RFQ-1333ND26QNB190490 .pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF.

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 BASE YEAR-

The Contractor shall provide transformer inspection and transformer oil analyses for appr. 121 liquid filled transformers. Refer to attached Statement of Work (SOW), and other Attachments for details. Refer to Task 1, 2 of SOW for CLIN 0001.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

1.00 EA

NTE NTE

0002 BASE YEAR-This Draw-down account is set up to provide additional service. Contractor is to provide cost per unit item in advance. Refer to SOW for items covered for the DRAW DOWN ACCOUNT.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

1.00 EA

OPT

0003 BASE YEAR- OPTIONAL CLIN. The Contractor is to repair transformer leaks for two transformers at Building 206, Feeders FA-1 and FB-2 per SOW.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2026 to 09/30/2027

1.00 EA

OPT

1001 OPTION YEAR 1-The Contractor shall provide transformer inspection and transformer oil analyses for appr. 121 liquid filled transformers. Refer to attached Statement of Work (SOW), and other Attachments for more details. Refer to Task 1, 2 of SOW.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

1002 OPTION YEAR 1-This Draw-down account is set up to provide additional service. Contractor is to provide cost per unit item in advance. Refer to SOW for items covered for the DRAW DOWN ACCOUNT.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

1.00 EA

PAGE 3 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Period of Performance: 10/01/2027 to 09/30/2028

OPT

2001 OPTION YEAR 2-The Contractor shall provide transformer inspection and transformer oil analyses for appr. 121 liquid filled transformers. Refer to attached Statement of Work (SOW), and other Attachments for details. Refer to Task 1, 2 of SOW.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2028 to 09/30/2029

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

2002 OPTION YEAR 2-This Draw-down account is set up to provide additional service. Contractor is to provide cost per unit item in advance. Refer to SOW for items covered for the DRAW DOWN ACCOUNT.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2028 to 09/30/2029

1.00 EA

OPT

3001 OPTION YEAR 3-The Contractor shall provide transformer inspection and transformer oil analyses for appr. 121 liquid filled transformers. Refer to attached Statement of Work (SOW), and other Attachments for more details. Refer to Task 1, 2 of SOW.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2029 to 09/30/2030

1.00 EA

NTE NTE/OPT

3002 OPTION YEAR 3-This Draw-down account is set up to provide additional service. Contractor is to provide cost per unit item in advance. Refer to SOW for items covered for the DRAW DOWN ACCOUNT.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2029 to 09/30/2030

1.00 EA

OPT

4001 OPTION YEAR 4-The Contractor shall provide transformer inspection and transformer oil analyses for appr. 121 liquid filled transformers. Refer to attached Statement of Work (SOW), and other Attachments for more details. Refer to Task 1, 2 of SOW.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

PAGE 4 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2030 to 09/30/2031

NTE NTE/OPT

4002 OPTION YEAR 4-This Draw-down account is set up to provide additional service. Contractor is to provide cost per unit item in advance. Refer to SOW for items covered for the DRAW DOWN ACCOUNT.

SHIP TO:

NATIONAL INST OF STDS AND TECHNOLOGY

BUILDING 301 SHIPPING AND RECEIVING

100 BUREAU DRIVE

GAITHERSBURG MD 20899-0001

Period of Performance: 10/01/2030 to 09/30/2031

PAGE 5 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Table of Contents

General Information

Statement of Work (SOW)

Award Documents

Clauses Header

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) 16

52.209-6PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

52.222-36EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

52.226-8ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-40PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

52.252-6AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

NIST LOCAL-53CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

NIST LOCAL-54ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST LOCAL-56INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM-ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

RFO Clauses Deviations

Provisions Header

RFO Provisions Deviations

Instructions to Offerors

Basis for Award

PAGE 6 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

CLAUSES

General Information

PAGE 7 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

GENERAL SOLICIATION INFORMATION

1333ND26QNB190490

1. Type of Order: Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order

2. Contractor’s Point of Contact:

Name: POC:

Phone Number:

Email:

3. Contracting Officer Point of Contact:

Name: Brandon Butler Phone Number: 303-497-3280 Email: brandon.butler@nist.gov

4. NIST Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) if Applicable:

Name: Vinh Nguyen Phone Number: 301-975-6948 Email: vinh.nguyen@nist.gov

5. Designated Government Official (reference NIST SOP 01-14):

a. __ _ Technical POC/Administrative Officer

b. __ X__ COR/ACOR

c. ____ Contracting Officer

6. Additional Information:

The Government’s terms and conditions, identified herein, shall be the sole terms and conditions that shall govern this contract.

Statement of Work (SOW)

PAGE 8 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

STATEMENT OF WORK

SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYSES

BASE YEAR AND FOUR OPTION YEAR

GENERAL

BACKGROUND

National Institute of Standard and Technology (NIST) is a non-regulatory federal agency of Department of Commerce. NIST’s goal is to promote innovation by advancing measurement science, standard, and technology. NIST Power distribution system starts with three (3) 13.8 KV incoming feeders from PEPCO that feeds the 13.8 KV Main Substation in Building 306. The main substation provides power distribution to all Buildings in the campus via stepped down 13. 8KV:480V liquid filled transformers.

NIST has a requirement to test the insulating fluid of all liquid filled transformers as recommended per NFPA 70B. NIST originally was equipped with Askerel filled transformers (appr. 95 units), ranging from 300 KVA to 2000 KVA, distributed to 22 Buildings. All the original transformers were retro-filled with Silicone dielectric fluid. The original Askerel transformers were then reclassified as non-PCB transformers with PCB concentration of less than 50 ppm. Many retro-filled transformers have been replaced with new non PCB liquid filled transformers (Silicone, FR3, Bio-temp). There are approximately 36 retro-filled transformers to remain. All remaining retro-filled transformers shall be tested for PCB concentration.

NIST has a requirement for testing of transformer oil for all transformers. The Contractor shall collect oil samples and perform oil analyses including Quality Oil Analyses, Dissolved Gas Analyses (DGA). and PCB (PCB test for retro-filled transformers)

OBJECTIVE

The NIST intends to award a contract to a transformer service provider, to provide transformer visual inspection, transformer oil sampling and oil analyses for all liquid filled transformers at National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) facility in Gaithersburg, Maryland. The transformer inspection and transformer oil testing helps mitigate the risks of arc flash, component failure, structural fire, and electric shock.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all required management, labor, materials, equipment, tools, protective equipment, and other items needed to accomplice the work described in this solicitation. All work shall be in conformance with the requirements of the contract and manufacturer recommendations. All work shall be in compliance with Federal, State, and Local requirements, as well as OSHA 1926 Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

GENERAL REQUIREMENT

a. Apply Badging for site access.

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 1

PAGE 9 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

b. Provide Activity Hazard Analyses (AHA). Submit AHA for approval prior to Notice to Proceed. (NTP).

c. Provide a written report with the transformer visual inspection and transformer oil analyses, and to provide recommendations. The testing report shall be arranged and listed according to the building number. Provide 1 electronic copy in PDF, and two hard copies in binder.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, Maryland 20899-1640

Regular Business Hours: The Contractor shall perform services under this work requirement during the hour 7:30 AM (ET) – 5:00 PM (ET) Monday through Friday, except Federal Holidays.

If the holiday falls on a Saturday, it may be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday. The Contractor shall not be required to perform services on these days. Also, in the event an Executive Order issued by the President of the United States declares Agencies of the Federal Government closed for a regularly scheduled workday, the COR will determine and advise the Contractor on whether services are required for that day.

Due to changing traffic requirements brought on by construction, changing missions, and security concerns within the host installation, access to the host installation is subject to change, sometimes with little or no warning. Inbound and outbound traffic restrictions exist.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (POP): The period of performance shall be one (1) base performance year, four (4) optional performance years.

The estimated periods of performance are as follows.

Base year: 2026 – 2027 Option Year One (1): 2027 – 2028 Option Year Two (2): 2028 – 2029 Option Year Three (3) 2029 – 2030 Option Year Four (4) 2030 – 2031

The service shall start on the NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP) date. NTP will be provided.

CLIN 0001/1001/2001/3001/4001:

TASK 1

Transformer inspection and oil sampling.

Refer to Attachment A for-transformer list with information including location, rating, and oil service requirement.

Travel to site.

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 2

PAGE 10 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Wear proper PPE for transformer oil sample collection.

Perform visual inspections on each transformer including transformer oil level, tank pressures, temperature, and incoming cabling for deficiency. Indicate any abnormal conditions in the report, others such as transformer oil leaking, broken gauge glass.

Collect transformer fluid samples for fluid analyses. The oil sampling shall be performed for the main transformer oil tank only. Remove an oil sample for Quality oil Analyses in accordance with ASTM D923. Remove an oil sample for Dissolved gas analyses (DGA) in accordance with ASTM D3613.

Note: The transformer oil samples shall be taken with transformers under energized conditions.

Verify transformer data per equipment list in Attachment A.

Check the transformer for positive tank pressure. Identify for any low-pressure transformers. Note that Task # 3 covers additional service for applying Nitrogen blanket pressure in the head space as required for any transformer.

Provide Nitrogen blanket pressure in the head space for any low-pressure transformer.

Install with at least 1.0 lbs pressure of Nitrogen.

Provide Job hazard Analyses for approval.

Provide written final report with one hard copy and one electronic copy.

TASK 2

Transformer fluid analyses.

Contractor shall perform the transformer fluid analyses based on American Society for Testing Material (ASTM) standard per NETA MTS latest version. Refer to Attachment A for Equipment list and Service requirement for each specific transformer.

1. Quality oil analysis:

Color using ASTM D1500 Dielectric using ASTM D1816 Interfactual Tension using ASTM D971 Moisture content (water) using ASTM D1533 Power Factor @25 Deg C using ASTM D924 Acidity using ASTM D974 Visual using ASTM D1524 Specific Gravity using ASTM D1298

2. PCB Analysis in fluid using EPA 8082 (only for retro-filled transformers)

3. Dissolved Gas Analysis using ASTM D3612

NOTE 1: Refer to TABLE 100.4 for suggested limits for quality oil analysis for applicable transformer insulating liquid including:

1. Silicone Insulating fluid (Table 100.4.3, NETA MTS 2023)

2. Natural Ester Liquid (Biotemp, FR3) (Table 100.4.5 NETA MTS 2023)

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 3

PAGE 11 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

CLIN 0002/1002/2002/3002/4002 - DRAWN DOWN ACCOUNT.

Additional services. This will be Not to Exceed (NTE) contract line item. The funds will be drawn down for services as needed, and requested by the COR or CO or CS. The service for this task includes but is not limited to the following:

Nitrogen gas filler adapter. The Contractor shall provide price per unit in the quote.

Broken gauge replacement. The Contractor shall provide price per unit in the quote.

Provide additional oil samples and analyses for any missing transformers. The Contractor shall provide price per unit in the quote.

CLIN 0003 – OPTIONAL – TRANSFORMER OIL LEAK REPAR (FOR BASE YEAR ONLY)

Repair transformer oil leak for two transformers at Building 206. Leaks are found at the transformer handle of OID transformer switches. The transformer is rated 13.8K

– 480V, 300 KVA, 3 phase. Refer to Attachment E for photos of transformers.

Repair transformer oil leak, feeder FA1. Leak is at OID handle.

Repair transformer oil leak, feeder FB1

ATTACHMENT

- Attachment A: Transformer list and transformer oil analyses requirement.

- Attachment B: Bid schedule.

- Attachment C: Contractor guideline

- Attachment D: Sample Report for transformer fluid analyses.

- Attachment E- photos of B206 transformers for oil leak repair (option)

CONTRACT LINE-ITEM NUMBER (CLINS)

CLIN 0001/1001/2001/3001/4001:

Transformer inspection, oil sampling and fluid analyses per Tasks 1 and 2.

Note that Item a, b, and c of General section are included in CLIN 0001.

CLIN 0002/1002/2002/3002/4002:

Drawn-down funds for missing transformers or minor repair service.

CLIN 0003 -BASE YEAR ONLY: (OPTIONAL)

Repair transformer oil leaks including:

Building 206: two transformers Building 233: one transformer

BID SCHEDULE

Contractor is to provide pricing per Attachment B Bid Schedule.

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 4

PAGE 12 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

DELIVERABLES

Health and Safety Plan/Job hazard Analyses

Prior to performing any field work, submit to NIST a job-specific activity hazard analysis (“Safety Plan”) for review and approval. This will be reviewed by representatives from the NIST OFPM Safety group as well as the NIST COR. It is anticipated that review of the analysis will require seven (7) business days. A Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the safety plan has been approved. It is anticipated that the Safety plan will be valid for the life of the contract. The service technician must comply with all the requirements of the approved plan while on site.

Test Report: Contractor shall submit one (1) hard copies and one (1) electronic copy (in CD or email) of the final report within 30 days of site work completion. The final report shall include the following:

A summary section and a detailed section, sorted by Building number. Provide highlight for any transformer that exceeds the limit or require an action. Refer to the attached sample report for the summary section and the detailed report section with highlight transformers in concern.

For each sample, provide information to include, but not be limited to:

Transformer information (Serial number, Unit number, and location) Nameplate data of transformers Equipment data.

Fluid analysis.

Inspection report.

Recommendation.

Refer to the attached transformer oil analysis testing report for reference.

GENERAL SITE REQUIREMENTS

NIST site regulation: Contractor and subcontractors shall be familiar with and obey all NIST site regulation, including fire, traffic, and security regulation. All personnel shall keep within the limit of the work (and avenue of ingress and egress) and shall not enter any restricted areas unless they are required to do so and have been cleared for such entry. The Contractor ‘s equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identifications.

Use of Site: Limit use of premises to areas within the project area. Do not disturb portions of Project site beyond areas of work.

Driveways and Entrances: Keep driveways and entrances serving premises clear and available to Owner’s, and emergency vehicles at all times. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials. Schedule equipment pickup or delivery to minimize disruption of traffic in driveway and entrances.

On-Site Work Hours: Work shall be generally performed inside the existing building during normal business working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, except otherwise indicated. Coordinate with COTR to suit Owner’s requirements.

Weekend Hours: No work is allowed during weekends, except with permission from COTR.

Early Morning Hours: Same as above.

Hours for Utility Shutdowns: After regular hours with permission from COTR.

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 5

PAGE 13 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Contractor shall follow the: Guidelines for Contractors and A/E Firms Performing Site Investigations and Fieldwork at National Institute of Standards and Technology Gaithersburg, MD” when it is conducting site investigation and field work.

Hazardous waste under this contract shall be properly secured at all times in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and Local as well as NIST specific requirements. Under no circumstances shall carts and vehicles containing hazardous waste left unintended unless they have left in an appropriate, locked, secured, location.

Existing Utility Interruptions: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions.

Notify COTR not less than fourteen days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

Do not proceed with utility interruptions without COTR’s written permission.

Arrange a meeting with COTR to discuss the consequences of the interruption of the utilities.

Badging: Due to security requirements, NIST requires each individual working on this contract to have a background check and receive a NIST green badge, which allows them unescorted access on the NIST campus. The contractor shall submit badging application forms within 10 business days after award of the contract. Once the badge application is accepted, each individual will be required to get fingerprinted either at NIST or an approved location, and also complete an online questionnaire for a background investigation called eAPP. Once everything is approved, each individual will be required to go back to the badge office and pick-up their badge and sign paperwork. This process should take about 60 days to get officially badged if individuals are timely in getting fingerprinted and filling out the eAPP.

Additional documents will be needed if the applicant is not a US Citizen. If the applicant is a Permanent Resident, they will need to submit a copy of their Permanent Resident Card (a.k.a. Green Card). If the applicant is in the U.S. on a work visa, they will need to submit a completed NIST-1260 form and a copy of their passport.

All badge applications, attachments, and additional documents must be emailed securely to the COR via the NIST Secure File Transfer system. Contact the COR when you are ready for this service.

Security:

NIST is a Federal facility and access is controlled at all entrances to the campus. Only Government employees may grant access to non-Government employees. All non- Government employees must be registered with security prior to site access.

Contractor must notify COR a minimum of 48 hours prior to site access. Contractor must provide COR with first and last names, country of citizenship, and whether the individual has a permanent resident card, (a.k.a. Green Card), of all personnel requiring site access. If any individuals are here on a work visa, they will need to complete a NIST 1260 form and return to the COR. Please refer to the following web site for additional Visitor Information http://www.nist.gov/public_affairs/visitor/

Automobile & Personnel Access:

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 6

PAGE 14 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Contractor personnel arriving in cars on their first day must check in at the visitor center to receive a temporary paper badge prior to proceeding to the project site. Hours of operation of the visitor center are 0600-1700. Once in possession of a valid NIST badge, workers may enter via the Main Gate or Gate “C” and proceed to the project site. Note that all automobiles are subject to a random inspection.

Trucks: All Trucks are to enter NIST via “C” Gate along Quince Orchard Rd. between 6:00 am and 3:30 pm daily, and at the main gate off of W. Diamond Ave. between 3:30 pm and 4:30 pm. No deliveries will be allowed after 4:30 pm. “Trucks” include such vehicles as pick-ups with storage compartments, delivery trucks, delivery vans, and tractor center. Trucks arriving through Gate F will be directed to Truck Inspection Station. At Inspection Station, trucks will be registered, inspected, and the drivers will be granted access. Any truck which exits the installation will have to be re-inspected upon re-entry at Inspection Station. A vehicle dashboard placard will be placed within the truck. Placards change daily.

Parking: Parking is restricted to areas adjacent to the lay-down area. Short term parking is permitted at building loading dock areas to facilitate unloading and loading of material. Fifteen feet of clearing shall be maintained around all fire hydrants.

Public Release of Information: The Contractor shall not publicly release information, photo, or other document and items concerning any aspect of the materials or services pertaining to this contract without the prior approval of the COTR.

NIST – SITE WIDE TRANSFORMER FLUID ANALYES 7

Award Documents

PAGE 15 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

AWARD DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND/OR ATTACHMENTS

1. Wage Determination Wage Determination No.: MD2015-4269

Revision No.:33 Date of Revision: 07/30/2026 SAM.gov

2. Solicitation Questions Questions shall be submitted via email and are due Friday, August 14, 2026, NLT 01PM ET. The government will review all quoter’s questions and comments; however, the government will only publish answers when it is determined the answer will have a material effect on the quoter’s understanding of the solicitation and/or approach to developing the offer.

3. Solicitation Response Quotes are due Friday, August 28, 2026, NLT 1PM ET. Quotes shall be submitted electronically via email to the Contracting Officer, Brandon Butler at brandon.butler@nist.gov.

4. Marking All information submitted to the Contracting Officer shall clearly indicate the Solicitation Number for which the information is being submitted.

5. Discrepancy in the Specifications In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the CO. The decision of the CO as to the proper interpretation of the specifications shall be final in accordance with the Disputes Clause of this Contract.

6. Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and codes. The Contractor is responsible for determining which requirements are applicable and complying appropriately; the Contractor may ask advice of the CO or their designee in this regard. The Contractor shall ask the advice of the CO or their designee when such issues arise.

7. Attachments Attachment A: Transformer list and transformer oil analyses requirement.

Attachment B: Bid schedule.

Attachment C: Contractor guideline

Attachment D: Sample Report for transformer fluid analyses.

Attachment E- photos of B206 transformers for oil leak repair (option)

Clauses Header

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS (JAN 2017) (Reference 52.203-19)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR VOLUNTARILY EXCLUDED (JAN 2025)

(Reference 52.209-6)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

(Reference 52.222-36)

52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.222-42)

52.226-8 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (MAY 2024) (Reference 52.226-8)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER--SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) (Reference 52.232-33)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023) (Reference 52.232-40)

1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER?s AUTHORITY (APR 2010) (Reference 1352.201-70)

1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.233-71)

1352.237-71 SECURITY PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS - LOW RISK CONTRACTS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.237-71)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul and https://www.acquisition.gov/car

(End of Clause)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

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

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

(End Of Clause)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

PAGE 16 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

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

(End Of Clause)

1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER`S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

(a) Vinh X. Nguyen is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer`s Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

301-975-6948 vinh.nguyen@nist.gov

Phone Number: TBD Email: TBD

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

(End of clause)

1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

100 Bureau Drive 301 Loading Dock Gaithersburg, MD 20899

(End of clause)

NIST LOCAL-53 CONTRACT PERFORMANCE DURING CHANGES IN NIST OPERATING STATUS

All contractors performing work on active contracts at the U.S. Department of Commerce(DOC), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) campuses and/or working in NIST workspaces should go to the www.nist.gov website and under the "About NIST" tab click on "Visit". This site includes information about campus access and security information; identification requirements; parking information and more.

Contractor personnel are required to check the appropriate campus operating status and personnel requirements at https://www.nist.gov/campus-status daily prior to arriving on site. All personnel must adhere to the requirements set forth in the operating status.

Unless otherwise stated in the contract terms and conditions, normal days of business operation are Monday through Friday, excluding Federal Holidays. However, throughout the contract period of performance, there may be circumstances beyond the control of NIST that will impact normal days of business operation such as inclement weather, power outages, etc. In circumstances such as these, the Contractor must call the appropriate NIST campus status line to verify the operating status:

PAGE 17 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

Gaithersburg Campus Operating Status Line:

(301) 975-8000

(800) 437-4385 x8000 (toll free)

Boulder Campus Operating Status Line:

(303) 497-4000

(303) 497-3000 option 2

In the event of a lapse in appropriation, access to Government facilities and resources, including equipment and systems will be limited to excepted personnel for both Federal employees and contractor personnel. If performance of the contract is onsite and/or requires Government interaction, unless the contractor has been, or is notified that it is required to work under an excepted status, the contractor must stop work. The work stoppage shall remain in effect until the lapse is resolved and notification is provided via the NIST website at www.nist.gov (banner on front page) and/or the NIST operating status line(s). Additionally, contractors are encouraged to monitor public broadcasts or the Office of Personnel Management's website at www.opm.gov for the Federal Government operating status.

NIST will provide notification to all contractors that are determined to have excepted status.

All excepted contractors are required to continue performance and communicate with the appointed Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for further guidance, or NIST Contracting Officer if a COR is not appointed.

Contractors with active supply or service contracts that are fully funded at the time of contract award and do not require access to Government facilities, resources, or active administration by Government personnel in a manner that would not cause the Government to incur additional obligations during the lapse in appropriation may continue performance.

Please note that in all circumstances that impact operations on the NIST campuses, contractors are expected to follow all direction and guidance provided by NIST authorities.

NIST LOCAL-54 ELECTRONIC BILLING INSTRUCTIONS

NIST requires that Invoice/Voucher submissions are sent electronically via email to INVOICE@NIST.GOV.

Each Invoice or Voucher submitted shall include the following:

(1) Contract number;

(2) Contractor name and address;

(3) Unique entity identifier (see www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers);

(4) Date of invoice;

(5) Invoice number;

(6) Amount of invoice and cumulative amount invoiced to-date;

(7) Contract Line Item Number (CLIN);

(8) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price, and extended price of supplies/services delivered;

(9) Prompt payment discount terms, if offered; and

(10) Any other information or documentation required by the contract.

NIST LOCAL-56 INVOICING PROCESSING PLATFORM-ALTERNATE I (DEC 2022)

Upon written notice from the contracting officer the following supersedes all other instructions for the submission of payment requests. Accordingly, following written notice payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable payment request or invoicing instructions, Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting payment requests. If not already enrolled, the Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed

PAGE 18 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email within three to five business days of the addition of the contract award to IPP. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email: IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone

(866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting payment requests, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation. Contact the contracting officer for more information on submitting a waiver request.

PAGE 19 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

RFO Clauses Deviations

PAGE 20 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

RFO FAR CLAUSES (DEVIATIONS)

RFO FAR Clauses (Deviations)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JAN 2026)

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (JAN 2026)

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

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (JAN 2026)

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions—Commercial Products and Commercial Services

52.222-3 Convict Labor (JAN 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JAN 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2026)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2026)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2026)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (APRIL 2026)

52.233-3 Protest after Award (JAN 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (JAN 2026)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions (JAN 2026)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial

Services (April 2026)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JAN 2026)

(DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause:

Executive means officers, managing partners, or any other employees in management positions.

First-tier subcontract means a subcontract awarded directly by the Contractor to acquire supplies or services (including construction) for performing a prime contract. It does not include the Contractor’s supplier agreements with vendors, such as long-term arrangements for materials or supplies that benefit multiple contracts and/or the costs of which are normally applied to a contractor’s general and administrative expenses or indirect costs.

Month of award means the month in which the Contracting Officer signs a contract or the month in which the Contractor signs a first-tier subcontract.

Total compensation means the cash and noncash dollar value earned by the executive during the Contractor's preceding fiscal year and includes the information described at 17 CFR 229.402(c)(2).

(b) Requirement. Section 2(d)(2) of the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (Pub. L. 109-282), as amended by section 6202 of the Government Funding Transparency Act of 2008 (Pub. L. 110-252), requires the Contractor to report information on subcontract awards. The law requires all reported information be made public; therefore, the Contractor is responsible for notifying

PAGE 21 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

its subcontractors that the required information will be made public. Nothing in this clause requires disclosing classified information.

(c) Reporting. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, or as provided in paragraph (f) of this clause, the Contractor shall report the following in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov as follows:

(1) Executive compensation of the prime contractor. The Contractor shall report the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for its preceding completed fiscal year, if—

(1.i)In the Contractor's preceding fiscal year, the Contractor received—

(1.i.A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(1.i.B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(1.ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. (To determine if the public has access to the compensation information, see the U.S. Security and Exchange Commission total compensation filings at http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm.).

(2) First-tier subcontract information. The Contractor shall report the following information by the end of the month following the month of award of each first-tier subcontract award:

(2.i)Unique entity identifier for the subcontractor receiving the award and for the subcontractor’s ultimate parent company, if the subcontractor has a parent company.

(2.ii) Name of the subcontractor.

(2.iii) Amount of the subcontract award.

(2.iv) Date of the subcontract award.

(2.v) A description of the products or services (including construction) being provided under the subcontract, including the overall purpose and expected outcomes or results of the subcontract.

(2.vi) The subcontract number assigned by the Prime Contractor.

(2.vii) Subcontractor’s physical address.

(2.viii) Subcontractor’s primary performance location.

(2.ix) The prime contract number, and order number if applicable.

(2.x) Awarding agency name and code.

(2.xi) Funding agency name and code.

(2.xii) Government contracting office code.

(2.xiii) The applicable North American Industry Classification System code.

PAGE 22 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

(3) Executive compensation of the first-tier subcontractor. The Contractor shall report by the end of the month following the month of award of a first-tier subcontract award and annually thereafter (calculated from the prime contract award date) the names and total compensation of each of the five most highly compensated executives for that subcontractor in the subcontractor’s preceding completed fiscal year, if—

(3.i)In the subcontractor’s preceding fiscal year, the subcontractor received—

(3.i.A) 80 percent or more of its annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(3.i.B) $25,000,000 or more in annual gross revenues from Federal contracts (and subcontracts); loans, grants (and subgrants); cooperative agreements; and other forms of Federal financial assistance; and

(3.ii) The public does not have access to information about the compensation of the executives through periodic reports filed under section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (15 U.S.C. 78m(a), 78o(d)) or section 6104 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (see http://www.sec.gov/answers/execomp.htm).

(d) Restriction. The Contractor shall not split or break down subcontracts to a value below the threshold at the Federal Acquisition Regulation 4.208(e), on the date of subcontract award, to avoid the reporting requirements in paragraph (c) of this clause.

(e) Duration. Continued reporting on first-tier subcontracts is not required unless one of the reported data elements changes during the performance of the subcontract. The Contractor is not required to make further reports after a first-tier subcontract expires.

(f) Exceptions. (1) If the Contractor in the previous tax year had gross income, from all sources, under $300,000, the Contractor is exempt from the requirement to report subcontractor awards.

(2) If a subcontractor in the previous tax year had gross income from all sources under $300,000, the Contractor does not need to report awards for that subcontractor.

(g) Prepopulated data. The Subcontract Reports in SAM will prepopulate with some information from SAM and the Federal Procurement Data System (FPDS). If the FPDS information is incorrect, the Contractor should notify the Contracting Officer. If the SAM information is incorrect, the Contractor is responsible for correcting this information.

(End of clause)

52.204-13 System for Award Management—Maintenance (JAN 2026) (DEVIATION)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

Commercial and Government Entity code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location (referred to as “CAGE code”); or

PAGE 23 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA CAGE Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file (referred to as “NCAGE code”).

Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) means an identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity.

(b) Active registration.

(1) The Contractor shall maintain an active Federal Government contracts registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov during contract performance and through final payment under this contract. To maintain an active registration in SAM, the Contractor shall review at least annually its registration in SAM and validate that the information is current, accurate, and complete.

(2) The Contractor is responsible for the currency, accuracy, and completeness of the information provided within SAM, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete information. Updating SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(c) Novation and change-of-name agreements.

(1) If the Contractor has legally changed its business name or “doing business as” name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used to perform the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in part 42 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to —

(1.i)Change the legal business name in SAM;

(1.ii) Comply with the requirements of FAR part 42; and

(1.iii) Agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide with its written notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(2) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(d) Assignees.

(1) The Contractor shall not change the legal business name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR part 32). Assignees shall be separately registered in SAM.

PAGE 24 OF 82 1333ND26QNB190490

(2) Information provided to the Contractor’s SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(e) Unique entity identifier (UEI). The Contractor shall ensure that its UEI is maintained throughout the life of the contract.

(f)…