RFQ 36C24925Q0144.pdf

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2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE DATE 4. ORDER NO. 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (No Collect Calls) 8. OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL

TIME

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

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

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11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR CODE FACILITY CODE 18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO. UEI: EFT:

PHONE: FAX:

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

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24.

ITEM NO. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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

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

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN _______________ 29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. ___________________________________ OFFER COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DATED ________________________________. YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED SET FORTH HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (TYPE OR PRINT) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (TYPE OR PRINT) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION (REV. NOV 2021)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

STANDARD FORM 1449

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

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

36C24925Q0144 02-12-2025

Rebecca Espinoza 615-225-6998 02-24-2025 1pm CST

Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

NCO 9

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

X 100

X

561730

$9.5 Million

N/A

X

Department of Veterans Affairs

NCO - 9

3400 Lebanon Pike

Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

Network Contracting Office 9 Department of Veterans Affairs Network Contracting Office (90C) 1639 Medical Center Parkway Suite 204 Murfreesboro TN 37129

90C

FSC e-Invoicing Payment http://www.fsc.va.gov/fsc/einvoice.asp Invoice Setup Information 1-877-489-6135 Invoice must be submitted electronically

Setup 1-877-489-6135

See CONTINUATION Page

This solicitation is 100% set-aside for service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). Every contractor who Submits a quote shall be SBA VetCert verified at the time of Quote submission and before contract award.

See CONTINUATION Page

X

Shawn Hendricks

36C24925Q0144

Table of Contents

SECTION A

A.1 SF 1449 SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

B.4 EVALUATION OF QUOTES

B.5 WAGE DETERMINATION

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS

AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

C.2 VAAR 852.219-73 VA NOTICE OF TOTAL SET-ASIDE FOR CERTIFIED

SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.3 VAAR 852.219-75 VA NOTICE OF LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING—

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE FOR SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION (JAN 2023)

(DEVIATION)

C.4 VAAR 852.232-72 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS (NOV

2018)

C.5 VAAR 852.242-71 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER (OCT 2020) ... 34

C.6 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

C.7 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2025)

SECTION D - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, OR ATTACHMENTS

SECTION E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

E.1 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (SEP 2023)

E.2 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

E.3 52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT

ORDERS—REPRESENTATION AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

E.4 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB

1998)

E.5 52.212-2 EVALUATION—COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

E.6 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS—

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2024)

SECTION B - CONTINUATION OF SF 1449 BLOCKS

B.1 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

1. Contract Administration: All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

a. CONTRACTOR:

b. GOVERNMENT: Contracting Officer 36C249

Department of Veterans Affairs

Network Contracting Office 9 (90C)

Attn: Rebecca Espinoza

1639 Medical Center Parkway, Suite 204

Murfreesboro TN 37129

2. CONTRACTOR REMITTANCE ADDRESS: All payments by the Government to the contractor will be made in accordance with:

[X] 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System For Award Management, or

[] 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party

3. INVOICES: Invoices shall be submitted in arrears:

a. Quarterly []

b. Semi-Annually []

c. Other [X] As needed

4. GOVERNMENT INVOICE ADDRESS: All Invoices from the contractor shall be submitted electronically in accordance with VAAR Clause 852.232-72 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the Solicitation numbered and dated as follows:

AMENDMENT NO DATE

B.2 STATEMENT OF WORK

Nashville VA Medical Center Grounds Service and Fence Installation

A. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Title of Project: Grounds Service/Fence Install

2. Scope of Work: This requirement is cut down 16 trees as directed to include stump grinding at each tree removed. Trim dead limbs from several trees around VA property as directed. Install weed stop barrier over (1) large, elevated flower bed and install new mulch.

Remove row of existing bushes at the employee entrance as directed. Plane sidewalks campus wide as needed to eliminate tripping hazards. Provide and install approx. 108’ of new 5’ tall white aluminum fence to match existing on campus. Clean up and remove all associated debris at the Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS), for the Nashville campus located at 1310 24th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212.

3. Background: TVHS Nashville campus has not had document ground maintenance to thoroughly explain the background. To maintain the integrity of the infrastructure required work to upgrade grounds area is a necessity.

4. Performance Period: The Contractor shall perform all work during normal business hours 7:30am To 3:30pm (unless other times are stipulated by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR)) if space is occupied between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. to minimize the impact on patients and VA operations.

B. CONTRACT AWARD MEETING

The contractor shall not commence performance on the tasks in this SOW until the CO has conducted a kickoff meeting or has advised the contractor that a kickoff meeting is waived.

C. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1. Work Requirements

(a) Initial Project Meeting. Site work will commence with a meeting with the Maintenance Supervisor, John Messer (615-873-6893).

(b) Hours of Work and Location(s) of Jobs. The hours of work will be during normal business hours of 7:30am To 3:30pm at TVHS.

2. Supporting Information

(a) Place of Performance. Will be performed at the TVHS located at 1310 24th Ave South Nashville, TN 37212.

(b) Period of Performance. The Contractor shall have completed all specified work within 30 days of the contractual agreement.

D. SPECIFIC MANDATORY TASKS AND ASSOCIATED DELIVERABLES

1. Contractor Furnished Materials: The contractor shall provide All labor, materials, equipment to perform the job. When "furnish", "provide", "install", or similar term is used it shall mean a complete installation, ready for use.

2. Government Furnished Materials and Services. Government furnished property, if any, will be identified and will only be used for the performance of this contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall, always, take all steps necessary for maintenance and preservation of all Government-furnished property. The Contractor shall comply with all reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose, or specifically protect, Government-furnished property.

3. Qualifications of Key Personnel. The Contractor’s employees should be knowledgeable of standards associated with temperature monitoring, support, and maintenance.

4. Supervision/Communications. At all times during the performance, the Contractor's Superintendent (if applicable) shall be available by cellular phone. Prior to beginning any work, the Contractor shall supply the COR with the telephone number for the Superintendent. The Contractor's "Competent Person" that meets OSHA training guidelines, can make decisions and acting on behalf of the Contractor shall be physically always located on site during performance of the contract. If the Contractor's Competent Person is absent from the job site for an extended period, the COR may send all Contractor/sub-contractor employees off the job.

5. Security Requirements. Contractor shall identify which employees will be working under the awarded contract. Contractor personnel shall include employees, sub-contractors, subcontractor employees, suppliers and delivery personnel entering the Medical Center. This does not apply to suppliers and delivery personnel making deliveries to the VA warehouse dock only. Those employees shall bring photo ID to obtain a VA Contractor identification badge that shall be always worn above the belt while on Medical Center property.

Contractor's employees shall return all I.D. badges to designated personnel at time designated in the task order.

6. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) is responsible for the inspection of the work called for in this job. The Contracting Officer's Representative will be identified in the task order by name, telephone number and location. Inspections made by the COR are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not relieve the Contractor of any quality control responsibilities.

7. The Safety Manger is responsible for safety inspections of all contract operations. The Safety Manager will be identified in the task order by name, phone number and location.

8. Drawings – General. Contract drawings (if applicable) will indicate the extent and location of work. If any departure from the contract drawings is deemed necessary by the Contractor, the details of such departure and the reasons therefore shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval as soon as practical. No such departure shall be made without proper written permission of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor is responsible for all information and requirements in drawings and specifications that pertain to the task order.

9. Verification of Dimensions. The Contractor shall visit the job site to thoroughly familiarize himself with all the details of the work and working conditions. The Contractor shall also verify all dimensions in the field and shall advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancy before performing any work. The Contractor shall be specifically responsible for the coordination and proper relation of his work to the building, structure, phasing and ensure the safety of employees and workmen.

10. Smoking Policy. The Contractor shall not allow smoking in any building. The

Contractor shall ensure employees smoke only in designated outdoor areas, 50 feet away from buildings.

11. Parking/Traffic Regulations. The Contractor shall not park on grassy areas unless approved by the COR and the Contractor agrees to restore areas back to VA standards.

Drivers should be particularly concerned with pedestrian traffic. Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Posted speed limits and all other traffic controls are to be always observed by operators. Seat belt use is mandatory on the VA grounds. There are no reserved parking spots for contractors at this VA hospital. The contractor is responsible for making their own parking plans off VA site. They may park only long enough on site, to load and unload supplies.

12. The Contractor shall always keep the work area, including any areas where materials/equipment is being stored, free from accumulations of waste materials.

13. The COR will designate a contractor staging area due to space limitations. The contractor is responsible for disposing all waste.

14. Upon completion of a segment of work, the Contractor shall demonstrate to the COR that the work is complete, and the system is working.

E. SCHEDULE FOR DELIVERABLES

None.

F. CHANGES TO STATEMENT OF WORK

Any changes to this SOW shall be authorized and approved only through written modifications to the contract by the CO. A copy of each modification will be kept in a project folder along with all other products of the project. Costs incurred by the contractor through the actions of parties other than the CO shall be borne by the contractor.

G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Upon arrival, every day during removal and installation, upon checkout.

H. TRAVEL [If applicable]

I. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES [If applicable]

J. CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. The contractor must inform the VHA COR when personnel are removed from the contract for any reason.

2. If a key person becomes unavailable to complete the contract, proposed substitutions of key personnel shall be made to the COR and CO.

K. CONFIDENTIALITY AND NONDISCLOSURE

1. It is agreed that:

(a) The preliminary and final deliverables, and all associated working papers, application source code, and other material deemed relevant by VA which have been generated by the contractor in the performance of this contract, are the exclusive property of the U.S.

Government and shall be submitted to the CO at the conclusion of the contract.

(b) The CO will be the sole authorized official to release, verbally or in writing, any data, draft deliverables, final deliverables, or any other written or printed materials pertaining to this contract. No information shall be released by the contractor. Any request for information relating to this contract, presented to the contractor, shall be submitted to the CO for response.

(c) Press releases, marketing material, or any other printed or electronic documentation related to this project, shall not be publicized without the written approval of the

CO.

B.3 PRICE/COST SCHEDULE

ITEM INFORMATION

ITEM

NUMBE

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DESCRIPTION OF

SUPPLIES/SERVIC

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QUANTIT

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UNI

T UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

1.00 EA ________________

Grounds service maintenance to include fence purchase/installation.

Contract Period: Base POP Begin: 03-03-2025 POP End: 04-03-2025

LOCAL STOCK NUMBER: GROUND WORK

GRAND TOTAL ________________

B.4 EVALUATION OF QUOTES

**The Government will award a firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this RFQ to the contractor that represents the best choice based on comparative evaluations.

The best choice for this procurement means the quote, that is determined to be the most beneficial of all the quotes received by the Government when evaluated in terms of both price and performance risk based on the factor of Experience.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate quotes:

Price

Experience – Any experience that the contractor chooses to provide will be evaluated for relevancy and recency in terms of magnitude and VA campus experience.

B.5 WAGE DETERMINATION

"REGISTER OF WAGE DETERMINATIONS UNDER | U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

THE SERVICE CONTRACT ACT | EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS ADMINISTRATION

By direction of the Secretary of Labor | WAGE AND HOUR DIVISION

| WASHINGTON D.C. 20210

| Wage Determination No.: 2015-4641 Daniel W. Simms Division of | Revision No.: 24 Director Wage Determinations| Date Of Last Revision: 12/23/2024

Note: Contracts subject to the Service Contract Act are generally required to pay at least the applicable minimum wage rate required under Executive Order 14026 or Executive Order 13658.

|If the contract is entered into on or |Executive Order 14026 generally applies to | |after January 30, 2022, or the |the contract. | |contract is renewed or extended (e.g., |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |an option is exercised) on or after |at least $17.75 per hour (or the applicable | |January 30, 2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2025. | |If the contract was awarded on or |Executive Order 13658 generally applies to | |between January 1, 2015 and January 29,|the contract. | |2022, and the contract is not renewed |The contractor must pay all covered workers | |or extended on or after January 30, |at least $13.30 per hour (or the applicable | |2022: |wage rate listed on this wage determination,| | |if it is higher) for all hours spent | | |performing on the contract in 2025. |

The applicable Executive Order minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the Executive Orders is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

State: Tennessee

Area: Tennessee Counties of Carter, Unicoi, Washington

**Fringe Benefits Required Follow the Occupational Listing**

OCCUPATION CODE - TITLE FOOTNOTE RATE

01000 - Administrative Support And Clerical Occupations 01011 - Accounting Clerk I 16.51*** 01012 - Accounting Clerk II 18.53 01013 - Accounting Clerk III 20.73 01020 - Administrative Assistant 24.56 01035 - Court Reporter 19.47 01041 - Customer Service Representative I 14.46*** 01042 - Customer Service Representative II 15.77*** 01043 - Customer Service Representative III 17.71*** 01051 - Data Entry Operator I 14.69*** 01052 - Data Entry Operator II 16.03*** 01060 - Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle 18.93

01070 - Document Preparation Clerk 15.77*** 01090 - Duplicating Machine Operator 15.77*** 01111 - General Clerk I 15.32*** 01112 - General Clerk II 16.72*** 01113 - General Clerk III 18.76 01120 - Housing Referral Assistant 21.27 01141 - Messenger Courier 14.89*** 01191 - Order Clerk I 15.74*** 01192 - Order Clerk II 17.17*** 01261 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) I 18.16 01262 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) II 20.31 01263 - Personnel Assistant (Employment) III 22.65 01270 - Production Control Clerk 22.63 01290 - Rental Clerk 14.32*** 01300 - Scheduler, Maintenance 17.07*** 01311 - Secretary I 17.07*** 01312 - Secretary II 19.47 01313 - Secretary III 21.27 01320 - Service Order Dispatcher 16.07*** 01410 - Supply Technician 24.56 01420 - Survey Worker 16.32*** 01460 - Switchboard Operator/Receptionist 14.23*** 01531 - Travel Clerk I 15.15*** 01532 - Travel Clerk II 16.20*** 01533 - Travel Clerk III 17.24*** 01611 - Word Processor I 15.20*** 01612 - Word Processor II 17.40*** 01613 - Word Processor III 19.47 05000 - Automotive Service Occupations 05005 - Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass 22.21 05010 - Automotive Electrician 21.27 05040 - Automotive Glass Installer 20.13 05070 - Automotive Worker 20.13 05110 - Mobile Equipment Servicer 17.83 05130 - Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic 22.38 05160 - Motor Equipment Metal Worker 20.13 05190 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic 22.38 05220 - Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper 16.66*** 05250 - Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker 18.96 05280 - Motor Vehicle Wrecker 20.13 05310 - Painter, Automotive 21.27 05340 - Radiator Repair Specialist 20.13 05370 - Tire Repairer 15.62*** 05400 - Transmission Repair Specialist 22.38 07000 - Food Preparation And Service Occupations 07010 - Baker 13.39*** 07041 - Cook I 12.59*** 07042 - Cook II 14.21*** 07070 - Dishwasher 12.11*** 07130 - Food Service Worker 11.96*** 07210 - Meat Cutter 17.08*** 07260 - Waiter/Waitress 10.40*** 09000 - Furniture Maintenance And Repair Occupations 09010 - Electrostatic Spray Painter 20.71 09040 - Furniture Handler 13.80*** 09080 - Furniture Refinisher 20.71 09090 - Furniture Refinisher Helper 16.23*** 09110 - Furniture Repairer, Minor 18.46 09130 - Upholsterer 20.71 11000 - General Services And Support Occupations 11030 - Cleaner, Vehicles 13.99*** 11060 - Elevator Operator 14.06***

11090 - Gardener 19.11 11122 - Housekeeping Aide 14.06*** 11150 - Janitor 14.06*** 11210 - Laborer, Grounds Maintenance 15.19*** 11240 - Maid or Houseman 12.09*** 11260 - Pruner 13.93*** 11270 - Tractor Operator 17.86 11330 - Trail Maintenance Worker 15.19*** 11360 - Window Cleaner 15.33*** 12000 - Health Occupations 12010 - Ambulance Driver 18.77 12011 - Breath Alcohol Technician 20.72 12012 - Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant 31.69 12015 - Certified Physical Therapist Assistant 29.02 12020 - Dental Assistant 21.63 12025 - Dental Hygienist 36.90 12030 - EKG Technician 31.41 12035 - Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist 31.41 12040 - Emergency Medical Technician 18.77 12071 - Licensed Practical Nurse I 18.53 12072 - Licensed Practical Nurse II 20.72 12073 - Licensed Practical Nurse III 23.11 12100 - Medical Assistant 17.38*** 12130 - Medical Laboratory Technician 25.71 12160 - Medical Record Clerk 18.15 12190 - Medical Record Technician 20.30 12195 - Medical Transcriptionist 17.62*** 12210 - Nuclear Medicine Technologist 45.54 12221 - Nursing Assistant I 12.77*** 12222 - Nursing Assistant II 14.35*** 12223 - Nursing Assistant III 15.66*** 12224 - Nursing Assistant IV 17.59*** 12235 - Optical Dispenser 19.32 12236 - Optical Technician 18.53 12250 - Pharmacy Technician 17.34*** 12280 - Phlebotomist 16.74*** 12305 - Radiologic Technologist 28.94 12311 - Registered Nurse I 26.70 12312 - Registered Nurse II 32.66 12313 - Registered Nurse II, Specialist 32.66 12314 - Registered Nurse III 39.51 12315 - Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist 39.51 12316 - Registered Nurse IV 47.36 12317 - Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing) 25.68 12320 - Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor 21.19 13000 - Information And Arts Occupations 13011 - Exhibits Specialist I 21.25 13012 - Exhibits Specialist II 26.33 13013 - Exhibits Specialist III 32.21 13041 - Illustrator I 21.25 13042 - Illustrator II 26.33 13043 - Illustrator III 32.21 13047 - Librarian 29.16 13050 - Library Aide/Clerk 16.93*** 13054 - Library Information Technology Systems 26.33 Administrator 13058 - Library Technician 20.53 13061 - Media Specialist I 19.00 13062 - Media Specialist II 21.25 13063 - Media Specialist III 23.70 13071 - Photographer I 18.36 13072 - Photographer II 20.53

13073 - Photographer III 25.43 13074 - Photographer IV 31.11 13075 - Photographer V 37.64 13090 - Technical Order Library Clerk 21.25 13110 - Video Teleconference Technician 19.00 14000 - Information Technology Occupations 14041 - Computer Operator I 20.15 14042 - Computer Operator II 22.54 14043 - Computer Operator III 25.14 14044 - Computer Operator IV 27.93 14045 - Computer Operator V 30.35 14071 - Computer Programmer I (see 1) 25.14 14072 - Computer Programmer II (see 1) 14073 - Computer Programmer III (see 1) 14074 - Computer Programmer IV (see 1) 14101 - Computer Systems Analyst I (see 1) 14102 - Computer Systems Analyst II (see 1) 14103 - Computer Systems Analyst III (see 1) 14150 - Peripheral Equipment Operator 20.15 14160 - Personal Computer Support Technician 27.93 14170 - System Support Specialist 31.10 15000 - Instructional Occupations 15010 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Non-Rated) 31.04 15020 - Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated) 37.55 15030 - Air Crew Training Devices Instructor (Pilot) 45.01 15050 - Computer Based Training Specialist / Instructor 31.04 15060 - Educational Technologist 32.37 15070 - Flight Instructor (Pilot) 45.01 15080 - Graphic Artist 22.09 15085 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop 45.01 15086 - Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing 45.01 15088 - Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot 45.01 15090 - Technical Instructor 22.59 15095 - Technical Instructor/Course Developer 27.64 15110 - Test Proctor 18.23 15120 - Tutor 18.23 16000 - Laundry, Dry-Cleaning, Pressing And Related Occupations 16010 - Assembler 11.57*** 16030 - Counter Attendant 11.57*** 16040 - Dry Cleaner 14.30*** 16070 - Finisher, Flatwork, Machine 11.57*** 16090 - Presser, Hand 11.57*** 16110 - Presser, Machine, Drycleaning 11.57*** 16130 - Presser, Machine, Shirts 11.57*** 16160 - Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry 11.57*** 16190 - Sewing Machine Operator 15.09*** 16220 - Tailor 16.07*** 16250 - Washer, Machine 12.52*** 19000 - Machine Tool Operation And Repair Occupations 19010 - Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room) 18.93 19040 - Tool And Die Maker 22.84 21000 - Materials Handling And Packing Occupations 21020 - Forklift Operator 20.42 21030 - Material Coordinator 22.63 21040 - Material Expediter 22.63 21050 - Material Handling Laborer 16.23*** 21071 - Order Filler 14.60*** 21080 - Production Line Worker (Food Processing) 20.42 21110 - Shipping Packer 17.87 21130 - Shipping/Receiving Clerk 17.87 21140 - Store Worker I 13.77*** 21150 - Stock Clerk 17.92

21210 - Tools And Parts Attendant 20.42 21410 - Warehouse Specialist 20.42 23000 - Mechanics And Maintenance And Repair Occupations 23010 - Aerospace Structural Welder 25.82 23019 - Aircraft Logs and Records Technician 20.78 23021 - Aircraft Mechanic I 24.53 23022 - Aircraft Mechanic II 25.82 23023 - Aircraft Mechanic III 27.12 23040 - Aircraft Mechanic Helper 18.26 23050 - Aircraft, Painter 23.30 23060 - Aircraft Servicer 20.78 23070 - Aircraft Survival Flight Equipment Technician 23.30 23080 - Aircraft Worker 22.06 23091 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 22.06 I 23092 - Aircrew Life Support Equipment (ALSE) Mechanic 24.53

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23110 - Appliance Mechanic 23.30 23120 - Bicycle Repairer 19.54 23125 - Cable Splicer 43.29 23130 - Carpenter, Maintenance 21.45 23140 - Carpet Layer 22.06 23160 - Electrician, Maintenance 23.24 23181 - Electronics Technician Maintenance I 22.06 23182 - Electronics Technician Maintenance II 23.54 23183 - Electronics Technician Maintenance III 24.71 23260 - Fabric Worker 20.78 23290 - Fire Alarm System Mechanic 22.57 23310 - Fire Extinguisher Repairer 19.54 23311 - Fuel Distribution System Mechanic 24.53 23312 - Fuel Distribution System Operator 19.54 23370 - General Maintenance Worker 18.00 23380 - Ground Support Equipment Mechanic 24.53 23381 - Ground Support Equipment Servicer 20.78 23382 - Ground Support Equipment Worker 22.06 23391 - Gunsmith I 19.54 23392 - Gunsmith II 22.06 23393 - Gunsmith III 24.53 23410 - Heating, Ventilation And Air-Conditioning 20.90 Mechanic 23411 - Heating, Ventilation And Air Contidioning 22.07 Mechanic (Research Facility) 23430 - Heavy Equipment Mechanic 24.20 23440 - Heavy Equipment Operator 21.42 23460 - Instrument Mechanic 24.53 23465 - Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic 23.30 23470 - Laborer 16.23*** 23510 - Locksmith 23.30 23530 - Machinery Maintenance Mechanic 26.57 23550 - Machinist, Maintenance 21.84 23580 - Maintenance Trades Helper 14.63*** 23591 - Metrology Technician I 24.53 23592 - Metrology Technician II 25.82 23593 - Metrology Technician III 27.12 23640 - Millwright 24.53 23710 - Office Appliance Repairer 22.77 23760 - Painter, Maintenance 17.33*** 23790 - Pipefitter, Maintenance 23.02 23810 - Plumber, Maintenance 21.87 23820 - Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic 24.53 23850 - Rigger 24.53 23870 - Scale Mechanic 22.06

23890 - Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance 23.44 23910 - Small Engine Mechanic 20.24 23931 - Telecommunications Mechanic I 30.63 23932 - Telecommunications Mechanic II 32.25 23950 - Telephone Lineman 30.36 23960 - Welder, Combination, Maintenance 20.31 23965 - Well Driller 24.53 23970 - Woodcraft Worker 24.53 23980 - Woodworker 19.54 24000 - Personal Needs Occupations 24550 - Case Manager 16.68*** 24570 - Child Care Attendant 11.51*** 24580 - Child Care Center Clerk 14.34*** 24610 - Chore Aide 13.24*** 24620 - Family Readiness And Support Services 16.68*** Coordinator 24630 - Homemaker 16.68*** 25000 - Plant And System Operations Occupations 25010 - Boiler Tender 22.97 25040 - Sewage Plant Operator 20.97 25070 - Stationary Engineer 22.97 25190 - Ventilation Equipment Tender 17.10*** 25210 - Water Treatment Plant Operator 20.97 27000 - Protective Service Occupations 27004 - Alarm Monitor 15.71*** 27007 - Baggage Inspector 14.86*** 27008 - Corrections Officer 19.24 27010 - Court Security Officer 19.58 27030 - Detection Dog Handler 16.62*** 27040 - Detention Officer 19.24 27070 - Firefighter 18.76 27101 - Guard I 14.86*** 27102 - Guard II 16.62*** 27131 - Police Officer I 20.32 27132 - Police Officer II 22.58 28000 - Recreation Occupations 28041 - Carnival Equipment Operator 13.28*** 28042 - Carnival Equipment Repairer 14.21*** 28043 - Carnival Worker 10.36*** 28210 - Gate Attendant/Gate Tender 16.84*** 28310 - Lifeguard 15.00*** 28350 - Park Attendant (Aide) 18.83 28510 - Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant 13.75*** 28515 - Recreation Specialist 23.33 28630 - Sports Official 15.00*** 28690 - Swimming Pool Operator 16.50*** 29000 - Stevedoring/Longshoremen Occupational Services 29010 - Blocker And Bracer 22.06 29020 - Hatch Tender 22.06 29030 - Line Handler 22.06 29041 - Stevedore I 20.78 29042 - Stevedore II 23.30 30000 - Technical Occupations 30010 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Center (HFO) (see 2) 45.21 30011 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Station (HFO) (see 2) 31.17 30012 - Air Traffic Control Specialist, Terminal (HFO) (see 2) 34.34 30021 - Archeological Technician I 18.48 30022 - Archeological Technician II 21.10 30023 - Archeological Technician III 25.64 30030 - Cartographic Technician 25.54 30040 - Civil Engineering Technician 22.73 30051 - Cryogenic Technician I 28.29

30052 - Cryogenic Technician II 31.25 30061 - Drafter/CAD Operator I 18.48 30062 - Drafter/CAD Operator II 21.10 30063 - Drafter/CAD Operator III 23.79 30064 - Drafter/CAD Operator IV 28.29 30081 - Engineering Technician I 17.00*** 30082 - Engineering Technician II 19.08 30083 - Engineering Technician III 21.34 30084 - Engineering Technician IV 26.44 30085 - Engineering Technician V 32.34 30086 - Engineering Technician VI 39.13 30090 - Environmental Technician 25.54 30095 - Evidence Control Specialist 25.54 30210 - Laboratory Technician 29.30 30221 - Latent Fingerprint Technician I 28.29 30222 - Latent Fingerprint Technician II 31.25 30240 - Mathematical Technician 25.54 30361 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant I 21.69 30362 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant II 26.87 30363 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant III 32.87 30364 - Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV 39.78 30375 - Petroleum Supply Specialist 31.25 30390 - Photo-Optics Technician 25.54 30395 - Radiation Control Technician 31.25 30461 - Technical Writer I 25.54 30462 - Technical Writer II 31.25 30463 - Technical Writer III 37.80 30491 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I 28.73 30492 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II 34.76 30493 - Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III 41.67 30494 - Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort 28.73 30495 - Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel 28.73 30501 - Weather Forecaster I 28.29 30502 - Weather Forecaster II 34.41 30620 - Weather Observer, Combined Upper Air Or (see 2) 23.79 Surface Programs 30621 - Weather Observer, Senior (see 2) 25.54 31000 - Transportation/Mobile Equipment Operation Occupations 31010 - Airplane Pilot 34.76 31020 - Bus Aide 14.53*** 31030 - Bus Driver 19.44 31043 - Driver Courier 17.08*** 31260 - Parking and Lot Attendant 13.33*** 31290 - Shuttle Bus Driver 17.25*** 31310 - Taxi Driver 14.33*** 31361 - Truckdriver, Light 18.28 31362 - Truckdriver, Medium 19.44 31363 - Truckdriver, Heavy 22.41 31364 - Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer 22.41 99000 - Miscellaneous Occupations 99020 - Cabin Safety Specialist 16.95*** 99030 - Cashier 11.45*** 99050 - Desk Clerk 12.47*** 99095 - Embalmer 28.73 99130 - Flight Follower 28.73 99251 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker I 15.05*** 99252 - Laboratory Animal Caretaker II 16.10*** 99260 - Marketing Analyst 33.26 99310 - Mortician 28.73 99410 - Pest Controller 21.95 99510 - Photofinishing Worker 15.10*** 99710 - Recycling Laborer 18.13

99711 - Recycling Specialist 21.32 99730 - Refuse Collector 16.63*** 99810 - Sales Clerk 13.51*** 99820 - School Crossing Guard 15.05*** 99830 - Survey Party Chief 25.37 99831 - Surveying Aide 16.45*** 99832 - Surveying Technician 22.47 99840 - Vending Machine Attendant 19.29 99841 - Vending Machine Repairer 23.30 99842 - Vending Machine Repairer Helper 19.29

***Workers in this classification may be entitled to a higher minimum wage under Executive Order 14026 ($17.75 per hour) or 13658 ($13.30 per hour). Please see the Note at the top of the wage determination for more information. Please also note that the minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 and 13658 are not currently being enforced as to contracts or contract-like instruments entered into with the federal government in connection with seasonal recreational services or seasonal recreational equipment rental for the general public on federal lands. The minimum wage requirements of Executive Order 14026 also are not currently being enforced as to any contract or subcontract to which the states of Texas, Louisiana, or Mississippi, including their agencies, are a party.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors, applies to all contracts subject to the Service Contract Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year. Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is the victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

ALL OCCUPATIONS LISTED ABOVE RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS:

HEALTH & WELFARE: $5.36 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $214.40 per week or $929.07 per month

HEALTH & WELFARE EO 13706: $4.93 per hour, up to 40 hours per week, or $197.20 per week, or $854.53 per month*

*This rate is to be used only when compensating employees for performance on an SCA-covered contract also covered by EO 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors. A contractor may not receive credit toward its SCA obligations for any paid sick leave provided pursuant to EO 13706.

VACATION: 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year of service with a contractor or successor; 3 weeks after 10 years, and 4 after 20 years. Length of service includes the whole span of continuous service with the present contractor or successor, wherever employed, and with the predecessor contractors in the performance of similar work at the same Federal facility. (Reg. 29 CFR 4.173)

HOLIDAYS: A minimum of eleven paid holidays per year: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth National Independence Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans'

Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. (A contractor may substitute for any of the named holidays another day off with pay in accordance with a plan communicated to the employees involved.) (See 29 CFR 4.174)

THE OCCUPATIONS WHICH HAVE NUMBERED FOOTNOTES IN PARENTHESES RECEIVE THE FOLLOWING:

1) COMPUTER EMPLOYEES: This wage determination does not apply to any individual employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as defined in 29 C.F.R. Part 541. (See 41 C.F.R. 6701(3)). Because most Computer Systems Analysts and Computer Programmers who are paid at least $27.63 per hour (or at least $684 per week if paid on a salary or fee basis) likely qualify as exempt computer professionals under 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 U.S.C. 213(a)(17), this wage determination may not include wage rates for all occupations within those job families. In such instances, a conformance will be necessary if there are nonexempt employees in these job families working on the contract.

Job titles vary widely and change quickly in the computer industry, and are not determinative of whether an employee is an exempt computer professional. To be exempt, computer employees who satisfy the compensation requirements must also have a primary duty that consists of:

(1) The application of systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users, to determine hardware, software or system functional specifications;

(2) The design, development, documentation, analysis, creation, testing or modification of computer systems or programs, including prototypes, based on and related to user or system design specifications;

(3) The design, documentation, testing, creation or modification of computer programs related to machine operating systems; or

(4) A combination of the aforementioned duties, the performance of which requires the same level of skills. (29 C.F.R. 541.400).

Any computer employee who meets the applicable compensation requirements and the above duties test qualifies as an exempt computer professional under both section 13(a)(1) and section 13(a)(17) of the Fair Labor Standards Act. (Field Assistance Bulletin No. 2006-3 (Dec. 14, 2006)). Accordingly, this wage determination will not apply to any exempt computer employee regardless of which of these two exemptions is utilized.

2) AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS AND WEATHER OBSERVERS - NIGHT PAY & SUNDAY PAY: If you work at night as part of a regular tour of duty, you will earn a night differential and receive an additional 10% of basic pay for any hours worked between 6pm and 6am.

If you are a full-time employed (40 hours a week) and Sunday is part of your regularly scheduled workweek, you are paid at your rate of basic pay plus a Sunday premium of 25% of your basic rate for each hour of Sunday work which is not overtime (i.e. occasional work on Sunday outside the normal tour of duty is considered overtime work).

** HAZARDOUS PAY DIFFERENTIAL **

An 8 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a high degree of hazard when working with or in close proximity to ordnance, explosives, and incendiary materials. This includes work such as screening, blending, dying, mixing, and pressing of sensitive ordnance, explosives, and pyrotechnic compositions such as lead azide, black powder and photoflash powder.

All dry-house activities involving propellants or explosives. Demilitarization, modification, renovation, demolition, and maintenance operations on sensitive ordnance, explosives and incendiary materials. All operations involving re-grading and cleaning of artillery ranges.

A 4 percent differential is applicable to employees employed in a position that represents a low degree of hazard when working with, or in close proximity to ordnance, (or employees possibly adjacent to) explosives and incendiary materials which involves potential injury such as laceration of hands, face, or arms of the employee engaged in the operation, irritation of the skin, minor burns and the like;

minimal damage to immediate or adjacent work area or equipment being used. All operations involving, unloading, storage, and hauling of ordnance, explosive, and incendiary ordnance material other than small arms ammunition. These differentials are only applicable to work that has been specifically designated by the agency for ordnance, explosives, and incendiary material differential pay.

** UNIFORM ALLOWANCE **

If employees are required to wear uniforms in the performance of this contract (either by the terms of the Government contract, by the employer, by the state or local law, etc.), the cost of furnishing such uniforms and maintaining (by laundering or dry cleaning) such uniforms is an expense that may not be borne by an employee where such cost reduces the hourly rate below that required by the wage determination. The Department of Labor will accept payment in accordance with the following standards as compliance:

The contractor or subcontractor is required to furnish all employees with an adequate number of uniforms without cost or to reimburse employees for the actual cost of the uniforms. In addition, where uniform cleaning and maintenance is made the responsibility of the employee, all contractors and subcontractors subject to this wage determination shall (in the absence of a bona fide collective bargaining agreement providing for a different amount, or the furnishing of contrary affirmative proof as to the actual cost), reimburse all employees for such cleaning and maintenance at a rate of $3.35 per week (or $.67 cents per day). However, in those instances where the uniforms furnished are made of ""wash and wear"" materials, may be routinely washed and dried with other personal garments, and do not require any special treatment such as dry cleaning, daily washing, or commercial laundering in order to meet the cleanliness or appearance standards set by the terms of the Government contract, by the contractor, by law, or by the nature of the work, there is no requirement that employees be reimbursed for uniform maintenance costs.

** SERVICE CONTRACT ACT DIRECTORY OF OCCUPATIONS **

The duties of employees under job titles listed are those described in the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"", Fifth Edition (Revision 1), dated September 2015, unless otherwise indicated.

** REQUEST FOR AUTHORIZATION OF ADDITIONAL CLASSIFICATION AND WAGE RATE, Standard Form 1444 (SF-1444) **

Conformance Process:

The contracting officer shall require that any class of service employee which is not listed herein and which is to be employed under the contract (i.e., the work to be performed is not performed by any classification listed in the wage determination), be classified by the contractor so as to provide a reasonable relationship (i.e., appropriate level of skill comparison) between such unlisted classifications and the classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(i)). Such conforming procedures shall be initiated by the contractor prior to the performance of contract work by such unlisted class(es) of employees (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)). The Wage and Hour Division shall make a final determination of conformed classification, wage rate, and/or fringe benefits which shall be paid to all employees performing in the classification from the first day of work on which contract work is performed by them in the classification. Failure to pay such unlisted employees the compensation agreed upon by the interested parties and/or fully determined by the Wage and Hour Division retroactive to the date such class of employees commenced contract work shall be a violation of the Act and this contract. (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(v)). When multiple wage determinations are included in a contract, a separate SF-1444 should be prepared for each wage determination to which a class(es) is to be conformed.

The process for preparing a conformance request is as follows:

1) When preparing the bid, the contractor identifies the need for a conformed occupation(s) and computes a proposed rate(s).

2) After contract award, the contractor prepares a written report listing in order the proposed classification title(s), a Federal grade equivalency (FGE) for each proposed classification(s), job description(s), and rationale for proposed wage rate(s), including information regarding the agreement or disagreement of the authorized representative of the employees involved, or where there is no authorized representative, the employees themselves. This report should be submitted to the contracting officer no later than 30 days after such unlisted class(es) of employees performs any contract work.

3) The contracting officer reviews the proposed action and promptly submits a report of the action, together with the agency's recommendations and pertinent information including the position of the contractor and the employees, to the U.S.

Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, for review (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(ii)).

4) Within 30 days of receipt, the Wage and Hour Division approves, modifies, or disapproves the action via transmittal to the agency contracting officer, or notifies the contracting officer that additional time will be required to process the request.

5) The contracting officer transmits the Wage and Hour Division's decision to the contractor.

6) Each affected employee shall be furnished by the contractor with a written copy of such determination or it shall be posted as a part of the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.6(b)(2)(iii)).

Information required by the Regulations must be submitted on SF-1444 or bond paper.

When preparing a conformance request, the ""Service Contract Act Directory of Occupations"" should be used to compare job definitions to ensure that duties requested are not performed by a classification already listed in the wage determination. Remember, it is not the job title, but the required tasks that determine whether a class is included in an established wage determination.

Conformances may not be used to artificially split, combine, or subdivide classifications listed in the wage determination (See 29 CFR 4.152(c)(1))."

SECTION C - CONTRACT CLAUSES

C.1 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL

PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2023)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;

and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

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