RFQ19AS2026Q0031 PAS U.S. Studies Conference Program Services.pdf

U.S. Embassy Canberra Date: August 10th, 2026

Dear Prospective Quoter:

Subject: Request for Quotations No. 19AS2026Q0031 – U.S. Studies Conference Program Services: A Guide to the U.S. Political System and U.S. Foreign Policy

Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for the provision of U.S. Studies Conference Program Services in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne for the U.S. Embassy Canberra. The program, titled A Guide to the U.S. Political System and U.S. Foreign Policy, will involve the design and delivery of three one-day conferences for Australian government officials. To submit a quotation, please follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address listed on the enclosed Standard Form 1449.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. The Government intends to award based on initial quotations without discussion; however, it reserves the right to hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if necessary.

Pre-Quotation Conference The Embassy will hold a pre-quotation conference online via Microsoft Teams on August 26th, 2026, at 10:00 AM AEST. Prospective quoters must email cnbgsoprocurement@state.gov by August 21st, at 4:00 PM AEST to request the Teams meeting link and any additional information.

Submission Deadline Quotations are due by September 11th, 2026, at 4:00 PM AEST. Quotations received after this deadline will not be accepted. All quotations must be submitted in English; incomplete quotations will not be considered.

Submission Instructions Quotations must be submitted electronically to cnbgsoprocurement@state.gov in one of the following formats: MS Word 2007/2010, MS Excel 2007/2010, or Adobe Acrobat (PDF).

Each file must not exceed 30MB. If your total submission exceeds 30MB, please split it into multiple files and send them as separate emails, each under 30MB.

In order for a quotation to be considered, you must also complete and submit the following:

1. SF-1449

2. Section 1 - Pricing

3. Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

4. Additional information as required in Section 3

Sincerely, Malene G. Carr, Contracting Officer mailto:cnbgsoprocurement@state.gov

RFQ NUMBER 19AS2026Q0031

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – THE SCHEDULE

• SF 1449 Cover Sheet

• Continuation to SF-1449, RFQ Number 19AS2026Q0031, Prices, Block 23

• Continuation to SF-1449, RFQ Number 19AS2026Q0031, Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block

20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

SECTION 2 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses – FAR and DOSAR Clauses Not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 3 – SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions – FAR and DOSAR Provisions Not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 4 – EVALUATION FACTORS

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors – FAR and DOSAR Provisions Not Prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 5 – REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Offeror Representations and Certifications

• Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications – FAR and DOSAR Provisions Not

Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR16160525

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

19AS2026Q0031

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

August 10th, 2026

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME:

Maria Rosas

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

+61 466 545 886

8. OFFER DUE DATE

September 11TH, 2026, by 4:00 pm AEST

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

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

21 Moonah Pl

Yarralumla ACT 2600

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

EDWOSB

8 (A) SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS 13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

15. DELIVER TO CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Public Affairs Section

GSO Procurement

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

CODE 21 Moonah Pl

Yarralumla

ACT 2600

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

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

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

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

The U.S. Embassy in Canberra requires the design and delivery of three one-day U.S. studies conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne for Australian government officials. Services shall include expert-led sessions, venue and program management, participant assessments, networking receptions, and final impact reporting.

Service All

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 _1__ COPIES TO

ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET

FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT

TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED HEREIN.

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. _________________ OFFER DATED ____________.

YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR

CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

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

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Malene G. Carr

31c. DATE SIGNED

19.

20.

21.

22.

23.

24.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: _______________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

36. PAYMENT 37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

39. S/R VOUCHER NO. 40. PAID BY

41.a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC’D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.0 DESCRIPTION

The U.S. Embassy in Canberra requires a qualified service provider to design and deliver three interactive U.S. studies conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne. The project will provide Australian government officials with a practical understanding of the historical, constitutional, political, strategic, economic, and foreign policy foundations of the United States.

The program will use expert-led presentations, facilitated discussions, virtual and in-person engagement, networking receptions, and pre- and post-program assessments to strengthen participants’ understanding of U.S. institutions, policymaking processes, current Washington policy settings, U.S. engagement in the Indo-Pacific, and the future of Australia–U.S. relations.

1.1. TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is a firm-fixed-price contract. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, personnel, materials, venues, equipment, travel, logistics, and services necessary to design, coordinate, and deliver the U.S. Studies conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne, including program development, moderators and subject-matter experts, participant assessments, networking receptions, outcomes reporting, analysis, reporting, and strategic communications support for the U.S. Embassy Canberra, Australia, as described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services (Block 20). The price listed below shall include all labor and materials, overhead, and profit. GST, if applicable, will be priced separately as indicated in Section 2.0.

The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per deliverable satisfactorily completed and accepted by the designated Point of Contact (POC).

1.2. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Estimate Contract Start date: September 20, 2026, Estimate Contract End: September 30, 2027, Final Report Due: October 15, 2027.

The performance period begins on the start date specified in the Notice to Proceed and continues through the contract end date above, encompassing all four deliverables described in the Schedule of Supplies/Services (Block 20).

2.0 PRICING

All foreign firms shall submit its prices and receive payment in Australian dollars (AUD), except for U.S. Firms:

(1) U.S. firms are eligible to submit their offers and be paid in U.S. dollars. U.S. firms desiring to be paid in U.S. dollars should submit their offers in U.S. dollars. A U.S. firm is defined as a company which operates as a corporation incorporated under the laws of a state within the United States.

(2) Foreign Firms. Any firm, which is not a U.S. firm, is a foreign firm. Any firm that does not meet the above definition of U.S. firm shall submit its prices and receive payment in local currency.

GOODS AND SERVICES TAX. GST is not included in the CLIN unit prices below. GST shall be priced as a separate line item for each CLIN and reflected on invoices. Local law dictates the portion of the contract price subject to GST; offerors will clearly identify whether their proposed pricing is GST-inclusive or GST-exclusive and shall separately calculate and display the applicable GST amount for each CLIN below.

2.1. PRICING TABLE

CLIN Description Qty Unit Unit Price

GST

Total (incl. GST)

001 Project Framework and Three Program Outlines, Including Proposed Moderators and Subject- Matter Experts

1 Service

002 Canberra Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

1 Service

003 Sydney Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

1 Service

004 Melbourne Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

1 Service

005 Final Comprehensive Impact Report, Including Consolidated Outcomes and ROI Analysis

1 Service

GRAND TOTAL =

52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB 2000):

If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using the exchange rate used by the Embassy in effect as follows:

(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.

(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures—

(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers;

otherwise

(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

1. SCOPE OF SERVICES

Project to design and deliver three one-day U.S. Studies conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne to strengthen Australian government officials’ understanding of U.S. history, democratic institutions, government structures, policymaking, foreign policy, and Australia–U.S.

relations.

2. SPECIFIC PROGRAM DELIVERABLES

The Contractor shall design and deliver three interactive, one-day U.S. Studies conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne for Australian government officials with little formal training or background on the United States, selected in coordination with the U.S. Embassy and relevant consulates.

Each conference shall provide instruction across the following three thematic areas:

1. The constitutional and historical foundations of American democracy;

2. The roles and functions of the various components of the U.S. bureaucracy; and

3. An examination of current Washington policy settings.

The conferences shall address the historical foundations of American national identity, the U.S.

constitutional and political framework, strategic policymaking processes, economic and technological power, civil-military relations, the evolution of U.S. foreign policy since the end of the Cold War, U.S. engagement in the Pacific, the role of the United States in the international Order, and the future of Australia-U. S relations.

Each conference shall conclude with a moderated discussion that synthesizes key insights and considers their implications for Australian policymakers. The Contractor shall provide qualified moderators and subject-matter experts, manage conference venues and logistics, conduct participant feedback surveys and pre- and post-program knowledge assessments, support a networking reception following each conference, and submit an outcomes report for each program.

The conference dates will be determined between vendor and the U.S. Embassy and relevant consulates, no later than August 31, 2027, and will conclude with an embassy or consulate reception, bringing together participants with senior government representatives, members of the diplomatic community, business leaders, academics, and policy experts to foster dialogue, strengthen professional networks, and encourage ongoing collaboration subject to determination with American POC assigned. A final report to the U.S. Embassy will summarize the findings from the research and analysis, with an in-person briefing made available to officials from the Embassy.

The contractor will design and execute a strategic messaging campaign that shares the findings of its report.

CLN 001 Outline Report, Project Framework and Three Program Outlines, Including Proposed Moderators and Subject-Matter Experts

Description: The Contractor shall deliver an initial outline report and project framework for the U.S. Studies Conference Program: A Guide to the U.S. Political System and U.S. Foreign Policy no later than thirty (30) days after contract award. The outline report shall be a minimum of five

(5) pages and a maximum of twenty (20) pages and shall include:

(a) a proposed timeline for delivery of all subsequent contract deliverables;

(b) a proposed agenda, session structure, audience profile, and substantive content for each of the three conferences in Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne;

(c) proposed topics, learning objectives, speakers, moderators, and subject-matter experts for each conference;

(d) measurable program outcomes; and

(e) a framework for participant assessments, venue management, networking receptions, and program reporting.

The outline report is subject to review and written approval by the designated Embassy Point of Contact prior to the Contractor proceeding with CLINs 0002–0005.

CLN 002 Canberra Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

Description: The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and deliver one interactive, one-day U.S.

Studies conference in Canberra in accordance with the project framework and program outline approved under CLIN 0001.

The Contractor shall provide all services necessary for successful conference delivery, including:

(a) coordinating approved moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts;

(b) delivering the approved conference program;

(c) securing and managing an appropriate venue in Canberra, prioritizing partnerships with local government or other relevant government institutions where practicable;

(d) submitting all applicable venue safety certifications;

(e) coordinating with local authorities and partner organizations to obtain any required permits and approvals;

(f) administering pre- and post-program knowledge assessments;

(g) collecting participant feedback surveys, with a minimum response rate of sixty-five percent (65%); and

(h) coordinating and supporting a networking reception following the conference.

Following completion of the conference, the Contractor shall submit a detailed Canberra Conference Outcomes Report containing attendance figures, participant feedback, assessment results, key program outcomes, and recommendations.

The proposed conference date, venue, agenda, participant list, moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts shall be submitted to the designated Embassy Point of Contact for review and written approval prior to the conference.

CLN 003 Sydney Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

Description: The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and deliver one interactive, one-day U.S.

Studies conference in Sydney in accordance with the project framework and program outline approved under CLIN 0001.

The Contractor shall provide all services necessary for successful conference delivery, including:

(a) coordinating approved moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts;

(b) delivering the approved conference program;

(c) securing and managing an appropriate venue in Sydney, prioritizing partnerships with local or state government institutions where practicable;

(d) submitting all applicable venue safety certifications;

(e) coordinating with local authorities and partner organizations to obtain any required permits and approvals;

(f) administering pre- and post-program knowledge assessments;

(g) collecting participant feedback surveys, with a minimum response rate of sixty-five percent (65%); and

(h) coordinating and supporting a networking reception following the conference.

Following completion of the conference, the Contractor shall submit a detailed Sydney Conference Outcomes Report containing attendance figures, participant feedback, assessment results, key program outcomes, and recommendations.

The proposed conference date, venue, agenda, participant list, moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts shall be submitted to the designated Embassy Point of Contact for review and written approval prior to the conference.

CLN 004 Melbourne Conference: Program Delivery, Venue Management, Assessments, Reception, and Outcomes Report

Description: The Contractor shall plan, coordinate, and deliver one interactive, one-day U.S.

Studies conference in Melbourne in accordance with the project framework and program outline approved under CLIN 0001.

The Contractor shall provide all services necessary for successful conference delivery, including:

(a) coordinating approved moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts;

(b) delivering the approved conference program;

(c) securing and managing an appropriate venue in Melbourne, prioritizing partnerships with local or state government institutions where practicable;

(d) submitting all applicable venue safety certifications;

(e) coordinating with local authorities and partner organizations to obtain any required permits and approvals;

(f) administering pre- and post-program knowledge assessments;

(g) collecting participant feedback surveys, with a minimum response rate of sixty-five percent (65%); and

(h) coordinating and supporting a networking reception following the conference.

Following completion of the conference, the Contractor shall submit a detailed Melbourne Conference Outcomes Report containing attendance figures, participant feedback, assessment results, key program outcomes, and recommendations.

The proposed conference date, venue, agenda, participant list, moderators, speakers, and subject-matter experts shall be submitted to the designated Embassy Point of Contact for review and written approval prior to the conference.

CLIN 0005 – Final Comprehensive Impact Report

Description: The Contractor shall deliver a Final Comprehensive Impact Report consolidating the results of the Canberra, Sydney, and Melbourne U.S. Studies conferences.

The report shall include, at a minimum:

(a) consolidated attendance figures and participant demographics;

(b) participant feedback survey results, based on a minimum response rate of sixty-five percent (65%) for each conference;

(c) comparative analysis of pre- and post-program knowledge assessments;

(d) measurable program outcomes and key findings from each conference;

(e) an assessment of the effectiveness of the program in strengthening participants’ understanding of the U.S. political system, U.S. foreign policy, and Australia–U.S.

relations;

(f) recommendations for future U.S. Studies programming; and

(g) a return-on-investment analysis.

The Final Comprehensive Impact Report shall incorporate and synthesize the findings of the three individual conference outcomes reports submitted under CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004.

The report shall be submitted to the designated Embassy Point of Contact no later than October 15th, 2027, and shall be subject to review and written approval.

3. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

a) This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Performance Objective Scope of Work Para Performance Threshold Services.

Performs all services set forth in the scope of work.

1. thru 2.

All required services are performed and no more than one

(1) customer complaint is received per month.

b) Surveillance. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

c) Standard. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items), if any services exceed the standard.

13. PROCEDURES

a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant.

The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(NOV 2023) IS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (SEE SF-1449,

BLOCK 27A)

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERIAL SERVICES (MARCH 2026)

(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 Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (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) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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:

_X_ (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. 4655).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-19#FAR_52_203_19 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-23#FAR_52_204_23 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-10#FAR_52_209_10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-40#FAR_52_232_40 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section3903&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section3801&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-3#FAR_52_233_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.233-4#FAR_52_233_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-6#FAR_52_203_6 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title10-section4655&num=0&edition=prelim

__ (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.)

_X_ (4) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

_X_ (5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (6) [Reserved].

__ (7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_ (8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

__ (10) 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and Multi-Agency Contracts. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (11) (i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders— Prohibition. (Dec 2023) ( Pub. L. 115–390, title II).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204-30.

_X_ (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded.

(Jan 2025) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (13) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (14) [Reserved].

__ (15) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-13#FAR_52_203_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-15#FAR_52_203_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-17#FAR_52_203_17 https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section4712&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/3.900#FAR_3_900 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-10#FAR_52_204_10 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title31-section6101&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-14#FAR_52_204_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-15#FAR_52_204_15 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-27#FAR_52_204_27 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-28#FAR_52_204_28 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/plaw/115/public/390 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-30#FAR_52_204_30 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-6#FAR_52_209_6 https://www.govinfo.gov/link/uscode/31/6101 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-9#FAR_52_209_9 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-3#FAR_52_219_3 http://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title15-section637a&num=0&edition=prelim

__ (16) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (17) [Reserved]

__ (18) (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.

__ (19) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

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

__ (20) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (21) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2025) ( 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 (Jan 2025) of 52.219-9.

__ (22) (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.

__ (23) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

__ (24) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (25) 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program (Feb 2024) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

__ (26) (i) 52.219-28, Postaward Small Business Program Representation (Jan 2025) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

__ (27) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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__ (28) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Oct 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (29) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (30) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (31) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (MAR 2026)( E.O. 13126).

__ (33) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (34) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

__ (36) (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.

__ (37) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (38) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (39) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2025) (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).

__ (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) ( 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.)

__ (41) (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.)

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__ (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.)

__ (42) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (43) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (44) 52.223-20, Aerosols (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (45) 52.223-21, Foams (May 2024) ( 42 U.S.C. 7671, et seq.).

__ (46) 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (May 2024) ( E.O. 14057, 7 U.S.C.

8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

_X_ (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552 a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

__ (48) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108- 286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I [Reserved].

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2025) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Feb 2024) of 52.225-3.

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

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2023) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

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__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (55) 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) ( E.O. 13513).

_X_ (56) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

_X_ (57) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

__ (58) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

_X_ (59) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (62) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (63) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Nov 2024) (Sections 1821- 1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).

__ (64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (65) (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).

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__ (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).

__ (10) 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (Jan 2025) ( 49 U.S.C. 40118(g)).

(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) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41

U.S.C. 4712).

(iii) 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)).

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

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(v) 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).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun

2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) (A) 52.204–30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—

(B) Alternate I (Dec 2023) of 52.204–30.

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025)

( 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.