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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

Solicitation 140F0621Q0140 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). The anticipated award date is within 5 days after the close of this announcement.

This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-06 dated 07/12/21.

This requirement is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Classification System (NAICS) code is 561730 Landscaping Services. The small business size standard is $8.0 Million.

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation.

Line-Item Description(s):

Tree Removal

Delivery Schedule/Period of Performance (POP):

POP shall be one month, sometime between September 2021 and November 2021.

Delivery/Location of Work:

Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge 30 Wikis Way – Morris Island Bluff, Chatham, MA

Terms & Conditions:

- The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial, applies to this acquisition

- The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation -- Commercial Items applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

- Offerors must include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items and submit with its offer.

- The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition

- The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders -- Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition (refer to terms and conditions for details)

Any additional contract requirement(s) or terms and conditions determined by the contracting officer to be necessary for this acquisition and consistent with customary commercial practices are attached in the Terms & Conditions document.

The full text of the referenced FAR clauses may be accessed electronically at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or see terms & conditions attached to the solicitation.

Important Submission Dates & Site Visit Info:

Site Inspection:

Prior to submitting a quote, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost of contract performance.

A site visit inspection has been scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 9:00am EST. The inspection will take place at Monomoy NWR, front door of the Visitor Center, located at 30 Wikis Way Morris Island, Chatham, MA. The POC is Rick Nye, 508-380-0857.

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Question Submission:

All questions regarding this Solicitation must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov no later than Friday, August 13, 2021 at 2:00pm EST. If necessary, questions received will be answered through an Amendment to this Solicitation.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Question Submission – 140F0621Q0140.

Quote Submission:

Quotes (including all required documents) must be transmitted via e-mail to the Contracting Officer, Ryna Russell at ryna_russell@fws.gov, no later than Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at 11:00am EST.

Emails must indicate the following in the subject line: Quote Submission – 140F0621Q0140.

Required Submittal Documents: Offerors responding to this solicitation must submit the following documents:

SF 1449: Provide a completed SF 1449 with signature.

SF 30: If applicable, provide signed amendments (SF30) Price/Quote: Submit a quote to include your DUNS number, Company Name, Address, Point of Contact (POC), POC email & phone number and either an itemized breakdown and/or a lump sum.

Past Experience & References: Complete the attached document Technical Capability: Provide a technical proposal that addresses your experience and understanding of the requirement and your planned approach to achieve the goals as described in the SOW. Proposals that merely offer to provide supplies or services as described in the SOW will not receive further consideration for award. General statements may be considered less favorably than a more detailed technical proposal.

Your quote will be considered non-responsive and will not be considered if all the above required documents are not completed in full and received as part of your submittal package.

An award will be made to the Contractor whose submittal documents conform to the requirements as described in this solicitation and who, based on a subjective assessment from the Government, offers the best value to include past experience, technical experience and price. The Government reserves the right to award a contract to other than the lowest priced offer if, in its judgment, the past experience and/or technical superiority outweighs the price difference.

Contracting Officer/Office:

Ryna Russell, Contracting Officer U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service – Hadley, MA Joint Administrative Operations (JAO) | Acquisition Goods and Services Operations ryna_russell@fws.gov mailto:ryna_russell@fws.gov

Performance Work Statement 140F0621Q0140

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Tree Removal Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

30 Wikis Way – Morris Island Bluff, Chatham, MA

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Tree Removal at Morris Island Bluff on Monomoy NWR. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.1. Description of Services/Introduction: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Tree Removal at Morris Island Bluff on Monomoy NWR as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract.

1.2. Background:

Changes in hydrology over the past couple years have significantly increased the rate of erosion along the bluff within the boundary of Monomoy NWR on Morris Island. Transects were set up along the top of the bluff and measurements were taken from November 25, 2020 to March 8, 2021. Average loss during this 15-week time span was 4.5 feet with a range of 1.0 to 10.0 feet of loss. The loss of land due to erosion is expected to last several years. The weight of large trees at the top along with wind are causing these trees to fall bringing more of the bluff along with it.

Trees which have fallen to the toe of the bluff are inundated at high tide. At least two of these trees have become dislodged and were seen in navigable waters by the Harbor Master for the Town of Chatham. Furthermore, the Harbor Master sent a letter warning of the danger these trees present.

To slow the rate of loss of land at the top of the bluff, this project will remove the largest trees while leaving their roots in the ground to help keep the ground stable. Trees at the bottom of the bluff will be removed to prevent any more from floating away.

1.3. Objectives:

• Remove all trees marked for removal. Generally, these trees are greater than 4 inches in diameter located along the top of the bluff (approximately 210 yards) and within 30 feet of the current edge. Total number of trees is approximately 40-60 (figure 1).

• Cut these trees flush to the ground leaving roots in the ground.

• Remove all trees and shrubs which have fallen down the bluff and on to the beach which is approximately another 40-60 trees.

• De-limb and chip the branches and shrubs

• Remove chipped wood and logs

1.4. Scope: Contractor shall provide all tree removal services as detailed in Part 5 below. Services include flush cutting, limbing, chipping, stacking logs out of the way, and hauling chips and logs to be disposed off-site. This applies to trees and shrubs located at the top and bottom of the bluff. Removal of trees at the bottom of the bluff may require the use of a crane.

1.5. Period of Performance: The period of performance shall be for one month, sometime between September 2021 and November 2021.

1.6. General Information

1.6.1. Quality Control: The contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

1.6.2. Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3. Recognized Holidays: Whenever scheduled services fall on a federal holiday the services will be performed on the previous or following working day. In no event will the Contractor change the work schedule without the prior consent of the CO or Refuge Manager.

Federal Legal Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King's Birthday, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day.

When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively. In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation.

1.6.4. Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.6.5. Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge, 30 Wikis Way, Chatham, MA 02633 at the top and bottom of the bluff (Figure 1).

1.6.6. Type of Contract: The government will award a Firm Fixed Priced Contract.

1.6.7. Security Requirements: There are no specific security requirements for this contract.

1.6.7.1. Physical Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for contractor use.

1.6.7.2. Key Control. Not applicable

1.6.7.3. Lock Combinations: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of ensuring that all lock combinations are not revealed to unauthorized persons. The Contractor shall ensure that lock combinations are changed when personnel having access to the combinations no longer have a need to know such combinations. These procedures shall be included in the Contractor’s Quality Control Plan.

1.6.8. Special Qualifications: Contractor is responsible for ensuring that operators are licensed where appropriate for equipment they use and all heavy equipment meet or exceed all safety requirements and regulations.

1.6.9. Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The CO and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the CO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

1.6.10. Contracting Officer Representative (COR): Not applicable, the Refuge Manager will oversee the project.

1.6.11. Key Personnel: The follow personnel are considered key personnel by the government: To be provided at time of award.

The contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract manager or alternate shall be available between 7:30 a.m. and

4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.12. Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by contractors are suitably marked as contractor products or that contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.13. Other Direct Costs: Not Applicable

1.6.14. Data Rights: Not Applicable

1.6.15. Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not Applicable

1.6.16. Phase In/Phase Out Period: Not Applicable.

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1. DEFINITIONS:

2.1.1. CONTRACTOR. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.2. CONTRACTING OFFICER (CO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4. DEFECTIVE SERVICE. A service output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the Performance Work Statement.

2.1.5. DELIVERABLE. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.6. KEY PERSONNEL. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the PWS. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.7. PHYSICAL SECURITY. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.8. QUALITY ASSURANCE. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.9. QUALITY ASSURANCE Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.10. QUALITY CONTROL. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.11. SUBCONTRACTOR. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.12. WORK DAY. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.12. WORK WEEK. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1. SERVICES:

3.1.1. The Government will provide technical and on site staff to guide contractor personnel to the project site on the Refuge and to provide background information about the project site.

3.1.2. The Government will mark trees at the top of the bluff which should be removed.

3.1.3. If necessary, government will coordinate with Quitnesset Associates Inc. homeowner’s association for access to the bottom of the bluff through their beach.

3.2. Facilities: Not applicable

3.3. Utilities: Not applicable

3.4. Equipment: Not applicable

3.5. Materials: Not applicable

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1. General: The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

4.2. Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

4.3. Materials: Not applicable

4.4. Equipment: Not applicable.

5. SPECIFIC TASKS:

5.1. Basic Services. The contractor shall remove trees at the top and bottom of the Morris Island bluff on Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge.

5.2. Tasks.

5.2.1. Visit the project site to appropriately evaluate equipment and project needs.

5.2.2. Visit the project site to review logistical needs for bringing equipment to and from the job site, including the top and bottom of the bluff

5.2.3. Remove all trees marked for removal within Monomoy NWR boundary along the top of bluff. In general, these trees are all trees greater than 4 inches in diameter and within 30 feet of the current edge.

5.2.4. Cut these trees flush to the ground leaving the roots undisturbed in the ground

5.2.5. Remove all trees and shrubs which have fallen down the bluff

5.2.6. De-limb and chip the branches and shrubs

5.2.7. Stack logs out of the way for hauling

5.2.8. Haul and dispose of wood chips and logs.

5.2.9. Provide report showing disposition and total tonnage / volume of material removed from the site.

6. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS (CURRENT EDITIONS)

6.1. The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

7. Attachment/Technical Exhibit List:

7.1. Attachment 1/Technical Exhibit 1 – Performance Requirements Summary

7.2. Figure 1 – Project Site Map

7.3. Figures 2 through 10 – Project Site Photos

8.COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS

Accident Reporting: The Contractor shall maintain an accurate record of all accidents and shall immediately report to the Refuge Manager all accidents resulting in death, trauma, or occupational disease. All accident records/reports must be submitted to the CO and Refuge Manager within twenty-four (24) hours of their occurrence. For life-threatening emergencies, calls shall be directed to 911.

Contractor Representative: The Contractor shall designate in writing to the CO and Refuge Manager, prior to beginning work, a representative who will be in charge of the work and be available at all times when work is being performed.

Damage Reporting: In all instances where Government property or equipment is damaged, a full report of the fact and extent of such damage will be submitted in writing to the CO and Refuge Manager within twenty-four (24) hours.

Environment and OSHA Contractor must comply with all Federal, state, and local environmental and occupational safety laws, rules, and regulations. Any apparent conflict between compliance with such Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and regulations and compliance with the requirements of the contract shall be immediately brought to the attention of the CO or the Refuge Manager for final resolution. The Contractor shall notify the CO or Refuge Manager in writing in addition to any verbal notification of such conflicts. The Contractor shall be liable for all fines, penalties, and costs which result from violations of, or failure to comply with, all such Federal, State, or local laws, rules, and regulations. All unsafe acts or conditions fostered by the Contractor or Contractor personnel may be grounds for CO or Refuge Manager to halt any and all Contractor performance with a commensurate deduction of monies due the Contractor until such unsafe conditions are corrected. Take due caution not to endanger personnel during performance of this contract.

Fire Prevention: The contractor agrees to take reasonable precautions to prevent the starting of a fire and spreading of fires. The precautions include, but are not limited to, the placement of fully charge five pound or larger ABC fire extinguishers with a flexible spout. All fires are to be immediately reported to 911.

Maintenance Standards: All work shall be accomplished in such a manner as to ensure a clean and safe environment and shall conform to the requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The quality of the workmanship, including all materials, will comply with applicable Federal specifications.

Insurance: The contractor shall procure and maintain the minimum insurance requirements during the entire period of the performance under this contract.

Personnel: The Contractor and Contractor’s employees shall be capable and experienced in groundskeeping work to perform the services under this contract. The Contractor shall designate in writing to the CO and Refuge Manager, prior to beginning work, a roster/list of all personnel that will perform the duties of this contract. Subsequent changes to the roster shall be submitted to the CO and Refuge Manager, in writing, at least 48-hours prior to any change. The CO and Refuge Manager shall be notified immediately whenever changes are made to personnel.

The CO may require dismissal from the workplace of Contractor employees who the CO or Refuge Manager deems incompetent, insubordinate, objectionable, or whose continued employment is deemed contrary to the public interest.

Pre-performance Conference Call: Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall schedule a conference call with the CO and/or the Refuge Manager, at a time mutually agreeable to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to scheduling and administration of the work required by this contract.

Performance Evaluations: The Refuge Manager will require either a meeting or a phone call with the Contractor prior to any field work to ensure services are being completed adequately. The purpose of these meetings will be to resolve identified problems, to schedule required work, to establish or adjust priorities, and to evaluate Contractor performance for payment purposes.

Quality Assurance - Government: Any inspection by the Government shall be conducted in a manner consistent with commercial practice. The Government may conduct quality assurance for its benefit and has the right to refuse acceptance of nonconforming services. Quality issues with services tendered for acceptance or rejected by the Government shall be resolved in accordance with clause 52.212-4(a) Inspection/Acceptance.

The Government shall give the Contractor written notice of deficiencies whenever required services are not performed or the quality of work does not conform to the specifications of this contract. This written notice shall be served prior to withholding any payment. Repeated instances of "non-performance" or "unsatisfactory" work will be ground for termination or default of this contract.

Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall provide and use the proper safety equipment at all times. Safety equipment includes but is not limited to personal protective equipment, barricades, warning signs or other means as necessary to make pedestrians aware of hazards and also to prevent pedestrians from entering work areas. Before a worker begins operating equipment, the contractor shall train the workers on the safe operation and use of the equipment.

The contractor shall promptly correct any condition which, in the opinion of the Refuge Manager, endangers the safety of personnel and/or property during the performance of this contract. Failure to observe this requirement shall result in contract termination, with the Contractor liable for any such damages that may occur. The Contractor is obligated to perform a thorough inspection each working day of all areas to assure that all necessary safeguards relative to safety and fire hazards are being taken.

Contractor personnel must wear appropriate apparel, safety toe footwear, and outwear. All personnel protective equipment deemed necessary for the work performed will be worn and provided by the contractor. Contractor must adhere to the agency Service Manual, 241 FW 3, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which can be located at the following site: https://www.fws.gov/policy/241fw3.html https://www.fws.gov/policy/241fw3.html

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT 1

Performance Requirements Summary The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

Standard Performance Threshold Method of Surveillance

PRS # 1.

The contractor shall cut flush to the ground and remove and dispose of all trees marked for removal at the top of the bluff.

The contractor shall meet minimum industry standards for professional tree removal services.

Zero deviation from the standard.

Random sampling of trees and shrubs remaining.

PRS # 2

The contractor shall remove and dispose of all trees and shrubs which have fallen down the 45-foot bluff and on to the beach.

The contractor shall meet minimum industry standards for professional tree removal services.

Zero deviation from the standard.

Surveillance of the beach for any tree or shrub debris.

FIGURE 1. Project site map.

FIGURE 2. Southern end, top of bluff looking northeast.

FIGURE 3. Top of bluff, looking Southwest towards southern end of the bluff, showing examples of trees to be removed.

FIGURE 4. Southern end, bottom of bluff, looking towards top of bluff.

FIGURE 5. Southern end bottom of bluff looking northeast

FIGURE 6. Middle of bottom of bluff, looking northeast.

FIGURE 7. Middle of bottom of bluff looking towards top of bluff. Example of trees with roots that should be saved for cluster at southern end.

FIGURE 8. Northern end of bluff looking southwest.

FIGURE 9. Northern end top of bluff, showing examples of trees to be removed.

FIGURE 10. Aerial image taken February 2021.

Past Experience Questionnaire – 140F0621Q0140

PAST EXPERIENCE & REFERENCES QUESTIONNAIRE

RFQ/Solicitation No. 140F0621Q0140

Tree Cutting – Monomoy National Wildlife Refuge

Your Company Name:

DUNS#:

Street Address:

City, State and ZIP Code:

POC Name:

POC Phone Number:

POC Email:

Type of Business: Corporation ___ Partnership ___ Sole Proprietor ___ Other ___ (describe)

To receive consideration, complete and submit the information requested below with your quote. If additional space is needed this form may be duplicated as necessary or you can provide your own form.

1) How many years’ experience does your business have in the line of work contemplated by this solicitation? _____.

2) How many years’ experience has your business had as a Prime Contractor _____ or a Sub-contractor

3) Have you ever Failed to Complete any work awarded to you? Yes or No. If “yes” specify reasons why.

4) References and Relevant Past Performance/Experience:

Experience must have been completed within the past three (3) years and be similar in size and complexity to those stated in the Scope of Work. Government contracts are preferred; but, if you have not performed Government contracts, indicate any other contracts completed or in progress

First Contract Reference:

Contract Agency or Company Name:

Contract Number (if applicable):

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

Scope of Project: (Provide sufficient detail for the Government to perform an evaluation)

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Second Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

Third Contract Reference:

Total Contract $ Value:

Point of Contact (POC) Name:

POC Telephone #:

POC E-mail address:

Contract Start and End Date:

5) Certification:

I certify that all of the statements made by me are complete and correct to the best of my knowledge and that any persons named as references are authorized to furnish the Government with any information needed to verify my business and employee’s capability to perform this project.

Certifying Official’s Name and Title:

Date: __________________

Terms & Conditions

TERMS & CONDITIONS

DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR (DOI)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov

• Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the

IPP invoice: Upload a hardcopy/pdf of your invoice into IPP

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of local Clause)

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

Provisions Incorporated by Reference 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or

Equipment (Oct 2020) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation (Nov 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (Feb 2016) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items (Jul 2021) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Feb 2021) 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (Nov 2020) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance (Apr 1984) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far

52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation (Dec 2016) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) 52.237-1 Site Visit (Apr. 1984)

Provisions Incorporated by Text

52.212-2 - Evaluation -- Commercial Items (Oct 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

o Relevant Past Performance (Past Experience and References Questionnaire must be completed) o Technical Capabilities o Price

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

(End of Provision)

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

Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (Jan 1997) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991) 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination (Nov 1991)

Clauses Incorporated by Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items (Jul 2021)

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

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

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(NOV 2015).

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

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and

108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

__ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

__ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009

(June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub.

L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div.

C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016)

(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Jun 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41

U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved].

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-3.

__ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar

2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-4.

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020).

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

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

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

__ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jun 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

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

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

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

__ (v) Alternate IV (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

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

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

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

__ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020)

(15 U.S.C. 657 f).

__ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.

632(a)(2)).

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

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women- Owned Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Mar 2020) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2020) (E.O. 13126).

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

X (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

13496).

X (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons

(JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN…