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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL

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17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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AMENDMENT

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

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Delivery: 365 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: AJ030012

DOC/NOAA/CAO

1305 EAST-WEST HWY

SUITE 8443

SILVER SPRING MD 20910 USA

0001 New BSL-2 Laboratory: Renovate an existing conference room (approximately 640 square feet) into a functioning BSL-2 laboratory, relocate existing laboratory equipment from the trailer to the new lab, and decommission the trailer.

Product/Service Code: Z2AA

0002 New Conference Room: Convert a portion of the existing library (approximately 620 square feet) into a replacement new conference room.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date: 01/15/2027

Product/Service Code: Z2AA

0003 New Equipment Vestibule: Construct an enclosed vestibule (approximately 160 square feet) adjacent to the new BSL-2 lab to house Owner freezers and refrigeration equipment, including a -80°C Thermo Freezer.

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: Z2AA

0004 Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water Systems:

Furnish and install one (1) laboratory fume hood and one (1) deionized water system in the new BSL-2 laboratory

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date:

Product/Service Code: Z2AA

1305M426R0030 BASE

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices Section C - Description/Specifications Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Section F - Deliveries or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders Section L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B.1 PRICING

B.1.1 As a firm-fixed price contract, the contract price includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the construction required by the Contract Documents, including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer (CO).

B.1.2 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead, bonding and cost for insurance.

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

PROJECT TITLE: NOS NCCOS COOP OXFORD LAB BSL 2 PROJECT

CONTRACTOR COMPLETES CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN):

CLIN 0001 Base Bid - BSL 2 Laboratory The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work and applicable attachments for the BSL 2 Laboratory. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, bonding, profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

CLIN 0002 Optional Task: Conference Room The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work and applicable attachments for Conference Room. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein.

This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, bonding, profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

CLIN 0003 Optional Task: Exterior Vestibule - Refrigerator - Freezer Farm The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work and applicable attachments for Exterior Vestibule - Refrigerator - Freezer Farm. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, bonding, profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

CLIN 0004 Optional Task: Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water Systems The contractor shall complete all work outlined in the Statement of Work and applicable attachments for Laboratory Fume Hood and DI Water Systems. Additionally, the contractor shall furnish and include a price for all professional services, supervision, labor, material, transportation, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified herein, required under this contract for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified herein. This price shall also include overhead insurance and fees, bonding, profit and all cost for project General Requirements.

Construction Services 1 JOB $____________________

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The resulting contract will include Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) that is Firm Fixed-Price.

B.4 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

References:

I.1 52.245-1 Government Property

B.4.1 In accordance with referenced clauses, the following Government Furnished Equipment and materials will be provided for incorporation into the work by the contractor. The equipment, systems components and parts will be furnished in sufficient quantities and in sufficient time to allow the contractor to complete the construction work as scheduled in accordance with the approved design.

Contractor shall reference Section J4 for a detailed list.

B.5 DELIVERABLE – RELEASABLE COPIES – FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) permits withholding information under several exemptions, including Exemption 4 which protects "trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a person [that is] privileged or confidential," 5 U.S.C. 552(b) (4). Within five business days of contract award, the contractor shall provide a statement that the contract is available for full disclosure under the FOIA or provide a scanned PDF of the redacted copy of the contract identifying the specific portions the contractor believes are covered by the particular exemption requested. Any redactions must be fully supported under the FOIA. In the event the Government notifies the contractor that it does not agree with a proposed redaction, the contractor shall have five business days to submit additional information to support the requested redaction. For subcontracts, within 5 business days of the contractor's award of any subcontract over $500,000 the contractor shall provide the Government a scanned PDF copy of the subcontract with a statement that the copy is either available for full disclosure, or identifying the specific portions believed to be covered by the particular exemption requested. Redactions should be limited to those protections provided under the FOIA. Following the procedures above, the Government has the right to notify the contractor of any disagreement with proposed redaction or exemption requests.

Section C - Description/Specifications

C.1 STATEMENT OF WORK

See Section J for Statement of Work and Drawings, Specifications & Applicable Attachments

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation or Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses.

Clauses numbered 1352.XXX…Are Commerce Acquisition Regulation Clauses Clauses numbered 1330.XXX… Are NOAA Acquisition Manual Clauses.

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

Definitions.

E.2.1. “Substantial Completion” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) in writing to the Contractor, on which the work or a portion thereof designated by the Government is sufficiently complete and satisfactory, in accordance with the requirements of the contract documents, that it may be occupied or utilized for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which (1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work and (2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

E.2.2 “Date of Substantial Completion” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

This date shall be contingent on the Contractor completing certain general construction work.

Substantial Completion is further dependent upon the Contractor providing all essential training on operations and maintenance, as required, to the designated Facility personnel. Unless indicated otherwise, the Date of Substantial Completion, as acknowledged by the Government, is also the commencement date of all warranties and guarantees required by the contract documents.

When the Contractor feels that the work is substantially complete, it shall notify the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative requesting a substantial completion walk thru inspection.

Attached to the request must be a list of items to be corrected/completed (punch list). An inspection of the work shall be conducted by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or its designated representative to review the punch list and verify its accuracy; should the Contractor’s punch list prove to be inaccurate or incomplete, Contractor shall provide a revised punch list. At the time of the inspection, the Contractor shall be required to submit to NOAA or its designated representative all inspection reports, test results, operation and maintenance manuals, keys and keying schedules for the substantially complete work. This information will then be turned over to the Facility.

Upon the successful completion of the inspection, the Contracting Officer shall provide Certification of Substantial Completion.

Not until the date and Certificate of Substantial Completion have been fully acknowledged, by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’sContracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative, will the Contractor be relieved of the responsibility for the security and maintenance of the work, except for punch list items. Following acknowledgment by theNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Contractor shall provide any required additional training to designated Facility Personnel, and shall also complete the punch list items in accordance with the Schedule identified in the Certificate of Substantial Completion. Failure to complete the punch list items within the schedule may be a breach of contract and will be subject to the sanction of the contract.

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.3.1 Right to use The Government may take over and operate, with Government employees, such equipment as necessary for heating or cooling such areas of the building that require the service, and other equipment such as elevators, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical systems, as soon as the installation is sufficiently complete to permit operation.

E.3.2 Notice The Government will advise the Contractor in writing (FAR 52.236-11 entitled Use and Possession Prior to Completion), prior to the use of the equipment, which items of equipment will be taken over and operated, in addition warranty to the date and time such operation shall begin.

E.3.3 Effect on warranties. Government operation of equipment will not relieve the Contractor of warranty or correction obligations elsewhere provided for in this contract. The applicable warranty period, elsewhere provided for in this contract, for each piece of equipment shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of this contract.

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4.1 Definitions.

E.4.1.1 “Final Completion and Acceptance” means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the CO or COR, in writing to the Contractor, on which work required under the contract has been completed in an acceptable manner in accordance with the contract requirements, subject to the discovery of latent defects after final completion and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance. The contractor shall reference Section G.14 entitled Final Completion/Closeout for documentation required prior to final acceptance.

E.4.1.2 “Date of Final Completion and Acceptance” means the date determined by the Contracting Officer as of which final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the

Contractor. Documentation indicating Final Acceptance has been achieved will be issued upon satisfactory review of the Final Completion/Closeout package required in Section G.14.

E.5 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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

(b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at:

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 904 S. Morris Street Oxford, MD 21654

The Government shall perform inspections and tests, as may be applicable, in a manner that does not unduly delay the work.

E.6 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: 904 S. Morris Street, Oxford, MD 21654

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation or Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses.

Clauses numbered 1352.XXX…Are Commerce Acquisition Regulation Clauses Clauses numbered 1330.XXX… Are NOAA Acquisition Manual Clauses.

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

FAR 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination NOV 1991

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (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 365 days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed within 30 Calendar Days after execution of contract award. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration 904 S. Morris Street Oxford, MD 2165

F.4 SCHEDULES

F.4.1 CONTRACTOR’S SUBMISSION OF PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULES

F.4.1.2 These schedules shall include but is not limited to construction, product data, major material, equipment fabrication, delivery, samples and other submittals required by the contract to be submitted for acceptance.

F.4.1.3 Deliverables shall be in the English language, unless otherwise provided hereunder, and any system of dimensions (i.e., English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract.

No extension of time shall be allowed on account of a delay by the GOVERNMENT in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables.

Each deliverable shall be identified as required by the contract.

F.4.1.4 The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the COR to achieve coordination with work by the GOVERNMENT and separate contractors employed by the GOVERNMENT.

The Contractor shall submit schedules on the last day of the preceding month for the next month’s work. The schedule shall sequence work so as to minimize disruption at the jobsite.

F.5 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.5.1 The Contractor will be allowed time, not money, for excusable delays as defined in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction). Examples of such cases include (l) acts of God or of the public enemy;

(2) acts of the United States Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity; (3) acts of the Government of the host country in its sovereign capacity; (4) acts of another contractor in the performance of a contract with the Government; (5)fires; (6) floods; (7) epidemics; (8) quarantine restrictions; (9) strikes; (l0) freight embargoes; and (11) unusually severe weather.

F.5.2 In each instance, the failure to perform must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, and the failure to perform furthermore (1) must be one that the Contractor could not have reasonably anticipated and taken adequate measures to protect against, (2) cannot be overcome by reasonable efforts to reschedule the work, and (3) directly and materially affects the date of final completion of the project.

F.6. NAM 1330-52.215-70 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES (SEPT 2005)

The following is a schedule of all deliverables, including administrative deliverables, required during the construction period of this contract:

DESCRIPTION DUE DATE DELIVER

TO FORMAT COPIES

Administrative

Insurance per Section H.10 10 calendar days after award CO, CS, COR E 1

Pre-Construction Conference Briefing Materials

Prior to pre-construction conference

CO, CS,

COR E 1

Payment Requests per Section G.9 Last day of each month COR E 1

Planning and Design

Stamped/Sealed Construction Drawings by an MD-licensed professional Prior to major construction COR E 1

Project Schedules

Schedule of Values per Section G.8 15 days before the first progress payment COR E 1

Baseline Project Execution Schedule (BPES) 30 days after NTP COR E 1

Monthly Schedule Updates and Progress Reports per FAR 52.236-15

Monthly, starting with BPES acceptance COR E 1

Daily Reports NLT 0900 ET the following day, starting on the first day of mobilization

COR E 1

Quality Control

Contractor Quality Control Plan 30 calendar days from award COR E 1

Contractor Quality Control Reports Daily during active construction COR E 1

Facilities and Controls

Site Utilization Plan 15 calendar days after NTP COR E 1

Temporary Lighting and Electrical Plan (if applicable) 15 calendar days after NTP COR E 1

Commissioning and Closeout

Construction Completion Note with photos and key test results

Upon completion of construction, prior to acceptance

COR E 1

Closeout Package (test reports, as-builts, manuals, warranty info) BSL-2 readiness confirmation.

Prior to acceptance of the new lab space COR E 1

Equipment Checklist and Move Completion Summary

10 business days after completing the move COR E 1

Trailer Decommissioning Summary with photos (1 page)

10 business days after trailer cleanout COR E 1

As-Built Drawings (PDF) and Final Layout Drawing

20 business days after substantial completion COR E 1

Final Cost Breakdown by Trade (for Builder SMS entry): demolition, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, interior finishes, site civil

With as-built drawings COR E (Excel) 1

Request for Substantial Completion 15 calendar days prior to the scheduled substantial completion

COR E 1

Request for Final Inspection and Testing 15 calendar days prior to the scheduled final acceptance COR E 1

Project Completion Photography.

Interior and exterior photos of completed work, minimum one photo per room/area.

At final acceptance COR E 1

Warranty Management Plan per FAR 52.246-21

15 calendar days prior to final acceptance COR E 1

Orientation and Training

Orientation Walk-Through (1-2 hours) with lab and facilities staff Prior to final completion COR E 1

Manuals and Warranty Information for new items installed Prior to final completion COR E 1

F.7 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.7.1 In accordance with FAR 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, the contractor shall provide a “draft” project schedule for review during the post award/pre-construction meeting which specifically shows the time frame required to accomplish the individual construction activities. The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart (of suitable scale) to appropriately indicate the percentage of work scheduled for completion at any given date during the performance period. The chart shall outline the general sequential order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work and the dates on which the contractor contemplates start and completion. A final project schedule shall be submitted to the CO/COR for review and approval through the submittal process per the SOW.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

F.8 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION

F.8.1 Any request for a time extension must be supported by the following data, and any other relevant data requested by the CO:

F.8.1.1 For any delays for which an extension of time is requested, (a) the exact date and degree of work stoppage, (b) the date of resumption of any or parts of such work, and (c) a description of the nature of the delay and the degree, if any, to which the Contractor could have reasonably anticipated and guarded against such delay or damage incidental thereto.

F.8.1.2 For delays in receipt of Contractor furnished materials, (a) the date the materials were ordered,

(b) the dates of anticipated delivery at the port of entry and at the project site, (c) the date the materials were scheduled for use or installation by the Contractor, (d) the date the materials were shipped, and

(e) the dates the materials were actually received at the port of entry, cleared customs (if applicable), and were delivered to the project site.

F.8.1.3 For delays in receipt of Government furnished materials, the date the materials were scheduled for use or installation by the Contractor and the date(s) the materials were actually received at the port of entry, cleared customs (if applicable), and were delivered to the project site.

F.8.1.4 For delays in receipt of Government approvals of submittals properly prepared, reviewed, and approved by the Contractor before their submission as required by the contract documents, (a) the date of submission, (b) the date approvals were received by the Contractor, and (c) the date that installation or fabrication indicated by the submittals were begun, compared with the dates indicated by the current approved construction schedule and schedule of submittals.

F.8.1.5 For weather delays, (a) average weather conditions during a comparable period over the preceding ten years, (b) a daily log recording the actual weather conditions during the relevant time period, and (c) the dates work affected by the weather conditions were scheduled to be performed and the actual dates of performance.

F.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK- NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

In the event the Contractor is in non-compliance with requirement of this contract and fails to promptly initiate such action as may be appropriate to comply with the specified requirement, the Contracting Officer shall have the right to order the Contractor to suspend any or all work under the contract until the Contractor has complied or has initiated such action as may be appropriate to comply with the contract requirement. The Contractor will not be entitled to any extension of contract time or payment for any costs incurred as a result of being ordered to suspend work for such a cause.

F.10 NOTICES TO PROCEED (NTP)

F.10.1 At the time of contract award, the Contractor must commence work to furnish the necessary document submittals within specified time. This work includes continued development of the Project Execution Schedule (PES) that was submitted by the Contractor with the cost proposal. The Government will review the PES and provide comments to the Contractor. Failure of the Government to find mistakes and omission in the proposal schedule does not relieve the Contractor of contract requirements.

F.10.2 NTP Construction- The contractor shall reference Section F.8.1 for Baseline Project Execution Schedule (BPES) submission requirements, as it pertains to NTP issuance. Following receipt from the Contractor of bonds or evidence of insurance within the time specified in Section/Paragraph H.11 Bond Requirements, of this contract, and following acceptance of these documents by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor their Notice to Proceed.

F.10.3 The Contractor must then prosecute the work required hereunder, commencing and completing performance no later than the time period established in the contract.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation or Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Clauses.

Clauses numbered 1352.XXX…Are Commerce Acquisition Regulation Clauses Clauses numbered 1330.XXX… Are NOAA Acquisition Manual Clauses.

G.1 CAR 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, and, notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely in the Contracting Officer. In the event the contractor makes any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract terms and conditions, including price.

G.2 CAR 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (APR 2010)

(a) To Be Determined (TBD) 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 issuing a new COR designation letter to the contract. The COR is located at:

To Be Determined (TBD)

(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.

G.3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A pre-construction conference will be held at a place, time and by what method to be determined by the Contracting Officer. Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued at the Pre-construction conference. The Contractor is required to attend. Major subcontractors may attend, but may not participate therein other than through the Contractor. The purpose of this conference is to review the contract procedures and to discuss questions in regards to the contract documents. The Contracting Officer or his/her representative will provide clarifications.

G.4 PROJECT MEETINGS

All progress meetings will be held at a place and time established, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, for the purpose of coordination with the contractor and status updates of the project. Progress meetings will be scheduled and organized by the contractor on a weekly basis for the duration of construction through substantial completion. These meetings shall be made available to remote attendees either by phone or internet video conferencing, via a platform accessible by the Government.

Meeting minutes resulting from the weekly progress meetings will be issued identifying at a minimum

(a) topics discussed, (b) critical submittals and status, (c) actions required, responsible parties, and time frames to resolve, (d) progress achieved since last meeting, (e) Quality Control deficiencies and issues, and (f) minimum of ten (10) photographs of construction progress. Two additional progress meetings will be held during the project completion and closeout phase of the project.

G.5 OPERATIONS, STORAGE AREAS AND SECURITY

All operations of the Contractor (including storage of materials) upon Government premises shall be confined to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall erect whatever barriers or enclosures are necessary to define the site and protect the materials, equipment and work. The Contractor shall hold and save the Government, its officers and agents free and harmless from liability of any nature occasioned by its operations.

The Contractor shall comply with regulations governing the operations on the premises, which are occupied and shall perform the contract in a manner that will not interfere with the conduct of normal business.

All persons employed under this contract shall, while on the premises, observe the regulations in effect at the site, and are cautioned that entrance to any existing building outside the scope of the contract is forbidden, except by official permission.

The Contractor will be doing work on federally-owned or federally-controlled property. All persons employed under this contract, and sub-contracts issued herein under, are to observe security regulations in effect at the site. The Contractor and all persons employed under the contract are required to comply with established security, sign-in, and random search procedures.

All work that will affect or alter the normal operations of the Facility is to be coordinated with the COR at least one week in advance. If the work requires partial or total interruption of utilities, two weeks written notice must be given.

The Contractor shall furnish and install barricades or enclosures necessary to keep all dust and debris away from the facilities that are to remain in use.

The Contractor shall carefully remove and relocate all salvageable material to such areas as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Under no condition will the Contractor or any persons employed under the contract be permitted to consume or transport any alcoholic beverages, drugs, or firearms on the site.

Any person found violating these or any, other conditions set forth in the contract document will be barred from the project.

In addition to the above, the Contractor shall be responsible to provide at least, but not limited to, the following:

Provide an appropriate security system and facilities to protect work from unauthorized entry, vandalism, and theft.

Employ such services or measures as needed to properly protect and safeguard work. Provide protection for materials, tools, and equipment employed on Project, including workmen’s tools.

The Government will not be held liable or responsible for damage or loss to Work due to trespass or theft.

G.6 PROJECT SAFETY

The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising a safety program in connection with the construction project. All reasonable precautions are to be taken to provide protection and to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:

A. Employees and others who may be affected by the construction project.

B. All project materials and equipment on the site.

C. Other property on the site or adjacent thereto.

The Contractor shall erect and maintain approved barricades and all reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including the posting of danger signs and other warnings against hazards.

During any approved new construction, the Contractor is to erect fences or other barriers around the construction site and any required storage and staging areas.

Current OSHA regulations must be followed in the placement or erection of safety barriers around excavation. The Contractor will not be permitted to commence with any excavation until this enclosure is completely erected and its completion verified by the Architect/Engineer.

During any repairs, alterations, or additions to existing facilities, the Contractor is to provide a secure separation between the areas where the work is to be performed and areas that are utilized by the Facility. Care must be taken by the Contractor to provide continuous and uninterrupted occupancy of the adjacent spaces or facilities.

G.7 DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

Refuse resulting from construction operations shall be removed from the site. Refuse shall not be allowed to accumulate for more than one week and shall be removed at more frequent intervals if directed by the Contracting Officer or its designated representative.

G.8 DETAILED ESTIMATE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

Before the first progress payment under this contract becomes due, the Contractor shall prepare a Detailed Estimate (Cost Loaded-Schedule of Values) for Progress Payments itemizing the Contract Price in the form that is customary in the field and is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The Schedule of Values may be submitted in G702 or 703 AIA format. The values in the Detailed Estimate will be used as a basis for determining progress payments, but will not be conclusive as to the amounts due the Contractor or as to the value of changes in the work. The Contractor’s overhead and profit shall be prorated throughout the life of the contract.

The values in the breakdown will be used for determining progress payments. No progress payments requests will be accepted or considered for payment until the Schedule of Values has been accepted and approved by the Contracting Officer.

Preparatory work done will be taken into consideration in preparing estimates upon which progress payments are based.

Estimates on which progress payments are based shall include the value (as determined by the Contracting Officer) of satisfactory in-place work performed pursuant to a unilateral modification (change order) where final agreement on the equitable price adjustment has not been reached, up to the limit specified in the individual unilateral modification.

The Contractor shall not be deemed to have the right to receive final payment due or to become due under this contract unless and until the Contractor’s surety has made payment in settlement of requirements of the surety’s undertaking under the payment or performance bond and has so notified the Contracting Officer of the claims and amounts so paid.

G.9 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS (Application for Payment)

G.9.1 Payment requests. The Contractor may submit requests for progress payments at monthly intervals. Each application shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

G.9.2 Stored materials. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, material delivered that will be incorporated into the structure may be included in a request for payment, provided the material is delivered on the site, or is delivered to the Contractor and properly stored in a bonded warehouse, storage yard or similar suitable place in the vicinity of the project as may be specified in the Contract Documents or approved by the COR, and is suitably insured against loss, damage and theft. If a request for payment includes delivered material on the site, the Contractor shall furnish with the request for payment such evidence as may be required as proof of quantity and value of such materials. If a request for payment includes delivered material permitted by the Contract Documents or the COR to be stored off the site, the Contractor shall furnish with the request for payment properly executed bills of sale for the delivered material upon which payment is being made. The Contractor shall remain responsible for such stored materials.

G.9.3 An amount of five (5) percent of the contract value will be retained and reflected in the Schedule of Values. In accordance with the payment provision of the contract, the retained amount will be released to the contractor as follows:

G.9.3.1 Four (4) percent of the retained amount will be released to the contractor upon inspection, submission and acceptance of the Contract’s required Final Completion/Closeout Documents.

G.9.3.2 The remaining one (1) percent of the retained amount will be released upon attainment of Final Acceptance (see Section/Paragraph E.4).

G.10 METHOD OF PAYMENT

As prescribed by FAR 52.232-33, the Government shall make payment to the Contractor using the EFT information contained in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. In the event that the EFT information changes, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing the updated information within the SAM database.

The requirement for all federal agencies to integrate the use of SAM into their business practices was formalized with the issuance of a new Federal Acquisition Regulation policy, Circular 2003-016, case 2002-018. The issuance of this policy requires all federal contractors to register in the SAM database prior to contract award of any contract or purchase agreement. Furthermore, the rule stipulates SAM will now be the source of EFT account information for contractors doing business with the Federal Government. To this end, payment offices are now required to use the information contained in SAM to accomplish payments to vendors. Therefore, it is extremely important that the Contractor keep their information current in SAM. This means that the Contractor must renew their registration every 365 days. In addition, if their active registration expires while they are still under contract all payments will stop.

G.11 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.11.1 The Contractor shall submit with the request for payment a certification with regards to payments. Reference I, 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts.

G.11.2 Evaluation by the Contracting Officer. Following receipt of the Contractor’s request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the CO or COR shall make a determination as to the amount which, in his/her opinion, is then due. In the event the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage addressed in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor of the reasons therefore.

G.12 NAM 1330-52.232-71 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS

The Contractor must submit payment requests electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP). The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and submit payment requests. The IPP website address is https://ipp.gov.

“Payment Request” means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment to the Contractor. To be considered proper, invoices must be prepared in accordance with, and contain all https://ipp.gov/ elements specified in the contract payment clause (e.g. FAR 52.212-4(g), FAR 52.232-25(a)(3), FAR 52.232-26(a), FAR 52.232-27(a)(2)).

The Contractor must include the following documents* as attachments to payment requests submitted through the IPP: *Requirements for a proper invoice can be found in Subsection I.1 of the contract document, Clause 52.232-27 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017), (a)(2)(i) through (a)(2)(xi) of this clause and requirements of FAR 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014). If the invoice does not comply with any of these requirements, the invoice shall be returned within seven (7) days after receipt with explanations as to why the document was considered an improper invoice according to the terms of this contract.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to submit payment requests through the IPP due to a threat to national security; a matter of unusual or compelling urgency; or because the political, financial, or communications infrastructure of a foreign country does not support access to the IPP, the Contractor must request an exception in writing. Contact the Contracting Officer for more information about requesting an exception.

G.13 TEST RESULTS

The Contractor shall maintain a complete record of all required performance and system tests and reports that are conducted on the construction site. Copies of all verified test results shall be transmitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) as part of the closeout documentation.

G.14 FINAL COMPLETION/CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

After the Certificate of Substantial Completion has been acknowledged by CO or COR, and the correction/completion of the new punch list items has been accomplished, the Contractor should submit a Notice of Final Completion to the CO and COR, requesting a final walk-through inspection.

Following the final inspection/walk-through, upon the recommendation of the Architect/Engineer and to the satisfaction of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that the work is fully completed and acceptable, the Contractor shall submit all documents required for contract closeout.

The following documents shall be submitted to the Architect/Engineer for review and transmittal to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for approval:

• Subcontractor(s), and major supplier(s) Releases of Claims if requested by the CO

• Certification of payment to subcontractors and suppliers

• Contractor Releases of Claims/(original)

• Originally-signed copies of all warranties, guarantees, and maintenance manuals, as applicable.

• As built drawings in both CADD and PDF on CD Building System Commissioning manuals

• Warranty Spreadsheets inclusive of point of contacts

• Release of Liens

NOTE

If, for any reason, the project proceeds directly to final completion, and no Certificate of

Substantial Completion is issued, then insurance shall be for one year from the date of the final walk-through, as attested to by the Government. This date of Final Completion is also the commencement date of all warranties and guarantees required by the contract documents.

Final payment under the contract will not be made until all required documents, including those listed above, are received and approved by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

G.15 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

G.15.1 In addition to the provisions of contract clause 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction (JAN 2026), the following order of precedence shall apply:

G.15.2 Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

G.15.2.1 Standard Clauses of the Contract (those bearing numbers beginning with “52"), set forth in full text or incorporated by reference in…