SF 1449 12639522Q0149 Solicitation Package.pdf

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SUITE410

250 MARQUETTE AVE

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HARLINGEN TX 78550

4909 East Grimes Street

USDA CFTEP

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SUITE410

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Tax ID Number: Not Available DUNS Number: Not Available Solicitation to establish one Firm Fixed Price contract for Janitorial Services to be performed at CFTEP Harlingen TX office.

Period of Performance: 05/30/2022 to 05/29/2027

Base Year 05/22/2022 - 05/21/2023 Continued ...

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Janitorial Services per SOW

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Delivery: 05/21/2023

Period of Performance: 05/22/2022 to 05/21/2023

Option Year 1 - 05/22/2023 - 05/21/2024

Janitorial Services per SOW

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05/22/2023

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

CUSTODIAL JANITORIAL

Delivery: 05/21/2024

Period of Performance: 05/22/2023 to 05/21/2024

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0003 Option Year 2 - 05/22/2024 - 05/21/2025 12 MO

Janitorial Services per SOW

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05/22/2024

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

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Period of Performance: 05/22/2024 to 05/21/2025

0004 Option Year 3 - 05/22/2025 - 05/21/2026 12 MO

Janitorial Services per SOW

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05/22/2025

Product/Service Code: S201

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

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Delivery: 05/21/2026

Period of Performance: 05/22/2025 to 05/21/2026

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Delivery: 05/21/2027

Period of Performance: 05/22/2026 to 05/21/2027

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

INSTRUCTIONS TO QUOTERS

This solicitation is being prepared in accordance with FAR part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This solicitation is for commercial services and thus fall under FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items.

Quotations will be evaluated in accordance with 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items and using FAR part 13 awards based on best value.

The government intends to award a firm fixed price contract as a result of this pre-solicitation notice and solicitation.

All Interested contractors shall submit the following information to be considered for award.

o A signed copy of the form SF1449 and Price Schedule with line item prices (pg 1-4) o Unique Entity ID number and confirmation of Active SAM registration - A copy of the first SAM page should be returned with the quote.

o Per Provision 452.237-74 --Key Personnel – Need a list of the requested personal (pg. 20) o Fill in Provision 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (pg. 22-24) o Technical Capabilities Statement – Maximum 4 page. Technical capability must list of equipment/supplies intended to used, estimated time and effort needed to complete services, and how contractor will handle quality issues.

o Relevant Past Performance Questionnaire. Contractor shall provide information to demonstrate the relevant project experience and past performance of the contractor. The offeror shall submit at least three (3) completed Past Performance Questionnaire (Attachment 1) for each project submitted as an example of relevant experience.

All points of contact, phone numbers, and email addresses should be verified by the contractor prior to submission. Points of contact must have first-hand knowledge of the project from a contractual, managerial, and technical perspective. Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the offeror is unable to obtain a completed Past Performance Questionnaire form from a client for a project(s) before the proposal closing date, the offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of the Questionnaire, which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s).

Submit all questions in writing via email to Kim Yen Tu at kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov. Questions should be submitted no later than three (3) days prior to the response deadline to ensure adequate time is available to respond and to amend the solicitation if necessary.

All quotes shall be submitted to Kimyen.n.tu@usda.gov no later than time stated on the solicitation posting. Late quotes will not be considered.

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JANITORIAL STATEMENT OF WORK

1. Summary The USDA-APHIS-VS-Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program (CFTEP) intends to award firm fixed price commercial services contract(s) for janitorial services for the CFTEP facility located in Harlingen, Texas.

Firm Fixed priced Contract to provide Janitorial Services in accordance with the Statement of Work.

The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, personnel, labor, tools and equipment necessary and shall plan, schedule and coordinate the effective performance of all janitorial services for the USDA APHIS, VS facility located at:

USDA APHIS VS

4909 East Grimes Street

Harlingen, TX 78550-1960

The effective date is May 22, 2022 and shall be for a base period of one year with four (4) 12-month options to renew. The Contractor shall be notified by written notice within 30 days contract anniversary date, of the USDA’s intent to renew the contract. If the option periods are exercised by the USDA, the contract will expire five years from date of award.

The janitorial services will meet with all standards of cleanliness, which will reflect good housekeeping, as determined by the on-site USDA representative. The Statement of Work will be incorporated into the contract.

2. Government Furnished property The Government will furnish hand paper towels, toilet paper, waste basket liners, air fresheners, toilet seat covers and hand soap.

3. Contractor furnished property/supplies The Contractor will furnish all necessary supplies to perform cleaning service to include, but not limited to: disinfectant, cleanser, floor wax, floor stripping solution, furniture polish, floor cleaner, glass cleaner, cleaning towels, feminine product for dispensers, disposal bags and urinal cakes) and equipment required to perform services stated in the statement of work for the cleanliness of the building: floor buffers, buffer heads, wax striping heads, carpet cleaning machines and supplies, mops, brooms, dusters, and cleaning cloths.

Upon award of this contract, it is required that the contractor adheres to the Statement of Work and all tasks shall be done expeditiously and on schedule. The tasks required in the Statement of Work (SOW) are as follows:

The weekly cleaning services must take place when there is USDA staff present at the office; therefore, the cleaning services generally takes place between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on Monday – Friday.

The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating and scheduling services to ensure services are performed while USDA personnel are on site (Hours and days are subject to change with mission requirements).

No work shall be performed on weekends unless specifically indicated on this document and written approval from the USDA Contracting Officer is obtained; or in the case of government operational changes and work scheduling to service the industry and agency customers. When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

When a Government facility is closed by the government during periods of inclement weather or for other reasons, such as administrative leave as a result of potentially hazardous conditions, such as fires, explosions, or other security level alerts, the Contractor shall not be allowed access. Payment of the Contractor shall be made for work stoppage due to inclement weather, and/or temporary closing of the Government facility during periods of inclement direction and provide that the contractor pays the employees for those days.

The vendor shall create a sign-in sheet for the cleaning crew to use to document the minimum standards of service for work performed weekly, monthly, and/or as needed. A copy of the completed monthly sign-in sheet must be uploaded as an attachment when submitting the monthly invoice in IPP.

The janitorial services shall be performed in such a manner that there will be minimal interruptions to or interfere with the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

Contractor employees shall ensure exterior doors are kept closed at all times while employees are working in the buildings and shall comply with facility security policies.

Contractor employees shall not allow any unauthorized person in the building. The Contractor shall not disturb or use equipment, office machines or Government supplies. Contractor employees shall not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets or use telephones or equipment provided for official government use. Employees will remove everything on their work desks, workstations, benches, near or behind microscopes, computers, computer screens, and printers to facilitate the janitorial employees to complete daily dusting on any work desk, workstations, cabinets, inspection tables and counters. If items are not removed from the desk, it will not be cleaned.

4. Scope of Work The purpose of this statement of work is to clearly outline the requirements of the janitorial service needed for our facility. Our goal is to ensure and maintain the cleaning of heavily trafficked areas. This facility is used frequently by CFTEP employees and dignitaries for various meetings. It is essential that the facility be maintained in excellent condition as it reflects significantly on USDA-APHIS-VS-CFTEP.

Office Space is approximately 3,800 square feet. It consists of, but not limited to:

- One conference room (374 Sq Ft)

- Three restrooms

- One open work area approximately 1,120 Sq Ft

- One reception area 387 Sq Ft

- One copy room 68 Sq Ft

- One break room 297 Sq Ft

- Four small offices

- One storage space 245 Sq Ft

USDA Harlingen, TX Office POC:

Michael Mesa Office CFTEP Supervisor Cell: 956-336-9612 michael.s.mesa@usda.gov

5. Period of Performance The base period of performance of the contract will be from 05/22/2022 – 05/21/2023 with the option to extend the contract for an additional four option periods, each twelve months in duration for cumulative total of 5 years.

6. Duties and Tasks Weekly :

• Damp mop all hard flooring surfaces: 1x Week

• Vacuum all carpeted floors and furniture: 1x Week

• Clean all counters in kitchen area: 1x Week

• Clean, disinfect restroom surfaces (i.e, sinks, counter, mirrors, toilets, urinals, stalls, floor, etc.):

1x Week

• Clean and dust all surfaces in conference room: 1x Week

• Empty and replace all trash can liners in the facility and remove trash from property: 1x Week

Monthly:

• Clean all glass surfaces (inside and outside): 1x Month

• Damp dust all areas (i.e, desks, picture frames, window ledges, blinds etc.): 1x Month

• Clean all air vents, light fixtures: 1x Year (October)

• Clean air filters: 1 x Month

• Wash trash receptacles: 1x Month

• Descale toilet bowls and urinals: 1x Month other:

• Furnish restroom supplies: As required

• Spot clean entrance door surface (i.e, clean off smudges, fingerprints, etc.): As required

• Wax floor: 2 x Year (April & October)

• Spot clean carpet and door mat: As required

The janitorial services shall be performed in such a manner that there will be minimal interruptions to or interfere with the normal operation of Government business on the premises.

Contractor employees shall not allow any unauthorized person in the building. The Contractor shall not disturb or use equipment, office machines or Government supplies. Contractor employees shall not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets or use telephones or equipment provided for official government use.

7. Quality Control The contractor shall appoint a competent, experienced, and knowledgeable point-of-contact (POC), Supervisor, who shall independently manage, supervise, and act as a representative of the contractor for coordination of all work assignments required under this contract.

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The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. See FAR clause 52.246-4 -Inspection of Services - Fixed-Price.

Should the contractor fail to successfully perform any of the cleaning deliverables outlined in this SOW, the contractor shall re-perform at no cost to the government. If failure to perform continues, and the contractor does not maintain a consistent corrective action, the Government may require the personnel to be removed from the site or termination of the contract.

8. Selection of Cleaning and Paper Products The Contractor shall ensure that all cleaning solutions shall be used in strict conformance with the product's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state requirements. All manufacturers' instructions and recommendations for the use of cleaning solutions shall be strictly followed. In addition, the contractor shall comply with all federal, state, or local laws and regulations concerning the use, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials. The contractor shall minimize the use of harsh chemicals and the release of irritating fumes.

The USDA is mandated by legislation and executive order to purchase products that are good for the environment. Below are minimum requirements for paper products, industrial wipes and trash liners that must be used by Contractors in a USDA service contract. The successful Contractor will be required to meet or exceed the below-listed mandatory environmental preferability criteria. The offered products must meet requirements as stated below:

a. Disposable paper products: The disposable paper products must contain at least 100% recovered materials and 30% post-consumer product and manufactured without the additional use of elemental chlorine or chlorine compounds.

b. Plastic trash bags: Plastic trash bags and other liners with a minimum of 30%·post-consumer recycled content.

c. General purpose industrial wipes: The general purpose industrial wipes must contain at least 100% recovered materials and 40% post-consumer content.

d. Cleaning fluids: Cleaning products shall have highest percentage of bio-based products practicable.

The cleaning fluids must be in accordance with Colorado Code of Regulations low VOC cleaning products OR Green Seal Standard GS-37 approved.

9. Federal Requirements

1. All chemicals used will be those commercially available which meet Federal, state, and local codes.

2. The Contractor shall use green cleaning products made with bio-based materials and or recycled materials to the greatest extent possible.

3. Preference should be given to concentrated cleaning chemicals which use ecologically sound packaging and are phosphate-free, non-corrosive, non-flammable, and fully biodegradable.

4. The Contractor will take every precaution to ensure that only safe products are used. Information can be obtained from Federal, state, and local agencies concerning the safety of chemical cleaning materials.

5. Contractor will provide COR with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as specified in this contract and keep the sheets current for any product that is used in this contract.

6. The Contractor shall use paper products and trash can liners that meet the requirements as described above.

In accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), The Cleaning Contractor can be terminated for default of the terms of this contract or by cause.

Green Cleaning: Executive Order 13423 and Executive Order 13514 require the Federal government to use bio-based products and to make its facilities sustainable. There is also a procurement preference for bio-based products if they are comparable in price, performance, and availability. Green cleaning, also known as green janitorial or custodial service, is an approach designed to protect the occupants’ and workers' health and reduce the impact on the environment, while delivering service comparable to, or better than, traditional cleaning methods. However, unlike a traditional cleaning program, a green janitorial program goes beyond simple appearances to focus on human health and environmental impacts. Green cleaning includes recycled content and bio-based products, and products and services that minimize the use of energy, water, and other resources.

Green cleaning products are products that perform the same functions as conventional cleaning products but are lower emitting, less toxic, biodegradable, and environmentally safer. They include all-purpose cleaners, sanitizers, deodorizers, glass cleaners, carpet cleaners, hand soap, laundry detergent, bathroom cleaners and many other commonly used janitorial products. The use of green cleaning products will improve indoor air quality and working conditions by removing a major source of potential exposure to toxic and irritating chemicals, while providing effective and cost competitive cleaning solutions. There are many manufacturers of green cleaning products and they are widely available.

USDA’s green cleaning product program also includes regularly vacuumed entrance mats and sidewalk cleaning to reduce introduction of dirt thus reducing the need for cleaning chemicals and isolated janitorial closets for the storage of chemicals to reduce employee exposure to fumes.

Green cleaning products include concentrated cleaning chemicals that use ecologically sound packaging;

are phosphate-free, non-corrosive, non-combustible, non-poisonous, non-reactive, and non-aerosol;

contain no carcinogens, mutagens, or ozone-depleting substances; and are bio-based and fully biodegradable. Concentrates are preferable to ready-to-use products and should be used wherever possible. Furthermore, dilution control equipment should be employed to ensure correct dilutions of concentrates and to protect workers from exposure to concentrated chemicals. Follow manufacturers’ label instructions.

Please visit https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml to access the BioPreferred Program Catalog to identify bio-based products that fall under this contract for janitorial services.

10. Definitions Green Cleaning: A planned and organized approach to cleaning that is designed to protect the occupants 'and workers' health, while at the same time reducing the impact on our environment. Green Cleaning affects all aspects of cleaning to include: stewardship; communication; the selection of cleaning chemicals, janitorial equipment, paper and supplies; plus the procedures and methods in which the cleaning is accomplished, pollution prevention strategies, and other opportunities that when used reduce the impact when compared to traditional cleaning procedures and practices.

Environmentally Preferable: Means products or services that have a reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared with competing products or services that serve the same purpose.

11. Safety and Security All persons employed in the work, while on the premises, shall comply with all building regulations.

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/catalog/Catalog.xhtml

The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the contracting officer to be a potential threat to the health, safety, general well-being or operational mission of Marketing and Regulatory Programs and its population. The contractor shall exercise due diligence in assuring that only trustworthy and reliable persons are allowed to enter the building and that each such person shall have had the Tenant 's rules and regulations reviewed with them regarding the security of Tenant's property.

Due to the nature of work under this contract, it is required that the contractor personnel working under this contract at the USDA facility are subject to satisfactory completion of a background investigation conducted by the Federal Protective Service (FPS). In accordance with USDA regulations, a Basic Law Enforcement background investigation is required prior to starting work under this contract as well as maintaining it throughout the duration of the contract. The contractors will be required to complete the background investigation forms and submit them to the program contact person for submission to the FPS office responsible for processing the background investigations. The USDA APHIS will be responsible for paying for these background investigations.

During the performance of janitorial work herein, the Contractor shall take all reasonable precautions to guard the secrecy of the Tenant's records and information, shall limit access to records and information of the Tenant to authorized employees or agents of the Contractor only, and shall inform all such authorized personnel of the confidential nature of records and information of the Tenant and of the applicable laws regarding security of communication.

12. Background Investigations

A. In accordance with the USDA regulations, a Background Investigation of the janitorial personnel is required prior to starting work under this contract as well as maintaining it throughout the duration of the contract. Prior to start of work, the CONTRACTOR shall provide only fully qualified and properly cleared personnel for the work to be performed under this SOW. The contractor shall, through their own internal background investigation protocol and pre-employment investigation, ensure that each contractor employee submitted for a background investigation is reasonably expected to receive a favorable adjudication of their respective investigation.

B. The USDA, APHIS will pay for the required background investigation. The government shall have and exercise full and complete control over granting, denying, withholding, or termination the background investigation clearance for employees.

C. All contractor personnel that will have access to the APHIS, PPQ facility will be required to have, at Low Risk, NACI Background Investigation (BI) with no less than favorably adjudicated results. Once approved and working at the facility, the contractor personnel shall not be removed or diverted from the site without prior notification to the PPQ facility representative or the designated COR.

D. The contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is considered by the Contracting Officer Representative or Technical Representative or Contracting Officer to be a potential threat to health, safety, general well-being or operational mission of USDA and its employees. If the contracting officer finds a prospective employee to be unsuitable for his or her assigned duties, the contractor will be advised immediately that such employee cannot continue to work or be assigned to work under the contract.

E. The Contracting Officer Representative will assist the contractor, where practical, with the background investigation process and the associated paperwork. Where necessary they will provide contractor information to the security personnel and provide information and documents to the contractor.

(a) Contractors shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the AGAR Advisory No. 81, Revision 03 dated July 19, 2010 – Common Identification Standard for Contractors. In addition, procedures to be followed by contractors and contractor employees are specified in the Departmental Regulation and Departmental Manual (DM) 4620-002.

Copies can be downloaded from the website at http://hspd12.usda.gov

(b) All background investigations or clearances must be completed one week prior to commencing work. Where this is not practical and the prime or subcontractor requires intermittent access to federally controlled facilities or are under the aggregate 180 day limit, a temporary guest ID badge will be issued and/or such personnel may be under constant supervision and their access to areas or data may be more restricted. Contractor employees who will NOT have routine unaccompanied physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine unaccompanied access to a Federally-controlled information system may be excluded from coverage by AGAR Advisory 81 based on the LincPass Distribution Risk Assessment. The LincPass Distribution Risk Assessment will be conducted by a USDA Sponsor for contract personnel (Contracting Officer’s Representative, or other Government designated program/project officers) as part of the PIV II registration, identity proofing, and credential issuance procedures.

(c) The Contractor shall provide to the USDA PIV Sponsor and the Personnel Security Specialist listed below, a list of all contractor and subcontractor employees full name, job title, employer (prime or subcontractor), contract number, performance period and/or the days employee is expected to be on-site for base year and each period of performance, if applicable, and information on OPM’s background investigation or clearance conducted by the prime or subcontractor and that contractor employees pass the background check.

(d) The Contractor shall take full responsibility to ensure that prime and subcontractor employees who require routine, long-term physical access to federally controlled facilities and logical access to Federally controlled information systems except for "national security systems" as defined by 44 U.S.C. 3542(b)(2), are required to complete and submit HRO 1197, Contractor Supplement and the AD-1197, Request for USDA Identification (ID) Badge, along with copies of two identity source documents (one being a photo ID) and two completed fingerprint cards (FD-258 attached), to the following. You can obtain these forms and further guidance from the Personnel Security Specialist who oversees the investigation process for contractors:

USDA, APHIS, MRPBS, HRD

Attn: Security Specialist - Contractors Butler Square, 100 N. 6th Street, Suite 555B Minneapolis, MN 55403-1588 Phone: (612) 336-3294

For further information and reference on the USDA personnel security requirements please see the document entitled Agar Advisory 81 entitled “Common Identification Standard for Contractors” at http://www.dm.usda.gov/pdsd/bulletin04-02.pdf

13. Contract Clauses http://hspd12.usda.gov/ http://www.dm.usda.gov/pdsd/bulletin04-02.pdf

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): http://farsite.hill.af.mil

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (Nov 2021) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (Sep 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.247-21 Contractor Liability for Personal Injury and/or Property Damage (April 1984)

Clauses in Full text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Jan 2022)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108- 78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509)).

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (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. (Nov 2021) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (13) [Reserved] _X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

__ (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644).

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

_X_ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

__ (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

__ (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

_X_ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

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

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) ( 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 (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C.

644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O.13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

__ (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

_X_ (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

__ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 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).

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) . (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

__ (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 (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

_X_ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) ( 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 (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

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

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

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

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter83, 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 (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

__ (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

X__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) ( 29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

_X_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

__ (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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

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

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

(e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) ( 15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793).

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

(xi) 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.

(xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Nov 2021) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

(xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

(xx) 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).

(xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). 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 products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

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Determination WD 2015-5219 Revision 18, Dated 03/15/2022, for Cameron County, Texas, where the work will be performed Apply to this Service and has been provided to you in the solicitation package.

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52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (Jan 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

(b) The Contractor shall account for all forms of Government-provided identification issued to the Contractor employees in connection with performance under this contract.