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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SBE20017Q0005

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Brian Kressin BrusselsBids@state.gov

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls)

02/811.4000

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

May 26 at 16:00PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE

UNRESTRICTED OR

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SET ASIDE:____ % FOR:

U.S. Embassy Procurement Officer

Regentlaan

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SMALL BUSINESS

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WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

Procurement Officer

Regentlaan/Boulevard du Régent 27 1000 Brussels

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HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

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(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

1000 Brussels

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SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

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EDWOSB

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8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINAT-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULE

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ X FORMCHECKBOX

IFB RFP

See 9.

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFERER

TELEPHONE NO.

CODE

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY U.S. Embassy

Financial Management Center

Regentlaan 27

1000 Brussels

CODE

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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

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SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

1.

Furnishing and installation of curtains, blackout curtains, sheers, venetian blinds, velux blinds, matt foil and rails.

Base Year

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

ARE NOT ATTACHED

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27b.CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

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ARE NOT ATTACHED

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28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN ____ 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.

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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:

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

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) Brian Kressin Contracting Officer

31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)\

TABLES OF CONTENTS

Section 1 – The Schedule

Page

• SF1449 cover sheet

• Continuation to SF1449, RFQ SBE20017Q0005 Schedule of Supplies/Services, Block 20 15

• Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement – Currently 23 installed Curtains, Blackout Curtains, Sheers, Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds, Matt Foil and Rails for Curtains and Sheers Section 2 – Contract Clauses

• Contract Clauses

• Addendum to Contract Clauses, FAR and DOSAR clauses not prescribed in Part 12 29 Section 3 – Solicitation Provisions

• Solicitation Provisions

• Addendum to Solicitation Provisions – FAR and DOSAR clauses not prescribed in 38

Part 12

Section 4 – Evaluation Factors

• Evaluation Factors

• Addendum to Evaluation Factors – FAR and DOSAR Provisions not prescribed in 41

Part 12

Section 5 – Representations and Certifications

• Representations and Certifications 42

• Addendum to Representations and Certifications – FAR and DOSAR Provisions not prescribed in Part 12

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER SBE20017Q0005

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I.

Scope of Services

A. The Contractor shall furnish and install Curtains, Blackout Curtains, Sheers, Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds, Matt Foil and Rails for Curtains and Sheers in U.S. Embassy housing units located primarily throughout the Brussels area and to a lesser extent in the Antwerp area, in accordance with the specifications and terms and conditions set forth herein.

B. The contract type will be an indefinite-quantity indefinite-delivery type of purchase order/contract under which may be placed firm-fixed price delivery orders.

C. The prices listed below shall include the measuring, production, installation, all labor, materials, overhead, profit, and transportation necessary to deliver the required items to the American Embassy Brussels.

D. OFFERS AND PAYMENT IN U.S. DOLLARS - U.S. firms are eligible to 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.

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.

E. Prices. VALUE ADDED TAX VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not applicable to this contract and shall not be included in the CLIN rates or Invoices because the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate from the host government.

II.

Base Period Prices The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

II.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of the window.

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold.

II.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Blackout Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold.

II.3. SHEERS

Furnishing and Installation of Sheers

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: 20cm hem

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold.

II.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

Furnishing and Installation of Metal Rails (including Hooks)

* This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

** The price is irrelevant of the type or shape of the rail.

II.5. VENETIAN BLINDS FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Furnishing and Installation of Venetian Blinds

* The price of the venetian blinds (mini-blinds)will be determined by the number of square meters of the blinds, irrelevant of the method used to attach the blind to the wall, ceiling or window.

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

II.6. VELUX BLINDS

Furnishing and Installation of Velux Blinds

* Price per blind, irrelevant of the length or width of the window to be covered, or whether the blind is single (either regular or blackout) or double (regular or blackout).

II.7. MATT FOIL

Furnishing and Installation of Matt Foil

*This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

II.8. TOTAL COST

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – BASE YEAR

III. First Option Period Prices

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

III.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold.

III.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Blackout Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold.

III.3. SHEERS

Furnishing and Installation of Sheers

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: 20cm hem

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold.

III.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

Furnishing and Installation of Metal Rails (including Hooks)

III.5. VENETIAN BLINDS FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Furnishing and Installation of Venetian Blinds

* The price of the venetian blinds (mini-blinds)will be determined by the number of square meters of the blinds, irrelevant of the method used to attach the blind to the wall, ceiling or window.

III.6. VELUX BLINDS

Furnishing and Installation of Velux Blinds

* Price per blind, irrelevant of the length or width of the window to be covered, or whether the blind is single (either regular or blackout) or double (regular or blackout).

III.7. MATT FOIL

Furnishing and Installation of Matt Foil

III.8. TOTAL COST

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – OPTION YEAR 1

IV. Second Option Period Prices

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

IV.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold.

IV.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Blackout Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold.

IV.3. SHEERS

Furnishing and Installation of Sheers

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: 20cm hem

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold.

IV.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

Furnishing and Installation of Metal Rrails (including Hooks)

IV.5. VENETIAN BLINDS FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Furnishing and Installation of Venetian Blinds

* The price of the venetian blinds (mini-blinds)will be determined by the number of square meters of the blinds, irrelevant of the method used to attach the blind to the wall, ceiling or window.

IV.6. VELUX BLINDS

Furnishing and Installation of Velux Blinds

* Price per blind, irrelevant of the length or width of the window to be covered, or whether the blind is single (either regular or blackout) or double (regular or blackout).

IV.7. MATT FOIL

Furnishing and Installation of Matt Foil

IV.8. TOTAL COST

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – OPTION YEAR 2

V. Third Option Period Prices

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

V.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold.

V.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Blackout Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold.

V.3. SHEERS

Furnishing and Installation of Sheers

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: 20cm hem

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold.

V.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

Furnishing and Installation of Metal Rails (including Hooks)

V.5. VENETIAN BLINDS FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Furnishing and Installation of Venetian Blinds

* The price of the venetian blinds (mini-blinds)will be determined by the number of square meters of the blinds, irrelevant of the method used to attach the blind to the wall, ceiling or window.

V.6. VELUX BLINDS

Furnishing and Installation of Velux Blinds

* Price per blind, irrelevant of the length or width of the window to be covered, or whether the blind is single (either regular or blackout) or double (regular or blackout).

V.7. MATT FOIL

Furnishing and Installation of Matt Foil

V.8. TOTAL COST

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – OPTION YEAR 3

VI. Fourth Option Period Prices

The Contractor shall provide the services shown below for the base period of the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months. The fixed unit prices and estimated quantities for each category are:

VI.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold.

VI.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Furnishing and Installation of Blackout Curtains

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

** This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold.

VI.3. SHEERS

Furnishing and Installation of Sheers

* The price is to be predicated on the width of the window in running meters, irrelevant of the height of

**This is an estimated quantity for evaluation purposes only.

Production Method: 20cm hem

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold.

VI.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

Furnishing and Installation of Metal Rails (including Hooks)

VI.5. VENETIAN BLINDS FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Furnishing and Installation of Venetian Blinds

* The price of the venetian blinds (mini-blinds)will be determined by the number of square meters of the blinds, irrelevant of the method used to attach the blind to the wall, ceiling or window.

VI.6. VELUX BLINDS

Furnishing and Installation of Velux Blinds

* Price per blind, irrelevant of the length or width of the window to be covered, or whether the blind is single (either regular or blackout) or double (regular or blackout).

VI.7. MATT FOIL

Furnishing and Installation of Matt Foil

VI.8. TOTAL COST

TOTAL ESTIMATED COST – OPTION YEAR 4

VII. GRAND TOTAL

The Grand Total Estimated Contract Amount for the based and all optional periods of performance is:

Base Year Total

First Option Year Total

Second Option Year Total

Third Option Year Total

Fourth Option Year Total

GRAND TOTAL

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449, RFQ NUMBER SBE20017Q0005

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

I. Work Description The purpose of this fixed priced indefinite quantity / indefinite delivery contract is to furnish and install Curtains, Blackout Curtains, Sheers, Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds, Matt Foil and Rails for Curtains and Sheers. The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with 4 (four) one-year options.

The rooms are currently equipped with the following Curtains, Blackout Curtains, Sheers, Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds, Matt Foil and Rails, however, the government is looking for brand name or equal Curtains, Sheers and related products with the following salient characteristics:

I.1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS:

Art Lines Jaquard XLarge CS Design LTD;

140 cm x 280cm wide;

244gr/ M²;

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold;

Resistance: Martindale: 53000;

Pilling: 2-3;

Flame retardant: Yes;

I.2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Heavy EU Woven Double Satin DIM Out – CS Design LTD;

100% Polyester Flame Retardant IFR;

300cm wide;

340gr/M²;

Opacity: 98-100%;

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold;

Resistance: Abrasion Test Martindale 25.000 Rubs;

Fire Safety: permanent flame retardant M1;

Acoustics: excellent sound absorption ISO 354 / 0.7 alfasabine @ 1000 Hertz;

I.3. SHEERS

Flame Retardant (MA);

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold – 20 cm hem.

I.4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

No preference.

I.5 VENETIAN BLINDS (mini-blinds) FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Reference: 25mm Easyclick.

I.6. VELUX BLINDS - Blackout Reference: DKL.

I.7. VELUX BLINDS - Regular

Reference: RFL.

I.8. VELUX BLINDS - Combined

Reference: DFD.

I.9. MATT FOIL

Reference: Squid-Bone;

II.

Minimum/Maximum Quantities

For each effective year of the purchase order, the U.S. Government guarantees a minimum order of €5,000.00 under this purchase order. The maximum amount ordered under each year of the purchase order will not exceed €200,000.00.

II.1. Orders will be issued in writing via email by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the Government Technical Monitor (GTM). Individual purchases shall be documented as follows: the Contracting Officer or his/her designate shall issue task orders.

II.2. When requesting a cost estimate the COR/GTM shall provide the contractor with the following information:

The address and either of the following, so that the contractor can set up an appointment:

• a key-box access code;

• key(s);

• a telephone number of the landlord, the landlord’s realtor, or the occupant.

Whenever the contractor is asked to set up the appointment the contractor shall inform the COR and GTM by email immediately after the appointment has been made.

II.3. When requested to submit a firm-fixed price quotation for a task order, the Contractor shall compute a price for the required work by multiplying the unit prices in Sections 1.II thru I.VI by the amount of work required.

II.4. The price quotation should be made and forwarded to the COR/GTM within 5 working days, starting from the time and date the initial request was sent to the contractor. If the contractor experiences problems gaining access to the property the contractor shall inform the COR/GTM immediately.

II.5. If the contractor encounters a situation where he has run out of the contractually agreed upon fabrics then he may use an alternative fabric of equal or better quality, as long as the price remains the same and the contractor has obtained prior written approval from the COR. In any case alternative fabric may not be used in more than 5% of the total number of installations per year.

III.

Delivery Location and Time

A. The Contractor shall deliver and install all ordered items to housing units located primarily in the Brussels’ area and to a lesser extent in the Antwerp area.

B. The Contractor shall deliver all ordered items not later than the date specified on delivery orders. The Contractor will be given 15 working days to deliver and install the window furnishings and complete all the works described in the task order.

C. Any Contractor personnel involved with the delivery of the items shall comply with standard U.S. Embassy regulations for receiving supplies. The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be responsible for instructing Contractor personnel at the time deliveries are made.

D. If delivery will be to U.S. Embassy, the Contractor shall deliver during office hours, Mondays through Fridays from 0800 to 1700 hours.

IV. Periods of Performance

The base period of this purchase order starts on date of award and continues for twelve months, with four (4) options to renew.

V. Preparation/Protection of Work Area The measuring, installation of the curtains, sheers and related products shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures, floors, carpets, or windows). The Contractor shall move, protect and return such property to its original position upon completion of work in that area.

If needed, the Contractor shall first remove or protect furnishings (such as furniture and rugs) by appropriate covering. After completion of the work, the Contractor shall return all furnishings to their original position, and leave the work area free of litter and debris.

Upon completion of the work the contractor shall immediately clean up any dust, dirt or grime they have created.

VI. Utilities

The Government cannot ensure that utilities will be available at all properties at all times. The Contractor shall have an alternate source of power (generator) available if needed to ensure the installation of curtains, sheers and related products. The Contractor shall not adjust the heating or air conditioning controls in properties with utilities turned on to maintain temperature. The Contractor shall have its own source of water available for clean up if water has been turned off in the property for winterization of the plumbing system.

VII. PAYMENT

(a) The Contractor shall submit invoices as instructed by FAR 52.212-4(g). The Government will make payment for all work under an individual task order in a lump sum for all completed and accepted work.

(b) Invoice submission: The Contractor shall submit electronic invoices in English EXCLUDING VAT on a monthly basis to the following email addresses: BruFMCAccountsProc@state.gov To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice shall include all the items required by FAR 32.905(e).

(1) Contractor's name and mailing address (for payments by checks) or Contractor's name and bank account information (for payments by wire transfers).

(2) Invoice date.

(3) Invoice Number.

(4) U.S. Embassy Contract number.

(5) The following additional information:

- Residence/Apartment “key number”;

- Description of the work performed;

- Total running meters, square meters or units per contract line item number (see Pricing, Section 1.II thru 1.V).

(6) Prompt payment discount if any.

(7) Name, title, phone number, and address of person to contact regarding invoice problems.

(c) If an invoice does not contain the above information, the Government reserves the right to reject the invoice as improper and return it to the Contractor within 7 calendar days. The Contractor must then submit a proper invoice.

(d) The COR will take each summary invoice, furnish the detailed invoice to the appropriate official in that agency. That agency representative will review the detailed invoice and either mark it “inspected and accepted” or advise the COR of the inaccuracies found.

(e) Contractor Remittance Address. The Government will make payment to the Contractor’s address stated on the cover page of this contract, unless a separate remittance address is shown below:

VIII. INSURANCE

A. Amount of Insurance

The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary under 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation.” The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury

Statutory, as required by host country law

2. Property Damage

Statutory, as required by host country law

The types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to:

(a) any property of the Contractor,

(b) its officers,

(c) agents,

(d) servants,

(e) employees, or

(f) any other person, arising from and incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract.

The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

B.

Government as Additional Insured

The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

C.

Insurance-Related Disputes

Failure to agree to any adjustment contemplated under this contract regarding insurance shall be a dispute within the meaning of FAR 52.233-1, Alternate I, "Disputes". Nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the work, including the repair and/or replacement as herein above provided.

D. Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance

The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. Failure to timely submit this evidence, in a form acceptable to the Contracting Officer, may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government.

IX LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

The project manager assigned by the Contractor to superintend the work on-site, as required by 52.236-6, "Superintendence by the Contractor", shall be fluent in written and spoken English.

X.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

A.

Compliance Required

The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all host country laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the Contracting Officer. Unless directed by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall comply with the more stringent of:

(a) the requirements of such laws, regulations and orders; or

(b) the contract.

If a conflict among the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and recommend a proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

B.

Labor, Health and Safety Laws and Customs

The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

C.

Evidence of Compliance

The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

XI.

SAFETY – ACCIDENT PREVENTION

A. General. The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures that will:

(1) safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to contractor operations and activities;

(2) avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) control costs in the performance of this contract.

For these purposes, the Contractor shall:

(a) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs and signal lights;

(b) Comply with the standards issued by any local government authority having jurisdiction over occupational health and safety issues; and

(c) Take any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for this purpose.

B. Records. The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of exposure data on all accidents incident to work performed under this contract resulting in:

(1) death,

(2) traumatic injury,

(3) occupational disease, or

(4) damage to or theft or loss of property, materials, supplies, or equipment.

The Contractor shall report this data as directed by the Contracting Officer.

C. Subcontracts. The Contractor shall be responsible for its subcontractors’ compliance with this clause.

D. Written Program. Before starting the work, the Contractor shall:

(1) Submit a written proposal for implementing this clause; and

(2) Meet with the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding of the overall safety program.

E. The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of any non-compliance with these requirements and the corrective actions required. The Contractor shall immediately take corrective action after receiving the notice. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order suspending all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule for any suspension of work issued under this clause.

XII.

CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

A. Removal of Personnel

The Contractor shall:

(1) employ only properly skilled tradesmen to execute all aspects of the works;

maintain discipline at the site and at all times;

(3) take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by or amongst those employed at the site; and

(4) take all reasonable precautions for the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct. Portable radios or other portable music devices are only allowed at residential buildings if the volume is low and shall not cause any nuisance to neighboring occupants and residents.

The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer determines:

(1) incompetent, careless,

(3) insubordinate or

(4) otherwise objectionable, or

(5) whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

XIII. QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

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.

Services.

Performs all furnishing and delivery of curtain, sheer and related services set forth in the scope of work.

ATTACHMENT 1 - Currently installed Curtains, Blackout Curtains, Sheers, Venetian Blinds, Velux Blinds, Matt Foil and Rails for Curtains and Sheers.

1. CURTAINS IN LIVING ROOMS, DINING ROOMS, KITCHENS, FAMILY ROOMS AND BATHROOMS:

Art Lines Jaquard XLarge CS Design LTD;

140 cm x 280cm wide;

244gr/ M²;

Production Method: double pleat – 200% fold;

Resistance: Martindale: 53000;

Pilling: 2-3;

Flame retardant: Yes;

Distributed by Teo Marti International SA/NV, Doornstraat 5, 3370 Boutersem.

2. BLACKOUT CURTAINS IN BEDROOMS

Heavy EU Woven Double Satin DIM Out – CS Design LTD;

100% Polyester Flame Retardant IFR;

300cm wide;

340gr/M²;

Opacity: 98-100%;

Production Method: single pleat – 150% fold;

Resistance: Abrasion Test Martindale 25.000 Rubs;

Fire Safety: permanent flame retardant M1;

Acoustics: excellent sound absorption ISO 354 / 0.7 alfasabine @ 1000 Hertz;

Distributed by Teo Marti International SA/NV, Doornstraat 5, 3370 Boutersem.

3. SHEERS

Flame Retardant (MA);

Production Method: flat pleat – 250% fold – 20 cm hem.

4. METAL RAILS (INCLUDING HOOKS)

No preference.

5 VENETIAN BLINDS (mini-blinds) FOR BATHROOMS AND KITCHENS

Reference: 25mm Easyclick.

6. VELUX BLINDS - Blackout

Reference: DKL.

7. VELUX BLINDS - Regular

Reference: RFL.

8. VELUX BLINDS - Combined

Reference: DFD.

9. MATT FOIL

Reference: Squid-Bone;

Distributed by: Shadow Belgium bvba, Ovenstraat 12, 8800 Roeselaere.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (JAN 2017), is incorporated by reference. (See SF-1449, block 27a).

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders—Commercial Items (Jan 2017)

(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 items:

(1) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004)(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

_X_ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2011) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011).

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-7.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2)and (3)).

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2016) (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 (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jul 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

_X_ (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O. 13126).

__ (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

__ (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (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).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (Oct 2016). (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, GSA, DoD and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

_X_(36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

__ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (48)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (49) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301note).

_X_ (50) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (51) 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. 2302 Note).

__ (52) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (53) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (54) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (55) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (56) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

_X_ (57) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (58) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (60)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

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

__ (1) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014)(E.O. 13495).

__ (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards—Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 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).

__ (7) 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).

__ (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015).

_X_ (9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

__ (10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (May 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

__ (11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. 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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212)

(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(xii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain…