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PRINCETON PLASMA Basic Ordering Agreement. BOAXXXXX PHYSICS LABORATORY Page 1 of 11

BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT (BOA)

by and between

THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

Represented by Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (hereinafter called “Princeton,” “PPPL,” “Princeton

Plasma Physics Laboratory” and “Buyer”)

AND

[TBD]

A corporation organized and existing under the laws of the state of [TBD], whose principal offices are located in [TBD] (hereinafter called “Subcontractor” or “Seller”).

INTRODUCTION

The Trustees of Princeton University have entered into Contract No. DE-AC02-09CH11466 (hereinafter called “Prime Contract”) with the United States (U.S.) Department of Energy (hereinafter called the "DOE"), an agency of the U.S. Government (hereinafter called “Government”), for the management and operation of the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (hereinafter called “PPPL”). This agreement is entered into in furtherance of the performance of the work provided for in the Prime Contract.

“Princeton” and the “Subcontractor” constitute the “Parties” referenced in this Basis Ordering Agreement.

This Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) does not bind nor purport to bind the Government of the United States.

ARTICLE I - STATEMENT OF WORK

Subcontractor agrees to perform, upon receipt of an appropriate BOA Job Order the work required by the Job Order Statement of Work, maintaining full compliance with Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) Statement of Work for “Temporary Staffing Services;” CAT: Exempt: Revision 0; Dated April 12, 2024.

(BOA SCHEDULE B) and any other documents included or referenced therein or elsewhere in this BOA.

1. Subcontractor agrees to provide all services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

2. Subcontractor, including approved lower tier subcontractor personnel, assigned to perform work in accordance with the requirements of the SOW incorporated under a PPPL subcontract shall meet the qualifications requirements prescribed by the Statement of Work, Section 5.0 Qualifications.

3. Execution of this Agreement does not guarantee any issuance of Job Order(s).

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ARTICLE II – PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE AND OPTION PERIODS

The term of the proposed Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) is three (3) years from the date of execution, with option to extend the performance period for two (2) consecutive twelve (12) month periods; a total of five (5) years if all options are exercised.

This Agreement is renewable, at the option of PPPL, by the giving of written notice of renewal to the Subcontractor. The total duration of this Agreement, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed five (5) years.

Job Orders, written pursuant to Article V - IMPLEMENTATION OF JOB ORDER(S), may be issued at any time during the term of this Agreement, and the period of Job Order performance may extend beyond the performance period of the Agreement.

ARTICLE III – OPTION TO EXTEND

PPPL shall have the unilateral right to extend the BOA performance period by written notice to the Subcontractor. Once a final determination has been made to exercise the option, a modification to the BOA extending the performance period will be issued. A notice of intent to exercise the option does not commit PPPL to the extension of the BOA performance period.

ARTICLE IV - RATE SCHEDULE

The Subcontractor shall be reimbursed for actual hours worked if such hours have been authorized by PPPL through an executed Job Order. The actual amount of funds will be specified by the executed Job Order. The amount of compensation in the Job Order shall not exceed the maximum authorized for the classification. The Subcontractor shall use rates set forth below, in the preparation of price proposals or cost estimates:

Definitions:

Direct Labor Cost or Direct Labor Rate - These terms mean hourly wages paid by the Subcontractor to its personnel for hours the personnel actually worked as authorized by PPPL in Job Orders issued under this Agreement.

Overtime Rate - Overtime rate shall be noted on each Job Order and payment of overtime will be in accordance with the Federal laws which are applicable to each Service Contract Act (SCA) labor category.

Fully Burdened Rate: Costs include but are not limited to payroll taxes, pension costs, health insurance, dental insurance, and any other benefits provided to subcontractors’ personnel.

Subcontracted Personnel - This term, as used throughout this Agreement, shall mean the personnel assigned to work at PPPL by the Subcontractor and remain employees of the Subcontractor and not of PPPL.

Reduced Total Mark Up Fee- Subcontractor agrees to reduce markup % upon Subcontractor’s personnel’s 2,080 work hours and for the remainder of the assignment, without reducing the temporary personnel(s) Direct Labor Rate.

Total Mark-up (or Mark-up) -This shall be the percentage which shall include all overhead, general and administrative expenses, profit or fee, and other indirect expenses of the Subcontractor

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A. FEES

Base Period (3 Years)

Skill Category Definition

Total Mark up Fee %

Reduced Total Mark Up Fee %

Clerical

Provides secretarial and clerical services. Work mostly involves filing, record keeping and other such functions. Clerical job roles often require individuals to perform highly routine office support tasks with little autonomy.

Business Administration

Business Administration roles are required to have higher educational qualifications such as a bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience.

Administrative services involve management or the performance of business operations, decision making, as well as handling of people and other resources to direct activities toward common goals. Services include Professionals in Human Resources, Communications, Project Management, Facilities Management, Business Operations (Accounting, Procurement & Budgeting), etc.

Technical

Technical Support Staff are responsible for the fabrication, maintenance and operation of instruments and equipment and for the maintenance and upkeep of facilities. Other members of this staff provide services such as computer support, A/V support, drafting, material handling, stock room, shipping and receiving, etc.

Engineering

Engineering staff participate in the research and development programs at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory by designing, maintaining, operating, and improving instruments, equipment, and systems; by designing, writing, maintaining, and improving computer programs and systems; or by providing equivalent professional knowledge and skills in other disciplines necessary to carry out the Laboratory's research and development efforts.

IT

Information Technology (IT) involves the development, implementation, support, maintenance, repair or protection of data or computer systems. Specific roles in IT can be categorized as engineering, technical or business administration and will be identified in the job description.

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Skill Category Definition

Total Mark up Fee %

Reduced Total Mark Up Fee %

Custodial Custodians are responsible for the cleaning, maintenance and care of buildings, facilities, and fixtures.

B. TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT HIRE PERCENTAGE FEE- Base Period (3 Years) The Subcontractor’s subcontract to hire from temporary to permanent schedule is based on the annual salary (excluding overtime) to which PPPL and the Subcontractor’s personnel (candidate) agree. If PPPL elects to hire one of the Subcontractor’s personnel before the 1000-hour period, the following schedule is applicable:

No. of Hours Approx. time frame % of annual Salary

0 to 500 hours 3 months

501 to 999 hours 4-6 months

After 1000 hours No Charge

ARTICLE V – EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

The subcontractor shall complete background checks for personnel prior to the creation of a Job Order.

Upon completion the Subcontractor will provide documentation of results. When there is an immediate need for services, results of a background check must be delivered within five (5) business days. Personnel note yet screened will have limited access to the site and must be hosted until results of the background screening are provided.

All background checks will encompass:

● Professional references

● Conduct background check with the following criteria:

○ Global/National Criminal Search

○ Previous Employment Verification

○ Social Security Number Trace

○ Education

● E-verify candidates (i.e., ensure that they have a right to work in the U.S.)

● Drug Testing may be required for Testing Designated Positions (TDP) and will be identified in the Job Order Depending on the nature of the work being performed, additional components may include:

1. Education Verification (when degree required)

2. Pre-employment Physical

3. Motor Vehicle Report

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4. Credit check (when requested)

ARTICLE VI - IMPLEMENTATION OF JOB ORDER(S)

The purpose of this BOA is to specify in writing the agreement of the parties to the terms and conditions that will apply to Job Orders issued under this BOA and the method of issuing Job Orders and of establishing their price. Job Orders will be issued as Time and Materials/ Labor Hour.

Job Orders may be issued by PPPL, from time to time, to assign PPPL work requirements to the Subcontractor. Subcontracted personnel shall not commence any work (on or off site), nor report for the assignment without the fully executed Job Order.

A. It is understood that this Agreement does neither require nor obligate PPPL to engage any minimum number of personnel or to issue any minimum number of Job Orders.

B. Prior to the issuance of a Job Order for work under this BOA, the PPPL Procurement Specialist will provide in writing to the BOA Subcontractor a description of the work and request a written price estimate for the performance of the work on a Time and Materials / Labor Hour basis. Also, any evaluation factors other than price will be stated in the request. Subcontractor agrees to submit the estimate and other requested information within five working days of receipt of the request, unless required sooner.

C. Subcontractor's cost estimate or price proposal shall be prepared in accordance with the fees, rates, and terms and conditions set forth in this BOA.

D. Subcontractor shall not initiate any work prior to receipt of written Job Order from the PPPL Procurement Specialist.

E. Authorization to commence work shall be solely upon the receipt of a fully executed Job Order and at the direction of PPPL’s Office of Human Resources. The Office of Human Resources will identify the Princeton Technical Representative (PTR) assigned to the Job Order.

F. Job Orders will be sequentially numbered. PPPL shall issue a Job Order (see Schedule E) to the

Subcontractor for each request of services for qualified personnel which defines the specific services, specific rates, period of performance and the Job Order total price.

G. Amounts specified on Job Orders represent the maximum ceiling (an amount not to exceed) and approved funding limit. PPPL will only reimburse for the actual costs incurred. Such amounts may not be exceeded without written approval of PPPL.

H. Job Orders issued during the term of this Agreement may be written for a period exceeding the term of the Agreement but may not be extended after the end of this Agreement term.

I. By the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Job Orders written pursuant to this Agreement shall be construed as automatically incorporating the terms and conditions of this Agreement and shall be subject to the same.

J. A Job Order may be changed unilaterally. Any change to a Job Order shall be in the form of a written modification to that Job Order.

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K. A Job Order may be terminated by PPPL at any time without prior written notice. Confirming written notification shall be provided; however, failure to provide written confirmation shall not invalidate any termination.

L. Each Job Order shall be subject to the provisions of this Agreement, and no Job Order shall be construed as a modification of the Agreement. In the event of an inconsistency between the Job Order and the Agreement, the latter shall govern.

M. Separate BOA Modifications will be issued to modify the terms and conditions set forth herein.

N. A Fixed-Price or Time and Materials Job Order will be established by mutual agreement of the parties, based upon Subcontractor's cost estimate and other factors.

ARTICLE VII – FUNDING OBLIGATION

The funds obligated under this Basic Ordering Agreement shall be shown on each individual Job Order written pursuant to this Agreement. The Subcontractor is not obligated to continue performance under any Job Order or otherwise incur costs in excess of amount specified, until a modification the Job Order is executed to increase the funding and amount specified. PPPL is not obligated to compensate Subcontractor for expenses incurred or commitments made before or after the [effective date] unless an Option period is exercised with formal written notification and modification to this Subcontract Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII – SUBCONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

A. During the performance period of the Job Order, and while the Subcontractor’s personnel are performing services for PPPL, an appointed PPPL technical point of contact will oversee the work completed by the Subcontractor’s personnel and provide feedback to the Office of Human Resources. The office of Human Resources shall provide any feedback to the Subcontractor.

B. The Job Order shall not be construed in any manner which infers that the Subcontractor’s personnel are employees of PPPL. By virtue of the Agreement, they shall continue and remain employees of the Subcontractor.

C. PPPL reserves the right to provide feedback to the Subcontractor’s Account Manager and expect that any performance concerns are addressed immediately. The Subcontractor will have the opportunity to furnish replacements for any professional personnel whose performance fails to meet the minimum qualifications or who fail to comply with PPPL policies and procedures.

D. PPPL shall provide such working space, equipment, furniture, facilities, and utilities as may be required for performance of said service by the Subcontractor’s personnel while they are working at PPPL.

E. Issuance of Job Orders for Subcontractor's services hereunder is wholly within the discretion of PPPL. Nothing herein shall be construed to require PPPL to use these services for any purpose or to limit PPPL's use of its own employees or other Subcontractors to perform similar work at PPPL.

ARTICLE IX– TRAVEL

A. Travel

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Travel will be estimated for all requests using the PPPL’s Subcontractor Guideline for Travel Policy (BOA Schedule C).

B. Travel Directed by PPPL

PPPL may, at its direction, direct travel of the Subcontractor’s personnel in the conduct of PPPL’s business. Reimbursement shall be made through the Job Order and shall be in accordance with PPPL’s General Guidelines for Subcontractor Travel.

C. PPPL will not reimburse any direct or indirect costs incurred by the Subcontractor in payment of commuting expenses to and from the Subcontractor’s personnel’s home to PPPL.

D. The Subcontract, not PPPL, shall reimburse its personnel for travel costs incurred.

ARTICLE X – PAYMENTS

A. PPPL shall reimburse the Subcontractor in accordance with this ARTICLE for work performed under a Job Order issued under this BOA.

B. The funds obligated under this Basic Ordering Agreement shall be shown on each individual Job Order written pursuant to this Agreement. PPPL will not be obligated to reimburse the Subcontractor for costs incurred in excess of the total amount allotted to each individual Job Order. The subcontractor is not obligated to continue performance under any Job Order or otherwise incur costs in excess of amount specified, until a modification of the Job Order is executed to increase the funding and amount specified.

C. Invoice shall bear, at a minimum, the following certification language or variation thereof signed by a responsible official of the Subcontractor:

“The undersigned certifies that the information set forth herein is true and correct and may be used as a basis for payment for work performed. “

[Authorized Subcontract’s Personnel]”

D. Invoices for work accomplished in accordance with each Job Order shall be submitted electronically (PDF format) to the following email address, or mailed to the following mailing address:

Email: Accounts_Payable@pppl.gov

To expedite the payment process, please submit one invoice per email and include in the subject line of the email the following:

BOA Number BOAXXXXX-Job Order XXXX

Subcontractor Name

Invoice Attached mailto:Accounts_Payable@pppl.gov

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Example: Subject: BOAXXXXX Invoice Attached

E. For Time and Materials Job Orders, the following additional support documents must be submitted with the invoice:

1. A summary of billable fully burdened rate, worked by the subcontractor personnel, by skill category and standard billing rate, supported by a copy of the Princeton Technical Representative approved Time Sheet(s); and

2. A list of parts/other materials and equipment provided by Subcontractor and used in the performance of the requirements of this Subcontract. Invoices, bills, receipts, or other supporting documentation shall be provided to support material costs included on the invoice.

F. For Firm Fixed Price Payments- the Subcontractor shall invoice monthly after allowable, chargeable work has been performed.

G. All payroll deductions for the Subcontractor’s personnel shall be deducted by and remain the responsibility of the Subcontractor.

H. It is the responsibility of the Subcontractor to reconcile payments by PPPL to their records, and to notify PPPL of any discrepancies. PPPL shall not be liable for lost time attributable to lateness, illness, holidays, acts of God, or other causes of non-performance beyond the reasonable control of PPPL. PPPL shall in no instance pay the Subcontractor’s personnel directly or assume responsibility for nonpayment of any personnel by the Subcontractor.

I. PPPL and the Government shall, in additional to any other rights of audit authorized by this Agreement, have the right to examine the records of the Subcontractor to ensure that direct labor rates actually paid Subcontractor’s personnel conform to the appropriate Job Orders and to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. PPPL shall have the remedy to recover excess costs paid to the Subcontractor if it is shown that actual reimbursement to the Subcontractor’s personnel was less than that specified in the Job Order relating to that Subcontractor’s personnel.

ARTICLE XI – ACCELERATED PAYMENT FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Based on the Subcontractor's representation that it is a small business as defined by the US Small Business Administration, PPPL will make every practicable effort to pay the subcontractor Net 15 days from the latter of (1) receipt of the Subcontractor’s proper invoice, if required, or (2) delivery of items/completion of work. Any offered discount shall be taken if payment is made within the discount period that the Subcontractor indicates. Payments shall be made either by check or electronic funds transfer, at the option of Princeton. Payment shall be deemed to have been made as of the date of the check or the date on which an electronic funds transfer was made.

ARTICLE XII - TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVES

1. The following technical and administrative representatives are designated for this subcontract:

Subcontractor: TBD

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Princeton Technical Representative (PTR)

Shaina George SGeorge@pppl.gov Phone: 609.243.2191

Procurement Specialist Cheryl Colan CColan@pppl.gov Phone: 609.243.3486

2. Princeton’s Technical Representative (PTR) will be responsible for day-to-day clarifications and guidance as may be required within the scope of the subcontract Statement of Work (SOW). The PTR is not authorized to direct changes in the subcontract scope of work, subcontract price or subcontract terms and conditions.

3. Contacts with PPPL regarding prices, terms, quantities, deliveries, and financial adjustments shall only be made with the PPPL-designated Procurement Specialist. Agreements and/or actions taken by the Subcontractor, which by their nature effect a change to this subcontract, shall only be binding upon PPPL when such agreement or action is specifically authorized in writing by PPPL's Procurement Specialist. Any change undertaken by the Subcontractor without the written consent of PPPL’s designated Procurement Specialist is at the Subcontractor’s own risk and not binding on PPPL. All correspondence and communication between the Subcontractor and PPPL shall be addressed and directed to PPPL's Procurement Specialist.

4. Except for those instances identified in the Statement of Work where PPPL specifically directs the

Subcontractor to communicate directly with others, PPPL shall be responsible for all liaison and communication with the Government and/or PPPL's customers as well as Princeton's other Subcontractors for the length of this BOA.

ARTICLE XIII - IDENTIFICATION BADGES

A. All Subcontracted personnel, while assigned to work on-site at PPPL, must report to the Office of Human Resources at the beginning of his/her first day at PPPL, prior to reporting to his/her work site. The PPPL Office of Human Resources is located on the first floor of the Lyman Spitzer Building (LSB). Each Subcontractor’s personnel will be required to complete an ID Badge Data Sheet and will be given instructions on how to obtain a Photo-ID Badge, if required. Subcontracted personnel must always wear their Visitor Photo-ID Badge while on-site at PPPL and may be held accountable for the loss and replacement value.

B. Subcontractor’s personnel that expect to work on-site at PPPL for forty (40) hours or more shall be required to take PPPL’s General Employee Training (GET) Course (which is approximately two

(2) hours in length). It is anticipated that this training be completed on the first day when processing through the PPPL Office of Human Resources.

C. Those not requiring training (will be working on-site at PPPL less than 40 work hours during the next twelve months) will be issued daily badges (“one day” badges), by the PPPL entry gate Security Guard, a “one day” badge that may be disposed of at the end of the day.

D. Upon completion or termination of the assignment, the Subcontractor’s personnel must report the PPPL Office of Human Resources for out-processing. This normally occurs on the last day of the assignment. Subcontractor’s personnel should email the Office of Human Resource at hr-mailto:SGeorge@pppl.gov mailto:CColan@pppl.gov

PHYSICS LABORATORY Page 10 of 11 staff@pppl.gov to arrange for an out-processing appointment. The Check Out Sheet must be completed and submitted during out-processing.

E. In the event that the Subcontractor’s personnel leave without processing through the PPPL Office of Human Resources, it is the Subcontractor’s responsibility to ensure that all exit items are reconciled with PPPL, including the return of all PPPL ID Badges and office equipment. PPPL

RESERVES THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT AGAINST ANY UNLIQUIDATED JOB ORDER

INVOICES UNTIL ALL OUT-PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN SATISFIED.

ARTICLE XIV - INSURANCE

An insurance certificate that conforms to the requirements of PPPL General Provisions Clause T4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF INSURANCE must be submitted by Subcontractor to PPPL for review and approval within ten calendar days after BOA award and must be approved by PPPL before any work may be performed under this BOA. The Liability and Professional insurance maintained as required by PPPL General Provisions Clause T4 Terms and Conditions of Insurance will include “The Trustees of Princeton University, including its officers, employees and agents and the U.S. Government shall be named s additional insured’s.”

ARTICLE XV - INSOLVENCY

PPPL reserves the right to cancel this Agreement, by written notice to the Subcontractor, upon the happening of a voluntary filing of a petition under the bankruptcy laws of the United States, the execution of an assignment for the benefit of creditors, a calling of a meeting of creditors, an appointment of a dissolution or liquidation agent or committee, or an application for the appointment of a receiver. The Subcontractor shall immediately inform PPPL, in writing, of any such occurrence.

ARTICLE XVI - PROPRIETARY INFORMATION

It is understood that in the performance of the requirements of this Subcontract proprietary information and/or material may be given to or inadvertently come into the possession of Subcontractor personnel.

The Subcontractor hereby agrees that information will be kept confidential and will not be copied, disclosed, or make use of except as authorized by PPPL.

ARTICLE XVII- REVISIONS TO WAGE DETERMINATIONS

Revised Service Contract Act wage determinations covering the skill categories listed in the Basic Ordering Agreement will be requested from the U.S. Department of Labor every two (2) years. Upon receipt, the revised wage determination will be incorporated via an Amendment, and if necessary, an equitable adjustment may be made to the Straight Time Direct Labor Rate for affected skill categories. The Subcontractor’s Mark-up Percentage shall not be subject to modification as a result of this action. (See Schedule F)

ARTICLE XVIII - ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1. BASIC ORDERING AGREEMENT

2. Terms and Conditions (BOA Schedule A)

• PPPL-PD-CTC (Commercial) Rev 25, Nov2021

• PPPL-PD-D (Fixed Price) Rev 10_Sept2022

• PPPL-PD-F (TM)-Rev 9_Sept2022

• PPPL-PD-S (Service Contract Labor Standards)-Rev 8_Sept2022

• PPPL-PD-T Provisions for Work Performed on the PPPL Site-Rev 5_Sept2022

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3. Statement of Work Temporary Staffing Services; CAT Exempt; Dated April 12,2024; Revision 0

(BOA Schedule B)

4. Subcontractor Guidelines for Travel (BOA Schedule C)

5. Offeror Information and Pricing (BOA Schedule D)

6. Sample Job Order (BOA Schedule E)

7. U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination (SCHEDULE F)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto have executed this Basic Ordering Agreement.

[TBD] THE TRUSTEES OF PRINCETON UNIVERSITY

BY: BY:

NAME: NAME:

TITLE: TITLE:

DATE: DATE: