Janitorial_Solicitation_Final_06122013.doc

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR2259611

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

S-CI-800-13-Q-0010

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE

04/25/2013

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME

NATALIE BALARESQUE

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

56 (2) 330-3451

8. OFFER DUE DATE/ LOCAL TIME

July 25th, 2013 15:00

9. ISSUED BY

CODE

American Embassy Santiago

General Services Office - Procurement

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UNRESTRICTED

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SET ASIDE: % FOR

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SMALL BUSINESS

DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS MARKED

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SEE SCHEDULE

Av. Andres Bello 2800, Las Condes

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HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS

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13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED ORDER

UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

Santiago, Chile

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8(A) 13b. RATING

NAICS:

SIZE STD:

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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RFQ

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IFB

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RFP

15. DELIVER TO

16. ADMINISTERED BY

American Embassy Santiago

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

FACILITY

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

TELEPHONE NO.

American Embassy Santiago

Attn: General Services Office

Av. Andres Bello 2800, Las Condes

Santiago, Chile

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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

Janitorial services for the US Embassy in Santiago, Chile

See attached

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

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA FORMCHECKBOX

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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 FORMCHECKBOX

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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)

PAUL SALARANO

31c. DATE SIGNED

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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RECEIVED

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INSPECTED

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ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED: ____________________________

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL

FINAL

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COMPLETE

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PARTIAL

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38. S/R ACCOUNT NO.

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER

41C. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

American Embassy Santiago

Date: June 11th, 2013 To:

Prospective Quoters Subject: Request for Quotations number S-CI-800-13-Q-0010 Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Janitorial services for the U.S Embassy in Santiago, Chile. If you would like to submit an offer, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the proposal, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract/purchase order based on initial offers, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

The Embassy intends to conduct a site visit on June 25th at 10:30 in Andrés Bello 2800, Las Condes, Santiago. All prospective offerors who have received a solicitation package are invited to attend.

Prospective offerors/quoters should contact Natalie Balaresque (balaresquenx@state.gov ) for additional information or to arrange entry to the building for the site visit. Otherwise they will not be able to enter the building. Please provide Names, rut and vehicle plates no later than June 20th, 2013.

You must one quote via email to balaresquenx@state.gov and two quotations in a sealed envelope marked "Quotation Enclosed Gardening Services" on or before July 25th, 2013 no later than 15:00 hours the following address:

Embassy of the United States of America

General Services Office / Procurement

Av. Andrés Bello 2800

Las Condes

Also please send a copy by email to balaresquenx@state.gov No quotation will be accepted after this time.

Sincerely, Contracting Officer

Enclosure

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 18 or SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number S-CI-800-Q-0010, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number S-CI-800-Q-0010

· Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

· Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement, Government Furnished Property

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

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER S-CI-800-13-Q-0010

PRICES, BLOCK 23

1.

PRICES AND PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contractor shall perform janitorial work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services, for the U.S.Embassy Santiago. The price listed below shall include all labor, materials, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit in local currency (CH$) including VAT. The Government will pay the Contractor the fixed price per month for standard services After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed. The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days from start date listed in Notice to Proceed unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier date) on which performance shall start.

The performance period of this contract is from the start date in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for 12 months, with four, one-year options to renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period authorized under the contract.

1.2.

BASE PERIOD

A.

Standard Services.

The firm fixed price for the first year of the contract is:

Per month ________ x 12 = ___________per year (CH$) Total Base Period: ____________________ 1.3

FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

A.

Standard Services. The firm fixed price for the first option year of the contract is:

Per month ________ x 12 = ___________per year (CH$) Total First Option Year: ______________

1.4 SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

A.

Standard Services. The firm fixed price for the second option year of the contract is:

Per month ________ x 12 = ___________per year (CH$) Total Second Option Year: ______________

1.5 THIRD OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months A.

Standard Services. The firm fixed price for the third option year of the contract is:

Per month ________ x 12 = ___________per year (CH$) Total Third Option Year: ______________

1.6 FOURTH OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

A.

Standard Services. The firm fixed price for the fourth option year of the contract is:

Per month ________ x 12 = ___________per year (CH$) Total Fourth Option Year: ______________

1.7 GRAND TOTAL:

Base Period:

First Option Year:

Second Option Year:

Third Option Year:

Fourth Option Year:

Grand Total

____________ (CH$)

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER S-CI-800-13-Q-0010

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.

SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of this fixed price contract is to obtain janitorial services for real property owned or managed by the U.S. Government at Santiago, Chile. The Contractor shall perform janitorial services in all designated spaces including, but not limited to halls, offices, restrooms, work areas, entrance ways, lobbies, storage areas, elevators and stairways. The contract will be for a one year period from the date of the contract award, four one-year options.

The contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, and direct labor personnel that are necessary to accomplish the work in this contract. Contractor employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for other business purposes.

1.1 General Instructions

The contractor shall prepare general instructions for the work force. The Contractor shall provide drafts to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for review within thirty days after contract award. The Contracting Officer’s Representative must approve these general instructions before issuance.

1.2 Duties and Responsibilities 1.2.1 Certain areas listed in paragraph #3 require an escort and can only be entered during scheduled times. The General Instructions shall emphasize security requirements so that accidental security violations do not occur.

1.2.2.

Contractor shall schedule routine cleaning requirements to ensure that these are done in the order and time frame that are most efficient and have the least impact on normal operations. They are to be performed on a daily basis.

1.2.3.

Contractor shall schedule periodic cleaning requirements so that it causes minimal disruption to the normal operation of the facility. The COR shall determine the schedules presented which meet the needs of the individual facility.

1.2.4.

The Contractor shall include in its next regular invoice details of the temporary additional services and, if applicable, materials, provided and requested under temporary additional services. The Contractor shall also include a copy of the COR’s written confirmation for the temporary additional services.

1.3 Types of Services

Standard Services shall include the following work:

1.3.1 Daily Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.1.1 Sweeping all floor areas including damp mopping of areas such as tile, linoleum, marble floors, staircases and public areas. Floors shall be free of dust, mud, sand, footprints, liquid spills, and other debris. Chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be tilted or moved to clean underneath. The frequency may be higher than once per day when it is rainy or snowy. When completed, the floor and halls shall have a uniform appearance with no streaks, smears, swirl marks, detergent residue, or any evidence of remaining dirt or standing water.

1.3.1.2 Dusting and cleaning all furniture including desks, chairs, credenzas, computer tables, telephone tables, bookshelves with or without glass doors, coat racks, umbrella stands, pictures, maps, telephones, computers and CRT screens, lamps and other common things found in an office environment. All furniture shall be free of dust, dirt, and sticky surfaces and areas.

1.3.1.3 Vacuuming all clean rugs and carpets, runners, and carpet protectors so that they are free from dust, dirt, mud, etc. When completed, the area shall be free of all litter, lint, loose soil and debris. Any chairs, trash receptacles, and easily moveable items shall be moved to vacuum underneath, and then replaced in the original position.

1.3.1.4 Thorough cleaning of toilets, bathrooms, mirrors, and shower facilities, using suitable non-abrasive cleaners and disinfectants. All surfaces shall be free of grime, soap scum, mold, and smudges. The Contractor shall refill paper towels, toilet paper, and soap in all bathrooms. The Contractor shall check those areas used by personnel visiting the chancery several times daily to ensure that the facilities are always clean and neat.

1.3.1.5 Emptying all wastepaper baskets, ashtrays and washing or wiping them clean with a damp cloth, replacing plastic wastepaper basket linings and returning items where they were located.

1.3.1.6 Cleaning of glasses, cups, and coffee services in conference facilities and in the Ambassador's office area. The Contractor shall clean the items in hot soapy water and rinse, dry and polish so that a presentable appearance is maintained.

1.3.1.7 Removing any grease marks or fingerprints from walls, doors, door frames, radiators, windows and window frames, glass desk protectors, reception booths and partitions.

1.3.1.8 Removing trash to designated area as directed by the COR, and keeping trash area in a reasonably clean condition.

1.3.1.9 Sweeping debris from walkways and driveways and hose cleaning them during appropriate climatic and water use conditions.

1.3.2 Periodic Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.2.1 Polishing all brass surfaces including door and window handles, plaques.

1.3.2.2 Dusting tops of tall furniture, tops of picture frames and areas not covered in daily dusting.

1.3.2.3 Spot cleaning baseboards and walls.

1.3.2.4 Spot waxing and polishing floors as needed.

1.3.2.5 Shampooing (small area spot clean; as needed) carpets.

1.3.2.6 Dusting window sills and blinds.

1.3.2.7 Cleaning shutters as required.

1.3.2.8 Sweeping and washing terraces and balconies to remove all accumulated dirt and debris.

1.3.3 Monthly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.3.1 Cleaning major appliances inside and out including vacuuming dust from around motor areas.

1.3.3.2 Wiping window blinds with a damp cloth to ensure that all smudges are removed.

1.3.3.3 Cleaning inside window glass and sash of smudges and accumulated dirt.

1.3.3.4 Moving all furniture and vacuuming or polishing the floor under the furniture as appropriate.

1.3.4 Quarterly Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.4.1 Washing the outsides of the windows. When completed the windows shall be free of smudges, lint, or streaks from the surfaces.

1.3.4.2 Removing and washing window blinds.

1.3.4.3 Shampooing the entire surface of carpets in the high traffic areas.

1.3.4.4 Cleaning and sanitizing the trash holding area.

1.3.4.5 Dusting and wiping light fixtures and chandeliers. When completed, the light fixtures shall be free from bugs, dirt, grime, dust, and marks.

1.3.5 Semi-Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.5.1 Stripping wax coats, spot checking sealer coats, and completely reapplying wax coats.

1.3.5.2 Shampooing carpets in all areas.

1.3.5.3 Cleaning all chandeliers and light fixtures using appropriate methods to restore the original luster to the fixtures. This will include ensuring that all crystal reflectors are individually washed.

1.3.6 Annual Cleaning Requirements shall consist of:

1.3.6.1 Stripping wax coats and seal coats to the bare floor surface; cleaning the bare surface, and reapplying a seal coat.

1.3.6.2 Cleaning of the building exterior. This work will include:

1.

Cleaning of curved roof over Consulate public area, of the Main Building

2.

Cleaning of all façade elements, whether marble, granite or metal of Main Building

3.

Washing of all windows, glass and frames on the exterior surface of Main Building

4.

Clean and buff all green metal panels on façade.

Cleaning will be perfomed using mild detergents and water (at supply pressure). High pressure power washers are not authorized for use on the facade

This work will require cleared escorts and must be scheduled to accommodate the Embassy’s escort availability.

Contractor must develop and provide a safety plan for this portion of the contract due to the working heights involved.

2.0

MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

2.1 The contractor shall designate a representative who shall be responsible for on-site supervision of the Contractor's workforce at all times. This supervisor shall be the focal point for the Contractor and shall be the point of contact with U.S. Government personnel. The supervisor shall have sufficient English language skill to be able to communicate with members of the U.S. Government staff. The supervisor shall have supervision as his or her sole function.

2.2 The Contractor shall maintain schedules. The schedules shall take into consideration the hours that the staff can effectively perform their services without placing a burden on the security personnel of the Post. For those items other than routine daily services, the contractor shall provide the COR with a detailed plan as to the personnel to be used and the time frame to perform the service.

2.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control. The Contractor shall perform inspection visits to the work site on a regular basis. The Contractor shall coordinate these visits with the COR. These visits shall be surprise inspections to those working on the contract.

2.4 The Contractor shall control overtime through efficient use of the work force. Individual work schedules shall not exceed 40 hours per week to preclude overtime being part of the standard services provided under the contract. .

3.0

LOCATIONS FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES

All standard services are to be delivered on regular Embassy working days.

Location

Qty.

Est. Area Sch. Hrs.

Escort

Chancery, Basement

1,980

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00 No which consists of:

Cafeteria

Kitchen

Mechanical Rooms

Generator Room

Health Unit

Changing Rooms

Gymnasium

Offices

Stairways

Corridors

Rest Rooms (5)

Elevator Lobby

Chancery, 1st Floor

1,980

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00

Rest Rooms (4)

Walkways

Loading Dock

Multi-purpose Rooms

Public Waiting Rooms

Public Entrance

Chancery, 2nd Floor

1,450

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00

Rest Rooms (3)

Storage Areas

Other Areas

Chancery, 3rd Floor

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00 Yes

Chancery, 4th Floor

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00

Chancery, 5th Floor

Sq. Mts.

07:30-18:00

Chancery Site Buildings

Sq. Mts 07:30-18:00

Mail Room

Print Shop

Loading Dock

Motor Pool

Rest Rooms

Total Square Meters : 8,220 Sq. Mts.

4.0 PERSONNEL

4.1 General. The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and shall take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous or disorderly conduct by Contractor employees at the site. The Contractor shall preserve peace and protect persons and property on site. The Government reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The Contractor shall immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services at no additional costs to the Government.

4.2 Standard of Conduct.

4.2.2 Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The Contractor's employees shall wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

4.2.3 Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. The Contractor shall enforce no sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the worksite security.

4.2.4 Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities, which interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

4.2.5 Intoxicants and Narcotics. The Contractor shall not allow its employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances that produce similar effects.

4.2.6.

Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but are not limited to the following actions:

-falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful omission from official documents or records;

-unauthorized use of Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct;

-unethical or improper use of official authority or credentials;

-security violations; or, -organizing or participating in gambling in any form.

4.2.7 Key Control. The Contractor shall receive, secure, issue and account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment, gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. The Contractor shall not duplicate keys without the COR's approval. Where it is determined that the Contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the COR, the Contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from this contract. If the Contractor has lost any such keys, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying that portion of the system.

4.3.

Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes

The Contractor shall inform the COR of any actual or potential labor dispute that is delaying or threatening to delay the timely performance of this contract.

4.4.

Personnel Security

4.4.1 After award of the contract, the Contractor shall provide the following list of data on each employee who will be working under the contract. The Contractor shall include a list of workers and supervisors assigned to this project. The Government will run background checks on these individuals. It is anticipated that security checks will take 60 – 90 days to perform. For each individual the list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number ( rut)

4.2 The Government shall issue identity cards to Contractor personnel, after they are approved. Contractor personnel shall display identity card(s) on the uniform at all times while providing services under this contract. These identity cards are the property of the US Government. The Contractor is responsible for their return at the end of the contract, when an employee leaves Contractor service, or at the request of the Government. The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and U.S.-operated facilities to any individual.

5.0.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

The contractor shall provide all necessary janitorial supplies and equipment, including mops, brooms, dust rags, detergents, cleaners, etc. to perform the work identified in this contract.

The contractor shall provide a complete list of all cleaning agents, with Material Data Safety Sheets (MSDS), that will be used in the performance of this contract. The COR must approve all chemicals proposed for use. If any proposed cleaning agent is denied, the contractor shall be responsible for replacing it with a mutually acceptable alternative.

6.0.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

6.1 The Contractor has the option to reject any or all Government furnished property or items (see Attachment 1 - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY). However, if rejected, the contractor shall provide all necessary property, equipment or items, adequate in quantity and suitable for the intended purpose, to perform all work and provide all services at no additional cost to the Government. All Government furnished property or items are provided in an "as is" condition and shall be used only in connection with performance under this contract. The Contractor is responsible for the proper care, maintenance and use of Government property in its possession or control from time of receipt until properly relieved of responsibility in accordance with the terms of the contract. The Contractor shall pay all costs for repair or replacement of Government furnished property that is damaged or destroyed due to Contractor negligence.

6.2 The Contractor shall maintain written records of work performed, and report the need for major repair, replacement and other capital rehabilitation work for Government property in its control.

6.3 The Contractor shall physically inventory all Government property in its possession. Physical inventories consist of sighting, tagging or marking, describing, recording, reporting and reconciling the property with written records. The Contractor shall conduct these physical inventories periodically, as directed by the COR, and at termination or completion of the contract.

7.

INSURANCE

7.1 Amount of Insurance. The Contractor is required to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

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

1.

Bodily Injury stated in US Dollars:

Per Occurrence $100,000.00 Cumulative $1,000,000.00 2.

Property Damage stated in US Dollars:

Per Occurrence $100,000.00 Cumulative $1,000.000.00 7.3 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.

7.4 For those Contractor employees assigned to this contract who are either United States citizens or direct hire in the United States or its possessions, the Contractor shall provide workers’ compensation insurance in accordance with FAR 52.228-3.

7.5 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.

7.6 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.

7.7 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.

7.8 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. The Government may rescind or terminate the contract if the Contractor fails to timely submit insurance certificates identified above.

8.0.

LAWS AND REGULATIONS

8.1 Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall comply with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations required to perform this work. In the event of a conflict among the contract and requirements of local law, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

8.2 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.

9.0.

TRANSITION PLAN

Within 10 days after contract award, the Contracting Officer may request that the contractor develop a plan for preparing the contractor to assume all responsibilities for janitorial services. The plan shall establish the projected period for completion of all clearances of contractor personnel, and the projected start date for performance of all services required under this contract. The plan shall assign priority to the selection of all supervisors to be used under the contract.

10.

DELIVERABLES

The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

Description

Quantity Delivery_To

Date

1.1 General Instructions

COR

30 days after award

1.2.3. Schedules

Weekly

4.4.1 List of Personnel

10 days after award

9 Transition Plan

7. Evidence of Insurance

8. Licenses/Permits date of award

11.

Quality Assurance and Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to promote effective 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 conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all janitorial services set forth in the performance work statement (PWS)

11.1 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.

11.2 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 the 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 of the services exceed the standard.

11.3

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.

Attachment 1 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement

Government Furnished Property

The Government shall make the following property available to the contractor as "Government furnished property" under the contract:

Lockers and Changing Room

The contractor will request the following items in writing from the COR with the expectation of a one-week delivery time:

Restroom supplies:

Floor Stripper

Paper Towels Toilet Paper Sanitary Seat Covers

Hand Soap Supplies for baby changing stations Plastic Garbage Bags

Plastic Shredder Bags

Attachment 2 to Description/Specifications/Performance Work Statement

Contractor Furnished Property

The Contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies, and clothing required to perform the standard specified in this contract. Such items include, but are not limited to uniforms, personnel equipment, tools, cleaning supplies, equipment and any other operational or administrative items required for performance of the duties and requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall maintain sufficient parts and spare equipment for all Contractor-furnished materials to ensure uninterrupted service.

The following equipment will be provided by the Contractor in sufficient quantities to effectively perform the requirements of this contract:

Utility vehicles(s) for trash transport

Vacuum cleaners

Wet/Dry vacuum cleaners

Floor polishers

Mop handles

Brooms

Dust pans

Carpet shampoo machines

Ladders

Mop buckets

Mop wringers

Water hoses

Trigger spray bottles

Utility carts

Brooms

Dusters

Steel wool

Toilet brushes

Scrub brushes

Disposable masks

Rubber gloves

Chamois

Sponges Note: this list is not all inclusive and can be adjusted throughout the duration of the contract. All consumable items used in the performance of the intended duty of the equipment will be supplied by the Contractor.e.g. Vacuum cleaner bags, stripper pads, polishing pads, etc.

SECTION 2 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERICAL ITEMS (FEB 2012) 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 2013)

(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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(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) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78).

(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:

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

__ (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 (Aug 2012) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act—Reporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5).

__ (6) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Dec 2010) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (7) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Feb 2012) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (8) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (May 2012) (section 738 of Division C of Pub. L. 112-74, section 740 of Division C of Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Division D of Pub. L. 111-8, and section 745 of Division D of Pub. L. 110-161).

__ (9) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (10) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (11) [Reserved]

__ (12)(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).

__ (13)(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.

__ (14) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (15)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jul 2010) of 52.219-9.

__ (16) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Nov 2011)(15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (17) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (18) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcon-tracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (19)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (Oct 2008) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).

__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.

__ (20) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program—Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Dec 2010) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (21) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program— Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).

__ (22) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (23) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (24) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the WOSB Program (Apr 2012) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (26) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

__ (27) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Mar 2012) (E.O. 13126).

__ (28) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).

__ (29) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

__ (30) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010)(38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (31) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (32) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (33) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

__ (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012). (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)(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.)

__ (36) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (37)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (Dec 2007) (E.O. 13423).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Dec 2007) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (38) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

__ (39) 52.225-1, Buy American Act—Supplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).

__ (40)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2012) (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 (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2012) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Nov 2012) of 52.225-3.

_X_ (41) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Nov 2012) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_ _ (42) 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).

__ (43) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (44) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

_X_ (45) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (46) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__x (47) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (48) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (49) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (50) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (51)(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:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

__ (7) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (Jan 2013) (E.O.13495).

__ (8) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247).

__ (9) 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 (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Dec 2010) (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 $650,000 ($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 (Jan 2013) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

(iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).

(v) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Sep 2010) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Oct 2010) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(vii) 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.

(viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(x) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).

(xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Jul 2012).

(xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xiv) 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). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

ADDENDUM TO CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR AND DOSAR CLAUSES NOT PRESCRIBED IN PART 12

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at:

http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Dept. of State Acquisition Website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov to see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet “search engine” (e.g., Yahoo, Excite, Alta Vista, etc.) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses are incorporated by reference:

Clause

Title and Date

52.225-14

Inconsistency Between English Version and Translation of Contract (FEB 2000)

52.228-4

Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas

(APR 1984)

52.228-5

Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997)

52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)*

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from date of award through base period or option periods if exercised.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates…