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This solicitation is for a construction project at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. The project involves installing approximately 2.5 miles of post and cable fencing with one horse gate along the southern boundary of the monument. The solicitation specifies a firm-fixed price contract with a period of performance from September 26, 2022 to January 31, 2023. The National Park Service is seeking proposals by August 22, 2022 and will award to a small business contractor. The contractor must perform all labor, acquire materials and equipment to complete fencing installation according to the specifications provided in the attachments.
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SOLICITATION, OFFER,
AND AWARD
2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION
6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.
PAGE OF PAGES
7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO
SOLICITATION
(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)
1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED
IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.
9.
INFORMATION
a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)
NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."
CALL:
FOR
SEALED BID (IFB)
NEGOTIATED (RFP)
0040575803
NPS, PWR - LAKE MABO
601 Nevada Way
Boulder City NV 89005-2426
PPL
Jim Read, jim_read@nps.gov
Mojave National Preserve 2701 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311
James Read 7602526112
1x 07/07/2022
140P8122R0006
10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)
This project will construct two segments of post and cable fencing along the south unit border of Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. The first segment begins at N. Rainbow Blvd and continues east until terminating at the intersection of
NPS/BLM property. Section 2 (optional item) will begin at N. Jones Blvd and continue east until park boundary intersects steep terrain. A single horse gate will be located at one specified location along then fence length.
a. This project is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside IAW FAR 19.502-2(b). NAICS:
238990, All Other Specialty Trade Contractors, the small business size standard is
$16.5 million. Contractors must be currently listed in the System for Award
Management(SAM) as a Small Business for this solicitation's NAICS code. Those offerors not listed as a Small Business for NAICS 238990 may be deemed ineligible for further consideration for award.
b. Award of this solicitation will result in a firm-fixed price contract.
c. Onsite construction shall be executed within 5 calendar days of notice to proceed.
d. IAW FAR 36.204, the magnitude of construction is between $250,000 and $500,000
e. Site visit is scheduled for Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 8am Pacific Time.
Interested parties meet at the corner of W. Iron Mountain Road and N. Torrey Pines
Drive in Las Vegas, NV 89131. Point of contact will be: Aimee Warner. RSVP to:
Continued ...
11. The Contractor shall begin performance
12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?
award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee
c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.
d. Offers providing less than
12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO
(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)
5 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving
52.211-10 Commencement of Work
08/22/2022
NSN 7540-01-155-3212
x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________
STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)
14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)
CODE FACILITY CODE
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)
AMENDMENT NO.
DATE.
20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:
22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN
(4 copies unless otherwise specified)
ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO
26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE
(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)
Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.
No further contractual document is necessary.
30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE
BY
2PAGE OF
DOI, NPS, PWR - LAME MABO - MOJA
2701 Barstow Rd
Barstow CA 92311
PL3
James Read
28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD
Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)
10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK
Continued...
ITEM NO.
(A)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
QUANTITY
(C)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
3 42
CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF
140P8122R0006 jim_read@nps.gov
f. The project site is in Clark County, Nevada.
g. Proposals shall only be accepted through electronic mail addressed to jim_read@nps.gov.
All proposal documents required by this solicitation must be uploaded and received in their entirety no later than the closing due date/time of August 22, 2022/2pm Pacific.
Proposals submitted by hardcopy or SAM.gov shall not be accepted or considered.
The contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials and equipment necessary to complete the work as identified in the project specifications and associated documents provided as attachments to this solicitation.
Offeror is required to fill out and include provisions 52.204-24(d)(1)&(2) and
52.204-26(c)(1)&(2) with their submitted quotation unless the offeror has responded "does not" in their annual SAM representation at
52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, or in paragraph
(v)(2)(ii) of 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications.
Legacy Doc #: NPS
Delivery: 01/31/2023
Delivery Location Code: 0009819175
NPS, Lake Mead NRA
101 Katzenbach Drive
Boulder City NV 89005 US
00010 Tule Springs Fossil Beds NM South Unit Fence
Phase 2
Product/Service Code: Y1PZ
Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF
OTHER NON-BUILDING FACILITIES
Period of Performance: 09/26/2022 to 01/31/2023
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
A - Solicitation/Contract Form
This section contains no clauses or information.
B - Supplies or Services/Prices
Pricing shall include all costs including materials, labor, tools, testing, insurance, expenses, fees and taxes plus permitting costs, overhead and profit associated with bid items to perform the areas of work in accordance with the contract documents.
C - Description/Specifications
This solicitation and resulting contract is for a construction project at Tule Springs Fossil Beds National Monument. Work includes installation of post and cable fencing, installing one horse gate, hard dig to excavate post holes in solid rock, compliance monitoring, and property surveying & construction staking.
Specifications and drawings are attached and incorporated herein by reference. Refer to section J.
D - Packaging and Marking
This section contains no clauses or information.
E - Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)
1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996)
After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.
(End of clause)
F - Deliveries or Performance
52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.
(End of clause)
52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)
F.1 – Deliverable (Post-Award): Contractor’s Daily Logs Contractor shall prepare a daily log for each day work is performed under this contract. Copies of daily logs shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, and may be compiled and submitted weekly, with payroll. Time necessary for completion of daily log is approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The contractor may choose to use its own format as long as the following elements are included on the log:
(a) Project Name
(b) Contract number
(c) Date
(d) Prime Contractor and/or Subcontractor
(e) Work performed, including number of employees by job categories (indicate if "prime" or "sub")
(f) Heavy equipment on job, hours worked (indicate if "prime" or "sub")
(g) Materials delivered
(h) Official visitors to site
(i) Inspections performed
(j) Verbal instruction received from government on construction deficiencies
(k) Certification (prime contractor's signature/COR's signature)
G - Contract Administration Data
G.1 NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (December 2015)
1. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations may be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.
2. The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.
3. We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.
4. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.
5. Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.
1. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the 6.evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.
2. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should a)provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.
3. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.
4. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.
5. Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.
6. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."
6. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:
1. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.
2. Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.
3. Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.
7. If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.
8. A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.
G.2 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract will be:
https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.acquisition.gov/sites/default/files/current/far/html/Subpart%2042_15.html https://www.cpars.gov/ https://www.cpars.csd.disa.mil/ https://www.cpars.gov/
Aimee Warner Mechanical Engineer Lake Mead National Recreation Area 702-278-5315 aimee_warner@nps.gov
Contracting Officer responsible for this contract:
Jim Read Mojave National Preserve 2701 Barstow Road Barstow, CA 92311 760-252-6112 jim_read@nps.gov
G.3 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.
H - Special Contract Requirements
H.1 Contract Work Hours (NOV 2007)
The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours.
Regular working hours are limited to the time between 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PST), Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.
H.2 Construction Wage Rates
Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) apply to the work to be performed under this contract and those rates are set out in Section J. The project is located in Clark County, Nevada.
H.3 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)
Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).
"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts.
The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.
Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: PDF copy of Invoice identifying work performed and dates of performance.
The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email 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.
Each invoice shall be submitted on the Contractor’s letterhead or invoice form with the following:
1. Invoice date and government contract number.
2. Billing period specified with beginning and ending dates. The beginning date must not be later than the completion date or within any previous billing dates.
3. The accounting must follow the approved schedule of values as described in the specification attachment.
4. Total amount due for the billing period.
5. Certification of progress payment.
6. Payrolls (mail weekly).
7. Substantiation of subcontractor payment.
8. 52.223-9 Certification with final payment request.
9. A Release of Claims (See 1452.204-70) with a request for final payment.
A Progress Report shall be submitted to support each invoice and shall include a summary of work performed during the period of performance identified on the invoice, which at a minimum must include:
1. Activity: Description of the previous month’s project activities and the planned activities for the next month. Describe the activities performed on contingency task(s), task or deliverable schedule, and identify any issues or concerns that may affect the performance and/or completion of the task(s).
2. Percentage Complete: In accordance with the accepted Schedule of Values, identify the percentage complete during the previous month and the cumulative percentage completed for each task/deliverable.
3. Schedule: Reconcile progress of each task/deliverable with the schedule identified for each. Submit a revised schedule as required.
4. Issues or Concerns: Identify issues and/or concerns that may affect the project Statement of Work or schedule.
5. Other Information: Any other information required in the contract to be included in the Progress Report.
H.4 Prevention of Non-Native Plants
All equipment shall be thoroughly pressure washed prior to transport to the park to prevent unintentional importation of seed or soil materials. All parts of the equipment shall be cleaned of lodged soil or seeds, paying particular attention to radiators, tires and undercarriages. Examples of equipment are backhoes, tractors, loaders, excavators, dozers, bobcats, wheeled compressors or trucks and trailers that have traveled off-road. Contractor shall allow for the COR to inspect equipment to assure that it is clean https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:ippgroup@bos.frb.org prior to entering Park. Vehicles may be turned away if not fully clean.
H.5 Site Specific Safety and Health Plan A site specific safety and health plan shall be prepared covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and all subcontractors. The prime contractor shall be responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of the site specific plan.
The site specific safety and health plan shall establish in detail, the protocols necessary for recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with each task performed. The plan shall address site specific safety and health requirements and procedures based upon site specific conditions. The level of detail provided in the site specific safety and health plan shall be tailored to the type of work, complexity of operations to be performed, and hazards anticipated. The site specific safety and health plan shall address, in as much detail as possible, anticipated tasks, their related hazards, and anticipated control measures.
As work proceeds, the site specific safety and health plan shall be adapted to new situations and new conditions. Changes and modifications to the accepted site specific safety and health plan shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the safety office, site superintendent, and contracting office. Should any unforeseen hazard become evident during the performance of work, the contractor shall bring such hazard to the attention of the safety office and COR, both verbally and in writing for resolution as soon as possible. In the interim, necessary action shall be taken to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public, and the environment.
Prior to submittal to the COR, the site specific safety and health plan shall be signed and dated by the prime contractor's safety and health manager and site superintendent. The site specific safety and health plan shall be part of the contractor's safety and Health program. The contractor shall submit to the COR the contractor's site specific safety and health plan for review and approval by the safety office.
Work performed under this contract shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulation, including adherence to any local government health orders in effect to reduce the rate of transmission of Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (“Covid-19”). This includes, but is not limited to, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, 29 CFR, Part 1910 and Part 1926. Where the requirements of applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary the most stringent requirements shall apply.
H.6 Key Personnel Requirements
(A) Certain skilled experienced professional and/or technical personnel are essential for successful contractor accomplishment of the work to be performed under this contract. These are defined as "Key Personnel" and are those persons whose resumes were submitted for evaluation of the proposal. The contractor agrees that such personnel shall not be removed from the contract work or replaced without compliance with paragraphs (b) and (c) hereof.
(B) If one or more of the key personnel for whatever reason becomes, or is expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty (30) work days, or is expected to devote substantially less effort to the work than indicated in the proposal or initially anticipated, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and shall, subject to the concurrence of the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative, promptly replace such personnel with personnel of at least substantially equal ability and qualifications.
(C) All requests for approval of substitutions hereunder must be in writing and provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions. They must contain a complete resume for the proposed substitute, and any other information requested by the Contracting Officer or needed by him to approve or disapprove the proposed substitution. The Contracting Officer or his authorized representative will evaluate such requests and promptly notify the contractor of his approval or disapproval thereof in writing.
(D) If the Contracting Officer determines that suitable and timely replacement of key personnel who have been reassigned, terminated or have otherwise become unavailable for the contract work is not reasonably forthcoming or that the resultant reduction of productive effort would be so substantial as to impair the successful completion of the contract or the services ordered, the contract may be terminated by the Contracting Officer for default or for the convenience of the Government, as appropriate, or, at the discretion of the Contracting Officer if he finds the contractor at fault for the condition, the contract price or fixed fee may be equitably adjusted downward to compensate the Government for any resultant delay, loss, or damage.
H.7 Interpretation of Contract – Notice of Ambiguities
(a) This written contract and any and all identified writings or documents incorporated by reference herein or physically attached hereto constitute the parties' complete agreement and no other prior or contemporaneous agreements either written or oral shall be considered to change, modify or contradict it. Any ambiguity in the contract will not be strictly construed against the drafter of the contract language but shall be resolved by applying the most reasonable interpretation under the circumstances, giving full consideration to the intentions of the parties at the time of contracting.
(b) It shall be the obligation of the Contractor to exercise due diligence to discover and to bring to the attention of the Contracting Officer at the earliest possible time any ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, or conflicts in or between the specifications and the applicable drawings or other documents incorporated. Failure to comply with such obligation shall be deemed a waiver and release of any and all claims for extra costs or delay arising out of such ambiguities, discrepancies, inconsistencies, and conflicts.
H.8 Special Clause: Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response – 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 (End of Local Clause)
H.9 Special Clause: Option for Additional Services - Separately Priced Line Items
The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line items identified in the Schedule as option items at the price stated in the Schedule. The Contracting Officer may unilaterally exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 60 days after contract award. Performance of added line item tasks shall be at the price negotiated in the contract Schedule.
(End of clause)
H.10 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996)
(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:
$500,000 each person*
$1,000,000 each occurrence*
$500,000 property damage*
(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 number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.
H.11 Fire Danger Season
If the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) allows the contractor to continue work during periods of declared fire danger or season, the contractor shall comply with all applicable state laws relating to fire prevention and with all special conditions of work as directed by the COR.
H.12 Preservation of Historical and Archeological Data
(a) The Historic and Archeological Data Preservation Act of 1974, provides for the preservation of historical and archeological data that might otherwise be lost as the result of alterations to the terrain caused by a federal or federally licensed activity or program.
(b) If, in connection with operations under this contract, the contractor, subcontractors, or the employees of any of them, discovers, encounters or becomes aware of any possible historical or archeological data, objects or sites of cultural value on the project area, such as historical ruins, graves or grave markers, fossils, or artifacts, the contractor shall immediately suspend all operations in the vicinity of the cultural value and shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, giving the location and nature of the findings. No objects of cultural resource value may be removed.
(c) Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the Contracting Officer may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the Changes clause.
(d) The contractor will be responsible for protecting the cultural resources within the affected area from damage. In addition, the contractor will be liable for all damage to the identified cultural resources caused by their actions or the actions of their agents or representatives. The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer or his/her representative if any damage occurs to any cultural resource and immediately suspend work in the area in which damage has occurred until authorized to proceed.
H.13 Limitations on Subcontracting Reporting
In accordance with 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting, the prime contractor must perform at least 15% of the cost of the contract, excluding the cost of materials with its own employees and employees of a similarly situated subcontractor. A similarly situated subcontractor is a small business concern subcontractor that is a participant of the same SBA program that qualified the prime contractor as an eligible offeror and awardee of the contract. The contractor is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Limitation on Subcontracting.
At the conclusion of the period of performance and prior to final payment, the contractor shall submit a Limitation on Subcontracting Report directly to the Contracting Officer. The following information is required as part of the report: 1) the total amount paid to the Prime during the performance period broken out by labor and materials 2) list of Similarly Situated Subcontractors and the amounts paid to each during the performance period broken out by labor and materials 3) list of any other subcontractors and the amounts paid to each during the performance period broken out by labor and materials.
If the Contracting Officer review of the report finds that the contractor is not in compliance for the period of performance, the contractor will be notified in writing. Penalties for failure to comply are described in 13 CFR 125.6(h) which states:
Whoever violates the requirements set forth in paragraph (a) of this section shall be subject to the penalties prescribed in 15 U.S.C.
645(d), except that the fine shall be treated as the greater of $500,000 or the dollar amount spent, in excess of permitted levels, by the entity on subcontractors. A party's failure to comply with the spirit and intent of a subcontract with a similarly situated entity may be considered a basis for debarment on the grounds, including but not limited to, that the parties have violated the terms of a Government contract or subcontract pursuant to FAR 9.406-2(b)(1)(i) (48 CFR 9.406-2(b)(1)(i)).
I - Contract Clauses
52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020)
52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)
52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)
52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (NOV 2021)
52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)
52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)
52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)
52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020)
52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.
(JUN 2020)
52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017)
52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (MAY 2011)
52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020)
52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)
52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (OCT 2016)
52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)
52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017)
52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software and Services Developed by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (NOV 2021)
52.204-25 Prohibition of Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.
(NOV 2021)
(a) Definitions, As used in this clause-
Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).
Covered foreign country means the People’s Republic of China.
Covered telecommunications equipment or services means-
(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications
Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);
(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or
(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.
Critical Technology means-
(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;
(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-
(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or
(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;
(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);
(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);
(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or
(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).
Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.
Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.
Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.
Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.
(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.
115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.
(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing—
(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or
(2) Telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.
(d) Reporting requirement.
(1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil
(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause
(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.
(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.
(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.
(End of clause)
52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)
52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)
52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)
52.215-2 Audit and Records-Negotiation. (JUN 2020)
52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997)
52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. (NOV 2021) https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-4#FAR_4_2104 https://dibnet.dod.mil/ https://dibnet.dod.mil/
52.215-23 Limitations on Pass-Through Charges. (JUN 2020)
52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (JUN 1988)
52.217-5 Evaluation of Options. (JUL 1990)
52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2020)
52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (OCT 2018)
52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (SEP 2021)
52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (SEP 2021)
52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)
52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018)
52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018)
52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)
52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021)
52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005)
52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)
52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014)
52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014)
52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014)
52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988)
52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014)
52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015)
52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016)
52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015)
52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020)
(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-
"Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran," "Armed Forces service medal veteran," "disabled veteran," "protected veteran," "qualified disabled veteran," and "recently separated veteran" have the meanings given at Federal Acquisition Regulation
(FAR) 22.1301.
(b) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60- 300.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.
(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor.
https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1301 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-22#FAR_22_1303
The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance . Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.
(End of clause)
52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020)
(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60- 741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.
(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 22.1408(a) on the date of subcontract award, unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.
The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs of the U.S. Department of Labor, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance .
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