Sol_140P8321Q0082.pdf

140P8321Q0082

1. REQUEST NO.

5a. ISSUED BY

NAME

a. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO

THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON

OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

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

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG.1

RATING

6. DELIVERY BY (Date)

7. DELIVERY

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

PAGE OF PAGES

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

TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

8. TO:

b. COMPANY

e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

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

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

THIS RFQ

REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET ASIDEX

08/16/2021 0040532024

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600 E. Park Avenue Port Angeles WA 98362-6757

NPS, PWR - OLYM MABO

11/01/2021

NPS, BIG HOLE NB

16425 HIGHWAY 43 WEST

WISDOM

MT 59761

509 754-7817Katheryn Camacho

08/31/2021 1700 PS

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)X

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

This Solicitation is being issued as a Request for Quotations. The acceptance of a quote by NPS will not establish a binding contract.

Request for Quotations #140P8321Q0082 is for the Electrical Wiring Installation and Upgrade Unit #5 Building to Hardwired Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors for Big Hole National Battlefield, located in Wisdom, MT

See full details of the terms and conditions, Scope of Work and Department of Labor Wages.

Provide the following:

DUNS:___________________

Email Address:____________________

Continued ...

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

a. NAME OF QUOTER

AREA CODE

NUMBER

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

b. TELEPHONE are are not attached

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

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

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140P8321Q0082

Legacy Doc #: NPS

00010 BIHO UNIT 5 BLDG HARDWIRE SMOKE/CO DETECTORS

Product/Service Code: S202

Product/Service Description: HOUSEKEEPING- FIRE

PROTECTION

Delivery: 11/01/2021

INVOICE AND PAYMENT: Payment will be made by

Electronic Funds Transfer on a NET-30 basis.

Invoice(s) shall be prepared and submitted electronically through the Invoice Processing

Platform (IPP) system. Contractor shall upload their BUSINESS INVOICE as an attachment to their

IPP invoice before clicking "submit." Your IPP invoice may be rejected if your business invoice is not uploaded. Refer to the IPP clause incorporated into this contract. Contact Katheryn

Camacho at Office Phone 509-754-7817, Cell

509-609-0362 or email katheryn_camacho@nps.gov for invoice/payment information.

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

RFQ #140P8321Q0082 Big Hole National Battlefield Hardware Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors

SECTION A: Standard Form 18 (Pages 1-3)

SECTION B: Contract Price Schedule

INSTRUCTIONS

Submit price for all line items; failure to do so may render the offer non-responsive. On lump-sum-priced line items, provide the total price only. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item. In case of errors in summations, the total of the corrected amounts governs. Round totals to whole dollars.

Business name: _____________________________________ Phone number: ____________________

DUNS number: _____________________________________ and CAGE code: __________________

Point of contact name: ______________________________ and e-mail: __________________________

This business’ registration is active in SAM __yes __no (check one).

The representations and certifications in SAM apply to this quote (see FAR provision 52.204-8(b)(2)):

__yes __no

52.252-2 Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Department of the Interior (DIAR) Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation and resulting 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 these addresses (clauses are from the FAR unless noted):

FAR https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar DIAR http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?SID=e3fdab2f32e71039c0f3823dcff65823&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48chapter14.tpl Full text versions of all Deviations are found at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/caac-letters

SECTION C: Description/Specifications The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, tools, and other equipment, services and supervision required to replace the in accordance with the attachments listed in Section J.

SECTION D: Packaging and Marking (not used)

SECTION E: Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price (AUG 1996)

All Work Shall be Performed in Accordance with the Statement of Work & Wage Determination Install Hardwire Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detectors:

Hard wire and interconnect smoke and carbon monoxide detection systems in housing units 5ABCD, Connect code compliant electrical wiring to the existing 120V household electrical current. Materials needed are:

Unit Qty Price/ Unit TOTAL Smoke/CO detectors. EA 8 Romex cable EA 8 Circuit Breakers EA 8 Work Boxes.

EA 8

TOTAL

http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?SID=e3fdab2f32e71039c0f3823dcff65823&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48chapter14.tpl http://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?SID=e3fdab2f32e71039c0f3823dcff65823&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title48/48chapter14.tpl

SECTION F: Deliveries or Performance 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 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 60 days after receiving the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Seasonal Break in Contract Performance Although NPS does not intend to suspend work during contract performance, seasonal weather conditions may restrict or prohibit normal contract activities. The Contractor’s construction schedule should take into account historic weather patterns when planning the work sequence. If the Contractor elects to temporarily stop work, they must inform the Contracting Officer and COR at least one week prior to the stoppage and at least one-week notice prior to the planned resumption of work. Contractor shall take appropriate actions to protect work and structures from adverse weather impact during work stoppage. Refer to Construction Schedule section in Statement of Work.

SECTION G: Contract Administration Data

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEPT 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.

DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims—Department of the Interior (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.

G.1 Appointment of Project Officer Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer and COR a letter designating a Project Officer. The designated individual will be responsible for operational problems and/or emergencies on a daily basis. The contractor agrees that notice to the designated representative shall constitute notice to the contractor and agrees to be bound by any commitments or representations made by the representative.

G.2 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (April 2013) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internet Payment Platform System (IPP; https://www.ipp.gov).

"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 (upload your business invoice as an attachment to the IPP invoice before you click “submit” in IPP):

1. Contractor’s standard business invoice,

2. Signed certification required by FAR clause 52.232-5 (for progress payment requests only).

3. If submitting a final invoice, also attach a signed copy of the Release of Claims form.

Contractor’s failure to attach the required documentation as specified above will result in the IPP invoice being rejected and cause a delay in payment.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to submit requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in www.SAM.gov record) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to contract award or within 3 - 5 business days after 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.

SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Wage Determination U.S. Department of Labor General Wage Decision no. 2015-5399, is incorporated into this solicitation/contract, as shown in Section J.

H.2 Interpretations of Contract: Notice of Ambiguities 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 time of contracting.

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.3 CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

At all times the Contractor shall conduct their organization in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and with such appropriate regulations as the Superintendent may prescribe. The broadcast playing of radios or other devices is prohibited on site or in buildings. Rowdy and disruptive behavior or sexual harassment by contractor’s employees will not be tolerated; individuals failing to comply will be removed from the site. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may be performed only with the prior consent of the Contracting Officer. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park except with prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

H.4 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:

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.fema.gov/coronavirus https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.203-19 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (NOV 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (AUG 2018) 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) 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.fema.gov/coronavirus https://www.nps.gov/aboutus/news/public-health-update.htm

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (OCT 2020) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) 52.223-3 Alt. 1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021), Alternate 1 (JUL 1995) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Aerosols. (JUN 2016) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons. (JUN 2016) 52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners. (JUN 2016) 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. (MAY 2020) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (JUN 2020) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes, Alt. 1. (MAY 2014, DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (NOV 2020) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (short form). (APR 1984) - Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) DIAR 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) - Alternate I

(a) The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will -

(1) Safeguard the public and Government personnel, property, materials, supplies, and equipment exposed to Contractor operations and activities;

(2) Avoid interruptions of Government operations and delays in project completion dates; and

(3) Control costs in the performance of this contract.

(b) For these purposes on contracts for construction or dismantling, demolition, or removal of improvements, the Contractor shall -

(1) Provide appropriate safety barricades, signs, and signal lights;

(2) Comply with the standards issued by the Secretary of Labor at 29 CFR Part 1926 and 29 CFR Part 1910; and

(3) Ensure that any additional measures the Contracting Officer determines to be reasonably necessary for the purposes are taken.

(c) If this contract is for construction or dismantling, demolition or removal of improvements with any Department of Defense agency or component, the Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

(d) Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition which poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action. This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the Contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action. If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

(e) The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (e), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts.

(f) Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall -

(1) Submit a written proposed plan for implementing this clause. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards; and

(2) Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

Addendum: Site-Specific Accident Prevention Plan A site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP) covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and all subcontractors is required. The prime contractor shall be responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of the plan. The plan shall address site-specific safety and health requirements and procedures based upon specific anticipated conditions, and address anticipated tasks, their related hazards, and anticipated control measures. In addition, work performed under this contract shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, 29 CFR, and FAR clause 52.236-13, Alt 1.

As work proceeds, the APP shall be adapted to new situations and new conditions. Changes and modifications to the accepted APP shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the safety office, site superintendent and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Should any unforeseen hazards become evident during the performance of work, the contractor shall bring such hazard to the attention of the 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.

DIAR 1452.203-70 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.

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.

SECTION J: List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments

Attachment Number Attachment Title Number of Pages A Scope of Work 16 B Wage Determination 12

C Hot Works Permit HW-1 2

D Key Personnel Qualifications 1

Information and requirements stated in Sections A through J and the attachments noted in section J apply to this solicitation and the subsequent contract.

Sections K through M apply to the solicitation only.

SECTION K: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

(OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services—Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision— Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(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.

Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.212-3#FAR_52_212_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-25#FAR_52_204_25

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) 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, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses 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.

This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to—

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services".

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that—

(1) It □ will, □ will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that— It □ does, □ does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment—

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services—

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or https://www.sam.gov/

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAR 2020)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238210, Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is $ 16.5m.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions.

This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-2#FAR_52_203_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-13#FAR_Part_13 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-11#FAR_52_203_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.203-18#FAR_52_203_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-3#FAR_52_204_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-5#FAR_52_204_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-26#FAR_52_204_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-2#FAR_52_209_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-5#FAR_52_209_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.209-11#FAR_52_209_11 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.214-14#FAR_52_214_14 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.215-6#FAR_52_215_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-1#FAR_52_219_1

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans’ Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA–designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA–designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X_ (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X_ (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

__ (iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

__ (iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment- Certification.

__ (v) 52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.

__ (vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA– Designated Products (Alternate I only).

__ (vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

__ (A) Basic.

__ (B) Alternate I.

__ (viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.219-2#FAR_52_219_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-22#FAR_52_222_22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-25#FAR_52_222_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-26#FAR_52_222_26 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-38#FAR_52_222_38 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-1#FAR_52_223_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-2#FAR_52_223_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-4#FAR_52_223_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-22#FAR_52_223_22 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-7#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-2#FAR_52_225_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-1#FAR_52_225_1 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-4#FAR_52_225_4 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-3#FAR_52_225_3 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-6#FAR_52_225_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-5#FAR_52_225_5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-20#FAR_52_225_20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.225-25#FAR_52_225_25 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.226-2#FAR_52_226_2 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-17#FAR_52_204_17 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.204-20#FAR_52_204_20 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-18#FAR_52_222_18 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-48#FAR_52_222_48 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.222-52#FAR_52_222_52 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.223-9#FAR_52_223_9 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.227-6#FAR_52_227_6 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.227-15#FAR_52_227_15 https://www.sam.gov/ reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

SECTION L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors

52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

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

52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

L.1 INQUIRIES

1. To ensure questions are adequately addressed, questions must be received no later than Five calendar days prior to the quote due date shown in the latest solicitation amendment.