RFQ 2031ZA22Q00387 - Roller Coating Machines 08022022.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

2031ZA22Q00387

Roller Coating Machines

Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number(s)

A General Information 2

B Pricing Schedule 3

C Statement of Work 4 - 8

D Packaging and Handling 9

E Inspection and Acceptance 10

F Delivery or Performance 11 - 12

G Contract Administration Data 13 - 14

H Special Contract Requirements 15 – 20

I Contract Clauses 21 - 28

J Attachments 29

K Certifications 30 - 49

L Instructions to Offerors 50 - 54

M Evaluation 55 - 57

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SECTION A – GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12 & 13, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

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

Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-06 / effective date of 26 May 2022.

B. This procurement is unrestricted and the associated NAICS codes are 333244 Printing

Machinery and Equipment Manufacturing.

C. The Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating are not applicable to this procurement.

[END OF SECTION]

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SECTION B – PRICING SCHEDULE

CLIN

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

0001 Roller Coating Machines

Warranty included

2 EA $ $

0002 Installation 2 EA $ $

0003 Training 3 DAY $ $

0004 Travel 1 LOT NTE $16,350.00 NTE $16,350.00

0005 Rigging Services 2 EA $ $

Total Base Year $ $

Option Year 11

CLIN

SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

1001 Roller Coating Machines

Warranty included

2 EA $ $

1002 Installation 2 EA $ $

1003 Training 3 DAY $ $

1004 Travel 1 LOT NTE $16,840.50 NTE $16,840.50

1005 Rigging Services 2 EA $ $

TOTAL Option Year 1 $ $

GRAND TOTAL $

1 The period of performance (pop) includes option periods, which will be evaluated at the time of award.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

C.1 Introduction/Background:

The Bureau of Engraving & Printing BEP is a component of the Department of the

Treasury that designs, engraves, and prints U.S. banknote currency and other U.S. security products. Banknote currency manufacturing occurs at BEP’s Eastern Currency Facility

(DCF) located in Washington, DC and WCF located in Fort Worth, TX. BEP’s primary customer is the Federal Reserve Board (FRB).

BEP DCF’s, Office of Engraving, Division of Intaglio Pre-Press, Ink and Roller Recovery

Branch has a need to purchase four (4) Roller Coating Machines for the use of coating wiper and chablon rollers for Eastern Currency Facility (DCF) Washington, DC. These coated rollers are used to produce United States Currency.

C.2 Objective/Scope/Purpose:

C.2.1 Product, Service or Outcome Needed:

To acquire four (4) Roller Coating Machines and required ancillary equipment; two (2) machines will be acquired in the base year and two (2) will be included as an option. The initial two (2) machines will replace the existing Plastirota S/N (356 & 357) machines and be placed into production preventing production delays. Training will also be provided up to five (5) BEP operator personnel.

C.2.2 Scope of the Product, Service, or Outcome:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, travel, parts, materials, transportation, rigging, equipment, tools, training, supplies, management and supervision and all other items and services necessary to supply, deliver and install the Roller Coating Machines in Bureau of

Engraving and Printing’s DC Facility, in Washington, DC.

C.3 Technical Requirements/Tasks/Outcomes:

C.3.1 The new Roller Coating Machines shall:

C.3.2 Be Install the New Roller Coating machines in D400M.

C.3.3 Connect to standard services 400/200VAC.

C.3.4 Be include a local exhaust ventilation.

C.3.5 Have integrated Curing system.

C.3.6 Have integrated automotive control system with Human Machine Interface HMI.

C.3.7 Have a rotational roller coating speed less than 100 rpm

C.3.8 Have a roller diameter minimum size 200mm, maximum size 360mm

C.3.9 Have an operating pneumatic pressure less than 9 Bar

C.3.10 Be adjustable between centers to allow for different roller lengths, Max 1400mm

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C.4 Deliverables:

C.5 Applicable Documents.

EHS Requirements: Contracted services & equipment shall be performed in a manner consistent with the following Bureau of Engraving and Printing's (BEP) EMS documents:

75D-07.0-04 EHS Contractor Requirements & Attachment 2- 75D-07.0-06 EHS

Requirements for Large Equipment Purchases.

C.6 Place of Performance:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Washington, D.C. Currency Facility (DCF)

14th & D Streets, S.W.

Rm. D400M

Washington, D.C. 20228

Contractors shall call (202) 874–2333 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The appointment line is staffed from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. A voice message maybe left after normal working hours. The following information should be provided: (1) Supplier/manufacturer Name, (2) Contact

Person with a phone number, (3) Contract/Delivery Order Number, (4) Total number of cartons or pallets, (5) Total weight, (6) Date and Time of Delivery.

The Washington, D.C. facility has delivery vehicle constraints. The maximum truck size that can be accommodated is a height of 12 feet 6 inches from the ground to the top of the trailer and a length of 40 feet. A 42 foot truck with a short tractor may be substituted for a

40 foot truck limitation. The truck must be adequately equipped with dual tandem and adjustable rear wheels. Truck and content of load cannot exceed 44,000 pounds. Each pallet/carton cannot exceed 4,000 pounds. Trucks and pallets/cartons over the outlined size limits will be turned away unless other arrangements have been outlined in contract requirements.

No.

Deliverable Due Date Deliverable Recipient Deliverable Format

C.10 Training Materials Two (2) weeks in advance of the training

Office of Engraving Digital form and hard copies

C.10 Training Certificate Upon Completion Office of Engraving Hard copies

C.12 Service Call Report Upon Completion Office of Engraving MS Word or PDF

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C.7 Performance/Delivery Period:

The Contractor shall provide the equipment to DCF within a period of 6 to 8 months upon award of the contract.

C.8 List of BEP’s Facilities:

BEP’s DCF 14th & C Streets, S.W., Washington, D.C.

C.9 Rigging:

The Contractor shall obtain rigging services to provide delivery and movement of equipment to desired location. The rigging services shall allow for storage of equipment for up to 30 calendar days prior to delivery and installation.

All incoming materials must pass a security inspection which may include examination by

X-ray.

C.10 Training and Training Requirements:

Training shall be provided for the Roller Coating Machines after installation and successful completion of the Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT) at the BEP DCF. Training shall cover the entire Roller Coating system delivered, including all subsystems and support equipment. The training session shall occur on three (3) days.

Training shall last up to six (6) hours and correspond to the starting at 6am for the day shift only. All training will be scheduled by the BEP COR Monday through Friday except holidays. Training shall be given to operators to be proficient in the basic operation of the machine, to include safe operation, machine set-up and user interface features, installing and removing rollers for coating, setting operating parameters of the machine, adjusting parameters during operation, clean up at end of operation, troubleshooting coating errors.

Training will include two session(s) may have up to five (5) BEP operator personnel in attendance. One session of training shall be provided to maintenance personnel and shall include training in both the electrical and mechanical maintenance of the equipment, and troubleshooting. The contractor shall provide all training materials (digital form and hard copies) 2 weeks in advance of the training and labor required for the installation and training. Training shall include such items as, wear part replacements, proximity switches and sensors, alignments of centers and blades, heater/UV light replacement and troubleshooting. Contractor shall provide a dated certificate of completion of names of

Bureau employees that were trained.

C.10.1 Contractor shall schedule the installation of the system and testing of all features such that the installation, testing and training is performed on the same day, or in such a way as to minimize downtime.

C.10.2 Contractor shall inform the BEP COR at a minimum thirty (30) days prior to installation to coordinate and schedule installation and training one copy of an operators, maintenance and training manual will provided for each machine.

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C.10.3 Training personnel shall be qualified representative(s) specifically trained in operation and maintenance of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and be fluent enough in the

English language to instruct without the need of a language interpreter. Contractor shall provide specialized training to familiarize BEP personnel on the installation and operation of the system, parts, and to help ensure reliable performance and maximum service life, during normal usage.

C.11 Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT):

C.11.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing: The BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections and tests set forth for this equipment, to include inventory of parts list and supplies listed in the contract.

C.11.2 Verification: Demonstration shall be one (1) day and shall be conducted as part of the installation and training visit.

C.11.3 Validation/BAT: The BEP will validate that the Roller Coating Machines is in compliance with the requirements stated in Section C.3 above. All components must be fully operational. After installation and training, a BAT of the system shall be performed by the

BEP to ensure features performs as expected in production and there are no unintended consequences of the system. The BAT shall be performed by the Contractor after installation to demonstrate compliance with the contract requirements for BEP Final

Acceptance at the BEP DCF. A Top, Middle, or Bottom coating evolution will be performed to demonstrate this. A dated specification sheet shall be provided that documents the operating parameters and their readings (values) upon installation. Note:

If the equipment does not successfully pass the BAT and must be retested, the Contractor shall assume ALL costs of retesting including personnel lodging, travel, and materials.

C.11.4 Final Acceptance: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will observe the incoming Roller Coating Machines and 100% monitor the Roller Recovery Machines installation to ensure receipt of an acceptable product according to specifications in C.3.

The COR will notify the contractor should any deliverable item(s) not meet the BEP’s specifications for this requirement. Any product found unacceptable will be rejected.

Any equipment arriving to the BEP damaged, shall be photographed by the BEP for records and returned to the Contractor for replacement/repair.

C.12 Warranty:

The Contractor shall warrant all equipment, materials and workmanship to be free from defects, damage or failure. The one (1) year warranty period shall begin after successful completion of the BAT. The contractor warranty shall be inclusive of parts, labor, and associated transportation and shipping costs. When a malfunction occurs while covered under warranty, the contractor shall provide a technical support to troubleshoot the problem within 72 hours of notification.

Warranty shall include materials and labor for the repair or replacement of defective parts and service at the installation site after the BEP's final acceptance of the Roller Coating

Machine.

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During the warranty period, the contractor personnel shall correct or re-perform any defective or nonconforming services within 30 calendar days or less, and have spare parts, if required. If the contractor shall correct or re-perform during the warranty period, all cost shall be covered under the warranty. The contractor shall provide all necessary information for the COR to make service contacts, i.e., names, physical addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers. Upon completion of a service call, the contractor shall furnish a report in MS Word or PDF documenting the work performed and any recommendations, including preventative maintenance, to lessen the potential of a future occurrence.

C.13 Travel Requirements:

Travel will be required for the installation, Bureau Acceptance Test (BAT), and Training visits.

C.14 Identification of Contractor Employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as a Contractor and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

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SECTION D – PACKAGING AND HANDLING

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

D.1 Notice of Packaging Slip Requirements:

The following outlines the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s packaging slip requirements to ensure efficient processing of shipments to the DCF:

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

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

D.2 General Items – Information Required for Each Shipment:

• Contract Number – The contract number BEP assigned to this purchase.

• Shipping Address – Point from which the merchandise was shipped.

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

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

• Total Weight of Packages, Item number and the total number of items within the current shipment.

• If items are drop shipped from a supplier, you must ensure the proper contract number is written on the packaging slip by your supplier.

D.3 Line Items – Information Required for Each Line Item Included in the Shipment:

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

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

• Quantity Shipped – With the packing slip.

• Quantity Back-ordered, where applicable.

D.4 Notice of Shipping Label Requirements:

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

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

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

• BEP Contract Number – PO# or CC order #/and

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

The vendor shall ensure that all items shipped to the BEP are properly labeled. Items may include but not be limited to closed containers, sealed boxes, wrapped packages, or strapped palettes. Failure to adhere to the packing slip and shipping label requirements could result in shipment rejection, processing delay, and payment delay. **

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Inspection and Acceptance will be performed based on commercial practices per FAR

52.212-4.

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SECTION F – DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Place of Delivery:

Washington, D.C. Currency Facility (DCF)

14th & D Streets, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20228

POC: Mr. Daniel Fosnacht

The BEP will not provide paring for the BEP Washington D.C. Facility.

F.2 Notification of Delivery:

The vendor shall be responsible for providing all materials and services required for the delivery and placement of the equipment, all support equipment and supplies at the designated installation site(s) within the BEP. The delivery services shall also include all freight, rigging, unpacking, and removal of packing materials from BEP premises.

The BEP will not provide any assistance during deliveries.

The vendor shall notify the COR seven (7) days prior to scheduling equipment deliveries.

Copies of the packing lists shall be included with this notification and a list of vendor employees who will need access to the BEP to perform installation and testing of the equipment.

F.3 Deliveries to Washington, DC Annex Building:

LOADING DOCK ON “D” STREET SW, BETWEEN 13th & 14th STREETS SW):

Vendors must call the appointment hotline at (202) 874-2333 twenty-four (24) hours in advance to schedule approximate delivery times. The hotline is manned from 6:30 am to

2:15 pm Monday through Friday. A voicemail message maybe left after normal working hours. Deliveries are accepted between 8:00 am and 2:15 pm, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Over the road vehicles having an overall height exceeding 12”6” (3.8 meters) empty, or an overall length exceeding 42’ (12.2 meters) cannot be accommodated at our receiving platform.

To resolve any delivery issue, please contact Shipping & Receiving at (202) 874-3620 care of Material Handler/Leader.

F.4 BEP Year End Shutdown Period and Federal Holidays:

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

https://www.opm.gov/fedhol/. The Presidential Inauguration Day is applicable only to the

Washington, DC Currency Facility (DCF).

https://www.opm.gov/fedhol/

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

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

(a) This contract will be administered by:

Office of Acquisition

14th and C Streets, S.W.

Washington, D.C. 20228-0001

(b) Written communication to the Contracting Officer shall make reference to the contract number.

G. DTAR 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Appointment and

Authority (APR 2015)

(a) The COR WILL BE APPOINTED AT CONTRACT AWARD.

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

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

The COR does not have authority to issue technical direction that:

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

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

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

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

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

or

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

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

(e) The Contractor shall proceed promptly with performance resulting from the technical direction issued by the COR. If, in the opinion of the Contractor, any direction of the COR or the designated representative falls within the limitations of (c) above, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer no later than the beginning of the next Government work day.

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

(End of clause)

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G.3 DTAR 1052-232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests (APR

2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

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

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

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

(c) The Contractor may submit payment requests using other than IPP only when the

Contracting Officer authorizes alternate procedures in writing in accordance with Treasury procedures.

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

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

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SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Type of Contract:

This is a Firm Fixed-Price type contract.

H.8 Identification of Contract Employees:

All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed. All Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves as a Contractor and shall be required to wear identification (ID) badges in a visible location on the front of exterior clothing, above the waist, (except when safety or health reasons prevent such placement). ID badges shall be worn at all times when performing work. ID badges shall have an identification picture, and shall state the name of the individual and the company they represent. Contractor personnel are prohibited from possessing weapons, firearms or ammunition, on themselves or within their Contractor-owned or privately owned vehicle while on BEP premises.

H.10 Evaluation of Contractor Performance:

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

(b) The Contractor can elect to review the evaluation and submit additional information or a rebuttal statement. The Contractor will be permitted 60 calendar days to respond.

Contractor response is voluntary. If the Contractor does not respond within 60 days, the Government will presume that the Contractor has no comment. Any disagreement between the parties regarding an evaluation will be referred to an individual at a level above the Contracting Officer, whose decision is final.

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

Bureau of Engraving and Printing utilizes the Contractor Performance Assessment

Reporting System (CPARS) and the Federal Awarded Performance and Integrity

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

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The CPARS module assesses performance on contracts for Systems, Services, Information

Technology, and Operations Support, Architect-Engineer contracts and performance on

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

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

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

60-day time period. After the BEP Contract Specialist registers the contract in one of the systems listed above, the Contractor will receive a system generated e-mail notifying him/her that the contract is registered. A system generated e-mail will also provide the

Contractor with a User ID if the person does not already have a system User ID.

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

H.11 Accident Prevention:

The Contractor shall comply with safety practices as may be deemed necessary by the

Bureau Safety Manager to ensure the safety and health of Contractor and Bureau employees.

When the Contractor’s performance requires the use of power-activated devices for welding, cutting or burning using open-flame or electric-arc equipment, the Contractor shall provide no less than three (3) days advanced written notice to the COR requesting approval for the use of the power-activated devices. The COR shall obtain clearance of such use through the Bureau Safety Manager and provide written confirmation of approval or disposal to the Contractor.

The Contractor shall take any other precautions necessary to protect all persons against injury at the work site and shall be held responsible for all damages to persons and property that occur as a result of his fault or negligence in performing the contract work.

Any Contractor personnel that are deemed to be working in an unsafe manner or endangering their own or others health may be removed from the Bureau under order of the Contracting Officer. Any Contractor personnel removed for failure to maintain a safe and healthy work environment may not be allowed to return to the Bureau’s property.

https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do

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H.12 Bureau Working Restrictions:

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

• Interfering with Government business;

• Unduly restricting traffic;

• Causing unsafe conditions for employees and visitors; and

• Adversely affecting the operation of Bureau equipment.

When, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Contractor’s work is in violation of any of the four restrictions above, the Contractor shall be required to perform the work at such time and under such conditions as are in the best interest of the Bureau. In this connection, the directions of the Contracting Officer shall be binding and shall be executed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

At this time, the Bureau is limiting access to the facilities due to COVID-19 concerns.

Visitors to the facility will be required to wear masks/facial coverings and have their temperature checked. Failure to adhere to Bureau policies will be denied entry.

H.13 Parking:

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

H.14 Utilities Provided:

For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the Government at no cost to the Contractor for the preparation and performance of the

BAT and installation of the equipment at the Bureau. All extensions, wiring, hoses, etc., required for connection to such utilities shall be furnished by the Contractor. The

Contractor will be required to participate in all BEP utility conservation programs. Long distance and FTS telephone services will not be provided. If the Contractor anticipates any interruption to a utility service, the Contractor shall provide written notification to the COR

10 calendar days prior to the utility interruption.

H.15 Bureau’s Regulations:

All persons working on Bureau premises under the terms of the Contract shall, while on the premises, be under the administrative direction of the Contracting Officer and shall be subject to all general rules and regulations governing the Bureau and, in particular, all applicable security regulations. If the contract requires contract employees to work on

Bureau premises for a period of time exceeding five calendar days, such employees will be subject to an appropriate preliminary personnel security check to be conducted by the

Bureau's Office of Security. Such employees shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to commencing work on the premises. Employees who do not meet established security criteria shall not be permitted to work on the premises.

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H.16 Permits and Licenses – General:

In the performance of work hereunder, the Contractor shall obtain and maintain in effect all necessary permits and licenses required by Federal, State, or local government, or subdivision thereof, or of any other duly constituted public authority. The Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to work to be performed hereunder.

H.17 Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1980 Government Owned

Facilities/Equipment:

Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational

Health and Safety Act of 1980, as amended (OSHA). If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government - furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to

OSHA standards, the Contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed.

H.18 Security Requirements:

BEP’s facilities are considered to be secure government facilities; therefore visitors to BEP may be given a visitor’s security badge by security personnel and escorted by Government authorized personnel. Visitor security badges shall be worn above the waist, clearly visible, with picture or front side front forward at all times. Visitor security badges are to be returned upon leaving the site.

H.19 Personnel Security Requirements:

Personnel Security Clearance. Contractor and subcontractor employees involved in the repair, maintenance, installation, modification, inspection, or any other capacity requiring access to the BEP, access to the BEP computer systems or information contained therein, or other information pertinent to BEP personnel or security operations shall be subjected to suitability investigations, conducted by the BEP, before assignment to perform work under this contract.

All Contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring access to the BEP or working on the

BEP contract will be required to complete and submit, to the COR, all security forms furnished by the Personnel Security Division, commensurate with the sensitivity of their positions.

Upon receipt of the Performance Work Statement, the Office of Security will provide an assessment of access level and the type of background investigation that will be granted as well as the appropriate Position Sensitivity Levels which will be assigned to all positions occupied by Contractor and Subcontractor employees. The position sensitivity of all positions occupied by Contractor and Subcontractor employees, which involve access to the Personal Computer function, including those involved in the inspection of the work are designated as Low Risk. Should other positions be identified, requiring a higher sensitivity, the position sensitivity shall be designated as High Risk. Access to the BEP and placement in these positions require that the BEP conduct a Full Field Background investigation, and

19 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA22Q00387 that it be favorably completed. Required security packets are required to be submitted to the COR, within ten (10) working days, for use by Personnel Security Division, Office of

Security. The Contractor shall submit packages of all personnel expected to be present at the Bureau for extended periods of time in excess of ten (10) working days no later than ninety (90) days prior to the delivery of the equipment to the Bureaus.

The BEP reserves the right to deny access to its facilities and/or security systems, following adjudicative guidelines set forth in Executive Order 10450 and applicable supplemental directives, to any individual about which an adverse suitability determination is made.

Failure to submit the required security investigation packet or to truthfully answer all questions contained in security investigation packets shall constitute grounds for denial of access clearance.

The selected Contractor shall not provide access to employees, or subcontract employees, until written access clearance is provided by the Personnel Security Branch, office of

Security, BEP. Contractors and subcontractors are responsible for reporting all changes to the COR within five (5) days of the occurrence of the change concerning any of their employees, which may affect the suitability of their employees for access to the BEP or placement in any of these positions including additions, or deletions.

The COR shall maintain a current listing of access requirements and provide that information to the Personnel Security Division, BEP. The Personnel Security Division will inform the COR of all access denials. The reason for the denial will not be provided to the company contact in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. Denial of access to the BEP does not preclude employment of the individual concerned, by the Contractor, in any capacity not associated with the contract. Reinvestigation may be required throughout the life of the contract to adhere to Government security requirements.

H.20 Contractor Clearance through U.S. Customs and Border Protection:

In the event the Contractor is to provide equipment of foreign manufacture, which must be imported into the United States, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to make entry through United States Customs and Border Protection and pay all duties and charges appurtenant thereto. Imports guidelines, questions and answers can be found at http://www.cbp.gov/trade.

H.21 Contract Performance Information:

Dissemination of Contract Performance Information: The Contractor must not publish, permit to be published, or distribute for public consumption, any information, oral or written, concerning the results or conclusions made pursuant to the performance of this contract, without the prior written consent of the Contracting Officer. Two copies of any material proposed to be published or distributed must be submitted to the Contracting

Officer for approval.

http://www.cbp.gov/trade

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Contractor Testimony: All requests for the testimony of the Contractor or its employees, and any intention to testify as an expert witness relating to: (a) any work required by, and or performed under, this contract; or (b) any information provided by any party to assist the Contractor in the performance of this contract must be immediately reported to the

Contracting Officer. Neither the Contractor nor its employees must testify on a matter related to work performed or information provided under this contract, either voluntarily or pursuant to a request, in any judicial or administrative proceeding unless approved by the Contracting Officer or required by a judge in a final court order.

H.22 Travel Cost:

Costs incurred by Contractor personnel on official company business are allowable, subject to the limitations contained at FAR 31.205-46 Travel Cost. Costs for travel transportation will be based on actual incurred costs. Costs for lodging, meals and incidentals expense will be based on Federal Travel Regulations prescribed by the General Services

Administration, for travel in the contiguous United States available at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104877. Costs incurred for lodging, meals, and incidental expenses shall be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel. Documentation to support actual costs incurred shall be allowable only if the following information is documented—

• Date and place (city, town, or other similar designation) of the expenses;

• Purpose of the trip; and

• Name of person on trip and that person’s title or relationship to the Contractor

Airfare costs in excess of the lowest priced airfare available to the Contractor during normal business hours are unallowable except when such accommodations require circuitous routing, require travel during unreasonable hours, excessively prolong travel, result in increased cost that would offset transportation savings, are not reasonably adequate for the physical or medical needs of the traveler, or are not reasonably available to meet mission requirements. However, in order for airfare costs in excess of the above airfare to be allowable, the applicable condition(s) set forth above must be documented and justified.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, travel may be limited and/or restricted. Prior to traveling to the Bureau, Contractor shall notify the COR. The COR and Contractor shall agree upon a date and time for clearance into the building. For update to information regarding travel advisories, please visit:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/ea/covid-19-information.html.

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to

Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper MAY 2011

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items NOV 2021

52.222-20 Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment JUN 2020

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JULY 1995

52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns OCT 2018

52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan NOV 2021

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

Executive Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

2015).

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

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws

108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

XX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN

2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

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XX (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.)

XX (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].

XX (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L.

111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

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

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

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV

2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP

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

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

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

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)

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

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

__ (15)

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

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

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct

2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17)

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

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

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

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

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

__ (18)

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

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

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

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (SEP

2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

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

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

__ (22)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business

Program (SEP 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

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

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

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

XX (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN

2022) (E.O.13126).

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

XX (30)

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

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

XX (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).

XX (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.)

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__ (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.

XX (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.

XX (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV

2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 1

9 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.

XX (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

XX (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 (Nov 2007)

( 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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__ (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. 2307(f)).

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

Services (NOV 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (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.