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SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy of the United States of America
U.S. Embassy Brasilia March 18TH, 2022
To: Prospective Quoters
Subject: Request for Quotations number 19BR2522Q0017
Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for U.S. Embassy Brasilia fuel cards services.
If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit your proposal via email to figueirapf@state.gov or to the physical address shown at Block 15 on the Standard Form 1449.
The U.S. Government intends to award a purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a purchase order based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.
All contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.sam.gov) prior to submitting a quotation pursuant to FAR 52.204-7.
Quotations are due on April 29, 2022 by 4:00 PM local time.
Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to Contracting Specialis – Paulo Figueira by email to figueirapf@state.gov during regular business hours.
Sincerely, Anthony P. Giorgianni Contracting Officer
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - The Schedule
SF 1449 cover sheet Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19BR2522Q0017 Prices, Block 23 Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number 19BR2522Q0017 Schedule Of
Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement Attachment A- Eligible products to purchase with meal vouchers
Section 2 - Contract Clauses
Contract Clauses Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12
Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions
Solicitation Provisions Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in
Part 12
Section 4 - Evaluation Factors
Evaluation Factors Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
Section 5 - Representations and Certifications
Offeror Representations and Certifications Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12
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SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE
CONTINUATION TO SF-1449
RFQ NUMBER 19BR2522Q0017
PRICES, BLOCK 27B
I. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT
A. The purpose of this indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract is to provide fuel cards for the U.S. Embassy Brasilia in Brazil in accordance with the specifications and terms set forth herein.
B. The Contractor shall furnish services for the management of the fuel card program to the U.S.
Embassy Brasilia in Brazil, GSO Motor pool section in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations and the U.S. Embassy internal policy.
C. The contract will be for a one-year base period from the date of the contract award, with one
(01) one-year option.
D. The contract type will be an indefinite-quantity indefinite-delivery type of contract under which may be placed firm-fixed price delivery orders.
II. PRICING
The Contractor shall provide the services described below for the period of the contract, starting on the date of award for a one-year period and one one-year option. The fixed unit prices estimated quantities are as shown below.
The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the services as specified in this contract.
The prices specified below include all labor, materials, overhead, profit and transportation necessary to deliver the required items to the:
U.S. Embassy Brasilia in Brazil
GENERAL SERVICES OFFICE - GSO
SES QD 801-LOT 03AV. Nacoes Brasilia, DF, BRAZIL
The contractor shall invoice the Embassy once a month via email submission to the Designated Billing Office (DBO) email address.
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II. 1- PRICING BASE YEAR
CLIN SERVICE UNIT
UNIT
PRICE IN
BRL
WITHOUT
VAT
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
ESTIMATED TOTAL
PRICE IN BRL ALL
TAXES INCLUDED
0001 Regular Fuel Card for gasoline and diesel each 6,903.23* 93 642,000.00**
0003 Issuance of the electronic Fuel card, set up fee and delivery fee each 0.00 93
0005 Administrative fees for program management month 0.00 12
Total Estimated price in BRL All Taxes included – BASE YEAR
* This quantity is the estimated total amount spend (BRL R$) per card for the year - estimated number of cards (93), and it may vary from month to month, but it will never exceed.
** This quantity represents the estimated amount spend for the year for all the cards.
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of 10 fuel cards.
This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed BRL 700,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.”
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II.2- PRICING OPTION YEAR ONE
CLIN SERVICE UNIT
UNIT
PRICE IN
BRL
WITHOUT
VAT
ESTIMATED
QUANTITY
ESTIMATED TOTAL
PRICE IN BRL ALL
TAXES INCLUDED
0001 Regular Fuel Card for gasoline and diesel each 6,903.23* 93 642,000.00**
0003 Issuance of the electronic Fuel card, set up fee and delivery fee each 0.00 93
0005 Administrative fees for program management month 0.00 12
Total Estimated price in BRL All Taxes included – OPTION YEAR # 01
* This quantity is the estimated total amount spend (BRL R$) per card for the year - estimated number of cards (93), and it may vary from month to month, but it will never exceed.
** This quantity represents the estimated amount spend for the year for all the cards.
MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS
During this contract period, the Government shall place orders for a minimum of 10 fuel cards.
This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed BRL 700,000.00. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.”
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II.6- ESTIMATED GRAND TOTAL IN BRL ALL TAXES INCLUDED
Base year Option year one (1)
GRAND TOTAL - Base plus all option years
III. VALUE ADDED TAX
VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates and is not applicable in Brazil. Should it become applicable, it shall be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices.
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QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)
This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.
Performance Objective Scope of Work Paragraphs
Performance Threshold
Services.
Performs all FUEL CARD services set forth in the scope of work.
See Block 20
All required services are performed and no more than two (2) customer complaint is received per month.
1. SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.
2. STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than two (2) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), if any of the services exceed the standard.
3. PROCEDURES.
(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.
(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.
(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.
(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.
(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.
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(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.
(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.
(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.
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CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,
RFQ NUMBER 19BR2522Q0017
SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20
DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT
I- SCOPE
The U.S. Embassy Brasilia in Brazil wishes to implement fuel cards as part of the General Services Office, Motor Pool, action for approximately 93 official vehicles. This program shall be effective within 30 days of contract award, or on the earliest date possible post award.
II- SPECIFICATIONS
3.1- General
The Contractor shall consider all the planning, programming, administration and management necessary to ensure that services described hereafter are conducted in accordance with the applicable Brazilian laws and Department of State regulations. The Contractor shall perform all related support functions such as but not limited to the supply, the issuance of fuel cards, quality control, financial oversight and maintenance of complete records and files. The fuel cards program shall be set up in advance for a starting date within 30 days of contract award, or on the earliest possible post award.
3.2- Fuel Cards Specifications
The Contractor shall provide the fuel cards in the form of electronic fuel cards for Embassy Motor Pool Section. They shall be valid in Brasilia 24 hours per day and 7 days per week including holidays.
In accordance with applicable Brazilian law, the credited fuel cards may only be used for the purchase of gasoline and diesel at the accredited gas stations throughout Brasilia and DF area.
The validity of fuel cards shall be indefinite, or until otherwise used by the card holder.
3.3- Program Management
3.3.1 – Fuel Card program management for U.S. Embassy official vehicle’s fleet
The U.S Embassy shall forward all the information of eligible official vehicles and employees to the Contractor with monthly updates for new employees. Based on this information, the Contractor shall create an individual account for each vehicle/employee and provide a fule card linked to each
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vehicle’s account. The fuel cards shall be sent to the GSO Section of the U.S. Embassy Brasilia, , SES QD 801-LOT 03, AV. Nacoes, Brasilia, DF, BRAZIL for distribution to the Motor Pool Section who shall then activate the cards. Necessary security codes shall be sent directly to the GSO Motor Pool Supervisor.
The Contractor shall deliver all personalized fuel cards no later than fifteen (15) working days after the issuance of the task order.
At the end of each month, the U.S. Embassy shall credit the Contractor’s account with the value corresponding to the total of liters of fuel used for all cards determined for the month.
The Contractor shall ensure and monitor the validity of the cards. At the end of their validity, the Contractor shall replace them with new ones at no additional cost to the U.S Government.
The credited amounts on the vehicle’s account shall be transferred to the new card.
The MPOOL section will inform the Contractor when there is a need to disable the fuel card.
In case of a theft or a loss of the fuel card, it is the employee’s responsibility to block his/her card by immediately contacting the Contractor’s service number or on-line platform. The service number/on-line platform shall be available 24/7. The Contractor shall immediately confirm to the individual and U.S Embassy that the account has been successfully blocked. The issuance of a replacement card shall be free for the first theft or loss of a card and charged directly to the employee at the predetermined cost thereafter. The balance amount on the employee’s account shall be transferred to the replacement card.
3.4- Presentation
The Contractor shall conduct one orientation session at the U.S Embassy Brasilia location for the Motor Pool Supervisor and staff. The session shall be done in order to explain to employees:
- The benefits of fuel cards.
- How to create their internet account and navigate on the interface
- How and where they can use the fuel cards.
The Contractor shall program those sessions within 30 days of award.
3.5- Key Personnel
The Contractor shall designate one project manager able to speak English and Portuguese as a single Point of Contact dedicated to the U.S. Embassy Brasilia. An electronic platform/website or interface with multiple interlocutors shall only be made available for cardholders to manage their accounts.
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3.6- Confidentiality
All information received and transmitted by the Contractor shall be treated in accordance with the U.S privacy laws and in accordance with Brazilian law. The contractor shall agree to maintain strict professional confidentiality in accordance with such standards as may be set or approved by the U.S. Government, concerning any information related to performance of this contract. All employee data shall be treated and transferred in a secure manner. All documents generated by the Contractor under this contract shall become and remain the U.S. Government property.
Information provided by the U.S. Government shall be held strictly confidential and treated in a secure manner. Any records, correspondence or other material furnished to or generated shall be destroyed after 6 years.
3.7- Quality
The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets the required standard of performance as described in this contract.
The U.S. Embassy shall provide the Contractor with all necessary data/ information within the schedule provided in the specification.
The contractor shall deliver services to the U.S. Embassy within the schedule.
The Contractor shall be evaluated on the number of issues raised by individual employees, its ability to solve them. The Contractor shall be expected to make good any losses incurred by an employee through errors attributable directly to the Contractor.
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SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Nov 2021) is incorporated by reference. (see SF-1449, Block 27A)
52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR
EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS (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 items:
(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 (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (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 items:
_X_(1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUNE 2020), with Alternate I (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN
2020) (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.)
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_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
___ (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).
_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with
Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).
_X_(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility
Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).
__ (10) [Reserved].
___ (11)
(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (12)
(i) 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] __ (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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) 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.
__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021 (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
__ (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).
__ (22)
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(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (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)).
__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755).
_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and
Remedies (JAN2020) (E.O.13126).
__ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
__ (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.
__ (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).
_X_ (35)
(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.
13627).
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
___ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order
12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)
__ (37)
(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items
(May 2008) ( 42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)
_ NOT REQUIRED OVERSEAS_ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).
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_ NOT REQUIRED OVERSEAS_ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (40)
(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.
__ (41)
(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.
__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY
2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (43)
(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s
13423 and 13514).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.
_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While
Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).
__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).
__ (47)
(i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).
__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
__ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).
__ (49)
(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act
(JAN 2021)(41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.
__ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.
__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
__(52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).
__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
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_X_ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021) .
_X_ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB
2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017)
(41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award
Management (OCT2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN
2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).
__ (63)
(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB 2006) ( 46
U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).
__ (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.
__ (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) of 52.247-64.
(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, 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 items:
__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).
__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY
2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price
Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (AUG
2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price
Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to
Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).
__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).
__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020)
(42 U.S.C. 1792).
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(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.
(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.
(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.
(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.
(e)
(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-
(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN
2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).
(ii) 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)).
(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
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(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).
(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2015) (E.O.11246).
(viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN
2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.
(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xiii)
(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (OCT 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O
13627).
(B) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).
(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).
(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989).
(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020).
(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O.
13706).
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(xix)
(A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.
(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).
(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (JUN
2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.
(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (FEB
2006) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph
(d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.
(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.
(End of clause)
Add the following clause in full text:
52.229-12 TAX ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PROCUREMENTS—NOTICE AND REPRESENTATION (FEB 2021)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—
Foreign person means any person other than a United States person.
United States person, as defined in 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(30), means–
(1) A citizen or resident of the United States;
(2) A domestic partnership;
(3) A domestic corporation;
(4) Any estate (other than a foreign estate, within the meaning of 26 U.S.C. 7701(a)(31));
and
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(5) Any trust if-
(i) A court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over the administration of the trust; and
(ii) One or more United States persons have the authority to control all substantial decisions of the trust.
(b) This clause applies only to foreign persons. It implements 26 U.S.C. 5000C and its implementing regulations at 26 CFR 1.5000C-1 through 1.5000C-7.
(c)
(1) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has only a partial or no exemption to the withholding, the Contractor shall include the Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Form W-14, Certificate of Foreign Contracting Party Receiving Federal Procurement Payments, with each voucher or invoice submitted under this contract throughout the period in which this status is applicable. The excise tax withholding is applied at the payment level, not at the contract level. The Contractor should revise each IRS Form W-14 submission to reflect the exemption (if any) that applies to that particular invoice, such as a different exemption applying.
In the absence of a completed IRS Form W-14 accompanying a payment request, the default withholding percentage is 2 percent for the section 5000C withholding for that payment request.
Information about IRS Form W-14 and its separate instructions is available via the internet at www.irs.gov/w14.
(2) If the Contractor is a foreign person and has indicated in its offer in the provision 52.229-11, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements—Notice and Representation, that it is fully exempt from the withholding, and certified the full exemption on the IRS Form W-14, and if that full exemption no longer applies due to a change in circumstances during the performance of the contract that causes the Contractor to become subject to the withholding for the 2 percent excise tax then the Contractor shall–
(i) Notify the Contracting Officer within 30 days of a change in circumstances that causes the Contractor to be subject to the excise tax withholding under 26 U.S.C. 5000C; and
(ii) Comply with paragraph (c)(1) of this clause.
(d) The Government will withhold a full 2 percent of each payment unless the Contractor claims an exemption. If the Contractor enters a ratio in Line 12 of the IRS Form W-14, the result of Line 11 divided by Line 10, the Government will withhold from each payment an amount equal to 2 percent multiplied by the contract ratio. If the Contractor marks box 9 of the IRS Form W-14 (rather than completes Lines 10 through 12), the Contractor must identify and enter the specific exempt and nonexempt amounts in Line 15 of the IRS Form W-14; the Government will then
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withhold 2 percent only from the nonexempt amount. See the IRS Form W-14 and its instructions.
(e) Exemptions from the withholding under this clause are described at 26 CFR 1.5000C- 1(d)(5) through (7). Any exemption claimed and self-certified on the IRS Form W-14 is subject to audit by the IRS. Any disputes regarding the imposition and collection of the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax are adjudicated by the IRS as the 26 U.S.C. 5000C tax is a tax matter, not a contract issue.
(f) Taxes imposed under 26 U.S.C. 5000C may not be—
(1) Included in the contract price; nor
(2) Reimbursed.
(g) A taxpayer may, for a fee, seek advice from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) as to the proper tax treatment of a transaction. This is called a private letter ruling. Also, the IRS may publish a revenue ruling, which is an official interpretation by the IRS of the Internal Revenue Code, related statutes, tax treaties, and regulations. A revenue ruling is the conclusion of the IRS on how the law is applied to a specific set of facts. For questions relating to the interpretation of the IRS regulations go to https://www.irs.gov/help/tax-law-questions.
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ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES
FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12
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.
In addition, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at: Acquisition.gov this address is subject to change.
If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the location indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at e-CFR to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo or Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.
The following Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clauses are incorporated by reference:
CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE
52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO
INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)
52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)
52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE
(AUG 2020)
52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF
CONTRACT (FEB 2000)
52.228-3 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE (Defense Base Act) (JUL 2014)
52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)
52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)
52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)
52.232-40 RESERVED
52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL
(JAN 2011)
52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUL 2021)
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The following FAR clauses are provided in full text:
52.216-18 ORDERING (AUG 2020)
(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule.
Such orders may be issued anytime during the base period of performance and each option year(s) exercised.
(b) All delivery orders or tsk orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.
(c) A delivery order or task order is considered “issued” when –
(1) If sent by mail (includes transmittal by U.S. mail or private delivery service), the Government deposits the order in the mail;
(2) If sent by fax, the Government transmits the order to the Contractor’s fax number; or
(3) If sent electronically, the Government either –
(i) Posts a copy of the delivery order or task order to a Government document access system, and notice is sent to the Contractor; or
(ii) Distributes the delivery order or task order via email to the Contractor’s email address.
(d) Orders may be issued by methods other than those enumerated in this clause only if authorized in the contract.
(End of clause)
52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)
(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $ 55.00 USD, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.
(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor--
(1) Any order for a single item in excess of than $ 10,000.00 USD;
(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of than $ 175,746.93 USD or
(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within seven (7) days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (1) or (2) above.
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(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.
(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within than seven (7) days after issuance, with written notice stating the Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.
(End of clause)
52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)
(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.
(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the “maximum.” The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the “minimum.”
(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.
(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor’s and Government’s rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract’s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year beyond the contract’s effective period.
52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)
The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer
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may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract.
(End of clause)
52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)
(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available, whichever is later.
(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.
(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed two (2) years.
(End of clause)
52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR (APR 1984)
Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government's obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.
(End of clause)
The following DOSAR clauses are provided in full text:
CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION (JULY 2008)
Contract performance may require contractor personnel to attend meetings with government personnel and the public, work within government offices, and/or utilize government email.
Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non-federal employees:
1) Use an email signature block that shows name, the office being supported and company affiliation (e.g. “John Smith, Office of Human Resources, ACME Corporation Support Contractor”);
2) Clearly identify themselves and their contractor affiliation in meetings;
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3) Identify their contractor affiliation in Departmental e-mail and phone listings whenever contractor personnel are included in those listings; and
4) Contractor personnel may not utilize Department of State logos or indicia on business cards.
(End of clause)
652.216-70 ORDERING - INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT (APR 2004)
The Government shall use one of the following forms to issue orders under this contract:
(a) The Optional Form 347, Order for Supplies or Services, and Optional Form 348, Order for Supplies or Services Schedule - Continuation; or,
(b) The DS-2076, Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher, and DS-2077, Continuation Sheet.
(End of clause)
652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE)
(AUG 1999)
(a) General. The Government shall pay the Contractor as full compensation for all work required, performed, and accepted under this contract the firm fixed-price stated in this contract.
(b) Invoice Submission. The Contractor shall submit invoices by email to BrasiliaDBO@state.gov to the office identified in Block 18b of the SF-1449. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).
(c) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:
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652.237-72 Observance of Legal Holidays and Administrative Leave (FEB 2015)
(a) The Department of State observes the following days as holidays:
New Year’s Day Martin Luther King’s Day President’s Day Carnival Memorial Day Good Friday Easter Martyrdom of Tiradentes Corpus Christi Day Independence Day (BR and U.S.)
Labor Day (BR and U.S.)
Columbus Day All Souls Day Veterans Day Proclamation of the Republic Thanksgiving Day Evangelical Day Christmas Day
Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.
(b) When New Year’s Day, Independence Day, Veterans Day or Christmas Day falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed; if it falls on Saturday the preceding Friday is observed.
Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the contractor’s personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost, unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this contract.
(c) When the Department of State grants administrative leave to its Government employees, assigned contractor personnel in Government facilities shall also be dismissed. However, the contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform round-the-clock requirements of critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the contracting officer or his/her duly authorized representative.
(d) For fixed-price contracts, if services are not required or provided because the building is closed due to inclement weather, unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of Congress to appropriate funds, or similar reasons, deductions will be computed as follows:
(1) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per month contract price divided by 21 days per month.
(2) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be multiplied by the number of days services are not required or provided.
If services are provided for portions of days, appropriate adjustment will be made by the contracting officer to ensure that the contractor is compensated for services provided.
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(e) If administrative leave is granted to contractor personnel as a result of conditions stipulated in any “Excusable Delays” clause of this contract, it will be without loss to the contractor. The cost of salaries and wages to the contractor for the period of any such excused absence shall be a reimbursable item of direct cost hereunder for employees whose regular time is normally charged, and a reimbursable item of indirect cost for employees whose time is normally charged indirectly in accordance with the contractors accounting policy.
(End of clause)
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