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140G0224Q0006

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

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9. DESTINATION

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5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL: (No collect calls)

TELEPHONE NUMBER

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8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter.

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

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USGS OAG DENVER ACQUISITION BRANCH

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FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

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ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

(I) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.

(II) This combined synopsis/solicitation is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). Submit written quotes on RFQ Number 140G0224Q0006. This combined synopsis/solicitation will utilize the policies contained in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 12 in conjunction with the policies and procedures for solicitation evaluation and award prescribed in FAR Part 13, Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

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13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

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Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as appropriate for this acquisition.

(III) The combined synopsis/solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular

2023-05.

(IV) This combined synopsis/solicitation is a small business set-aside. The associated NAICS code is 561990 - All Other Support Services. The small business size standard is $16.5M.

(V) This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial service(s):

CLIN NO. 00010 - BASE YEAR (03/01/2024 to

02/28/2025)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

CLIN NO. 00020 - OPTION YEAR 1 (03/01/2025 to

02/28/2026)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

CLIN NO. 00030 - OPTION YEAR 2 (03/01/2026 to

02/28/2027)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

CLIN NO. 00040 - OPTION YEAR 3 (03/01/2027 to

02/29/2028)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

CLIN NO. 00050 - OPTION YEAR 4 (03/01/2028 to

02/28/2029)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

CLIN NO. 00060 - 6-MONTH EXTENSION (03/01/2029 to

09/30/2029)

Support Services for the Sitka Magnetic

Observatory

Continued ...

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

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(Refer to CLIN below for more information).

(VI) Refer to the attached Statement of Work for the description of the service(s).

(VII) Dates and place(s) of delivery and acceptance and FOB point do not apply to this solicitation.

(VIII) FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -

Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Sep

2023), applies to this acquisition.

(IX) FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. Award will be made to that offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the

Government, price and other factors considered.

Refer to the attached Basis for Award for

Evaluation Factors.

(X) The offeror shall submit a completed copy of the provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror

Representations and Certifications - Commercial

Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023), with its quote. An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (m) of this provision.

(XI) The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Nov 2023), applies to this acquisition. Please see attached Terms and

Conditions for more information.

(XII) The clause at FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Products and

Commercial Services (Nov 2023) applies to this acquisition.

(XIII) The following clauses are also applicable to this acquisition: Please see Clauses and

Provisions attachment.

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(XIV) Defense Priorities and Allocations System

(DPAS) and assigned rating does not apply.

(XV) The Government intends to award a single, firm-fixed-price purchase order, with options, resulting from this combined synopsis/solicitation. Questions about this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be emailed to kosman@usgs.gov NLT 5:00PM EDT on November 13, 2023 to allow time for government response before solicitation closing. Questions after this deadline may not be answered. Quotations are required to be received in the contracting office no later than 5:00PM EDT on November 17, 2023.

Quotations shall be emailed to kosman@usgs.gov.

(XVI) Any questions regarding this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be directed to

Khadija Osman at kosman@usgs.gov.

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2029

00010 Base Year

(03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery: 09/30/2024

Delivery Location Code: 0006366867

USGS Geologic Hazards Team

MS 966

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025

00020 Base Year (03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery: 09/30/2024

Delivery Location Code: 0006366867

USGS Geologic Hazards Team

MS 966

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2024 to 02/28/2025

00030 Option Year One (03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2024

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026

00040 Option Year One

(03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

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Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2025

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2025 to 02/28/2026

00050 Option Year Two (03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027

00060 Option Year Two (03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

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Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2026

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2026 to 02/28/2027

00070 Option Year Three (03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028

00080 Option Year Three (03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2027

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

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FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2027 to 02/29/2028

00090 Option Year Four (03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2028

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029

00100 Option Year Four (03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2028

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

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Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2028 to 02/28/2029

00200 6-Month Extension under FAR 52.217-8, Option to

Extend Services, if utilized by the Government

(03/01/2029 to 09/30/2029)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide operation support at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

FACILITIES OPERATIONS SUPPORT

Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 to 09/30/2029

00210 6-Month Extension under FAR 52.217-8, Option to

Extend Services, if utilized by the Government

(03/01/2029 to 09/30/2029)

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

(unless otherwise provided herein) necessary to provide facility maintenance at the USGS Sitka

Magnetic Observatory in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Monthly Price: $__________

Annual Price: $__________

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 03/01/2029

Product/Service Code: S216

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING-

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Delivery Location Code: 0006366836

USGS Central Energy Team

MS 939

Box 25046 Denver Federal Center

Denver CO 80225 US

Period of Performance: 03/01/2029 to 09/30/2029

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Statement of Work

COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) GS0339 – Green Acquisition (JUL 2018) GS0910 Period of Performance (JUL 2001) GS0925 Unscheduled Closures – Fixed Price (MAR 2003) GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) GS1440 Wage Determination (JUL 2011) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013)...26

PROVISIONS

FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) Basis for Award Question Cutoff Quotation Submission

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Statement of Work

A. BACKGROUND

The Geologic Hazards Science Center (GHSC) conducts research and operations in geology, geophysics, seismology, engineering seismology, geomagnetism, and geomechanics to assess seismic hazards and risk, geomagnetic hazards, and ground-failure hazards on regional, national, and international scales. The mission of the USGS Geomagnetism Program is to monitor the Earth’s magnetic field. Using ground-based observatories, the program provides continuous records of magnetic field variations covering long timescales; disseminates magnetic data to various governmental, academic, and private institutions; and conducts research into the nature of geomagnetic variations for purposes of scientific understanding and hazard mitigation. The USGS operates a network of fourteen geomagnetic observatories in the continental U.S., Alaska, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and Guam. The purpose of this contract is to have Contractor support available to help operate and maintain the USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory, Sitka, Alaska.

Services required by the Contractor shall vary from about 10 to 20 hours per month for Subtasks A and B under the performance work statement, depending on the level of troubleshooting and adjustments needed at the observatory. The Contractor’s primary responsibilities shall be to perform absolute observations and to assist in keeping the observatory operations equipment running as close to a 24 hours/7 days per week operational schedule as possible.

B. PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

The Contractor shall perform the following support tasks for the USGS Sitka Magnetic Observatory. Work shall be compliant with established operating procedures available from the USGS Geomagnetism Program and located in documents on site.

Independently, and not as an agent of the Government, the Contractor shall:

Subtask A: Weekly observatory tasks – approximately 10 hours per month:

1. Check the USGS Geomagnetism Program web-based data plots (Geomag Plots) to verify the operation of the data acquisition system as instructed by the USGS Technical Liaison (TL).

2. Monitor temperature stability of the variations building using temperature plots displayed on the Geomag Plots webpage.

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3. Make DI flux Absolute observations (at least four sets per measurement) according to USGS guidelines.

4. If original absolute observations do not appear to be of the quality required by USGS standards, the Contractor shall re-perform those absolute measurements as requested by the USGS TL or other USGS Geomagnetism Program representative.

5. Scan and file the original observation form in the observatory files. Compute Absolute and Baseline measurements within 24 hours. Review Baseline Summary, checking for the quality of observations as instructed. On occasion the observer may be requested to email their absolute data sheets to the Golden office.

6. Check facilities for noticeable damage and report to USGS TL within 24 hours.

7. Report by email and telephone any equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions to USGS TL within 4 hours after malfunction is detected.

8. Ensure that Absolute measurements are made approximately every fourteen days (between every 13 and 15 days is acceptable).

9. Coordinate with the USGS TL, in advance, if Contractor will be out of town or unavailable (such as vacation) for more than 72 hours.

10. Provide minor support for other projects at the observatory, such as facilitating access to the observatory grounds and buildings, if requested by USGS TL or Facility Manager.

11. Send and receive packages as required by USGS.

12. Check observatory voicemail and USGS email (if applicable) upon each visit to the observatory.

13. Maintain a satisfactory facility condition and ensure the facility presents a clean, neat, and professional appearance. The Contractor shall:

• Sweep or vacuum the floors in the Absolutes and Electronics Buildings at least twice per year, or more frequently as needed, to maintain a neat and tidy appearance.

• Clean all windows in Absolutes building at least twice per year, so that the views to the azimuth mark from any pier are unobstructed.

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• Maintain office in a neat and orderly fashion: file or recycle paperwork; keep desktops clean; keep mail and office supplies stored in an orderly fashion.

• Periodically clean computer monitors and keyboards as needed.

• Report to USGS Facility manager any identified facilities-related issues that are beyond the scope of this task.

Subtask B: Unscheduled – as needed, approximately 10 hours per month:

1. Perform minor troubleshooting, repairs, and adjustments to obsRIO system, magnetometers, and related equipment as requested by the USGS TL or other USGS Geomagnetism Program representative.

2. Perform extra Absolute measurements on an “as needed” basis as requested by the USGS TL or other USGS Geomagnetism Program representative in support of observatory or equipment upgrades/installation or other special cases.

3. Perform minor maintenance items as directed by USGS TL to include, but not limited to reconnecting cables, adjusting the theodolite, and sending equipment to the Golden, CO, office for repair.

Subtask C: Annual refresher visit – annually, approximately 4 to 8 hours per year:

1. On an annual basis (unless extraordinary circumstances do not allow), a specialized review and refresher instruction of the observation procedures will be provided to the Contractor by a government employee during an annual site visit to the observatory. Contractor shall be available for 4-8 hours during the government employee visit.

Absolute Observations Guidelines and Optimum Schedule:

Ensure that absolute measurements are made by vendor approximately every fourteen days for a total of 26 observations each year. If circumstances do not permit observations on a scheduled day, the schedule should be adjusted, so that observations are made either one to three days prior to the scheduled day, or as soon as possible after the scheduled day. The subsequent observations should then be made on the day that would maintain the original fourteen-day schedule. Normal observations should not be made more frequently than every five days unless instructed by the USGS TL. Vacation and/or other time away from the observatory that is coordinated in advance with the USGS TL may allow the total number of observations to be adjusted to less than 26 per year by the

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Contractor.

The following procedures are important for quality absolute measurements:

• Special attention must be given to removing all ferrous metal from the observer’s body, clothing, and footwear and keeping the Absolute building free of ferrous metals. The Contractor shall self-test for magnetic influences on their person prior to beginning each measurement session.

• The theodolite must be leveled.

• Focus the telescope and the cross hairs prior to sighting on the correct point of the azimuth mark.

• Declination measurements: The Vertical circle must be set at exactly 90 or 270 degrees (level) before nulling. The instrument shall be nulled to 0.0 nT and the time of the null shall be noted to the second.

• The Magnetic Meridian must be computed properly.

• The theodolite circle locks should be left in an unlocked position when the instrument is not being used.

• The theodolite and magnetometer should be handled gently. No changes or modifications should be made to the theodolite and/or magnetometer unless instructed by the USGS TL. Care should be taken not to twist the cable or damage the cable connectors.

The Contractor shall notify the USGS Geomagnetism group by email, IN ADVANCE whenever possible, with a list of times when anyone is working near any of our sensor buildings.

The Contractor assumes the risk of, and shall be responsible for, any loss, damage, destruction, or theft of Government property upon its delivery to the Contractor as Government-furnished property. However, the Contractor is not responsible for reasonable wear and tear to Government property or for Government property properly consumed in performing this contract.

C. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Work is primarily performed in a laboratory or office setting; however, there may be times when outside repairs will expose the vendor to inclement weather. Work also requires delicate use of tools, meters, recording devices, and computers to maintain, repair, adjust, and calibrate the equipment.

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D. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN AND SURVEILLANCE

The Quality Assurance Plan focuses on key performance measures that are central to successful magnetic observatory work and have the highest potential for having an adverse impact on observatory operations if not performed as required.

Performance Measure

QA Objective Acceptable Quality Level

Inspection Technique

Absolute Observations

Perform Absolute observations according to USGS guidelines and schedule requirements.

Observation measurements meet USGS data quality standards and schedule requirements.

Inspection of measurement data by USGS Geomagnetism Program personnel.

Ensure that Absolute observations (one set of four) are made by vendor approximately every 14 days.

Contractor completes 26 observations per year, minus excused absences.

Tally of number of absolute observation files on USGS Web Absolutes.

Timely submittal of baseline calculations to USGS.

90% of baseline computations submitted within 24 hours of observation.

Review of dates of file submissions.

Equipment Operations

Equipment malfunctions or unusual conditions are reported promptly.

90% of equipment problems are reported within 4 hours of discovery.

Review of daily reports and observer emails.

COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2023)

(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

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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) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C. 3553).

(7) 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:

☐(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) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community—see FAR 3.900(a).

☐(5) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

☐(6) [Reserved].

☐(7) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒(8) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

☒(9) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

☐(10) 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).

☐(11) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. 2313).

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☐(12) [Reserved].

☐(13) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657a).

☐(14) 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).

☒(15) [Reserved] ☐(16) (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.

☐(17) (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.

☐(18) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(2) and (3)).

☐(19) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2023) ( 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 2023) of 52.219-9.

☐(20) (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.

☐(21) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 637s).

☐(22) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

☒(23) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C. 657f).

☐(24) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2023)( 15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

☐(25) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Oct 2022) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

☐(26) 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)).

☐(27) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) ( 15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

☐(28) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) ( 15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

☒(29) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

☒(30) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O.13126).

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☒(31) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

☐(32) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

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

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

☐(34) (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.

☐(35) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212).

☒(36) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

☐(37) (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).

☐(38) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 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.)

☐(39) (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.)

☐(40) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐(41) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐(42) (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.

☐(43) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

☐(44) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b).

☒(45) (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.

☐(46) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

☐(47) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

☒(48) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

☐(49) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).

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☐(ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

☐(50) (i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

☐(ii) Alternate I (Oct 2022) of 52.225-1.

☐(51) (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.

☒(52) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Dec 2022) ( 19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

☐(53) 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).

☐(54) 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).

☐(55) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐(56) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) ( 42 U.S.C. 5150).

☐(57) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

☐(58) 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).

☒(59) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) ( 41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).

☐(60) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐(61) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐(62) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) ( 31 U.S.C. 3332).

☐(63) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) ( 5 U.S.C. 552a).

☐(64) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) ( 15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

☐(65) (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

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to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services:

☒(1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter67).

☒(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) ( 29U.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).

☒(7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

☒(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.

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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) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) ( 41 U.S.C.

4712).

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 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).

(v) 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).

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).

(vii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) ( 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.

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

(ix) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

(xi) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C.

793).

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

(xiii) 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.

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

(xv)

(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).

(xvi) 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).

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989).

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

(xx) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

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(xxi)

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

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

(xxii) 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).

(xxiii) 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.

(xxiv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) ( 31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxv) 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)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days before expiration of period of performance.

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years.

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

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

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52-204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (NOV 2023) 52.232-1 Payments (APR 1984) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014) 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (JUL 2018)

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, 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 exceeding the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is: To be determined at time of award.

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a new Technical Liaison.

GS0339 – Green Acquisition (JUL 2018) http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

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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 included 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 Non-Ozone Depleting Products are described at http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/index.html Recycled Products are described at http://epa.gov/cpg

GS0910 Period of Performance (JUL 2001)

The period of performance of this contract shall be as follows:

Start Date Completion Date

Base Year March 1, 2024 February 28, 2025 Option Year 1 March 1, 2025 February 28, 2026 Option Year 2 March 1, 2026 February 28, 2027 Option Year 3 March 1, 2027 February 29, 2028 Option Year 4 March 1, 2028 February 28, 2029 6-Month Extension March 1, 2029 September 30, 2029

GS0925 Unscheduled Closures – Fixed Price (MAR 2003)

(a) The USGS facility where contractor employees are working may occasionally be closed temporarily and federal employees dismissed,…