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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

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15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

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b. TELEPHONE

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b. COMPANYa. NAME

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9. DESTINATION

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7. DELIVERY

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

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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 service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

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

ITEM NUMBER

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

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b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

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125 S. STATE ST., ROOM 1311

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325 BROADWAY, SOU6

BOULDER CO 80305

1305M326Q0443

JAMIE ROSALES

FACILITIES PROGRAM /W/WR422

84138-1311

08/14/2026

08/25/2026 1200 MD

120 Days After Notice to Proceed

SALT LAKE CITY

UT

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1305M326Q0443 BASE

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs Section III - Description/Specifications Section IX - Contract Clauses Section X - List of Attachments Section XII - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices

Section II - Supplies or Services and Price/Costs

CLIN List

Item Number Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Commercial construction services, to provide all labor, equipment and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary for Window Replacements at the Weather Forecast Office (WFO) in Medford, OR and Flagstaff, AZ, in accordance with the Statement of Work. Period of performance is one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

Award Type: Firm-fixed-price

Section III - Description/Specifications

STATEMENT OF WORK SOW

Medford and Flagstaff WFO Window Replacement Weather Forecast Office (WFO)

1. GENERAL INTENTION:

Replace windows at the Medford and Flagstaff WFOs.

2. BACKGROUND:

Both sites are National Weather Service (NWS) owned properties. The current windows are experiencing condensation and there are major sealing problems.

3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, tools, materials and equipment necessary to perform work in accordance with these instructions, manufacturer’s specification, all applicable federal, state, local, OSHA, EPA, building, electrical and facilities codes and criteria.

Window and size count:

Medford WFO: 24 Total Windows

- MIC office - 6 ea - 35.5”x30.5”

- Conference room - 4 ea - 35.5”x30.5”

- Hydro office - 1ea - 35.5”x30.5”

- OPS room - 7ea

- 4ea 33.75”x30.5”

- 3ea 45”x30.5”

- Fisheries Office - 3ea - 35.5”x30.5”

- Side (employee) Entrance 1ea - 35.5”x30.5”

- Front entrance - 2ea

- 1ea 35.5”x30.5”

- 1ea 35.5”x30.5”

Flagstaff WFO: 19 Total Windows

- Electronics office - 2ea - 45"x22"

- MIC office - 2ea - 44.75"x46"

- WCM office - 1ea - 43.5"x46"

- Conference room - 1ea - 43.5"x46"

- SOO office - 1ea - 43.5"x45.75"

- Side (employee) Entrance -2ea

- 1ea 17.75"x79"

- 1ea 54.5"x21"

- OPS room- 7ea

- 6ea 45"x22"

- 1ea 43.5"x45.75"

- Front entrance - 3ea

- 2ea 23"x79"

- 1ea 22.75"x79"

The Contractor Shall:

3.1. Verify all figures and measurements

3.2. Remove and reinstall blinds

3.2. Remove and replace all windows at ground level

3.4. Ensure that all windows installed are dual pane windows and glass is tempered

3.5. Shatter Resistant Low-E film

3.6. Water tight and energy efficient insulation

3.7. Tinting 3 recommendations to COR for approval

3.8. Energy efficiency must exceed standard codes (often ASHRAE 90.1) by 30% where life-cycle is cost-effective.

3.9. Safety & Security: Windows must comply with safety glazing regulations (e.g., ANSI Z97.1). Double or triple pane insulating glass units (IGU) with Low-E coating.

3.10. Windows must comply with AAMA/WDMA/CSA 101/I.S.2/A440 for structural performance, particularly against high wind loads.

3.11. Gas Fill: Argon or Krypton gas for enhanced insulation.

3.12. Solar Heat Gain Coefficient (SHGC): Adjusted for climate3.13. Frames: Aluminum with thermal breaks.

4. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:

The contractor shall provide 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 with

COR

Within 10 days of awarded contract

Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR)

Designation of on-site, job-site supervisor and contact Provide a Primary POC to NWS Contract

Award COR information

Manufacturer Warranty Documentation Warranty parts and labor

Upon acceptance of work

COR

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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

Within 10 days of awarded contract

COR

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

Upon acceptance of work

COR

5. LOCATION:

The project is to be completed on the below premises of the NWS. This site is owned by NWS.

1. WFO Medford, 4003 Cirrus Dr. Medford, OR 97504.

2. WFO Flagstaff, 49 Hughes Ave. Bellemont, AZ 86015

6. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE:

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. Period of performance is one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days after receipt of the notice to proceed.

7. DEFINITIONS:

Where “as shown”, “as indicated”, “as detailed”, or words of similar import are used, it shall be understood that reference to the drawings accompanying this specification is made unless stated otherwise.

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 designated representative. “Regular Working Hours” means hours a 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 the COR only.

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.

When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed; when any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. All 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.

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 Birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.

9. CONDUCT OF WORK

The contractor must ensure 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 government’s designated representative 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 US citizens and immigrants are allowed to work on federal government construction projects.

10. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

All work shall be conducted 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 EPA, 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. Provide and maintain fire extinguishers in construction areas. Flammable and Combustible Liquids: Store, dispense and use liquids in accordance with 29 CFR 1926, NFPA 241 and NFPA 30.

11. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

All personnel performing work under this contract shall be legal citizens or legal immigrants of the United States.

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

12. IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR VEHICLES:

Each Contractor provided vehicle shall show the Contractor’s name that is clearly visible. 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 his 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 designated representative 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. Utilities, such as electric and water specific to this work will be supplied by the government.

15. CLEANUP:

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

16. POINTS OF CONTACT:

Will be provided at the time of award.

17. INVOICING :

Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the invoice shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform at ipp.gov.

Section IX - Contract Clauses

Clauses Incorporated by Reference Clause Number Clause Title

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) (DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (OCT 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-6

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021)

52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014)

52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies.

(JAN 2025) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2025) (Deviation

JAN 2026)

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

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022)

52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors ((DEVIATION April 2026))

52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2024) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information.

(MAY 2024)

Clause Number Clause Title

52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (MAY 2024) ((DEVIATION Jan 2026))

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (MAY 2024)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

(MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023)

52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work.

(APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. (APR 1984)

52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation JAN 2026)

52.240-92 Security Requirements. (Deviation JAN 2026) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (AUG 1987) (Deviation JUN 2025)

52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) (Deviation

JUN 2025)

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (OCT 2025) (DEVIATION April 2026)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

Clause Number Clause Title 1352.201-70 Contracting Officer's Authority. (MAR 2010) 1352.209-73 Compliance with the laws. (APR 2010) 1352.209-74 Organizational conflict of interest. (APR 2010)

Standard Language 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®.

RFO 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2023) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. The clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated by reference.

(b) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post acceptance rights-

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(c) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C.

3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(d) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(e) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated in this contract by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence. Examples of occurrences include acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. When an excusable delay occurs, the Contractor shall-

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as possible;

(2) Remedy the delay as quickly as possible; and

(3) Notify the Contracting Officer when the occurrence is over.

(g) Invoice. The Government will handle invoices according to the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and 5 CFR part 1315. The Contractor shall submit invoices to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include the information required by 5 CFR part 1315.9(b).

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees, and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark, or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment-

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act ( 31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date that appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(4) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable;

(D) Contractor point of contact; and

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(5) Interest.(i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by FAR part 33 if-

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see FAR part 32).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a termination for cause.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures for interest credits prescribed in FAR part 32 in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon-

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. The Government will send a cure notice to the Contractor, unless the reason for the termination is late delivery. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered under this contract are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C.

chapter 87, Kickbacks; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Government-financed air transportation; and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(r) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services;

(2) The Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

(3) Other contract clauses incorporated in the solicitation or contract;

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract;

(5) Solicitation provisions incorporated in the solicitation;

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause;

(7) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and

(8) The specification.

(s) Unauthorized obligations.

(1) Except as stated in paragraph (s)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government-authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an "I agree" click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., "click-wrap" or "browse-wrap" agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (s)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(t) Comptroller General examination of record. This paragraph applies if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid procedures and is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold on the date of award of this contract.

(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 part 4, longer period required by statute, or periods specified in 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 clause 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.

(u) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

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RFO 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (OCT 2022) (Deviation JAN 2026)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item-

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is-

(i) A commercial product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of "commercial product" at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"Construction material" means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies.

However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

Cost of components means-

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

Critical component means a component that is mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States and deemed critical to the U.S. supply chain. The list of critical components is at FAR 25.105.

Critical item means a domestic construction material or domestic end product that is deemed critical to U.S. supply chain resiliency. The list of critical items is at FAR 25.105.

Domestic construction material means-

(1) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both-

(i) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States; or

(ii) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if-

(A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 60 percent of the cost of all its components, except that the percentage will be 65 percent for items delivered in calendar years 2024 through 2028 and 75 percent for items delivered starting in calendar year 2029. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic. Components of unknown origin are treated as foreign; or

(B) The construction material is a COTS item; or

(2) For construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all components used in such construction material. The cost of foreign iron and steel includes but is not limited to the cost of foreign iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the construction material and a good faith estimate of the cost of all foreign iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners. Iron or steel components of unknown origin are treated as foreign. If the construction material contains multiple components, the cost of all the materials used in such construction material is calculated in accordance with the definition of "cost of components".

Fastener means a hardware device that mechanically joins or affixes two or more objects together. Examples of fasteners are nuts, bolts, pins, rivets, nails, clips, and screws.

Foreign construction material means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

Foreign iron and steel means iron or steel products not produced in the United States. Produced in the United States means that all manufacturing processes of the iron or steel must take place in the United States, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, except metallurgical processes involving refinement of steel additives. The origin of the elements of the iron or steel is not relevant to the determination of whether it is domestic or foreign.

Predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both means that the cost of the iron and steel content exceeds 50 percent of the total cost of all its components. The cost of iron and steel is the cost of the iron or steel mill products (such as bar, billet, slab, wire, plate, or sheet), castings, or forgings utilized in the manufacture of the product and a good faith estimate of the cost of iron or steel components excluding COTS fasteners.

Steel means an alloy that includes at least 50 percent iron, between 0.02 and 2 percent carbon, and may include other elements.

"United States" means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference. (1) This clause implements 41 U.S.C. chapter 83, Buy American, by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1907, the domestic content test of the Buy American statute is waived for construction material that is a COTS item, except that for construction material that consists wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the domestic content test is applied only to the iron and steel content of the construction materials, excluding COTS fasteners. The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial product or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

None

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that-

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable.

(A) For domestic construction material that is not a critical item or does not contain critical components.

(1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent;

(2) For construction material that is not a COTS item and does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that is manufactured in the United States and does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest offer of foreign construction material that exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(A)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(B) For domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components. (1) The cost of a particular domestic construction material that is a critical item or contains critical components, subject to the requirements of the Buy American statute, is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material by more than 20 percent plus the additional preference factor identified for the critical item or construction material containing critical components listed at FAR 25.105.

(2) For construction material that does not consist wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, if the cost of a particular domestic construction material is determined to be unreasonable or there is no domestic offer received, and the low offer is for foreign construction material that does not exceed 55 percent domestic content, the Contracting Officer will treat the lowest foreign offer of construction material that is manufactured in the United States and exceeds 55 percent domestic content as a domestic offer, and determine whether the cost of that offer is unreasonable by applying the evaluation factor listed in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(1) of this clause.

(3) The procedures in paragraph (b)(3)(i)(B)(2) of this clause will no longer apply as of January 1, 2030.

(ii) The application of the restriction of the Buy American statute to a particular construction material would be impracticable or inconsistent with the public interest; or

(iii) The construction material is not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality.

(c) Request for determination of inapplicability of the Buy American statute. (1)(i) Any Contractor request to use foreign construction material in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause shall include adequate information for Government evaluation of the request, including-

(A) A description of the foreign and domestic construction materials;

(B) Unit of measure;

(C) Quantity;

(D) Price;

(E) Time of delivery or availability;

(F) Location of the construction project;

(G) Name and address of the proposed supplier; and

(H) A detailed justification of the reason for use of foreign construction materials cited in accordance with paragraph (b)(3) of this clause.

(ii) A request based on unreasonable cost shall include a reasonable survey of the market and a completed price comparison table in the format in paragraph

(d) of this clause.

(iii) The price of construction material shall include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free certificate may be issued).

(iv) Any Contractor request for a determination submitted after contract award shall explain why the Contractor could not reasonably foresee the need for such determination and could not have requested the determination before contract award. If the Contractor does not submit a satisfactory explanation, the Contracting Officer need not make a determination.

(2) If the Government determines after contract award that an exception to the Buy American statute applies and the Contracting Officer and the Contractor negotiate adequate consideration, the Contracting Officer will modify the contract to allow use of the foreign construction material. However, when the basis for the exception is the unreasonable price of a domestic construction material, adequate consideration is not less than the differential established in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause.

(3) Unless the Government determines that an exception to the Buy American statute applies, use of foreign construction material is noncompliant with the Buy American statute or Balance of Payments Program.

(d) Data. To permit evaluation of requests under paragraph (c) of this clause based on unreasonable cost, the Contractor shall include the following information and any applicable supporting data based on the survey of suppliers:

Foreign and Domestic Construction Materials Price Comparison

Construction material description

Unit of measure Quantity Price (dollars)*

Item 1:

Foreign construction material. ________ ________ ________

Domestic construction material. ________ ________ ________

Item 2:

Foreign construction material. ________ ________ ________

Domestic construction material. ________ ________ ________

[* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued)].

[List name, address, telephone number, and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary.]

[Include other applicable supporting information.]

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RFO 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections: Irrevocable Letter of Credit or Payment Bond

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required within 10 days of contract award.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

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RFO 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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

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RFO 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter

1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Commerce Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR 1352) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of (DEVIATION) after the name of the regulation.

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CAR 1352.201-72 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). (APR 2010)

(a) (To Be Designated Upon Award) is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

To Be Designated Upon Award

Phone Number: [ ]

E-mail: [ ]

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

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CAR 1352.246-70 Place of acceptance. (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract.

(b) The place of acceptance will be:

WFO Medford, 4003 Cirrus Dr. Medford, OR 97504 WFO Flagstaff, 49 Hughes Ave. Bellemont, AZ 86015

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NOAA Acquisition Manual 1330-52.222-70 NOAA SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT

PREVENTION AND RESPONSE POLICY (MAY 2018)

In accordance with NOAA Administrative Order (NAO) 202-1106, NOAA Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Prevention and Response Policy, it is the policy of NOAA to maintain a work environment free from sexual assault and sexual harassment. NOAA prohibits sexual assault and sexual harassment by or of any employee, supervisor, manager, contractor, vendor, affiliate, or other individual with whom NOAA employees come into contact by the virtue of their work for NOAA.

(a) Definitions.

Contractor Employees - The term “contractor employees,” as used in this solicitation and contract language, refers to employees of the prime contractor or its subcontractors, affiliates, consultants, or team members.

Sexual Assault - The term sexual assault, as used in this solicitation and contract language, means any conduct proscribed by state or federal sexual abuse laws, including, but not limited to, those defined in chapter 109A of title 18 of the U.S. Code (sexual abuse), and assaults committed both by offenders who are strangers to the victim and by offenders who are known or related by blood or marriage to the victim.

Sexual Harassment - As defined by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, sexual harassment is a form of sex…