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For questions on this solicitation contact

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Section B - CONTINUATION OF SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM B-1 Schedule of Items B-2 Statement of Work B-3 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014)

Section C - CONTRACT CLAUSES C-1 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) C-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) C-3 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022) C-4 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022) C-5 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (NOV 2021) C-6 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (JAN 1991) C-7 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) C-8 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) C-9 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Section E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS E-1 Instructions to Offerors Addendum to 52.212-1 E-2 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) E-3 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) E-4 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) E-5 52.211-6 Brand name or equal. (AUG 1999) E-6 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) E-7 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (NOV 2021) E-8 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022) E-9 52.237-1 Site Visit. (APR 1984) E-10 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

Section B - CONTINUATION OF SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM B-1 Schedule of Items

Description Qty UOM Unit Price

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00010 Charlotte, NC Conference Room A/V Equipment in accordance with the SOW.

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00020 Charlotte, NC Labor and Installation Services 1 Job 00030 Columbia, SC Conference Room A/V Equipment in accordance with the SOW

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00030 Columbia, SC Labor and Installation Services 1 Job Total

B-2 Statement of Work

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. INTRODUCTION. The USGS South Atlantic Water Science Center (SAWSC) is comprised of USGS offices in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The SAWSC has a requirement to upgrade the Audio-Visual System (AV System) in two of their conference rooms, one located in Columbia, SC and the other in Charlotte, NC.

The conference room in the Columbia, SC office was recently remodeled and now requires changes to the audio and video capabilities for collaboration and meetings. The Columbia, SC office currently has one Polycom StudioX50 with touchscreen tablet and a 65" stand mounted TV. The conference room has mobile tables and access to wall data ports/power (see Attachment 1, Figures 1 through 4).

The Charlotte, NC office requires their conference room audio video capabilities to be updated as well for collaboration and meetings. The Charlotte, NC office currently has one Polycom StudioX50 with touchscreen tablet, table mounted, connected to a 75" wall mounted tv, with a large conference room table centered in the space. (see Attachment 1, Figures 5 through 7)

b. DEFINITION/APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

i. Attachment 1_Existing Conference Rooms

c. SCOPE. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel, and supervision necessary to procure and install a fully functional video conferencing and presentation system with the specifications listed herein in two (2) separate conference room locations for SAWSC, one located in Columbia, SC and the other in Charlotte, NC.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

a. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

i. All hardware and software shall be NDAA compliant.

ii. The TVs must have at least 2 HDMI ports, 1 Ethernet port, and 1 USB port.

iii. TV wall mounts must be able to support weight of the TV and size of TVs up to 75".

iv. For Columbia, SC installation, HDMI distribution amplifier must be able to take an HDMI input and distribute to at least 3 other identical outputs.

v. Wireless microphone system with controller should be able to connect to existing Polycom Studio X50 device, support at least 4 microphones and a handheld microphone, and have noise reduction and echo cancellation capabilities.

vi. Ceiling mounted speakers should connect to Polycom X50 device to distribute sound throughout the room

vii. The Contractor shall ensure all necessary wiring is in place, install all necessary wire molds, ensure all equipment is compatible, test all installs to ensure connectivity and function use.

viii. A/V System in Columbia, SC Conference Room located at 720 Gracern Road Suite 129, Columbia, SC 29210 shall include (see Attachment 1, Figures 1 and 2):

1. Microphone System -

a. ALFAtronALF-WMP4USB wireless microphone system (brand name or equal) with 4 wireless microphones and handheld microphones that will connect to existing Polycom Studio X50 device.

b. Installation supplies: Wire manager, powers strip, faceplates, terminations.

c. Install Labor - Labor to mount existing TV, cable run.

2. 3 TVs (s)

a. Three (3) commercial grade TVs - Samsung BE75T-H75" BET-H Series Crystal UHD 4K Pro TV (brand name or equal), with at least: 2 HDMI ports, Ethernet port, and USB port

b. Three (4) - Mustang MPT-X85UA Mustang Pro - Tilt Mount - 800x500 - 200lbs (brand name or equal) - post-install leveling

c. Kramer ElectronicsVM-4H2 4K HDMI Distribution Amplifier with HDCP2.2and HDMI2.0 supply (brand name or equal), that has the capability to take an HDMI input and equalizes, reclocks the signal, and distribute to at least 3 other identical outputs.

3. Ceiling Sound -

a. ALFAtronALF-120W-UB, brand name or equal, that integrates the sound with the existing Polycom Studio X50 device.

b. Six (6) - ALFAtronALFC-606 2-way 6" flush mount loudspeaker with backbox, brand name or equal, that produces sound from the Polycom Studio X50 device.

4. Existing Government Equipment Requirements

a. Request that contractor provide wall mount and install the existing GFE 65" TV on adjacent interior wall outside conference room wall in media area.

b. Integrate existing Polycom X50 device with accompanying TVs, HDMI amplifier, microphones with controller, and overhead speakers to achieve client desired operational functionality.

ix. A/V System in Charlotte, NC Conference Room located at 108 Tyvola Rd Ste 108, Charlotte, NC 28217 shall include:

1. Microphone System

a. ALFAtronALF-WMP4USB wireless microphone system (brand name or equal) with 4 wireless microphones and handheld microphones that will connect to existing Polycom Studio X50 device.

b. Installation supplies: Wire manager, powers strip, faceplates, terminations.

c. Install Labor - Labor to install new wall mount tv and relocate existing TV, with both TVs connecting to the Polycom Studio X50 device.

2. Mounted TV(s)

a. Commercial grade - Samsung BE75T-H75" BET-H Series Crystal UHD 4K Pro TV (brand name or equal), with at least: 2 HDMI ports, Ethernet port, and USB port

b. Kramer ElectronicsVM-2H2 4K HDMI Distribution Amplifier with HDCP2.2and HDMI2.0 supply (brand name or equal), that has the capability to take an HDMI input and equalizes, reclocks the signal, and distribute to 2 identical outputs.

c. Two (2) - Mustang MPA-L44V Mustang Pro - Articulating Mount - 400x400 - 150lbs (brand name or equal)- Dual stud

3. Ceiling Sound

a. ALFAtronALF-120W-UB (brand name or equal)

b. Four (4) - ALFAtronALFC-606 2-way 6" flush mount loudspeaker with backbox (brand name or equal)

4. Existing Government Equipment Requirements

a. Request that contractor provide wall mount and reinstall the wall mounted existing GFE 75" TV on the back wall in conference room, to also interface with Polycom Studio X50 device (Attachment1, Figures 5 through 7).

b. Integrate existing Polycom Studio X50 device with accompanying TVs, HDMI amplifier, microphones with controller, and overhead speakers to achieve client desired operational functionality.

x. Criteria for acceptance of Product or Service

1. Demonstration of the fully functional video conferencing and presentation system for the South Atlantic Water Science Center employees with access to the system.

xi. ELECTRICAL AND LIGHTING. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, as well as electrical requirements listed in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) regulations and meet Federal, State and Local codes.

xii. MEASUREMENTS. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to field verify all measurements & quantities. All work listed shall be coordinated with the USGS Technical Liaison.

xiii. OUTAGES AND INTERRUPTIONS. The facility will continue normal operations during the performance of the contract. The contractor shall notify the USGS Technical Liaison immediately if it becomes necessary to interrupt any circuit. Any work that requires shutting down of a facility system, such as mechanical, electrical, etc., shall be coordinated with the USGS Technical Liaison.

xiv. SITE CLEANLINESS. The contractor shall clean up and dispose of daily all rubbish and accumulated waste. The contractor shall remove tools and equipment and leave the premises clean at the completion of the project.

xv. POST CONSTRUCTION TESTING AND COMMISSIONING. Any changes affecting the scope of work shall be originated from and approved by the Contracting Officer. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the USGS Technical Liaison. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at no additional Cost. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed with the contractor, on site by the USGS Technical Liaison upon completion of job performance.

b. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Schedule. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the USGS Technical Liaison a schedule of construction for the project. The schedule shall indicate the dates of the periods of time that the Contractor intends to be on site. The schedule shall indicate the dates that major components of the work will be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages, permit requirements and material/ equipment procurement, and shall consider the permitted hours of work indicated in Time of Work Performance clause. The Contractor shall notify the USGS Technical Liaison immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date.

ii. Safety. On-site personnel shall stop work for any safety or environmental violation.

c. WARRANTY. The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship to meet the specifications set forth in this Statement of Work. Additionally, the Contractor shall warranty all Contractor workmanship for a (minimum) period of 12 months from the date of Government acceptance.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION.

a. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP):

o Columbia, SC - As referenced in Section II, Work Requirements, the Contractor shall provide a wall mount and install the existing 65" TV on adjacent interior wall outside conference room wall in media area. (Attachment 1, Figure 4). Install wall mount (centered) Poly StudioX50 between two of the new TVs. Mount cable box behind new 75" TV on left.

(Attachment 1, Figures 1 through 4) o Charlotte, NC - As reference in Section II, Work Requirements, the Contractor shall provide a wall mount and install the existing 75" TV on back conference room wall. (Attachment 1, Figure 7) Install and wall mount the Poly StudioX50 with the new TVs. (Attachment 1, Figures 5 through 7)

b. SECURITY. Building access shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager

i. POC TBD

c. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE.

i. USGS, South Atlantic Water Science Center, Columbia, SC Office: 720 Gracern Road, Suite 129, Columbia, SC 29210

ii. USGS, South Atlantic Water Science Center, Charlotte, NC Field Office: 108 Tyvola Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC 28217

d. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. 30 days ARO

e. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

i. Code Compliance. All work shall comply with all current governing specifications, including, but not limited to:

NFPA, NEC, BOCA National Building codes, and OSHA standards. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all National, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the contract.

ii. Utility/Service Interruptions: The Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison shall be notified not less than 3 calendar days in advance of any interruptions of building utility/services. The contractor shall describe in writing the work to be done and the time and duration of the interruption. No work shall be done until approval is received from the USGS Technical Liaison.

iii. Occupancy: During construction the Government will occupy the existing facility. The contractor shall not restrict nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic to this facility and shall coordinate construction with the Contracting Officer to minimize conflicts and to facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.

iv. MATERIALS. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for performance of the work included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials and supplies to be used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturers or suppliers and shall be of a quality to conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

v. SPECIFICATIONS. In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at his own risk and expense. Any changes affecting the scope of the work shall originate from and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

vi. SCHEDULING CONTRACT WORK. The contractor shall make necessary arrangement with the Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison to perform the work and shall arrange and schedule his work so that the minimum amount of interference with government activities will result.

vii. USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES. The contractor may use utility services and toilet facilities of the building subject to approval of the Facility Manager.

viii. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site, determine quality of work involved. Compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful contractor from the necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

ix. EMPLOYEES. The contractor shall be responsible at all times for the supervision and control of the employees that may be assigned to render services under the contract. Fully qualified work personnel shall be available for work on the date this purchase order begins and shall be maintained throughout the period of performance.

x. LICENSES-PERMITS. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

xi. ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRE HAZARDS. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires or injury to the public, building occupant(s), or damage to property of others during the performance of this contract.

For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupant shall include all persons not employed by the contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. If welding is required, permission shall be obtained from the COTR.

xii. INDEMNITY. The contractor shall confine all work on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or part from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor.

IV. WORK STATEMENT ATTACHMENT - INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SUMMARY

a. Background Investigation - Not applicable

b. Non-disclosure Agreement - Not applicable

c. Training - Not applicable

d. Personnel Changes - Not applicable

e. Contractor Location - Not applicable

f. Applicable Standards - Not applicable

g. Security Categorization - Not applicable

h. Property Rights - The Government's rights in software delivered hereunder shall be as described in software developer's commercial software license agreement or the clause FAR 52.227-17, Rights in Data ¿ Special Works, incorporated by reference herein. Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights, whichever is greater.

i. Independent Verification and Validation (IV & V) - Not applicable

j. Certification & Accreditation - Not applicable

k. Internet Logon Banner - Not applicable

l. Incident Reporting - Not applicable

m. Quality Control - All software or hardware purchased must be free of malicious code such as viruses, Trojan horse programs, worms, spyware, etc. Validation of this must be written into the contract.

n. Self Assessment - Not applicable

o. Vulnerability Analysis - Not applicable

p. Logon Banner - Not applicable

q. Security Controls - Not applicable

r. Contingency Plan - Not applicable

s. Prevention of Malicious Code

i. Definitions. Malicious code is a computer code developed for the purpose of causing some form of intentional damage to computer systems or networks. Malicious code may be a complete program or code imbedded in software programs that appear to provide useful functions. The term includes computer viruses and other destructive programs, such as "Trojan Horses" and network "worms."

ii. The contractor must have in place an anti-virus procedure to ensure that media supplied is uncontaminated by malicious code.

B-3 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014)

(a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the

Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

(c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

Name: *TBD at award*

Telephone Number: [ ]

Email: [ ]

Address Line 1: [ ]

Address Line 2: [ ]

Address Line 3: [ ]

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical

Liaison.

Section C - CONTRACT CLAUSES C-1 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

C-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020)

C-3 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022)

C-4 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders - Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2022)

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

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

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

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

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

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

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

[ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).

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

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

[ ] (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).

[ ] (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[ ] (10) (Reserved)

[ ] (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (13) (Reserved)

[X] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

[ ] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

[ ] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (SEP 2021) of 52.219-9.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

[ ] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[ ] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (OCT 2022) (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 (EDWOSB) Concerns (OCT 2022) (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 (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

[ ] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657s).

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[X] (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (DEC 2022) (E.O. 13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26.

[ ] (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUL 2014) of 52.222-36.

[ ] (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[ ] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

[ ] (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

[ ] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-14.

[ ] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[ ] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[ ] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

[X] (48)(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (OCT 2022) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2022) of 52.225-1.

[ ] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C.

2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I [Reserved]

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (DEC 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (OCT 2022) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (DEC 2022) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

[ ] (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

[ ] (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (FEB 2021).

[ ] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[ ] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

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

[ ] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[X] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

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

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

[X] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022).

[X] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2022) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219- 8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

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

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

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

(xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

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

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

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

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

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

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (MAY 2022) (E. O. 12989).

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

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

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

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

(xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

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

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (NOV 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

C-5 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (NOV 2021)

C-6 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. (JAN 1991)

(a) The term f.o.b. destination, as used in this clause, means -

(1) Free of expense to the Government, on board the carrier's conveyance, at a specified delivery point where the consignee's facility (plant, warehouse, store, lot, or other location to which shipment can be made) is located; and

(2) Supplies shall be delivered to the destination consignee's wharf (if destination is a port city and supplies are for export), warehouse unloading platform, or receiving dock, at the expense of the Contractor. The Government shall not be liable for any delivery, storage, demurrage, accessorial, or other charges involved before the actual delivery (or "constructive placement" as defined in carrier tariffs) or the supplies to the destination, unless such charges are caused by an act or order of the Government acting in its contractual capacity. If rail carrier is used, supplies shall be delivered to the specified unloading platform of the consignee. If motor carrier (including "piggyback") is used, supplies shall be delivered to truck tailgate at the unloading platform of the consignee, except when the supplies delivered meet the requirements of Item 568 of the National Motor Freight Classification for "heavy or bulky freight." When supplies meeting the requirements of the referenced Item 568 are delivered, unloading (including movement to the tailgate) shall be performed by the consignee, with assistance from the truck driver, if requested. If the contractor uses rail carrier or freight forwarder for less than carload shipments, the contractor shall ensure that the carrier will furnish tailgate delivery, when required, if transfer to truck is required to complete delivery to consignee.

(b) The Contractor shall -

(1)(i) Pack and mark the shipment to comply with contract specifications; or

(ii) In the absence of specifications, prepare the shipment in conformance with carrier requirements;

(2) Prepare and distribute commercial bills of lading;

(3) Deliver the shipment in good order and condition to the point of delivery specified in the contract;

(4) Be responsible for any loss of and/or damage to the goods occurring before receipt of the shipment by the consignee at the delivery point specified in the contract;

(5) Furnish a delivery schedule and designate the mode of delivering carrier; and

(6) Pay and bear all charges to the specified point of delivery.

(End of clause)

C-7 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://acquisition.gov

(End of clause)

C-8 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

C-9 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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:

- Contractor generated invoice

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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) 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)

Section E - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS E-1 Instructions to Offerors Addendum to 52.212-1

1. A site visit is scheduled for each conference room location:

Columbia, SC Office on April 21, 2023 at 10 AM South Atlantic Water Science Center, Columbia, SC Office: 720 Gracern Road, Suite 129, Columbia, SC 29210

Charlotte, NC Office on April 25, 2023 at 10AM South Atlantic Water Science Center, Charlotte, NC Field Office: 108 Tyvola Road, Suite 108, Charlotte, NC

28217

*A minimum of 24 hours advance notice MUST be given for attendees of the site visit via email to Donte Murphy, dmmurphy@usgs.gov and Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov. Attendance at a site visit is strongly encouraged. See FAR 52.237-1.

2. Questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted to Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov. All questions regarding this request for quote (RFQ) must be submitted in writing no later than 5 calendar days before quotes are due.

Questions and answers discussed at the site visit WILL NOT be binding on the resultant contract unless submitted in writing and incorporated into the RFQ by amendment.

3. NAICS and Size Standard 238210 Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors; $19 Million

4. Submission of Quotations:

5a) Quotations shall be submitted by email to Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov and shall include a completed SF1449, signatures, UEI.

5b) Include acknowledgement of all amendments.

5c) System for Awards Management (SAM) registration (https://sam.gov/SAM/) is to be completed and approved by the closing date for the submission of proposals.