RFQ 2031ZA23Q00179 - Stack and Rack Carts and Hoods.pdf

REQUEST FOR QUOTE # 2031ZA22Q00258

Stack and Rack, Carts and Security Hoods

Table of Contents Section Description Page Number(s)

A General Information 2

B Pricing Schedule 3

C Statement of Work 4

D Packaging and Handling 8 - 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 - 47

L Instructions to Offerors 48- 52

M Evaluation 53 - 54

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SECTION A – GENERAL INFORMATION

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 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 shall not be issued. THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDE.

A. This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-04 / effective date of 30 January 2022.

B. This procurement is unrestricted and the associated NAICS code is 33299, All Other

Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product 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 QTY UNIT UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

0001 Stack and Rack Carts 225 EA $ $

0002 Stack and Rack Carts Security

Hoods

225 EA $ $

TOTAL $

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

STACK AND RACK CARTS AND SECURITY HOODS

SECTION I: Background

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s (BEP) mission is to develop and produce United States currency notes, trusted worldwide. BEP’s vision is to be the world standard securities printer providing its customers and the public with superior products through excellence in manufacturing and innovation. As its primary function, the BEP prints billions of dollars, referred to as Federal Reserve notes, each year for delivery to the Federal Reserve System.

As part of the printing and delivery process, Stack and Rack Carts (also referred to as Carts) are used for separating wet work during the drying process after Intaglio printing. These carts are specific to press size and include several accessories including metal rods and security hoods.

SECTION II: Scope

The Contractor shall fabricate and deliver Carts and security hoods that are compliant with the specified requirements in the Statement of Work (SOW), Technical Requirements Data Sheet

(TRDS) and drawings. Finished equipment shall be delivered to the Western Currency Facility

(WCF) in Ft. Worth, TX.

The Carts will be used to hold sheets for no less than seventy-two (72) hours of drying time upon completion of Offset and Intaglio printing. During drying times, each Cart will be secured and strapped with a security hood and locking mechanism. The locking mechanism will be provided by the BEP.

SECTION III: Technical Requirements/Tasks

The Contractor shall meet or exceed all the following specifications for the Carts and security hoods:

Stack and Rack Carts: Carts shall be manufactured in accordance with the specifications set forth in the drawings and photos in the following documents: Attachment A. 55222AD REV A

50-Stack and Rack Cart with Component Drawings; Attachment B. 55222CB Rack Hood; and

Attachment C. Cart Hood Covers.

Security Hoods:

• Hoods shall be designed to cover the carts.

• Hoods shall be made of mesh and grey canvas. Hoods must have enough open weave to allow adequate airflow to allow printed sheets to cure for seventy-two (72) hours.

• Hoods shall be of breathable, strength material that does not pull the cloth, mesh and/or strapping.

• Hood shall be resistant to rips and tears from normal working conditions.

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• Hoods shall also include black, perforated security belt and straps to allow the BEP to secure the hoods to the Carts

3.3 Warranty: The Contractor warrants that the Carts and security hoods delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the SOW. The Contractor shall also warrant all parts and workmanship delivered under this contract to be free from defects, damage, or failure. A period of one (1) year (12 calendar months) warranty will begin after full acceptance of the Carts and hoods by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The Contractor’s warranty shall be inclusive of parts, labor, and associated transportation and shipping costs. When a malfunction occurs, while a part is covered under warranty, the

Contractor will be notified by the Government within seventy-two (72) hours. In response to the notification, the Contractor shall replace the defective Carts or security hoods within one (1) week after the notification. Replacement of the defective part shall be at no cost to the

Government.

If the Contractor is required to correct or re-perform during the warranty period, it shall be at no cost to the Government and any services corrected or re-performed during the warranty period shall be subject to the same extent as work initially performed. If the Contractor fails or refuses to correct or re-perform during the warranty period, the BEP Contracting Officer may, by contract or otherwise, correct or replace with similar services and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned by the Contractor, thereby, or make an equitable adjustment to the contract price.

The Contractor shall provide a point of contact for warranty issues and concerns.

3.4 Inspection and Testing

3.4.1 Responsibility for Inspection and Testing: The BEP reserves the right to perform any inspections on all equipment delivered under this contract. The Carts and security hoods shall meet or exceed the technical requirements as required herein.

Any Carts or security hoods that do not meet the specifications shall be returned to the

Contractor at the Contractor’s expense. If any item is deemed insufficient or damaged, the COR will notify the Contractor. In the event, any part does not work or is deemed damaged or found to be unacceptable; the Contractor will replace the item at no cost to the Government.

The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance utilizing two methods:

Random Sampling: The COR will facilitate or conduct random sampling in accordance with the

Acceptable Quality Limits outlined in the requirements to ensure equipment meets requirements.

Customer Complaints: The COR will be responsible for investigating and notifying the CO of customer complaints. The CO will notify the contractor when complaints arise.

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3.4.2 Final Acceptance: Each batch of Carts and security hoods shall be utilized by the BEP for a minimum of sixty (60) days without any problems or issues being noted prior to the final acceptance by the BEP.

SECTION IV: Deliverables

SOW # Deliverable Due Date

Deliverable

Recipient Deliverable Format

4.0 Warranty

Completion of full acceptance COR

PDF/Email/MS Word

2003 (or higher)

4.0 Contact Information

Completion of full acceptance COR

PDF/Email/MS Word

2003 (or higher)

SECTION V: Performance Requirements Summary

Performance

Requirement

Performance

Standard

Acceptable Quality

Level

Method of

Surveillance

Welding of Columns Contractor provides this during welding process.

100% of columns in the correct location.

Contractor compliance or non-compliance shall be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data shall be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance.

Paint Adhering Contractor provides this through temperature check and paint system checking of dimensions before and after.

100% of paint adhering.

Contractor compliance or non-compliance shall be tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data shall be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance.

Column Width Contractor provides through maintaining spacer placement in

100% of columns width of 36 inches.

Contractor compliance or non-compliance shall be

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tallied for CPAR reporting periods and the results of the data shall be used to substantiate objective ratings of contractor performance.

SECTION VI: Place of Performance/Delivery

Deliverables as required during the performance of this contract shall be delivered F.O.B destination. The equipment identified shall be delivered to the following address through the life of the contract:

Bureau of Engraving and Printing

Western Currency Facility

Attn: To be completed upon award

9000 Blue Mound Road

Fort Worth, TX 76131

SECTION VII: Period of Performance

Delivery of two (2) Carts and security hoods each are required within sixty (60) days after receipt of contract award for a two (2) week initial testing and acceptance period. After testing is completed, the Carts and security hoods will follow a staggered delivery schedule, fifty (50)

Carts and security hoods every forty-five (45) days until all quantities have been delivered. All equipment must be delivered within ten (10) months.

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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 WCF:

• 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 shall 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

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SECTION F – DELIVERY OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 PLACE OF DELIVERY

Deliverables as required during the performance of this contract shall be delivered F.O.B destination. The equipment and supplies identified shall be delivered to the following address:

Western Currency Facility

Attn: To be completed upon award

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 shall not provide any assistance during deliveries.

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

The following information should be provided for all deliveries to BEP facilities:

• Name of supplier/manufacturer

• Contract/Purchase Order Number

• Total number of cartons or pallets

• Total weight

• Date and Time of Delivery

• BEP WCF Delivery Point of Contact

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

F.3 DELIVERIES TO THE WESTERN CURRENCY FACILITY

9000 BLUE MOUND ROAD, FORT WORTH, TEXAS: Vendors must contact WCF

General Stores/Receiving at (817) 231-4125 or (817) 847-3855 at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to notify of approximate delivery time and date. Deliveries are accepted during the operating hours of 7:00 am to 2:15 pm. After hours contact numbers are (817)

231-4125 or (817) 231-4167. WCF General Stores/Receiving operating hours are from

7:00 am to 2:30 pm local time, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. To resolve any delivery issue, please contact WCF General Stores/Receiving management at (817)

231-4167 or (817) 847-3855. Delivery Point of Contact will be specified in Award.

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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).

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

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

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SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION OFFICE

(a) This contract shall be administered by:

Office of the Chief Procurement Officer

WCF Contracting Division

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

G.2 DTAR 1052.201-70, Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) Appointment and

Authority (APR 2015)

(a) The COR SHALL 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 1052-223-7003, 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.2 INTERPRETATION OF CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS:

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

H.3 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS:

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

H.4 NON-DISCLOSURE OF NON PUBLIC INFORMATION AND DATA:

During the period of performance of the contract, the Contractor may be granted access to Non Public information and data, which is the sole property of BEP, as well as proprietary information and data, which is the sole property of entities other than the contracting parties. In particular, the Contractor agrees that all information provided by representatives of BEP, either before or after contract award, concerning the design, manufacture, processing or transporting of United States currency is nonpublic. Such information shall be shared only with employees or agents of the company having a need to know, and shall not be disclosed to other persons without the written consent of the

CO.

Further, the Contractor agrees to maintain the confidentiality of all such information and data and shall not disclose any information and data, interpretations of, and/or derivatives of, such information and data to any unauthorized party without the express written approval of the CO, or of the party in which title is wholly vested. The Contractor hereby agrees to include this clause in all subcontracts or consulting agreements relating to work under this contract. The Contractor shall be required to sign a Non-Disclosure

Agreement.

H.5 INDEMNIFICATION:

(a) Responsibility for Government Property: The Contractor assumes full responsibility for and shall indemnify the Government against any and all losses or damage of whatsoever kind and nature to any and all Government property, including any equipment, supplies, accessories, or parts furnished, while in his custody and care for

16 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23Q00179 storage, repairs, or service to be performed under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

If due to the fault, negligent acts (whether of commission or omission) and/or dishonesty of the Contractor or its employees, any Government-owned or controlled property is lost or damaged as a result of the Contractor's performance of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible to the Government for such loss or damage, and the Government, at its option, may in lieu of payment thereof, require the Contractor to replace at his own expense, all property lost or damaged.

(b) Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement: The Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any Contractor property or property owned by a third party occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

(c) Government's Right of Recovery: Nothing in the above paragraphs shall be considered to preclude the Government from receiving the benefits of any insurance the Contractor may carry which provides for the indemnification of any loss or destruction of, or damages to property in the custody and care of the Contractor where such loss, destruction or damage is to Government property. The Contractor shall do nothing to prejudice the Government's right to recover against third parties for any loss, destruction of, or damage to Government property, and upon the request of the Contracting Officer shall, at the Government's expense, furnish to the

Government all reasonable assistance and cooperation (including assistance in the prosecution of suit and the execution of instruments of assignment in favor of the

Government) in obtaining recovery.

(d) Government Liability: The Government shall not be liable for any injury to the

Contractor's personnel or damage to the Contractor's property unless such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the Government and is recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal statutory authority.

H.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:

(a) The Contractor warrants that, to the best of the Contractor’s knowledge and belief, there are no relevant facts or circumstances which could give rise to an organizational conflict of interest (OCI), as defined in FAR 9.5, Organizational and Consultants

Conflicts of Interest, or that the Contractor has disclosed all such relevant information.

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(b) The Contractor agrees that if an actual or potential OCI is discovered after award, the

Contractor shall make a full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer. This disclosure must include a description of actions, which the Contractor has taken or proposes to take, after consultation with the Contracting Officer, to avoid, mitigate, or neutralize the actual or potential conflict.

(c) The Contracting Officer may terminate this contract for convenience, in whole or in part, if it deems such termination necessary to avoid an OCI. If the Contractor was aware of a potential OCI prior to award or discovered an actual or potential conflict after award and did not disclose or misrepresented relevant information to the

Contacting Office, the Government may terminate the contract for default, debar the

Contractor from Government contracting, or pursue such other remedies as may be permitted by law or this contract.

(e) The Contractor must include this clause in all subcontracts and in lower tier subcontracts unless a waiver is requested from, and granted by, the Contracting

Officer.

(f) In the event that a requirement changes in such a way as to create a potential conflict of interest for the Contractor, the Contractor must:

1) Notify the Contracting Officer of a potential conflict, and;

2) Recommend to the Government an alternate approach which would avoid the potential conflict, or

3) Present for approval a conflict of interest mitigation plan that shall:

• Describe in detail the changed requirement that creates the potential conflict of interest; and

• Outline in detail the actions to be taken by the Contractor or the Government in the performance of the task to mitigate the conflict, division of subcontractor effort, and limited access to information, or other acceptable means.

4) The Contractor must not commence work on a changed requirement related to a potential conflict of interest until specifically notified by the Contracting Officer to proceed.

5) If the Contracting Officer determines that it is in the best interest of the

Government to proceed with work, notwithstanding a conflict of interest, a request for waiver must be submitted in accordance with FAR 9.503.

H.7 DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST:

It is the BEP policy to award contracts to only those Offerors whose objectivity is not impaired because of any related past, present, or planned interest, financial or otherwise, in organizations regulated by BEP or in organizations whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities. Based on this policy, if at any time during the performance of this contract the Contractor knows of any Conflict of Interest

18 Bureau of Engraving and Printing 2031ZA23Q00179 situation affecting the organization, any of its officers or Key Persons working under this contract, has reason to believe that a conflict of interest situation might arise, or is made aware of an actual or potential conflict of interest situation:

(a) The Contractor shall immediately provide to the Contracting Officer a written statement which describes in a concise manner all past, present or planned organizational, financial, contractual or other interest(s) with that organization regulated by BEP, or with that organization or individual whose interests may be substantially affected by Departmental activities, and which is related to the work under this contract. The interest(s) described shall include those of the Contractor, its affiliates, consultants, Subcontractors and key personnel of any of the above. Past interest shall be limited to within one year of the date of the quoter's technical offer.

Key personnel shall include any person owning more than 20% interest in the organization, and the organization's corporate officers, its senior managers and any employee who is responsible for making a decision or taking an action on this contract where the decision or action can have an economic or other impact on the interests of a regulated or affected organization.

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

(c) In the absence of any relevant interest identified in (a) above, the Contractor shall certify in its statement that to its best knowledge and belief no affiliation exists relevant to possible conflicts of interest. The Contractor must obtain the same information from any potential Subcontractors prior to award of a subcontract.

(d) The Contracting Officer shall review the statement submitted and may require additional relevant information from the Contractor. All such information, and any other relevant information known to BEP, shall be used to determine whether a conflict of interest exists or a situation exists that may create a conflict of interest. If any such conflict of interest is found to exist, the Contracting Officer may (1) terminate the contract, or (2) determine that it is otherwise in the best interest of the

United States to continue the contract with the Contractor and (3) modify the contract to include appropriate provisions to mitigate or avoid such conflicts in the contract.

(e) If the Contractor refuses to provide the written statement called for in paragraph (a), or any additional information that the Contracting Officer may require, the

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

H.8 EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE:

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

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(b) The Contractor can elect to review the evaluation and submit additional information or a rebuttal statement. The Contractor shall be permitted 60 calendar days to respond. Contractor response is voluntary. If the Contractor does not respond within

60 days, the Government shall presume that the Contractor has no comment. Any disagreement between the parties regarding an evaluation shall 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, shall 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.

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 shall serve as a primary contact. This individual shall 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 shall receive a system generated e-mail notifying him/her that the contract is registered. A system generated e-mail shall 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 shall receive a system generated e-mail notification that the performance evaluation is electronically available for review and comment. The

Contractor representative shall 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.9 SAFETY:

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

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State “Right to Know” laws and 29 CFR 1910.1200, Employees Hazard Communication

Program, require manufacturers, importers and suppliers to label containers of toxic substances or hazardous chemicals with the chemical name and appropriate hazard warning and to provide Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for these substances.

Hazard Material Information not meeting the requirement shall not be accepted (off-loaded) by the BEP.

All machinery delivered under this contract shall be in accordance with the BEP’s Safety, Health and Environmental requirements.

H.10 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.

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.

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSE

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984

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

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JULY 1995

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference FEB 1998

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

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

(End of Clause)

FAR 52.212-5, 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:

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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__ (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].

__ (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 (Sep 2021) ( 15

U.S.C. 657a).

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

Concerns (Sep 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer)

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

__ (13) [Reserved]

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

644).

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

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

644).

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

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

637(d)(2) and (3)).

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

637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Sep 2021) ( 15

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

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

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

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

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

Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep

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

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (

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

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

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

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

(E.O.13126).

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

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

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

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

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

__ (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.)

__ (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.

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__ (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, 19 U.S.C.

4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-

138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C.

3301 note).

__ (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).

__ (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. 552a).

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__ (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 products and commercial services:

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ( 29

U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May

2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers 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.

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(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 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract

(except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in

FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(ix) 52.