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PART I – SCHEDULE

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FAR 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 CO will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.acquisition.gov

NUMBER TITLE DATE

52.246-6 Inspection - Time-and-Material and Labor Hour May 2001

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACTOR’S SERVICES AND

REPORTS AND OTHER REQUIRED DATA

(a) Services: Inspection, acceptance and evaluation of services to be furnished will be performed by the COR. The Government will conduct any inspection and tests deemed reasonably necessary to ensure that the services provided conforms with all aspects of the contract specifications. Services, which upon inspection are found not to be in conformance with contractual specifications, shall be promptly rejected by the COR.

(b) Reports and Data: The Government will inspect monthly the Contractor's performance in submitting reports and data as required by the contract. Inspection shall be conducted by the CO and the COR. Inspection and evaluation of the Contractor will be performed to assess the following: (1) compliance with the specifications; (2) responsiveness; (3) timeliness; (4) quality with respect to generally acceptable professional standards, and (5) compliance with all elements of Section F.2 Deliverables.

(c) The time of delivery as defined in Section F.2 Deliverables and timely performance are so important that the Government expects to suffer damages if delivery or performance is delinquent. This delinquency may be remedied by assessing liquidated damages in accordance with the liquidated damages clause provided in Section I FAR clause 52.211-11 Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services, or Research and Development.

(d) In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation FAR part 42.15

Contractor Performance Information the Contractor’s overall performance will be evaluated on a periodic basis. The evaluation will include, but not limited to:

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The Contractor’s record of conforming to contract requirements, standards of good workmanship, and quality of services;

The Contractor’s adherence to contract schedules, including the administrative aspects of performance;

The Contractor’s record of forecasting and controlling costs;

The Contractor’s history of reasonable and cooperative behavior and commitment to customer satisfaction;

The Contractor’s business-like concern for the interest of the customer;

The Contractor’s management of key personnel; and, The Contractor’s performance against, and efforts to achieve, the goals identified in the small business plan.

(e) Past performance information is relevant information, for future source selection purposes, regarding a Contractor’s actions under previously awarded contracts.

Past performance under this contract will be evaluated in accordance with FAR part 42.1503 Procedures and submitted the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity System (FAPIIS) through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).