Sol_140G0222R0018.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040567408

USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

GDB

cjcarter@usgs.gov

Christopher Carter 303-236-9337

106/07/2022

140G0222R0018

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

DUNS:_____________

SAM UEI:_____________

Construction of Fredericksburg USGS Magnetic Observatory Shop/Garage, Woodford, VA in accordance with the attached specifications/drawings and terms and conditions.

Site Visit has been scheduled for June 15,2022 at 9:00 AM (CDT). Confirmation of attendance at the site visit no later than June 13, 2022, 9:00AM (MST) by email to

Christopher Carter cjcarter@usgs.gov. Refer to FAR Provision FAR 52.236-27 Site

Visit (Construction) for complete detailed site visit information including COVID-19 guidelines.

NAICS Code: 236220, Commercial and Industrial Building Construction. Small Business

Size Standard: $36.5M.

The magnitude of the construction requirement, is between $250,000.00 and

$500.000.00.

Please refer to Section L for all submission requirements. All Submission times are

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, 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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

5 150 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

07/06/2022

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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 by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

PO BOX 25046

204 DENVER FEDERAL CENTER

DENVER CO 80225-0046

GDB

Christopher Carter

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 71

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140G0222R0018 for Central Standard Time (MT).

All question shall be submitted in writing to

Christopher Carter, Contracting Officer, cjcarter@usgs.gov

Delivery: 150 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0006366867

USGS Geologic Hazards Team

MS 966

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

00010 Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, labor supervision and materials

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide construction of FRD USGS Magnetic

Observatory Shop/Garage in accordance with attached specifications, drawings, and terms and conditions.

Product/Service Code: Y1EB

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

MAINTENANCE BUILDINGS

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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LSECTION A. ...............................................................SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

SECTION B. ..............................................SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SECTION C........................DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. GS0303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (JUL 2001)

C.2. GS0339 GREEN ACQUISITION (JULY 2018)

C.3. GS0347 INDOOR AIR QUALITY DURING CONSTRUCTION (MAR 2008)

C.4. GS0350 CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS (MAR 2016)

SECTION D..............................................................................PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E. .....................................................................INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. (AUG 1996)

E.2. GS0725 DEMONSTRATION OF SATISFACTORY OPERATION. (JUL 2001)

SECTION F......................................................................DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. PERFORMANCE LOCATION

F.2. 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK.

(APR 1984)

F.3. 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F.4. GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)

F.5. GS0924 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES - FIXED PRICE (MAR 2003)

F.6. DELIVERABLES

SECTION G.............................................................CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

G.2. GS1126 INVOICING AND PERFORMANCE STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JUL

2001)

G.3. GS1131 UNILATERAL DEOBLIGATION OF UNEXPENDED FUNDS (MAY 2013)

G.4. DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS - INTERNET PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP)

(SEPTEMBER 2013)

SECTION H. .........................................................SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. DOI LOCAL CLAUSE - NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015)

H.2. GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS (JUL2001)

H.3. GS1348 ACCIDENT REPORTING (APR 2003)

H.4. GS1354 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS (CONSTRUCTION) (JUL 2001)

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H.5. DOI LOCAL CLAUSE - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS and

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AUG 2016)

H.6. GS1440 WAGE DECISION INCORPORATION (JUL 2001)

SECTION I.............................................................................................CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS. (JUN 2020)

I.2. 52.203-3 GRATUITIES. (APR 1984)

I.3. 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. (MAY 2014)

I.4. 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES. (JUN 2020)

I.5. 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR

ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I.6. 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER

ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I.7. 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL

TRANSACTIONS. (JUN 2020)

I.8. 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND

REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS.

(JUN 2020)

I.9. 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS. (JAN 2017)

I.10. 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER

CONTENT PAPER. (MAY 2011)

I.11. 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.

(JAN 2011)

I.12. 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER

SUBCONTRACT AWARDS. (JUN 2020)

I.13. 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE. (OCT 2018)36

I.14. 52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. (OCT 2016)

I.15. 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE.

(AUG 2020)

I.16. 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

I.17. 52.204-23 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR HARDWARE, SOFTWARE,

AND SERVICES DEVELOPED OR PROVIDED BY KASPERSKY LAB AND

OTHER COVERED ENTITIES. (NOV 2021)

I.18. 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN

TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

I.19. 52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN

SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT. (NOV 2021)

I.20. 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC

CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015)

I.21. 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

I.22. 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS – NEGOTIATION. (JUN 2020)

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I.23. 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE – UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT. (OCT

1997)

I.24. 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020)

I.25. 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS. (NOV 2018)

I.26. 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING. (SEP 2021)

I.27. 52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION.

(SEP 2021)

I.28. 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR. (JUN 2003)

I.29. 52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS ACT –

OVERTIME COMPENSATION. (MAR 2018)

I.30. 52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS. (AUG 2018)

I.31. 52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS. (MAY 2014)

I.32. 52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS. (JUL 2021)

I.33. 52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES. (JUL 2005)

I.34. 52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS. (FEB 1988).38

I.35. 52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS). (MAY 2014)

I.36. 52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION – DEBARMENT. (MAY 2014)

I.37. 52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS

AND RELATED REGULATIONS. (MAY 2014)

I.38. 52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS. (FEB 1988)

I.39. 52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY. (MAY 2014)

I.40. 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES. (APR 2015)

I.41. 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY. (SEP 2016)

I.42. 52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

CONSTRUCTION. (APR 2015)

I.43. 52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS. (JUN 2020)

I.44. 52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES. (JUN

2020)

I.45. 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (JUN 2020)

I.46. 52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL

LABOR RELATIONS ACT. (DEC 2010)

I.47. 52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS. (NOV 2021)

I.48. 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (NOV 2021)

I.49. 52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (NOV 2020)...38

I.50. 52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706. (JAN 2017)

I.51. 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (SEP 2013)

I.52. 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY

DATA (FEB 2021) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2021)

I.53. 52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION.

(MAY 2011)

I.54. 52.223-6 DRUG FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001)

I.55. 52.223-11 OZONE-DEPLETING SUBSTANCES AND HIGH GLOBAL WARMING

POTENTIAL HYDROFLUOROCARBONS. (JUN 2016)

I.56. 52.223-15 ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING PRODUCTS. (MAY

2020)

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I.57. 52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN

SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (AUG 2018)

I.58. 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT

MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. (JUN 2020)

I.59. 52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN – CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS. (NOV 2021)

I.60. 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES. (FEB 2021)

I.61. 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT. (JUN 2020)

I.62. 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT

INFRINGEMENT. (JUN 2020)

I.63. 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY–CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (DEC 2007)

I.64. 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE. (SEP 1996)

I.65. 52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY. (OCT 1997)

I.66. 52.228-5 INSURANCE – WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION. (JAN

1997)

I.67. 52.228-11 INDIVIDUAL SURETY - PLEDGES OF ASSETS. (FEB 2021)

I.68. 52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS. (MAY

2014)

I.69. 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT. (NOV 2014)

I.70. 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS - CONSTRUCTION. (JUN

2020)

I.71. 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. (FEB 2013)

I.72. 52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS.

(MAY 2014)

I.73. 52.232-17 INTEREST. (MAY 2014)

I.74. 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014)

I.75. 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (JAN 2017)

I.76. 52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR

AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018)

I.77. 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS. (JUN

2013)

I.78. 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS. (NOV 2021)

I.79. 52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

I.80. 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996)

I.81. 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM. (OCT 2004)48

I.82. 52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS. (APR 1984)

I.83. 52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK.

(APR 1984)

I.84. 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP. (APR 1984)

I.85. 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR. (APR 1984)

I.86. 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. (NOV 1991)

I.87. 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS. (APR 1984)

I.88. 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES,

EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS. (APR 1984)

I.89. 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS. (APR 1984)

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I.90. 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION. (APR 1984)

I.91. 52.236-12 CLEANING UP. (APR 1984)

I.92. 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION. (NOV 1991)

I.93. 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES. (APR 1984)

I.94. 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. (APR 1984)

I.95. 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK. (APR 1984)

I.96. 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION. (FEB 1997)

I.97. 52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE. (FEB 1995)

I.98. 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY. (JUL 1995)

I.99. 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK (APR 1984)

I.100.52.243-4 CHANGES. (JUN 2007)

I.101.52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL

SERVICES (NOV 2021)

I.102.52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION. (MAR 1994) – ALTERNATE I (APR

1984)

I.103.52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION. (OCT 2020)

I.104.52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-

PRICE). (APR 2012) – ALTERNATE I (APR 2012)

I.105.52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION). (APR 1984)

I.106.52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

I.107.52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS. (JAN 1991)

I.108.1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS. (JUL 1996)

I.109.1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS (JUL 1996)

I.110.1452.215-70 EXAMINATION OF RECORDS BY THE DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR. (APR 1984)

I.111.1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE (JUL 1996)

SECTION J. ............LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K..REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF BIDDERS

K.1. 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JAN 2022)

K.2. 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING

(AUG 2020)

K.3. 52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS

AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

K.4. 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

K.5. 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS-

CERTIFICATION (NOV 2021)

K.6. 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT – CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS. (MAY 2014)

SECTION L. ...................INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

L.1. 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (OCT 2018)

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L.2. 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE. (APR

1991)

L.3. 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY. (APR 1991)

L.4. 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION.

(NOV 2021)

L.5. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – SUPPLEMENT TO 52.215-1

L.6. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

L.7. PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL LOCATION

L.8. 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984)

L.9. 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION.

(FEB 1999)

L.10. 52.232-13 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

L.11. 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996)

(DEVIATION)

L.12. 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION). (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB

1995)

L.13. 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS – CONSTRUCTION. (OCT 1997) ..74

L.14. 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION—

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR. (APR 1984)

L.15. GS2116 DISTORTIONS IN DRAWINGS (JULY 2001)

L.16. GS2101 INQUIRIES (FEB 2007)

SECTION M. ..............................................................................................BASIS FOR AWARD

M.1. GS2320 Evaluation Factors (AUG 2001) M.2. GS2335 Evaluation and Award—Negotiated

SECTION A. SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

See SF1442.

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SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

See SF 1442

See Section L Clause 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposal - Construction

SECTION C. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

See attached project specifications entitled "Design Shop/Garage at the USGS Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory."

C.1. GS0303 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. (JUL 2001)

Services, non-personal to provide all plant, equipment, supervision, labor, and materials (unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide renovations and improvements to the laboratory office complex of the Upper Midwest Environmental Sciences Center (UMESC) located at 2630 Fanta Reed Road, La Crosse, Wisconsin in accordance with the attached specifications (Attachment 1), drawings (Attachment 2) and terms and conditions.

See Section J for a complete list of attachments.

C.2. GS0339 GREEN ACQUISITION (JULY 2018)

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products.

Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap

The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

Water efficient products and services are described at https://www.epa.gov/watersense http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/ http://www.biopreferred.gov/ http://energystar.gov/products http://www.epeat.net/ http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program https://www.epa.gov/watersense

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C.3. GS0347 INDOOR AIR QUALITY DURING CONSTRUCTION (MAR 2008)

(a) The contractor shall control contaminants at the source and/or operate the space in such a manner that the GSA indicator levels for carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2 ), and formaldehyde (HCHO) are not exceeded. The indicator levels for office areas shall be:

CO - 9 parts per million (ppm) time-weighted average (TWA - 8-hour sample);

CO2 - 1000 ppm (TWA);

formaldehyde - 0.1 ppm (TWA).

(b) The contractor shall make a reasonable attempt to apply insecticides, paints, glues, adhesives, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system cleaning compounds with highly volatile or irritating organic compounds, outside of working hours. The contractor shall provide at least hours advance notice to the Government before applying noxious chemicals in occupied spaces, and adequately ventilate those spaces during and after application.

(c) To the greatest extent possible, contractor shall sequence the installation of finish materials so that materials that will be high emitters of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are installed and allowed to cure before installing interior finish materials, especially soft materials that are woven, fibrous, or porous in nature, that may adsorb contaminants and release them over time.

(d) Where demolition or construction work occurs adjacent to occupied space, contractor shall erect appropriate barriers (noise, dust, odor, etc.) and take necessary steps to minimize interference with the occupants. This includes maintaining acceptable temperature, humidity and ventilation in the occupied areas during window removal, window replacement, or similar types of work.

(e) A final flush-out period of 48 to 72 hours should be provided before occupancy. Contractor shall ventilate with 100 percent outside air at the recommended air change rate (ASHRAE Standard 62) during installation of materials and finishes. If outside air would cause unacceptable inside temperature levels, humidity levels, and/or air quality, an alternate ventilation plan may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

(f) The contractor shall promptly investigate indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints and shall implement the necessary controls to address the complaint when requested to do so by the Contracting Officer.

(g) The Government reserves the right to conduct independent IAQ assessments and detailed studies in space it occupies, as well as in space serving the Government-leased space (e.g., common use areas, mechanical rooms, HVAC systems, etc.). The contractor shall assist the Government in its

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C.4. GS0350 CONFORMANCE WITH ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

SYSTEMS (MAR 2016)

a. The Contractor’s work under this contract shall conform with all operational controls identified in the applicable agency, organization, or facility environmental management system (EMS) and provide monitoring and measurement information as necessary for the Government to address environmental performance relative to the environmental, energy, and transportation management goals.

b. In the event the Contractor identifies an environmental nonconformance or noncompliance associated with the work under the contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately. The Contractor will be required to take corrective and/or preventative actions at the direction of the Contracting Officer in the form of a contract modification and in coordination with the EMS Site Coordinator.

c. The Contractor shall ensure that their employees are aware of the roles and responsibilities identified by the EMS and how these requirements affect the work performed under this contract.

d. Whether on-site contractor personnel shall complete EMS training is at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, appropriate for the type of work under the contract, at no cost to the Contractor. Notification of the training schedule will be provided by the Contracting Officer's Representative in coordination with the facility-level EMS Coordinator.

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SECTION E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1. 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. (AUG 1996)

E.2. GS0725 DEMONSTRATION OF SATISFACTORY OPERATION. (JUL 2001)

The demonstration of satisfactory operation of the equipment and/or system shall include the actual operation of all elements of the equipment and/or system in order to establish that the equipment and/or system is one complete operating unit. The contractor shall demonstrate to the Contracting Officer or an authorized representative that the equipment and/or system will meet all the operating specifications of the contract. At time of demonstration of satisfactory operation, the contractor shall thoroughly acquaint the Geological Survey personnel with all aspects of the maintenance of the equipment and/or system.

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SECTION F. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. PERFORMANCE LOCATION

USGS Fredericksburg Magnetic Observatory 4270 Tesla Road Woodford, VA 22580

F.2. 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 (five) 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 150 calendar days.

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

F.3. 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK. (APR 1984)

F.4. GS0919 LEGAL HOLIDAYS (JUN 2021)

The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01 Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19 Independence Day July 04 Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day November 11 Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25

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.

F.5. GS0924 UNSCHEDULED CLOSURES - FIXED PRICE (MAR 2003)

Unscheduled Closures The USGS facility where contractor employees are working may occasionally have unscheduled closures in which federal employees are dismissed on administrative leave (such as for inclement weather, holiday early closings, power outages, or other emergencies). In these cases, the Contracting Officer or COR will advise the contractor whether any of the contractor's activities are considered critical and require continued performance. In most cases, the Contractor employees not performing critical tasks will not be allowed to remain in the facility after federal employees are dismissed. (b) If the contractor opts to treat these nonproductive hours as paid leave, these hours are billable at the established contract rates. The total number of hours billed https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.211-10 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.242-14

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F.6. DELIVERABLES

Deliverable Reference Due Deliver To All supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to construct all items described in contract documents.

Contract Documents NTP + See clause 52.211-10 (section F)

USGS

Payment and Performance Bonds

Section G: GS1306 Section I: 52.228-15

Within 10 days after contract award

CO

Proof of Liability Insurance

Section I: 1452.228-70 Within 10 days after contract award

CO

Schedule of Prices

Section I: 52.232-5 The contractor shall, within 10 days after receipt of notice of award, submit to the Contracting Officer for approval, a Schedule of Prices. This schedule shall consist of a detailed breakdown of the contract price, segregated under each of the significant construction categories. It shall state the quantities for each of the various types of work, the unit prices, and extended totals.

Subcontractors who may be involved in more than one category of work must provide the same breakout data for each category. The submission of the required data shall not otherwise affect the contract terms.

Within 10 days after contract award

CO and

COR

List of Subcontractors

Section H: GS1354 Within 10 days after contract award

CO and

COR

SF-1413 Section I: 52.222-11 Within 7 CO

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Statement and Acknowledgment (including the subcontractor’s signed and dated acknowledgment that the clauses set forth in paragraph (b) of

FAR 52.222-11

have been included in the subcontract)

The contractor is required to submit statement and acknowledgement to the Contracting Officer on the Standard Form (SF) 1413 (Attachment 6) also available at http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/download/115794 days after award of this contract and within 7 days after the award of each subcontract thereafter.

Construction Progress Schedule

Section G Clause GS1126 With each invoice for progress payment

COR

Weekly Payrolls for contractor and each subcontractor

Section I: 52.222-8

The contractor is required to submit copies of all payrolls. The prime contractor is responsible for the submission of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors. This information may be submitted in any form. The optional form WH- 347 (Attachment 4) or available from Department of Labor:

http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347.pdf

Within 7 days after regular payment date of the payroll week covered

CO

Ref: FAR 22.406-6(c) for examination of payrolls and statements.

Further compliance checking may be done IAW

FAR

22.406-7.

Invoices Section G: DOI Electronic Invoicing Section G: GS1126

No more often than monthly

IPP Web Page and copy to

COR

Certification of Progress Payment (if requesting progress payment)

Section I: 52.232-5 As work proceeds – no more often than monthly

COR

DI-137 Release of Claims

Section I: 1452.204-70 Prior to submitting final invoice

CO

http://www.dol.gov/whd/forms/wh347.pdf

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Final Invoice N/A After submitting Release of Claims

IPP and copy to CO and COR

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SECTION G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and/or Technical Representative (TR) at time of award. The COR and/or TR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR and TR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor.

Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR or TR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, 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.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR or TR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's or TR’s appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer, COR and TR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer, or the COR or TR (acting within his or her appointment), shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.2. GS1126 INVOICING AND PERFORMANCE STATEMENT INSTRUCTIONS

(JUL 2001)

(a) A copy of each invoice must be marked “ORIGINAL” and submitted with two additional copies to the below designated billing office:

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Original: U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Internet Payment Platform System

(IPP)

Email: cjcarter@usgs.gov

Note: Payroll statement must be submitted with each invoice and the final invoice must include a release of claims.

(b) Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

(c) Invoices for progress payments must be accompanied by a contract Performance Statement, which shall show in detail the estimated percentage of completion and value of completed performance for each separately priced line item or, if applicable, each of the significant construction categories contained in the approved Schedule of Prices.

(d) See clause 52.232-5 for certification requirements.

G.3. 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.

G.4. DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT

REQUIREMENTS - INTERNET PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP) (SEPTEMBER

2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment 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:

A copy of the Contractor’s internally generated invoice Price breakdown reflecting the labor hours, rates charged and material costs (invoice) Payroll statement shall be submitted with each invoice and must receive prior approval from the mailto:cjcarter@usgs.gov https://www.ipp.gov/

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COR and CO – contractor can use their own form or refer to Attachment 4 – Certified Payroll Form

Final invoice must also include a Release of Claims Form DI-137 – refer to Attachment 5

– Release of Claims

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 CCR) 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 ippgroup@bos.frb.org 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.

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SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. DOI LOCAL CLAUSE - NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (DEC 2015)

1) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a) Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ https://www.cpars.gov/

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b) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

8) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

H.2. GS1338 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF DELAYS (JUL2001)

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details. This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

H.3. GS1348 ACCIDENT REPORTING (APR 2003)

If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation.

H.4. GS1354 LIST OF SUBCONTRACTORS (CONSTRUCTION) (JUL 2001)

For purposes of monitoring compliance with the insurance and payroll reporting requirements of this contract, the contractor shall furnish a listing of all subcontractors to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendars days after contract award.

H.5. DOI LOCAL CLAUSE - SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS and

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AUG 2016)

(a) All Contractor employees must have an "Enter on Duty" (EOD) approval issued by the Bureau Personnel Security Office (PSO) before they begin performing work on any Bureau contract. The Contractor must ensure that all employees requesting an EOD are citizens of the United States of America, or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or employment (indicated by immigration status) as evidenced by Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation and the employee must have resided in the United

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States for a minimum of 3 years. The EOD may be issued in advance of a completed Background Investigation and may be rescinded by the PSO at any time. However, all contractors who require network access are required to complete the identity proofing process, and must be able to obtain a successfully adjudicated National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or higher to stay on the contract.

(b) Starting Work - Contractor employees with an approved EOD may begin performing unsupervised work on Bureau contracts. To remain on the contract, the Contractor employees will need a completed favorable Background Investigation.

(c) Rescission of EOD - The PSO may rescind the EOD at any time. This may occur as the result of additional information obtained or the final results of the background investigation.

(d) Background Investigation - Contractor employees who will have unsupervised access to Bureau facilities, access to the Department of the Interior (DOI) information technology (IT) systems or DOI data, or will develop custom applications, must have a favorably adjudicated background investigation from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Existing clearances at the same or higher level are acceptable upon the PSO’s review and approval. If the employee does not already have a complete investigation, they must apply for one. The employee may begin work with an EOD, but must receive a favorable background investigation to continue working on the contract. The background investigation includes obtaining fingerprints through a USAccess Credentialing Center for an FBI criminal history and a credit report. Once the investigation has been scheduled by OPM, the Bureau will receive advance reports. If those reports are favorable, the Bureau PSO will issue the EOD.

The type of background investigation required is based on the risk/sensitivity level designation. Citizenship requirements and guidance for determining the appropriate type of background investigation required for the designated risk/sensitivity level are contained in DOI Departmental Manual (DM) Part 441. The DM is available on the Internet at http://elips.doi.gov/app_home/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.

(e) Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP) – The Bureau uses the e-QIP for all background investigations or reinvestigations. To initiate an investigation, the Contractor, in collaboration with the COR, will complete an e-QIP Request Form. This request form is available through the COR. The COR will submit the completed request form to the Bureau PSO. The PSO will enter the information into e-QIP to either establish a new applicant profile or determine if an existing investigation that meets Bureau requirements is on file. The PSO will then contact the applicant to provide additional information and instructions.

Generally, the Contractor is required to complete the following forms:

e-QIP application (on-line) Fair Credit Release

OF-306

Fingerprints via USAccess Credentialing Centers

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The Contractor shall complete the required background investigation forms and submit them to the PSO. The PSO shall determine if individuals meet the required background investigation standards and citizenship requirements, and then make a suitability determination. Minimum standards used in suitability determinations are contained in the DOI Departmental Manual Part 441. The Government will pay for any background investigations required for contractor employees. If the Contractor employee’s background investigation is returned as unfavorable, the Government reserves the right to request reimbursement of the actual costs for the investigation from the Contractor.

(f) Reinvestigation - Contractor employees occupying high risk public trust positions must be reinvestigated every 5 years. A reinvestigation may be initiated prior to the normal periodic reinvestigation schedule when an individual’s continued ability to meet the minimum background investigation standards is in question. The electronic fingerprints on file in the USAccess system will be electronically submitted to OPM for the reinvestigation. The PSO shall review the records and documentation and make the suitability determination.

(g) Disputes - In the event of a disagreement between the Contractor and the Government concerning the suitability of a particular employee to perform work under this contract, the Government has the right of final determination. Determinations under this requirement are subject to the Disputes Clause, FAR 52.233-1. Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this clause could constitute grounds for termination for default.

(h) Physical Security Requirements - DOI Access Cards.

(1) Contractor employees must have a DOI Access Card before being given unsupervised access to a Government facility.

(2) To gain unsupervised access to Government facilities, Contractor employees must present their DOI Access Card for examination by the security guard or electronically authenticate their DOI Access Card, as required.