RFQ -19KV4225Q005- BPA - Garbage Collection .pdf

U.S. Embassy Pristina

May 16, 2024

SUBJECT: Request for Quotations # 19KV4225Q0005

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Garbage Collection services at U.S. Embassy Pristina for the Embassy and leased residences, as provided in the schedule. If you would like to submit quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard

Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPAs) to those firms that are technically acceptable, responsible, and clearly intend to sell services to the U.S. Government at market prices or below. Interested offerors need to know that the U.S. Government may award multiple BPAs. The U.S. Government will only award to the number of

BPAs, the U.S. Government believes is sufficient to meet needs and regulatory competition requirements. The Government may award the BPA(s) based on the initial offers without discussions.

Quotation submitted in hard copy must be sent in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed for 19KV4225Q0005, Garbage Collection Services" to Barbara Grub, Contracting Officer; 4 Korriku # 25; 10000 Pristina; Kosovo no later than April

15, 2025 @ 10:30 local time.

Or;

Quotations submitted in soft copy must be sent through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation (e-mail) to the U.S. Government no later than the due date and time specified above. If your quotation is submitted electronically to PristinaProcurement@state.gov make sure the submission is in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) file format. The file size must not exceed 50MB. If the file size should exceed 50MB, the submission must be made in separate files and attached to separate emails not exceeding 50MB each.

For a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449 (blocks 17 and 30a, b, c)

2. Additional information as required in Section 3

3. Compliance with evaluation factors outlined in Section 4

4. Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

5. Proof of SAM Registration

Note: Offerors must be registered in the SAM database at https://www.sam.gov prior to submittal of their offer/proposal as prescribed under FAR 4.1102. Failure to be registered at time of proposal submission may deem the offeror's proposal to be considered non- responsible and no further consideration will be given. Therefore, offerors are highly encouraged to register immediately if they are interested in submitting a response to this requirement.

System updates may lag policy updates. The System for Award Management (SAM) may continue to require entities to complete representations based on provisions that are not included in agency solicitations. Examples include 52.222-25, Affirmative Action

Compliance, and paragraph (d) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Products and Commercial

Services. Contracting officers will not consider these representations when making award decisions or enforce requirements. Entities are not required to, nor are they able to, update their entity registration to remove these representations in SAM.

Direct any questions regarding this solicitation to PristinaProcurement@state.gov

Sincerely, Barbara Grub

Contracting Officer mailto:PristinaProcurement@state.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:PristinaProcurement@state.gov

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL

ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19KV4225Q0005

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

03/18/2025

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Burim Buza

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

+3833859593282

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL

TIME

04/15/2025 @ 10: 30 LT

9. ISSUED BY CODE 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS X UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SERVICE-DISABLED EDWOSB

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

AMERICAN EMBASSY

PRISTINA 4 KORRIKU # 25

10000 PRISTINA, KOSOVO

ATTN: GSO/PROCUREMENT

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

(IF APPLICABLE)

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

X RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY

PRISTINA 4 KORRIKU # 25

10000 PRISTINA, KOSOVO

ATT: PristinaProcurement@state.gov

BARBARA GRUB

CONTRACTING OFFICER

AMERICAN EMBASSY PRISTINA

17. Contractor/Offeror CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

AMERICAN EMBASSY PRISTINA

4 KORRIKU # 25

10000 PRISTINA, KOSOVO

ATT # FMO PristinaInvoice@state.gov

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 (if applicable)

24.

AMOUNTS PER

ANNUMS

1 Blanket Purchase Agreement for garbage collection services for the U.S.

Embassy Pristina and for leased residencies.

See attached terms and conditions and FAR/DOSAR Clauses.

Year

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

Only)

X 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

X ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND SUBMIT TO

PristinaProcurement@STATE.GOV. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL

ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS

SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER 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 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Barbara Grub – Contracting Officer

31c. DATE SIGNED

Standard Form 1449 mailto:PristinaInvoice@state.gov mailto:%20PristinaProcurement@STATE.GOV.

mailto:%20PristinaProcurement@STATE.GOV.

TABLES OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 cover sheet

• Continuation to SF 1449, BPA Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20

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 clauses not prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

SECTION 5 - OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENT

CONTINUATION TO SF 1449, BPA

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

ESTABLISHED BETWEEN U.S. EMBASSY

PRISTINA AND THE BPA HOLDER:

1. BPA Number (TBD)

The American Embassy in Pristina invites you to enter into this BPA that establishes the terms and conditions applicable to future purchases of garbage collection for the U.S. Embassy Pristina and for the leased residences. The contractor, here and after referred to as “BPA Holder” shall provide services as per enclosed statement of work.

2. Expiration Date:

BPA expires on 4 (four) calendar years after award date stated on SF-1449, block 3.

3. Embassy Estimate:

The Embassy estimates that the volume of purchases through this agreement will be up to $220,000.00 or an equivalent amount in local currency.

4. Terms and Conditions:

- The Embassy is not obligated to purchase any definite amount under this agreement.

- No single purchase will exceed $10,000 (Micro-purchase threshold) or the equivalent in local currency.

- The total amount ordered under this agreement will not exceed $220,000 or the equivalent in local currency.

- The prices to the Government shall be as low or lower than those charged your most favored customers for comparable quantities under similar terms and conditions, in addition to any discount for prompt payment.

4.1 Requirements

Garbage Collection at the Embassy and Residences-Yearly

Description Number of

Containers

Frequency/month Quantity

Qty/month

Price Amount

Pickup of 120 liters garbage container120 liters for

49 houses

58 9 522

Pickup of 1 m3 garbage container at the Embassy 7 9 63

Pickup of 7 m3 garbage container at the Embassy 1 5 5

5. Authorized Employees

The following employees (BPA Callers) are authorized to place orders:

Name

Job Title

Dollar Limitation

(or the equivalent in local currency KGS)

TBD TBD $10,000.00

TBD TBD $10,000.00

TBD TBD $10,000.00

TBD TBD $10,000.00

No other employee may place an order against this BPA unless authorized in writing by the Contracting

Officer.

6. Invoices

The BPA holder shall submit an invoice upon completion of services. Improper or incorrect invoices shall be returned to BPA holder.

The BPA holder must submit invoices to the following e-mail address:PristinaInvoice@state.gov ensure compliance with FAR Part 32.9 Prompt Payment Act.

7. FAR and DOSAR Clauses

The FAR and DOSAR clauses attached to this BPA shall apply to all purchases made under this BPA. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of this BPA and your invoice, the provisions of the

BPA shall take precedence.

mailto:PristinaInvoice@state.gov

CONTINUATION TO SF 1449, BPA

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

STATEMENT OF WORK

1. GENERAL - The BPA holder shall provide garbage collection service for the U.S. Embassy Pristina and for leased properties. The BPA Holder shall furnish all managerial, administrative and cleaning personnel, equipment, and cleaning supplies to perform the services. The area of the buildings/residences subject to this BPA ranges from 100 square meters to 400 square meters.

This Statement of Work (SOW) outlines the scope, objectives, and deliverables for providing garbage collection and trash bag replacement services for the Embassy and its Residences. The primary goal is to maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and waste management within the Embassy and all its residential and common areas, with the Embassy providing plastic trash bags.

2. Project Scope

The Contractor (hereinafter the service provider) will be responsible for waste collection and trash bag replacement services within the Embassy and Residences, with the Embassy supplying all required plastic trash bags.

Scope includes:

• Collection Frequency:

o Embassy:

▪ Pickup of 7 cubic meters container [1 Container, frequency 5 times per month ]

▪ Pickup of 1 cubic meter container [6 Containers, frequency 280 times per month ] o Residential Areas: [58 of 120liters Cans, frequency 9 times per month] o Special Events or Extra Collection: On request, additional collections or bag replacements will be needed.

• Waste Types:

o General Waste: Non-recyclable household and office waste.

• Trash Bag Replacement:

o Frequency: Replace trash bags during each scheduled collection.

o Plastic Bags: The Embassy will provide all plastic trash bags, and the Service Provider is responsible for replacing these bags in the bins during each waste collection cycle.

• Collection Areas:

o All Embassy offices, residences, common areas (including gardens, hallways, and lobbies), and other designated spaces within the Embassy and Residences. The waste collected by the Embassy employees will be stored to the assigned location at the service entrance. The provider will pick up the waste at the service entrance from the outside access.

• Transportation and Disposal:

o The provider shall collect Waste from all locations provided under the List Attached, and shall transport to an approved landfield, following all local regulations for waste disposal and recycling.

• Containers and Equipment:

o Waste bins will be provided by the requestor, they shall be maintained and checked regularly and shall ensure they are clean and in good condition. The provider is responsible to inspect all containers, and if there is any damaged bins they should report immediately to the Embassy staff for replacement or repair.

3. Objectives

The objectives of this project are to:

• Provide regular, timely, and efficient garbage collection and trash bag replacement services to ensure cleanliness and hygiene across the Embassy and Residences.

• Replace trash bags with new, clean bags provided by the Embassy during each scheduled collection.

• Ensure all waste is collected, sorted (where applicable), and disposed of in compliance with local environmental regulations.

• Minimize disruption to daily operations in the Embassy and Residences by adhering to agreed schedules.

4. Deliverables

• Regular Garbage Collection and Bag Replacement: Timely collection of waste and replacement of trash bags in designated areas as per the agreed schedule.

• Container Maintenance: Ensure that all waste containers are regularly maintained, cleaned, and checked for damage.

• Monthly Reports: Provide detailed reports on the types of waste collected, the number of bags replaced, and any issues encountered during service delivery.

• Compliance Documentation: Ensure all activities comply with local waste disposal and recycling regulations.

5. Performance Standards

• All trash bags must be replaced securely, ensuring they are tightly tied and properly disposed of to avoid spillage.

• Garbage collection and trash bag replacement must be conducted according to the agreed frequency and without delays.

• Waste bins should be inspected regularly to ensure they are functioning correctly, cleaned, and well-maintained.

• The Service Provider will ensure that all waste is transported in a manner that prevents leakage or odors.

6. Duration of Service

The garbage collection and trash bag replacement service will be provided for a period of four years, starting from the date of BPA mutual signature and ending within the period of 4 calendar years. This agreement may be extended based on mutual agreement between the Embassy and the Service Provider.

7. Responsibilities of the Service Provider

• Garbage Collection: Collect waste from all designated areas within the Embassy and Residences according to the agreed schedule.

• Trash Bag Replacement: Replace trash bags provided by the Embassy, ensuring they are securely tied and properly disposed of.

• Container Maintenance: Ensure that waste bins are maintained properly and in a good condition, no holes to the bins, no leaks, and clean. Service provider shall provide 7 cubic meters container as requested by requestor. This container must be in good condition.

• Collection Truck: Ensure that the truck is in a good working condition, no oil or fuel leaks, to avoid stains on the ground. In case of a leak, the Service Provider shall use spill kit and shall clean the stain properly.

• Manpower: The Service Provider shall send at all times minimum two operators.

• Waste Disposal: Ensure the safe and environmentally responsible disposal of all waste collected.

• Reporting: Provide monthly reports detailing waste collected, bags replaced, and any issues encountered (e.g., missed collections, damaged bins).

8. Responsibilities of the Embassy

• Provision of Plastic Bags: The Embassy will supply all required plastic trash bags for use during waste collection.

• Waste Separation: Ensure that residents and staff properly separate waste into designated bins (recyclable, organic, and non-recyclable waste).

• Access: Provide access to all areas within the Embassy and Residences for waste collection and trash bag replacement.

• Payments: Ensure payments are made in accordance with the agreed schedule.

• Monitoring: Monitor the service and communicate any issues, requests, or requirements to the service provider.

9. Payment Terms

• Payment Schedule: Payments will be made monthly basis

10. Health, Safety, and Environmental Standards

• The service provider will ensure that all garbage collection and trash bag replacement activities comply with relevant local health and safety regulations.

• Protective gear, including gloves, will be provided from Service Provider for workers handling waste.

• Eco-friendly practices will be prioritized, including using biodegradable bags where possible and recycling materials to reduce environmental impact

---END OF SCOPE OF WORK---

SECTION 2 - CLAUSES FOR BLANKET PURCHASE AGREEMENTS

AWARDED BY OVERSEAS CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES

OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS— COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

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

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

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or

Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

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

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

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting

Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

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

Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

3509)).

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

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

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

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

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

(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).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

(10) [Reserved].

(11) ) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15

U.S.C. 657a).

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

Concerns (OCT 2022) (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).

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.

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

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

(ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

(19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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

(OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (OCT 2022)

(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 (OCT 2022) (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 (OCT 2022) (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).

(28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022)

(E.O.13126).

(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).

(35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (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 (MAY 2022) (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 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.)

(38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential

Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

(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.

(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 (JUN 2016) (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) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

(ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022)

(19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C.

chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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 [Reserved].

(iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

(v) Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

(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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

(56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

(57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial (NOV

2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

(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

(NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

(ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

(iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) 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. chapter 67).

(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 14026 (JAN 2022).

(8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.13706).

(9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

(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 products or commercial services. 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 (NOV 2021) (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 (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

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

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

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 (NOV 2021) (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 (May 2014) (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 (MAY 2022) (E.O. 12989).

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

2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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 (NOV 2021)

(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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

Alternate I (FEB 2000). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(i), delete paragraph (d) from the basic clause, redesignate paragraph (e) as paragraph (d), and revise the reference to "paragraphs (a), (b), (c), or (d) of this clause" in the redesignated paragraph (d) to read "paragraphs (a), (b), and (c) of this clause".

Alternate II (DEC 2022). As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4)(ii), substitute the following paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) for paragraphs (d)(1) and (e)(1) of the basic clause as follows:

(d)(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (5 U.S.C. App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials shall have access to and right to—

(i) Examine any of the Contractor’s or any subcontractors’ records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this contract; and

(ii) Interview any officer or employee regarding such transactions.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services, other than—

(i) Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and

(ii) Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(A) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41

U.S.C. 3509).

(B) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and

Reinvestment Act of 2009 (JUN 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5).

(C) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub.

L. 115-91).

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

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

(E) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (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.

(F) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(G) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(H) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(I) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(J) 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.

(K) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(L) (1) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(2) Alternate I (MAR 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.

13627).

(M) 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).

(N) 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).

(O) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (Executive Order

12989).

(P) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order

14026 (JAN 2022).

(Q) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O.

13706).

(R) (1) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(2) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

(S) 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. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(T) 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.

(U) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV

2021) (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.

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This purchase order or BPA incorporates the following 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 (48 CFR CHAPTER1) CLAUSES

ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT

AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTENANCE (OCT 2016)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE

DRIVING (JUN 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)

(SERVICES ONLY)

The Offeror shall include Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance premium costs covering employees. The offeror may obtain DBA insurance directly from any Department of Labor approved providers at the

DOL website at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

52.229-6 FOREIGN FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT AND VEGETATION

(APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (JAN 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS – ALTERNATE

(OCT 2018) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

(SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27B)

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-4

NONE

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSE IS PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR) CLAUSES (48 CFR

CHAPTER 6):

DOSAR TITLE AND DATE

652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG 1999)

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (AUG 1999)

(b) The COR is N/A.

652-242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)

652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)

THE FOLLOWING CLAUSES ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT, AND ARE APPLICABLE FOR

ORDERS FOR SERVICES:

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 e-mail.

Contractor personnel must take the following actions to identify themselves as non- federal employees:

1) Use an e-mail 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;

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.

652.228-71 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) – SERVICES

(FEB 2015)

(a) This clause supplements FAR 52.228-3. For the purposes of this clause, “covered contractor employees” includes the following individuals:

(1) United States citizens or residents;

(2) Individuals hired in the United States or its possessions, regardless of citizenship; and

(3) Local nationals and third country nationals where contract performance takes place in a country where there are no local workers' compensation laws.

(b) The Contractor shall procure Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance directly from a Department of

Labor (DOL) approved insurance provider. Approved providers can be found at the DOL Web site at http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm.”

(c)

(1) Section 16 of the State Department Basic Authorities Act (22 U.S.C. 2680a), as amended, provides that the Defense Base Act shall not apply with respect to such contracts as the Secretary of

State determines are contracts with persons employed to perform work for the Department of State on an intermittent basis for not more than 90 days in a calendar year. “Persons” includes individuals hired by companies under contract with the Department. The Procurement Executive has the authority to issue the waivers for Contractor employees who work on an intermittent or short-term basis.

(2) The Contractor shall submit waiver requests to the contracting officer. The request shall contain the following information:

(i) Contract number;

(ii) Name of Contractor;

(iii) Brief description of the services to be provided under the contract and country of performance;

(iv) Name and position title of individual(s);

(v) Nationality of individual(s) (must be U.S. citizen or U.S. resident);

(vi) Dates (or timeframe) of performance at the overseas location; and,

(vii) Evidence of alternative workers' compensation coverage for these employees (e.g., evidence that the State workers' compensation program covers workers on short-term foreign assignments).

(3) The contracting officer shall provide to the Contractor the original of the approved or disapproved document and maintain a copy in the contract file.

http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lscarrier.htm

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2021) IS

INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (SEE SF-1449, BLOCK 27A).

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

Summary of instructions. Each quotation must consist of the following:

(A) A completed solicitation, in which the SF-1449 cover page (blocks 17, and 30 as appropriate).

(B) Information demonstrating the quoter’s ability to perform, including:

(1) Name of a liaison to the Embassy who understands written and spoken English;

(2) Evidence that the quoter operates an established business with a permanent address and telephone listing or plans to establish an office within 30 days of contract award;

(3) The offeror shall provide proof of SAM registration to include the SAM UEI number;

(4) List of clients, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past performance information and references;

(5) Evidence that the quoter can provide the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;

(6) Evidence that the quoter has all licenses and permits required by local law.

(C) If required by the solicitation, provide either:

• a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, or

• a statement that the Contractor will get the required insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.

ADDENDUM TO SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

FAR AND DOSAR PROVISIONS NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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 REGULATION SOLICITATION PROVISION(S)

IS/ARE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:

PROVISION TITLE AND DATE

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT

TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG

2020)

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

THE FOLLOWING DOSAR PROVISION(S) IS/ARE PROVIDED IN FULL TEXT:

652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN.

(a) The Department of State's Advocate for Competition is responsible for assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properly conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors are encouraged first to contact the contracting officer for the solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact:

(1) For solicitations issued by the Office of Acquisition Management (A/LM/AQM) or a

Regional Procurement Support Office, the A/LM/AQM Advocate for Competition, at

AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov.

(2) For all others, the Department of State Advocate for Competition at cat@state.gov .

mailto:AQMCompetitionAdvocate@state.gov mailto:cat@state.gov

(b) The Department of State's Acquisition Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. The role of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Technical

Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the contracting activity ombudsman, Steven M. Rider, Management Officer, at telephone +996 (312) 597-000 or fax +996 (312)

597-744. For an American Embassy or overseas post, refer to the numbers below for the Department

Acquisition Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to the Department of State Acquisition

Ombudsman at (703) 516-1696 or write to: Department of State, Acquisition Ombudsman, Office of the

Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 1060, SA-15, Washington, DC 20520.

(End of provision)

SECTION 4 - EVALUATION FACTORS

The U.S. Government intends to award Blanket Purchase Agreement(s) (BPA) to those firms that are technically acceptable, responsible, and clearly intend to sell services to the U.S. Government at market prices or below.

Interested offerors need to know that the U. S. Government may award multiple BPAs. The U.S.

Government will only award to the number of BPAs, the U.S. Government believes is sufficient to meet needs and regulatory competition requirements.

Specifically, the following will be reviewed:

Technical Acceptability

Technical acceptability will include a review of past performance and experience as defined in Section

3, along with any technical information provided by the quoter with its quotation.

Responsibility Determination

Responsibility will be determined by analyzing whether the apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR 9.1, including:

(1) adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;

(2) ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(3) satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

(4) necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to obtain them;

(5) necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

(6) be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

SECTION 5 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021).

The…