchase Order Number – The order number BEP assigned to this purchase

▪ Shipping Address – Point from which the merchandise was shipped

▪ Telephone Number – The telephone number of the vendor contact to be called for inquires related to the merchandise

▪ Customer Information – The name and telephone number of the party to which the merchandise is being shipped

▪ Total Weight of Packages (if item is sold to BEP in pounds)

▪ If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper purchase order number is written on the packing slip by your supplier

C. LINE ITEMS – INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR EACH LINE ITEM INCLUDED IN

THE SHIPMENT

▪ Manufacturer Product Identification – Item Number assigned by manufacturer/supplier.

▪ BEP Product Identification (if applicable) –Stock Item Number assigned by BEP.

▪ Quantity Ordered – Quantity on the purchase order or unit of measurement.

▪ Quantity Shipped – With the packing slip.

▪ Quantity Backordered, where applicable.

▪ If the packing slip contains multiple purchase orders, each line item should include the applicable delivery order number.

D. NOTICE OF SHIPPING LABEL REQUIREMENTS

Every box/skid must have at least one shipping label applied to it. The label is to include, at minimum, the following information:

▪ Manufacturer or Supplier – Name of Manufacturer or supplier/and

▪ Shipping Address – Point from which the merchandise was shipped/and

▪ BEP Delivery Order Number - DO# and

▪ Customer Name & Telephone Number – First and last name, building and room #.

**Failure to adhere to the packing slip and shipping label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, and payment delay. **

At this time, the Bureau is limiting access to the facilities due to COVID-19 concerns. Visitors to the facility will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and have their temperature checked.

Failure to adhere to Bureau policies will be denied entry.

SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984

52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed-Price AUG 1996

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984

52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance

F.1 FAR Clause 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 assessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov/

(End of Clause)

CLAUSE NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity APR 1984

52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEPT 1989

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984

52.246-15 Certificate of Conformance APR 1984

52.246-16 Responsibility for Supplies APR 1984

52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991

I certify that on ______ [insert date], the ____ [insert Contractor's name] furnished the supplies or services called for by Contract No._____ via ____ [Carrier] on ________ [identify the bill of lading or shipping document] in accordance with all applicable requirements. I further certify that the supplies or services are of the quality specified and conform in all respects with the contract requirements, including specifications, drawings, preservation, packaging, packing, marking requirements, and physical item identification (part number), and are in the quantity shown on this or on the attached acceptance document.

Date of Execution:______________________

Signature:__________________________________

Title:_______________________________________

QUALITY ASSURANCE

(a) General: In accordance with Attachment A of this contract, unless otherwise specified in the specification, this contract, or delivery order, the Contractor is responsible for the performance of all inspection and testing requirements. Except as otherwise specified, the Contractor may utilize its own facilities or any commercial laboratory acceptable to BEP. BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections and tests that are deemed necessary to assure that the supplies being provided conform to prescribed requirements. BEP may conduct quality audits at the Contractor’s facilities and its subcontractors.

(b) Quality Assurance Plan Requirements: The BEP shall rely on the contractor’s existing quality assurance system. If any of the work required under the contract is subcontracted, the Contractor shall http://www.acquisition.gov/ require that the subcontractor submit and adhere to a Quality Assurance Plan, which complies with

Sections 4.1 and 4.1.1 of Attachment A of this contract.

52.211-16 VARIATION IN QUANTITY APR 1984

(b) The permissible variation shall be limited to: ten (10) percent increase; ten (10) percent decrease.

This increase or decrease shall apply to each quantity specified in the Delivery order.

F.2 Place of Delivery

(a) Delivery Orders placed against Contract Line Items (CLINs) 0001 through 4002 as specified in

Section B.2 above shall be delivered F.O.B Destination to the location specified in the delivery order.

(b) The following represents important delivery requirements regarding the locations that supplies may be delivered to in support of this effort.

Supplies to be delivered to BEP’s DCF location are to be delivered to the following address:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

District Currency Facility

“D” Street between 13th & 14th Streets, S.W

Washington, DC 20228

**All tank truck deliveries MUST utilize a Day Truck. The maximum length and height of the

Day Truck and the Bulk Tanker that BEP can accommodate is limited to 54 feet and 12 feet, respectively.

The Power Plant is open 24 hours/7 days a week.

F.3 Notification of Delivery

At the time of delivery, the contractor shall furnish the BEP with the information listed below:

• The manufacturer’s lot number;

• The volume of solution delivered;

• The weight of solution delivered;

• The BEP delivery order number

To resolve any delivery issue, please contact the Power Plant at (202) 874-2080, care of

Power Plant Supervisor.

F.4 Deliverables

F.5 BEP Year End Shutdown (Y.E.S.) Period and Federal Holidays

a) BEP observes the federal holidays that are listed on the Office of Personnel website at:

https://www.opm.gov/fedhol/ . The Presidential Inauguration Day is applicable only to the Washington, DC Currency Facility (DCF).

b) BEP’s Y.E.S. period typically occurs December 25th through January 1st of each calendar year.

F.6 Performance/ Delivery Period

The period of performance shall be for one (1) base year from the date of contract award followed by four (4) one-year ordering periods.

CLIN SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY

0001 50% Sodium Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda 91,200 Gallons minimum

0002 50% Sodium Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda 152,000 Gallons maximum

0003 50% Sodium Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda 152,000 Gallons maximum

0004 50% Sodium Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda 152,000 Gallons maximum

0005 50% Sodium Hydroxide aka Caustic Soda 152,000 Gallons maximum

Each delivery order shall state the required delivery period. However, in order to meet BEP production schedules, BEP requires delivery to be made within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of a delivery order. A longer delivery period may be allowed provided that delivery of the supplies will ensure that

Specs

Sheet #A

Deliverable Due Date Deliverable

Recipient

Deliverable

Format

4.4.2 Sodium Hydroxide

Solution (NaOH)-

3800 gallons per delivery

Seven (7) days after receipt of delivery order (ARO)

Power Plant-DCF End Item

4.4.3 Sodium Hydroxide

Solution (NaOH) – 55 gallon drum delivery

Seven (7) days after receipt of delivery order (ARO)

Landover

Warehouse

End Item

4.5.1 Certificate of

Conformance

Every Truck Delivery COR Word/PDF

4.2.1 Inspection and Testing

Reports

Every Truck Delivery COR Word/PDF

4.5.2 Control Charts Every three (3) months COR Word/PDF

4.5.2 Certification of

Analysis

Every Truck Delivery COR Word/PDF

Receipt of Delivery After Every Truck

Delivery

COR Word/PDF http://www.opm.gov/fedhol/ http://www.opm.gov/fedhol/

BEP production schedules are met. At the discretion of the Government, if a longer delivery time is feasible and approved in writing by the CO and the COR, the respective Delivery order will provide the extended delivery date.

F.7 Place / Location of Performance/ Delivery

Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP)

14th and C Street SW, Power Plant

Washington, DC 20228

SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

A. ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

1. This contract will be administered by:

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

14th and C Streets, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20228-0001

2. Written communication to the Contracting Officer shall make reference to the contract number.

B. DTAR 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) Appointment and Authority

(APR 2015)

(a) The COR will be appointed at contract award.

(b) Performance of work under this contract is subject to the technical direction of the COR identified above, or a representative designated in writing. The term “technical direction” includes, without limitation, direction to the contractor that directs or redirects the labor effort, shifts the work between work areas or locations, and/or fills in details and otherwise serves to ensure that tasks outlined in the work statement are accomplished satisfactorily.

(c) Technical direction must be within the scope of the contract specification(s)/work statement. The

COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

(1) constitutes a change of assignment or additional work outside the contract specification(s)/work statement;

(2) Constitutes a change as defined in the clause entitled “Changes”;

(3) In any manner causes an increase or decrease in the contract price, or the time required for contract performance;

(4) Changes any of the terms, conditions, or specification(s)/work statement of the contract;

(5) Interferes with the contractor's right to perform under the terms and conditions of the contract; or

(6) Directs, supervises or otherwise controls the actions of the Contractor's employees.

(d) Technical direction may be oral or in writing. The COR must confirm oral direction in writing within five workdays, with a copy to the Contracting Officer.

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the

Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government workday.

(f) Failure of the Contractor and the Contracting Officer to agree that technical direction is within the scope of the contract shall be subject to the terms of the clause entitled “Disputes.” (End of clause)

C. DTAR 1052.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

(1) “Payment request” means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), “Content of Invoices” and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract.

(b) Except as provided in paragraph (c) of this clause, the Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). Information regarding IPP, including IPP

Customer Support contact information, is available atwww.ipp.gov or any successor site.

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

(d) If alternate payment procedures are authorized, the Contractor shall include a copy of the Contracting

Officer's written authorization with each payment request. (End of clause)

SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

A. Type of Contract

This is a firm-fixed price Indefinite Delivery / Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with Economic Price

Adjustment.

B. Ordering Authority and Procedures

a) Delivery orders under this contract shall be issued by authorized and warranted Contracting Officers of the following activity:

Office of the Chief Procurement

14th and C Streets, SW

Washington, DC 20228-0001

(b) Generally, delivery orders will be placed in writing using BEP Optional Form 347 or other form deemed acceptable by BEP. If the need arises, the Contracting Officer may place a verbal delivery order. Oral delivery orders will be confirmed in writing as soon as practical. At a minimum, each delivery order will contain the following information: 1) contract and order numbers, 2) contract line-item numbers, descriptions, contract unit prices and quantities, 3) delivery date, 4) place of delivery, 5) accounting and appropriation data, 6) the date of the order and 7) signature of an authorized ordering official. Delivery orders shall be sent to the Contractor by an acceptable means of transmission (e.g.

fax, e-mail). The issuance date of a Delivery order for this contract shall be the date authorized by a warranted CO

(c) The Government may place multiple Delivery Orders over the life of this contract.

C. Interpretation of Contract Requirements

No interpretation of any provision of this contract, including applicable specification(s)/work statement, shall be binding on the Government unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

D. Notice to the Government of Delays

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the

Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details, provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by BEP of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

E. Identification of Contract 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 to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as a Contractor and shall be required to wear identification

(ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work.

ID badges shall have an identification picture, and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

F. Post Award Meeting/Design Reviews

At its discretion, BEP may schedule and conduct a post award meeting with the Contractor after contract award. The objectives of this meeting would be to: introduce key participants and explain their roles, review deliverables, review the performance work statement and tasks to ensure a common understanding of the requirements and objectives, as well as other matters of importance and relevance.

The COR will provide advance notice, agenda and meeting days and time, which will be between 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Eastern. If BEP determines that a post award meeting is necessary, the day(s) and time(s) of any such meeting will be determined after contract award.

G. Evaluation of Contractor Performance

Interim and final evaluations of Contractor performance may be prepared for this contract in accordance with FAR 42.1503. The final performance evaluations will be prepared at the time of completion of work.

The Contractor can elect to review the evaluation and submit additional information or a rebuttal statement. The Contractor will be permitted 60 calendar days to respond. Contractor response is voluntary. If the Contractor does not respond within 60 days, the Government will presume that the

Contractor has no comment. Any disagreement between the parties regarding an evaluation will be referred to an individual at a level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision is final.

Copies of the evaluations, Contractor responses, and review comments, if any, will be retained as part of the contract file, and may be used to support future award decisions. Bureau of Engraving and

Printing utilizes the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and the Federal

Awarded Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) to record and maintain past performance information. The past performance systems host a suite of web-enabled applications that are used to document Contractor performance information that is required by Federal Regulations.

The CPARS module assesses performance on contracts for Systems, Services, Information Technology, and Operations Support, Architect-Engineer contracts and performance on Construction contracts.

CPARS reference material can be accessed at https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do

Federal Awarded Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) http://www.fapiis.gov/fapiis/govt/datareports.jsp

The registration process requires the Contractor to identify an individual that will serve as a primary contact. This individual will be authorized access to the evaluation for review and comment. In addition, the Contractor is encouraged to identify a secondary contact in the event the primary contact is unavailable to process the evaluation within the required 60-day time period. After the BEP Contract

Specialist registers the contract in one of the systems listed above, the Contractor will receive a system generated e-mail notifying him/her that the contract is registered. A system generated e-mail will also provide the Contractor with a User ID if the person does not already have a system User ID.

Once a performance evaluation has been prepared and is ready for comment, the Contractor representative will receive a system generated e-mail notification that the performance evaluation is electronically available for review and comment. The Contractor representative will receive an automated e-mail whenever an assessment is completed and can subsequently retrieve the completed assessment from system. Contractors may access evaluations at one of the websites listed above for review and comment in CPARS

H. Bureau Working Restrictions

When the project specifications permit the undertaking of contract work during Bureau working hours, such work must be performed without:

• Interfering with Government business.

• Unduly restricting traffic.

• Causing unsafe conditions for employees and visitors; and

• Adversely affecting the operation of Bureau equipment.

When, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Contractor’s work is in violation of any of the four restrictions above, the Contractor shall be required to perform the work at such time and under such conditions as are in the best interest of the Bureau. In this connection, the directions of the Contracting

Officer shall be binding and shall be executed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

Any Contractor personnel that are deemed to be working in an unsafe manner or endangering their own or others health may be removed from the Bureau under order of the Contracting Officer. Any

Contractor personnel removed for failure to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.

At this time, the Bureau is limiting access to the facilities due to COVID-19 concerns. Visitors to the facility will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and have their temperature checked.

Failure to adhere to Bureau policies will be denied entry.

I. Parking

All vehicles entering the facility are subject to inspection. There is no available parking at the DCF.

J. Bureau’s Regulations http://www.fapiis.gov/fapiis/govt/datareports.jsp

All persons working on Bureau premises under the terms of the Contract shall, while on the premises, be under the administrative direction of the Contracting Officer and shall be subject to all general rules and regulations governing the Bureau and, in particular, all applicable security regulations. If the contract requires contract employees to work on Bureau premises for a period of time exceeding five calendar days, such employees will be subject to an appropriate preliminary personnel security check to be conducted by the Bureau's Office of Security. Such employees shall be approved by the Contracting

Officer prior to commencing work on the premises. Employees who do not meet established security criteria shall not be permitted to work on the premises.

K. Contractor Officer Representative

The COR will be identified by separate letter issued by the Contracting Officer (CO). The COR monitors all technical aspects of the Contract and assists in Contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance;

maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the CO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of

Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the

Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the Contract.

L. Security Requirements

BEP’s facilities are considered to be secure government facilities; therefore, visitors to BEP may be given a visitor’s security badge by security personnel and escorted by Government authorized personnel.

Visitor security badges shall be worn above the waist, clearly visible, with picture or front side front forward at all times. Visitor security badges are to be returned upon leaving the site.

1.0 AGENCY POLICIES REGARDING COVID-19

Keeping the workforce virus-free is a shared responsibility of BEP employees and contractors. Public health experts agree that face coverings are an additional step to protect against COVID-19 when combined with social distancing and good hygienic practices. Along with social distancing, wearing a mask is one of the key recommended preventive measures in limiting the spread of this virus to others, especially from infected individuals who do not show symptoms.

All personnel entering and exiting the facilities are required to wear a facial covering (cloth or mask).

Bandanas, Novelty/non-protective masks, masks with ventilation valves, or face shields are not a substitute for proper masks and are PROHIBITED from use in BEP facilities.

All personnel must wear a face covering while in common spaces:

• Hallways

• Elevators

• Restrooms

BEP will enforce proper mask usage with contractors inside the Bureau. Masks shall be worn properly.

2.0 COVID-19 RECOMMENDED SAFETY

GUIDANCE AND PROTOCOLS.

The BEP is following all currently recommended safety guidance and protocols. This guidance includes actions individuals must take:

• DO NOT come to work if sick or feel unwell in any way.

• Maintain social distancing of 6 feet or more whenever possible.

• Wear masks and face coverings onsite! It is mandatory when social distancing cannot be maintained.

• Limit movement within the plant to only what is necessary to delivery or pick-up items..

• Follow healthcare provider’s and CDC’s guidance regarding recovery.

Contractors awaiting results from a coronavirus test are required to remain off premises.

3.0 SAFETY

While onsite, Contractor shall wear Protective Footwear that meet requirements outlined in ASTM

F2413-11 “Standard Specification for Performance Requirements for Protective Toe Cap Footwear” and/or ANSI Z41-1999 “American National Standard for Personal Protection – Protective Footwear.”

4.0 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

No interpretation of any provision of this BPA, including applicable specification(s)/ work statement, shall be binding on the Government unless furnished or agreed to in writing by the Contracting Officer.

5.0 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS

In the event the Contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the

Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately notify the CO and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details, provided, however, that this data shall be informational only in character and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by BEP of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this IDIQ.

6.0 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

It is the BEP policy to award contracts to only those offerors whose objectivity is not impaired because of any related past, present, or planned interest, financial or otherwise, in organizations regulated by

BEP or in organizations whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities. Based on this policy, if at any time during the performance of this contract the Contractor knows of any

Conflict-of-Interest situation affecting the organization, any of its officers or Key Persons working under this contract, has reason to believe that a conflict-of-interest situation might arise, or is made aware of an actual or potential conflict of interest situation:

The Contractor shall immediately provide to the Contracting Officer a written statement which describes in a concise manner all past, present or planned organizational, financial, contractual or other interest(s) with that organization regulated by BEP, or with that organization or individual whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities, and which is related to the work under this contract.

The interest(s) described shall include those of the Contractor, its affiliates, consultants, Subcontractors and key personnel of any of the above. Past interest shall be limited to within one year of the date of the offeror's technical proposal. Key personnel shall include any person owning more than 20% interest in the organization, and the organization's corporate officers, its senior managers and any employee who is responsible for making a decision or taking an action on this contract where the decision or action can have an economic or other impact on the interests of a regulated or affected organization.

The Contractor shall describe in detail when it became aware of the actual or potential conflict of interest, what action the organization has taken or proposes to take to mitigate and/or rectify the situation, and why it believes, in light of the interest(s) identified above, that performance of the contract can still be accomplished in an impartial and objective manner.

In the absence of any relevant interest identified above, the Contractor shall certify in its statement that to its best knowledge and belief no affiliation exists relevant to possible conflicts of interest. The

Contractor must obtain the same information from any potential Subcontractors prior to award of a subcontract.

The Contracting Officer will review the statement submitted and may require additional relevant information from the Contractor. All such information, and any other relevant information known to

BEP, will be used to determine whether a conflict of interest exists, or a situation exists that may create a conflict of interest. If any such conflict of interest is found to exist, the Contracting Officer may (1) terminate the contract, or (2) determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the United States to continue the contract with the Contractor and (3) modify the contract to include appropriate provisions to mitigate or avoid such conflicts in the contract.

If the Contractor refuses to provide the written statement called for in this section, or any additional information that the Contracting Officer may require, the Contracting Officer may terminate the

Contract for convenience if he or she deems that termination is in the best interest of the Government.

SECTION I – Contract Clauses

FAR CLAUSE 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 assessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.acquisition.gov

(End of Clause)

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government JUN 2020

52.203-6 Alternate I JUN 2020

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to

Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications DEC 2014

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

52.211-5 Materials Requirements AUG 2000

52.216-24 Limitation of Government Liability APR 1984

52.216-25 Contract Definitization OCT 2010

52.216-25 Alternate I OCT 2010

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While

Driving

JAN 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996 http://www.acquisition.gov/

52.233-3 Alternate I AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services JAN 2022

FAR 52.204-1, Approval of Contract (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of the BEP Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved. (End of Clause)

FAR 52.211-8, Time of Delivery

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

Required Delivery Schedule: Seven (7) Days after receipt of delivery order (DO)

Item No. Quantity Within Days After Date of Contract

50% Sodium Hydroxide 3800 gallons Seven (7) Days after receipt of DO

The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

Offeror’s Proposed Delivery Schedule

Item No. Quantity Within Days After Date of Contract

(b) Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, results in a binding contract. The Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the offeror an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated. Therefore, the offeror should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor ’s date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the award through the ordinary mails, or (2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically.

(The term "working day " excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date, the offer will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders -- Commercial Products and Commercial Services (JAN 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan

2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations

Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78

( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or

Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate

I (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of

2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American

Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

__ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun

2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of

Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct

2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

XX (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct

2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep

2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved]

XX (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

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__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep

2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

XX (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep

2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically

Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business

Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar

2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

XX (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

XX (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O.13126).

XX (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

XX (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

__ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

XX (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec

2010) (E.O. 13496).

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