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140P4521Q0002

1. REQUEST NO.

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10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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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

11/30/2020 0040481368

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210 New York Ave.

Contracting Office Staten Island NY 10305

NPS, NER - NPNH

12/27/2021

NPS, Gateway NRA, (HQ/STIS)

210 New York Ave.

Staten Island

NY 10305

718 815-6151Linda Richardson

12/21/2020 1400 ET

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Direct all correspondence related to this Request for Quotation (RFQ) to Linda Richardson via email at linda_richardson@nps.gov.

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

The intent of this contract is to hire a professional company with experience in providing services for removal of trees and other woody vegetation. The work will encompass the Ft.

Tompkins, location of Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY 10305.

The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, Continued ...

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140P4521Q0002 tools and equipment for the tasks that are listed under this item. All tools and equipment shall meet current ANSI and OSHA safety standards; in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

Period of Performance: 12/28/2020 to 12/27/2021

00010 Fort Tompkins Roof and Counterscarp Vegetation

Clearing. The Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools, equipment and supervision to successfully perform in accordance with the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Product/Service Code: M1PZ

Product/Service Description: OPERATION OF OTHER

NON-BUILDING FACILITIES

Delivery: 12/27/2021

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

GATE-FOWA REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ) 140P4521Q0002

RFQ Title: GATE-FOWA Roof and Counterscarp Vegetation Clearing Solicitation: 140P4521Q0002 Response Due Date: December 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET Set Aside: Small Business NAICS Code: 561730 Landscaping Services Basis for Award: Price – Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, Simplified Acquisitions FAR 13 NPS POC: Linda Richardson, linda_richardson@nps.gov

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

(ii) The National Park Service contemplates award of a firm fixed price contract as a result of this combined synopsis/solicitation to the vendor. The solicitation Number is 140P4521Q0002 and is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

(iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal

Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-02, dated November 23, 2020. The FAC and FAR are available at https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR.

(iv) This requirement is solicited as a Total Set-Aside for Small Business Concerns under NAICS code

561730 Landscaping Services with a U. S. Small Business Administration size standard of $8 million.

(v) The U. S. Department of Labor Service Contract Act is applicable to this solicitation: DOL Wage Determination 15-4188 (Rev.-16) dated 04/20/2020. A current Contractor registration is required on the System for Award Management (SAM) website, https://www.beta.sam.gov.

Specifications:

The intent of this contract is to hire a professional company with experience in providing services for removal of trees and other woody vegetation. The work will encompass the Ft. Tompkins, location of Gateway National Recreation Area, Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island, NY 10305. The contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools and equipment for the tasks that are listed under this item. All tools and equipment shall meet current ANSI and OSHA safety standards; in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items.

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

A competitive award will be made to the responsible firm whose quote conforms to the attached Statement of Work and is the lowest price technically acceptable.

(b) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an mailto:linda_richardson@nps.gov https://www.acquisition.gov/FAR offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

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Instructions to Quoters:

Quotes must be in accordance with the order detailed in this section. Failure to submit quotes according to the instructions provided within the solicitation may result in the respondent’s quote not being considered for award.

Offerors shall submit the following information in its entirety:

(i) Price quote on SF-18 or company letterhead.

(ii) Signed acknowledgement of SF-18.

(iii) Signed amendments if applicable.

(iv) Provide a project narrative that demonstrates how the company will successfully meet the needs of the Statement of Work (limit to two (2) pages).

(v) Provide a minimum of three (3) references of the proposed services within the past five (5) years with name, telephone number, email address and address of your point of contact. Past performance on contracts with the Federal Government, other public agencies, or private organizations will be considered.

(vi) Name, phone number, email and address of your point of contact.

All documents shall be submitted electronically to Linda Richardson, at linda_richardson@nps.gov on or before closing date December 21, 2020 at 2:00 pm EST.

All questions must be submitted electronically to Linda_Richardson@nps.gov on or before December 17, 2020.

By submitting a quote, contractors agree to comply with all terms and conditions as set forth in this Solicitation including the attached SOW.

Contract Administration Data

Contract Administration Contracting Officer (CO) responsible for this order:

Jennifer Gartzke National Park Service Email:Jennifer_gartzke@nps.gov

Contract Administrator (CA) responsible for administering this order:

Purchasing Agent responsible for this order: Linda Richardson National Park Service, Region 1, North Atlantic Appalachian New York Mid-Region Major Acquisition Buying Office (NY-MABO) Staten Island, NY 10305 Telephone Number: (718) 815-6151 (due to Covid-19, please send email) Email: linda_richardson@nps.gov

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

PMIS 165464 – Ft. Tomkins Roof Vegetation Clearing in The Staten Island Unit of Gateway

N.R.A.

STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 Background

2.0 Scope

3.0 Objectives

4.0 Tasks

5.0 Delivery

6.0 Government-Furnished Property

7.0 Security

8.0 Place of Performance

9.0 Period of Performance

10.0 Deliverables and Payment

11.0 Site Plan, Photos and Addenda

12.0 Covid-19 Letter

1.0 Background

A. The vegetated roof of Ft. Tomkins has been allowed to develop woody vegetation for several years. In keeping with the correct historical appearance, woody vegetation needs to be removed and the areas maintained as turf or meadow. There is also the potential of trees being blown over and exposing soil, allowing erosion to occur.

B. Only Ft. Tomkins within Ft. Wadsworth, Staten Island of Gateway National Recreation Area is included in this Statement of Work.

2.0 Scope

This project will provide services for removal of trees and other woody vegetation. The work will encompass the Ft. Tomkins, Staten Island location of Gateway National Recreation Area.

3.0 Objectives

The objectives of this project are to remove trees, vines and underbrush from the vegetated roof of Ft. Tomkins. Most of the trees on the vegetated roof are small, 1” to 5” caliper size, and so can be felled without first removing branches.

4.0 Tasks

A. Contractor shall supply all labor, materials, tools and equipment for the tasks that are listed under this item. All tools and equipment shall meet current ANSI and OSHA safety standards.

B. Before woody vegetation removal begins, the Contractor shall thoroughly survey the site and surrounding area and carefully note all environmental and human factors which may be adversely affected by the intended tree removals. These factors may include but are not limited to: illegal entry into the work area by people and pets; proximity to existing structural features; existing valuable plants including large trees and roots both on and off the site, and slopes with the potential for erosion problems. Potential problems should be brought to the attention of the Project Manager or his/her designated representative. The Project Manager or his/her designated representative may suggest an alternate removal strategy or eliminate the work in sensitive areas. The contractor shall be liable for any damage to existing trees, plants, park structures and any other property caused by tree removal operations. The contractor is advised that the only existing access to the roof is via a narrow, steep stairway.

The contractor should be prepared to utilize equipment that will facilitate efficient and safe access to the roof for personnel and equipment as well as the removal of cut material.

C. Contractor shall be responsible for compliance with State regulations regarding agricultural pests, including spotted lanternfly (SLF) https://nysipm.cornell.edu/environment/invasive-species-exotic-pests/spotted-lanternfly/ ) throughout the duration of the project. Spotted Lantern Fly has been found on this site. Prior to removal of any vegetation, the contractor should conduct and document results of visual survey for Spotted Lantern Fly presence and infestation. If SLF is detected present, the contractor will immediately notify the NPS Project Manager and follow State of New York protocol for reporting SLF presence. If SLF infestation is detected, additional stipulations may be identified by the NPS and New York to prevent and limit the potential expansion of infestation area. Survey findings will be reported to NPS Project Manager.

D. Herbicide work:

i. All tree and shrub removals shall include treatment of stumps with herbicide to prevent re-growth. Accord XRT II or Garlon 4 Ultra shall be applied to the cambium of the cut stump at 100% strength immediately after cutting. Stumps shall be left a minimum of 1’ high for treatment. The herbicide shall also be applied to the bark in a 6” to 12” wide band around the stump. This work shall take place between June 1st and February 28th. No work using this method shall be done between March 1st and May 31st. For stumps larger than 6” diameter, a procedure shall be followed to promote decay:

1. Bark shall be removed down to ground level.

2. Drill a series of holes in the stump, ¾” to 1” in diameter, 6” deep, and 2-3” apart.

3. Fill holes with a mixture of one part screened compost, one part screened topsoil, and one part organic slow-release, high-nitrogen fertilizer such as feather meal or cottonseed meal.

https://nysipm.cornell.edu/environment/invasive-species-exotic-pests/spotted-lanternfly/ https://nysipm.cornell.edu/environment/invasive-species-exotic-pests/spotted-lanternfly/

ii. In cases where Poison Ivy or invasive vines such as Porcelainberry, Wisteria, or Honeysuckle are present, the vines shall be cut off at one foot out from ground level.

The stumps shall be treated with Accord XRT II or Garlon 4 Ultra at 100% concentration to prevent re-sprouting. The herbicide shall be applied in a 6” to 12” wide band around the stump. This work shall take place between June 1st and February 28th. No work using this method shall be done between March 1st and May 31st.

iii. Vines may also be treated with a foliar spray when leafed out, between June 1st and September 30th. Foliar Spray for Porcelainberry or Wisteria shall be Accord XRTII, Garlon 4 Ultra, and Arborchem NPD. Use 4% solution Accord XRTII, 2% Garlon 4 Ultra, and 2% basal oil in water. For all other vine species, use Accord XRTII at a 2% solution in water. Dead vegetation may be cut 30 days after application. Herbicides should not come in contact with historic masonry.

iv. Follow-up sprays and cuttings will be done twice (as needed) during the period of the contract between the months of June and September, or as noted above for particular vine species, with the final treatment being done within two months of the end of the contract. The contract time may be extended to ensure that treatments are done within the months noted. Vines and trees that sprout from seed during this period shall also be treated.

v. Precautions shall be taken to minimize herbicide damage to existing herbaceous plant material.

vi. A NYSDEC state licensed herbicide/pesticide applicator licensed for Category 3A for Ornamentals, Shade Trees, and Turf shall be on site when herbicide work is done and shall oversee or perform the herbicide work. The applicator should be prepared to produce the license on request. Herbicides shall be applied in accordance with the product label and any other Federal or State rules and regulations. The applicator, or someone on the crew, shall be able to recognize the invasive vines noted for special treatment to avoid indiscriminate application of herbicides.

vii. Herbicides shall not be applied when wind speed is greater than 5 miles per hour or when the temperature is above 80 degrees Fahrenheit or when foliage to be treated is wet, suffering from drought or entering the dormant stage. If rain occurs within 6 hours of herbicide application, re-application may be required as per the decision of the Project Manager or his/her designated representative.

viii. The contractor may propose alternate methods of herbicide application. The goal is eradication of woody plants within the areas noted. Alternate methods shall be approved in writing by the Project Manager.

E. Waste Removal: All tree trunks, limbs and cut brush shall be removed from the site. It may be chipped with a wood chipper and contained in a box truck or trailer attachment for hauling away. Wood chips shall become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of in accordance with State and Local laws and regulations.

F. Vegetation Removal Operation:

i. The Contractor shall present a work plan to the Project Manager which indicates the equipment to be used and the methods of work. The plan shall be approved by the Project Manager or Contracting Officer’s Representative before the start of work.

Hand cutting is required due to the presence of roof features such as chimneys and cupolas. Cut limbs may be dropped from the roof to the ground in locations where they will fall onto turf or pavement. Temporary fencing or barriers should be set up during work to keep the public out of areas where cut material is being dropped.

Vehicles such as bucket trucks will be able to access the escarpment between the counterscarp and the walls of the fort.

ii. Avoid driving equipment over curbs and on concrete sidewalks wherever possible.

NPS reserves the right to limit the size of vehicle used within its property. Plywood or matting shall be used to prevent wheel ruts.

iii. Any wheel ruts, holes or divots in lawn areas caused by the work shall be repaired by the contractor. Any bare soil areas created by the work shall be seeded with a native grass seed mix designed for the Northeast US region such as Northeast Native Grass Seed Mix by American Meadows or Eastern Ecotype Native Grass Mix by Ernst Seeds. Seed shall be applied at a rate of ½ pound per 1,000 square feet.

G. Safety Plan:

i. Contractor shall provide a safety plan for the general removal activities including cutting operations, working on the roof, and motor vehicle usage.

ii. The safety plan shall refer to the attached work diagram and include provision for fall prevention equipment and methods of work. Fall prevention equipment to be used shall be presented for inspection before the start of work.

iii. The work diagram within the SOW presents suggested safe methods of work. The contractor may present alternate methods.

iv. Due to the extensive nature of the poison ivy, contractor shall include a section of the safety plan that addresses personnel safety in working with and around poison ivy plants.

v. The herbicide applicator and other personnel present on the site during herbicide application shall be outfitted with proper protective gear and clothing as indicated by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) and/or the herbicide manufacturer.

vi. In locations where herbicide work is done, the contractor shall place signage along the perimeter to inform the public of herbicide usage in compliance with all provisions of the NYC Neighborhood Notification Law.

vii. The safety plan, safety equipment, and all personal protective equipment (PPE) is subject to the approval of the Park Safety Officer.

5.0 Delivery

A. This project shall continue from start to finish on successive days until completion is reached. Allowances are made for inclement weather and the seasonal restrictions of herbicides.

B. Contractor may assign separate crews with approval of the contracting officer and commensurate with Park staff oversight.

C. Working hours are from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

6.0 Government-Furnished Property

There will be no government furnished property for this Statement of Work. Contractor may use public restrooms at the work site. The restrooms must be kept clean or the contractor shall be required to furnish a portable unit. Storage of equipment on site may be allowed in certain cases. Written permission from the Project Manager or COR will be required.

7.0 Security

There are no specific security requirements for this Statement of Work. Access to the inside of Fort Tomkins and the escarpment is controlled by the NPS staff on site.

8.0 Place of Performance

The work shall be performed at Fort Tomkins, which is within Fort Wadsworth on Staten Island.

See air photo plan for limits of work. Limits of work shall be verified on site before the start of work.

9.0 Period of Performance

A. Period of performance shall be 365 days from issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

The time period is meant to allow for treatment of any re-sprouts of vines, shrubs, or trees. Vegetation removal work shall begin within 30 days of the date of the NTP letter provided that seasonal treatment requirements of herbicides can be met. The contract time may be extended to ensure that herbicide treatments are done within the months noted and follow-up treatments are completed. Contractor may assign separate crews with approval of the contracting officer and commensurate with Park staff oversight.

B. Tree, vine and underbrush removal work may only be done in the months specified in section 4.0-D due to the requirements of the herbicide treatments.

C. Working hours are from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm.

D. Contractor shall prepare a schedule for this project. Scheduling will be crucial to inform park staff, residents and visitors of the events that may affect work areas.

10.0 Deliverables and Payments

This contract is a firm fixed price (FFP) order. Payments shall follow the schedule outlined in the table below.

Deliverable Due Date Invoice Amount Work Safety Plan 30 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount Bond 30 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount Mobilization 30 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount Vegetation Removal Complete

90 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount

Initial Herbicide Treatments Complete

90 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount

First Follow-up Herbicide Treatment Complete

180 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount

Second Follow-up Herbicide Treatment Complete

350 days after award date 1/7th of contract amount

11.0 Site Plan, Photos and Addenda

The contractor shall refer to the attached aerial photo plan for determining the area of woody vegetation to be removed.

Zoom in as needed for readability. A larger version of the aerial photo will be made available on request.

View of existing roof in winter showing typical woody vegetation.

Most trees on the roof are in the size range seen here. The roof access doorway is visible on the right.

View looking east on roof.

Typical woody vegetation on roof

The parade grounds can be seen on the right in this view.

Access to this space is through a sallyport with very limited clearance. Only smaller vehicles can use it.

12.0 Covid-19 Letter

The contractor agrees to the terms of the protocols outlined in the attached Covid-19 Letter.

Special Requirements for Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19)

1. Contractors are responsible for their employees’ safety and the safety of job site visitors during the performance of this contract. We encourage contractors to follow guidance from the

Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and all other applicable local, city, and state mandates.

We encourage contractors to develop policies for infection prevention and an Infectious Disease

Preparedness and Response Plan.

2. To the extent appropriate, Contractors should include the protective health and safety measures they intend to implement related to COVID-19 in any accident prevention or safety submittals required under this contract. These plans should contain preventive measures the contractor intends to follow while performing work on government property as well as responsive and corrective actions to be taken if an employee exhibits symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19.

3. Upon contract award, contractors should communicate with the Contracting Officer regarding contractor decisions and actions to protect the health and safety of workers for the duration of contract performance under which pandemic conditions exist.

4. The following websites provide additional guidance and information:

a. https://www.coronavirus.gov/

b. https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/

c. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

d. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/construction-workers.html

e. https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus

f. https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm https://www.coronavirus.gov/ https://www.osha.gov/SLTC/covid-19/ https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/construction-workers.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/construction-workers.html https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

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

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

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

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

a. An approved copy of each invoice must be attached in IPP.

b. Each invoice must include the Contract award number, Period of Performance and/ or delivery date, Contractor name and address, Invoice Number, Dollar value, Unit of issue (as applicable), description of services completed and/or items received, and other documents required per the contract.

c. If an IPP invoice is submitted without the attached invoice, the IPP submission will be rejected, and the contractor will be required to re-submit said invoice.

d. Submit a courtesy copy of the invoice and attachments to the Purchasing Agent, Linda

Richardson at linda_richardson@nps.gov.

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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RFQ 140P4521Q0002 CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS

SET ASIDE: SMALL BUSINESS

NAICS: 561730 LANDSCAPING SERVICES

SIZE STANDARD: $8 MILLION

1452.228-70 - DOI Liability Insurance

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

• Workman’s Compensation and Employer Liability Insurance: Compliance with applicable Federal and State Worker’s Compensation and Occupational Disease Statues shall be required.

Employer liability coverage in the minimum amount of $100,000.

• General/Professional Liability Insurance: Bodily injury liability insurance minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence.

• Automobile Liability Insurance: This insurance shall be required on the comprehensive form of the policy and shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. The minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $100,000 per occurrence for property damage shall be required.

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

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) at time of award.

The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR 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 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 has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR'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 and the COR.

(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 acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

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1452.203 -70 Restrictions on Endorsements.

Restriction on Endorsements—Department of the interior (JUL 1996)

The Contractor shall not refer to contracts awarded by the Department of the Interior in commercial advertising, as defined in FAR 31.205–1, in a manner which states or implies that the product or service provided is approved or endorsed by the Government, or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. This restriction is intended to avoid the appearance of preference by the Government toward any product or service. The Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to make a determination as to the propriety of promotional material.

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Clauses Incorporated by Reference 52.252-2 -- Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm

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52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (Oct 2018) 52.204-18 -- Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (Jul 2016) 52.204-19 -- Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items. (Oct 2018) 52.232-39 --Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 -- Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (Dec 2013) 52.237-2 – Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation (Apr 1984) 52.233-4 – Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.253-1—Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items (Nov 2020)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved].

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

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

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

__ (10) [Reserved].

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

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

__ (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Mar 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

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

__ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6 (15 U.S.C. 644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (May 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

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

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

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Mar2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

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

_X_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

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

_X_ (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

_X_ (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Jan 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (Executive Order 12989).

(Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

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

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

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

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

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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