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Construction Project – REFRESH VESTIBULES IN THREE (3) LOCATIONS: ARIZONA, MONTANA, AND NEVADA. REFRESH INCLUDES REPLACING FLOORING, PAINTING

WALLS AND CEILINGS, AND OTHER WORK PER THE ATTACHED STATEMENT OF WORK.

Total Small Business Set-Aside per FAR Part 13 under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). Firm Fixed-Price contract will be awarded per the Trade-Off criteria in CAR 1352.213-70. See the attached full SF 18 Construction Clauses and Provisions with all terms and conditions which all Offerors must be in compliance with to be eligible for award. New contract, no incumbent.

BONDING/LETTER OF CREDIT WILL BE REQUIRED UNLESS YOUR QUOTE IS UNDER $35K.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Work completed no later than 120 calendar days following date of award, quotes must provide confirmation they can fulfill this requirement.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE:

Project to be completed at the following three (3) locations:

National Weather Service 49 Hughes Ave.

Bellemont, AZ 86015-5081

National Weather Service 7851 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas, NV 89139-6628

National Weather Service 6633 Aviation Way Missoula, MT 59808-9381

THE FOLLOWING DAVIS-BACON ACT GENERAL DECISIONS WILL BE INCORPORATED

AND MAY BE VIEWED AT WWW.SAM.GOV:

AZ20250043 MODIFICATION 1 02/14/2025

MT20250063 MODIFICATION 1 01/17/2025

NV20250035 MODIFICATION 2 02/14/2025

SEE THE ATTACHED SF 18 CONSTRUCTION WITH ALL TERMS AND CONDITIONS WHICH

ALL OFFERORS MUST BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF

QUOTES. IT IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A

CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT.

CONSTRUCTION PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES

(FIXED-PRICE)

UPDATED THROUGH FAC 2025-03 (JAN 2025)

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Projects

The magnitude is: Between $25,000 and $100,000.

UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT® FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Department of Commerce will utilize the FedConnect® web portal in administering this award. The contractor must be registered in FedConnect® and have access to the FedConnect® website located at https://www.fedconnect.net/Fedconnect/. For assistance in registering or for other FedConnect® questions please call the FedConnect® Help Desk at (800) 899-6665 or email at support@fedconnect.net.

There is no charge for registration in or use of FedConnect®.

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CAR 1352.215-72 Inquiries (Apr 2010)

OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING

VIA EMAIL TO kerri.coffey@noaa.gov QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN Friday, February 28, 2025. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

For Bellemont, AZ and Las Vegas, NV contact:

Name: Dion Parker Phone: (702) 245-6256 Email: Dion.Parker@noaa.gov

For Missoula, MT contact:

Name: Joshua Miller Phone: (801) 726-7026 Email: Joshua.Miller@noaa.gov

(End of provision)

A site visit is highly recommended but not required. Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

CAR 1352.213-70 Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures (APR 2010) The Government intends to award a trade-off, firm fixed price purchase order resulting from this request for quotation to the responsible offeror whose quotation results in the best value to the Government, considering both price and non-price factors with payment terms of Net 30.

The evaluation will consider the Non-Price Technical Solution (Technical Approach, Capability, Experience and Past Performance) to be significantly more important than price. However, as quotes are determined to be more equal in the non-price evaluation factors, price becomes more important.

The Government reserves the right not to award a purchase order depending on the quality of the quote(s) submitted and the availability of funds.

The Government may award to other than the lowest-priced Offeror or the Offeror with the highest technical rating if the Contracting Officer determines that to do so would result in the best value to the

Government. The Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to achieve only slightly superior performance capability.

The following factors are listed in order of importance and will be used to evaluate quotations:

1. Technical Approach and Capability.

The Offeror’s overall technical approach will be evaluated to assess the Government's level of confidence in the Offeror’s understanding of, approach to, and ability to successfully perform the requirements as described in the Statement of Work. A detailed technical approach write-up describing how the Offeror will perform this service is required to be submitted with the quote regardless of whether a site visit was made or not. The technical approach write-up must not be a reiteration of the Statement of Work, but how Offeror’s company plans on performing the tasks listed in the attached Statement of Work. (i.e., performance checklists, anticipated number of employees, anticipated hours at the facility and/or confirmation of supplies being provided, etc.)

2. Experience.

The Offeror's background, experience, and qualifications (relevant past projects performing similar services, certifications related to current requirement, etc.) will be assessed to determine the likelihood that the offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements.

Offeror must have knowledge and experience with wall carpet removal, wall repair, and wall painting.

3. Past Performance.

Quote shall include at least two (2) references from at least two (2) separate contracts for similar and relevant recent services within the past two (2) years including the name, phone number, full address, and e-mail address of the reference to demonstrate the Offeror’s capability to successfully perform the services listed in the Statement of Work.

The Offeror is required to fill out blocks 1-4 and send the attached Past Performance Questionnaire to the references provided by the offeror in their submission, and email the completed survey form directly to kerri.coffey@noaa.gov by the closing date and time of this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to consider past performance report forms received after the due date and time of the solicitation, past performance questionnaires submitted from previous solicitations, and to contact references for verification or additional information.

The Offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, cost management, communications between contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. The Government will use its discretion to determine the sources of past performance information used in the evaluation, and the information may be obtained from references provided by the Offeror, the agency’s knowledge of Offeror performance, other government agencies or commercial entities, or past performance databases, and will be based on responsiveness, quality, and customer services.

Offerors lacking relevant past performance history, or for whom past performance information is either not available or has not been submitted to the Government, will receive a neutral rating for past performance. A good past performance rating provides higher confidence than a neutral or satisfactory rating.

4. Price.

The quoted prices will be evaluated but not scored. The Government will evaluate the price quote for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the RFQ requirements. Quoted prices must be entirely compatible with the Non-Price Technical Solution.

5. Delivery/Period of Performance considerations.

The Offeror's explanation of how will meet the completion date of 120 calendar days following the date of award will be evaluated but not scored.

(End of Provision)

CAR 1352.213-71 Instructions for Submitting Quotations Under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold—Non-Commercial (APR 2010)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition is 238320 and $90.0 M.

(b) Submission of quotations. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. At a minimum, quotations must show–

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(3) Acknowledgment of solicitation amendments;

(4) A technical description showing that the offeror can supply the requirements in the specifications or statement of work in sufficient detail to allow the Government to evaluate the quotation in accordance with the evaluation factors stated in the solicitation.

(5) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and reference information (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information).

(6) Price and any supporting details for the price, as requested in the solicitation.

(c) Offerors are responsible for submitting quotations and any modifications thereto, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified. The offeror's initial quotation should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. The Government may reject any or all quotations if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest quotation; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotations received.

(End of Provision)

CONSTRUCTION ORDER CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

(FIXED-PRICE)

***Note: Offeror must complete and return this section with quote.***

ORDER/CONTRACT NUMBER: (REQUISITION NUMBER 142040-25-0031)

NAME OF OFFEROR: ____________________________________

ASBESTOS-CONTAINING MATERIALS CERTIFICATION

The Offeror hereby certifies that no asbestos-containing materials, products or supplies will be delivered to the work site or utilized or installed during the performance of the proposed contract. The offeror also certifies, that if awarded the contract, they will be responsible for the cost of removal of all asbestos-containing materials, products or supplies delivered to the work site or utilized or installed during the performance of the contract, and the cost for remediation of any hazard created.

Offeror Name: ________________________________________

Certifying Official (Offeror Signs)

Signature:

Printed Name:

Title:

Date:

AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATOR(S)

The Offeror or respondent represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this Request for Offer:

NAME TITLE TELEPHONE NUMBER

1305M325Q0085

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

02/19/2025 142040-25-0031

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325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

WAD-SAP

120 Days After Award

303 578-6861KERRI COFFEY

03/10/2025 1300 MD

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

0001 SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT,

LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED

HEREIN) NECESSARY TO REFRESH TWO (2) VESTIBULES

IN MISSOULA, MT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED

STATEMENT OF WORK.

Product/Service Code: Z1AA

0002 SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT,

LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED

HEREIN) NECESSARY TO REFRESH TWO (2) VESTIBULES

IN BELLEMONT, AZ IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED

STATEMENT OF WORK.

Product/Service Code: Z2AA Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

1305M325Q0085

0003 SERVICES, NON-PERSONAL, TO PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT,

LABOR, AND MATERIALS (UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED

HEREIN) NECESSARY TO REFRESH TWO (2) VESTIBULES

IN LAS VEGAS, NV IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ATTACHED

STATEMENT OF WORK.

Product/Service Code: Z2AA

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

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Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments

Section III - Description/Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS) Weather Forecast Office (WFO)

Non-personal Services for Vestibule Refurbishment in Three (3) Locations

1. BACKGROUND

The NWS WFO requires vestibule refurbishment in three (3) locations: Bellemont, AZ (near Flagstaff);

Las Vegas, NV; and Missoula, MT. The vestibules are small entryways and are outdated and in need of updating. There are two (2) vestibules in each of the three (3) locations (see the measurements in 3.3 to understand the size of the project).

2. PURPOSE

For each vestibule in each location: update the wall heater, retrofit lighting to Light-Emitting Diode (LED), replace the flooring, and painting the walls and ceilings.

3. SCOPE

The Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, supervision and transportation necessary to perform the refurbishments of the two (2) vestibules in each of the three (3) locations in accordance with this SOW, specifications and accepted trade and industry standards.

The Contractor Shall:

3.1 Complete all work for the three (3) locations within 120 calendar days after award

3.2 Provide a schedule of all work for the three (3) locations, with start and completion dates, within ten (10) business days of contract award. Once the work has started, the Contractor shall complete the work in accordance with the schedule, providing status updates to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in a timeframe established by the COR.

3.3 Verify all measurements stated below for WFO specifications (measurements are approximate):

3.3.1 Walls surface area

3.3.1.1 Bellemont Front entry: 110 Sq. Ft. Side entry: 186 Sq. Ft.

3.3.1.2 Las Vegas Front entry: 110 Sq. Ft. Side entry: 186 Sq. Ft.

3.3.1.3 Missoula Front entry: 110 Sq. Ft. Side entry: 186 Sq. Ft.

3.3.2 Floor square feet (total for two vestibules)

3.3.2.1 Bellemont 80 Sq. Ft.

3.3.2.2 Las Vegas 80 Sq. Ft.

3.3.2.3 Missoula 80 Sq. Ft.

3.4 Leave one (1) vestibule available for office access at all times.

3.5 For each vestibule, the Contractor Shall:

3.5.1 Remove existing flooring, tile baseboard and old wall heater.

3.5.2 Replace the door threshold to accommodate new flooring.

3.5.3 Install a stainless steel tray that fits the floor space and provides collection and containment for water and debris being tracked in on shoes (this may require having the tray fabricated to fit the floor space). Install a cleanable ½-inch mat that fits the floor space inside the tray (this may require having the mat fabricated to fit the floor space). The mat shall be removable and easily cleaned and maintained. All material for the tray and mat must not impede door operation.

3.5.4 Repair all wall imperfections to a smooth finish. Prime and paint all the walls and ceilings. One primer and two coats of finish paint shall be applied to all of the walls and ceilings. Paint shall be of low Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC), scratch/mark resistant and easily cleaned. The desired color is Sherwin-Williams sanctuary white or off-white with a matte finish; however, the Contractor shall obtain approval of color from the COR prior to application.

3.5.5 Install new cove base. Cove base shall be 6” vinyl: C60C83P114-023, color Lunar Dust manufactured by Roppe. The Contractor shall obtain approval of item and color from the COR prior to application.

3.5.6 Install new self-contained internal thermostat wall heater. There is one (1) wall heater per vestibule. The new heaters must be 200 Watts, 277 volts, 1 Phase 60 Hz. 13,650 British Thermal Units (BTU). The heaters must fit in the existing hole. Contractor shall verify dimensions prior to installation.

3.5.7 Upgrade lighting fixtures to LED with 3500 to 4000 Lumens. There is one (1) lighting fixture per vestibule. The current lighting system is 277 volts.

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide an electronic copy of each required submittal in accordance with the below schedule:

Deliverable Objective Due Deliver To

Work Schedule, with start and completion dates Coordinate scheduling Within ten (10) business days of awarded contract COR

Designation of on-site, job-site supervisor and contact information

Provide a primary point of contact Contract Award COR

1-year Warranty Documentation Warranty parts and labor Upon Government acceptance of work COR

Safety Data Sheets (SDS)

List any hazardous material that will be used in performance of this contract. Ref. FAR 52.223-3 and FED-STD-313E

Within three (3) business days of awarded contract, or before work begins, whichever occurs first

COR

Biobased Report (copy)

Report purchases of Biobased products in System for Award Management (SAM). Ref. FAR 52.223-2

Upon Government acceptance of work COR

5. PLACES OF PERFORMANCE

Project to be completed at the following three (3) locations:

National Weather Service 49 Hughes Ave.

Bellemont, AZ 86015-5081

National Weather Service 7851 Dean Martin Drive Las Vegas, NV 89139-6628

National Weather Service 6633 Aviation Way Missoula, MT 59808-9381

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Date of award through 120 calendar days after award.

Work must begin within ten (10) business days of award of the purchase order. “Work” includes ordering parts and equipment not already in stock and necessary to perform the work.

7. DEFINITIONS

Where “as directed”, “as required”, “as permitted”, “approved”, “acceptance”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirements, permission, approval, or acceptance of the Contracting Officer is intended unless stated otherwise.

As used herein, “provided” shall be understood to mean “provided complete in place”, that is “furnished and installed.”

8. REGULAR WORKING HOURS

Regular working hours are from 0700 to 1600 Monday through Friday except Federal holidays and other days specifically designated by the COR.

“Regular Working Hours” means hours the Contractor can expect to be allowed to perform work on site, or be able to contact the office. Anything outside regular working hours must be done by permission of

COR.

Observance of Legal Holidays and Site Closure Information The Contractor shall observe any federal holidays set forth in the Department of Labor Wage Determinations, if the holiday falls within the period of performance of this contract.

The Contractor agrees to observe all Federal Holidays, and any other day off work designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

New Year’s Day Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday Washington’s Birthday Memorial Day

Juneteenth National Independence Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans’ Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

If a holiday falls on a Saturday, for most Federal employees, the preceding Friday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See 5 U.S.C. 6103(b).) If a holiday falls on a Sunday, for most Federal employees, the following Monday will be treated as a holiday for pay and leave purposes. (See Section 3(a) of Executive Order 11582, February 11, 1971.) See also our Federal Holidays – "In Lieu Of" Determination Fact Sheet at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/work-schedules/fact-sheets/Federal-Holidays-In-Lieu-Of-Determination.

All Contractor personnel assigned to this contract shall limit their observation of holidays to those set forth above.

In each instance, the Contractor agrees to continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform requirements of any critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and shall be guided by the instructions issued by the COR. In the event of a site dismissal or closure due to weather, emergency or other circumstances, the Contractor is instructed to contact the COR.

9. CONDUCT OF WORK

The Contractor shall ensure its employees are physically able to accomplish the work specified herein.

All such employees working on Government premises are subject to all applicable federal rules and regulations with regard to entering and leaving the premises and building(s). Any Contractor employee who is considered incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable or whose continued employment is contrary to the public interest by the COR will be promptly removed from the contract work upon notification to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer that such conditions(s) described above exist. Only legal United States citizens and immigrants are allowed to work on federal Government construction projects.

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall conduct all work in a safe manner and shall comply with station regulations and Department of Labor Standards. The Government will not provide safety equipment to the Contractor.

The Contractor’s work site may be inspected during performance of the contract for Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and station safety violations. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to rectify any violations immediately.

The Contractor shall report any accidents that occur during the performance of the contract to the Contracting Officer or a designated representative within 24-hours of an occurrence.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain fire extinguishers in construction areas.

The Contractor shall store, dispense, and use flammable and combustible liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/work-schedules/fact-sheets/Federal-Holidays-In-Lieu-Of-Determination https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/work-schedules/fact-sheets/Federal-Holidays-In-Lieu-Of-Determination

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All Contractor personnel performing work under this contract shall be legal citizens or legal immigrants of the United States. Contractor personnel shall be escorted by an NWS employee at all times while on Government property.

12. IDENTIFICATIN OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES

The Contractor shall clearly and visibly display the Contractor’s name on each Contractor-provided vehicle that is located on the Government site. The Contractor shall advise the Government staff at the front desk all vehicles that belong to the Contractor. The Contractor’s vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable. Contractor vehicles operated on Government property shall be maintained in good repair.

13. STATION REGULATIONS

The Contractor and its employees shall become acquainted with and obey all Government regulations as posted, or as requested by the COR.

14. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND FACILITIES

The COR will, upon request, designate specific areas adjacent to the building and within the existing parking lot, specific areas for the delivery and lay-down of materials and equipment to be used by the Contractor specific to this work.

The Government will supply utilities, electricity and water, to this work site.

15. CLEANUP

The Contractor shall keep the premises free at all times from accumulation of waste and/or rubbish resulting from the work. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove all debris, tools and surplus materials and the entire area shall be left in a neat and clean condition. The Contractor shall properly dispose of all debris, trash, waste, and surplus material off-site.

Section IX - Contract Clauses

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FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (JAN 2025)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238320.

(2) The small business size standard is $19.0 M.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

___ (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

___ (ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations- Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

[ ] (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

[ ] (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

[ ] (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Certification.

[ ] (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

[ ] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[ ] (A) Basic.

[ ] (B) Alternate I.

[ ] (vii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

(End of provision)

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

FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020)

FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services.

The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to-

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that-

(1) It [ ] will, [ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that-

It [ ] does, [ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures. (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment-

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services-

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Representation and Disclosures.

(DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, Covered article, FASCSA order, Intelligence community, National security system, Reasonable inquiry, Sensitive compartmented information, Sensitive compartmented information system, and Source have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(b) Prohibition. Contractors are prohibited from providing or using as part of the performance of the contract any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the prohibition is set out in an applicable Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) order, as described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(c) Procedures. (1) The Offeror shall search for the phrase "FASCSA order" in the System for Award Management (SAM)(https://www.sam.gov) for any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if there is an applicable FASCSA order described in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders- Prohibition.

(2) The Offeror shall review the solicitation for any FASCSA orders that are not in SAM, but are effective and do apply to the solicitation and resultant contract (see FAR 4.2303(c)(2)).

(3) FASCSA orders issued after the date of solicitation do not apply unless added by an amendment to the solicitation.

(d) Representation. By submission of this offer, the offeror represents that it has conducted a reasonable inquiry, and that the offeror does not propose to provide or use in response to this solicitation any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is prohibited by an applicable FASCSA order in effect on the date the solicitation was issued, except as waived by the solicitation, or as disclosed in paragraph (e).

(e) Disclosures. The purpose for this disclosure is so the Government may decide whether to issue a waiver. For any covered article, or any products or services produced or provided by a source, if the covered article or the source is subject to an applicable FASCSA order, and the Offeror is unable to represent compliance, then the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) Name of the product or service provided to the Government;

(2) Name of the covered article or source subject to a FASCSA order;

(3) If applicable, name of the vendor, including the Commercial and Government Entity code and unique entity identifier (if known), that supplied the covered article or the product or service to the Offeror;

(4) Brand;

(5) Model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number);

(6) Item description;

(7) Reason why the applicable covered article or the product or service is being provided or used;

(f) Executive agency review of disclosures. The contracting officer will review disclosures provided in paragraph (e) to determine if any waiver may be sought. A contracting officer may choose not to pursue a waiver for covered articles or sources otherwise subject to a FASCSA order and may instead make an award to an offeror that does not require a waiver.

(End of provision)

FAR 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 DAYS. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

* The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

FAR 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (JAN 2025)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 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)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 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).

(iv) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328), unless the agency grants an exception-see paragraph (b) of 52.204-27.

(v) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition.

(DEC 2023) (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).

(vi) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(vii) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(viii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(ix) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets…