SOL-278-15-00009_USAID_Jordan_Improved_Water_Sector_Management_ _Governance_Activity...pdf

Request for Proposal (RFP) Issuance Date: April 24, 2015 Deadline for Receipt of Questions: May 8, 2015 at 4:30 pm Jordan time Deadline for Receipt of Proposals: June 3, 2015 at 4:30 pm Jordan time

Subject: RFP No. SOL-278-15-000009

USAID/Jordan Improved Water Sector Management & Governance Activity (IWSMG)

Dear Prospective Offerors:

The United States Government, represented by the U.S. Agency for International Development Mission in Jordan (USAID/Jordan), is seeking proposals from qualified organizations to implement an activity entitled “Improved Water Sector Management & Governance (IWSMG)” (or “Activity”). As part of the proposal, the Offeror will develop a Performance Work Statement that will become Section C of the contract, which is based on the Statement of Objectives provided as Attachment 9.

This procurement will be conducted through full and open competition, for which the procedures for “contracting by negotiation, trade-off process” as set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation (“FAR”) Part 15 will govern. All types of organizations (large or small commercial [for-profit] firms, educational institutions, non-profit organizations, faith-based and community organizations) meeting USAID source and nationality geographic code 937 are eligible to compete. In support of the Agency’s interest in expanding the number and sustainability of development partners, USAID encourages proposals from potential new partners.

USAID/Jordan intends to award a cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) completion type contract for a period of five

(5) years from the date of award with an estimated cost in the range of $30,000,000 and $35,000,000.

This estimate includes the IWSMG’s core activities and potential supplemental activities to support intensive capacity building and development of Jordan’s three water utilities.

Although an estimated range is provided, Offerors should propose costs that they believe are realistic and reasonable for the work described in their proposal. The most effective approach for achieving the expected results is encouraged and the award will be made to the Offeror whose proposal offers the best value to the Government considering technical and cost factors (see Section M) of the solicitation.

Offerors are encouraged to read the entire solicitation. Pay special attention to Attachment 9 - Statement of Objectives; Section L – Instructions to Offerors; and Section M – Evaluation Criteria.

Any questions and requests for clarification regarding this solicitation may be submitted electronically by the due date indicated above to the following e-mail: bdiah@usaid.gov with a copy to amcginness@usaid.gov. If substantive questions are received that affect the response to the solicitation, or if changes are made to the closing date and time, as well as other aspects of the RFP, this solicitation will be amended. Any amendments to this solicitation will be issued and posted on the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website. Offerors are encouraged to check this website (http://www.fbo.gov) periodically as acknowledgement of any such amendment is required to accompany the Offerors’ proposal. It is the responsibility of the recipient of this solicitation document to mailto:bdiah@usaid.gov http://www.fbo.gov/

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CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All Offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

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SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

I CONTRACT CLAUSES

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

C DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

D PACKAGING AND MARKING PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA L INSTR., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within ________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the Offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

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14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS AMENDMENT NO. DATE AMENDMENT NO. DATE

(The Offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the

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IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

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11. TABLE OF CONTENTS – see attached Table of Contents

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SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

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April 24, 2015 REQ-278-15-000077-0003

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Beatrice Diah 962-6- 590 6627 bdiah@usaid.gov

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Luis A. Rivera

Director, Acquisition & Assistance Office

Acquisition & Assistance Office (AAO)

AmEmbassy Amman

6050 Amman Place

Washington, DC 20521-6050

Acquisition & Assistance Office (AAO)

6050 Amman Place

Request for Proposals No. SOL-278-15-000009

USAID/Jordan Improved Water Sector Management & Governance Activity iii

Contents

LIST OF ACRONYMS

PART I – SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE, AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

B.4 BUDGET AND CEILING PRICE

B.5. INDIRECT COSTS

B.6. COST REIMBURSABLE

B.7. CANCELLATION PROCEDURES

B.8. FIXED FEE SCHEDULE - FAR 52.216-8 (JUN 2011)

SECTION C—PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

D.2 BRANDING POLICY AND STRATEGY

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.4 AUTHORIZED WORK WEEK

F.5 KEY PERSONNEL

F.6 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.7 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS

a) Summary of Required Reports

b) Activity Monitoring & Evaluation Plan (AMEP)

c) Annual Work Plans (AWP)

d) Quarterly Financial Report

e) Quarterly Accrual Report

f) Report on Non-Expendable Property

g) Quarterly Progress Reports

h) Annual Performance Report

i) Special Reports

j) Short-Term Technical Assistance Reports

k) Final Report

l) Close-Out Plan and Equipment Disposition iv

m) Summary of Contract Deliverables

F.8 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE AND REPORTING

F.9 AIDAR 752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007)

F.10 LANGUAGE OF REPORTS AND OTHER OUTPUTS

F.11 AIDAR 752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE DOCUMENTS

(SEPTEMBER 2013)

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S AUTHORITY

G.2. ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER

G.3. CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE

G.4 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID

G.5 ACCEPTANCE AND APPROVAL

G.6 COUNTRY CLEARANCE

G.7 AIDAR 752.7003 DOCUMENTATION FOR PAYMENT (NOV 1998)

G.8 INVOICING INSTRUCTIONS

G.9 PAYING OFFICE

G.10 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

G.11 CONTRACTOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION/POINT OF CONTACT

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

H.2 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.3 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2012)

(CLASS DEVIATION NO. OAA-DEV-12-01C)

H.4 SOVEREIGN RELATIONSHIPS

H.5 AIDAR 752.7007 PERSONNEL COMPENSATION (JULY 2007)

H.6 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION

H.7 EMPLOYMENT OF THIRD COUNTRY NATIONALS AND COOPERATING COUNTRY NATIONALS

H.8 U.S. CITIZENS REGISTRATION

H. 9 AMERICAN EMBASSY COMMUNITY SERVICE ASSOCIATION (AECSA)

H.10 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JUL 1997)

H.11 AIDAR 752.228-70 MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES (JUL 2007)

H.12 INSURANCE AND SERVICES

H.13 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) AND CUSTOMS DUTIES

H.14 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007)

H.15 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.16 AIDAR 752.245.71 TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY

H.17 NON-EXPENDABLE PROPERTY PURCHASES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES

H.18 CONTRACTOR’S USE OF PROJECT VEHICLES AND LIABILITY INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR

PRIVATELY OWNED VEHICLES

H.19 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED FACILITIES OR PROPERTY

H.20 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY

H.21 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H.22 USAID DISABILITY POLICY - ACQUISITION (DECEMBER 2004)

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H.23 AIDAR 752.7032 INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL APPROVAL AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (APR 2014) .. 45

H.24 BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL

H.25 FOREIGN GOVERNMENT DELEGATIONS TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES (JUNE 2012)

H.26 CONFERENCE PLANNING AND REQUIRED APPROVALS (AUGUST 2013)

H.27 COMPLIANCE WITH ADS 252 & 253 - TRAINING AND RESULTS AND INFORMATION NETWORK (TRAINET) 46

H.28 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA LIBRARY (DDL) (OCTOBER 2014)

H.29 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.30 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL FOR ACQUISITION (JULY 2014)

H.31 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.32 PRESS AND PRESS RELATIONS

H.33 USAID FINANCED THIRD-PARTY WEB SITES (AUGUST 2013)

H.34 ACCESS TO USAID FACILITIES AND USAID’S INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AUGUST 2013)

H.35 PREVENTING TERRORIST FINANCING – IMPLEMENTATION OF E.O. 13224 (AUG 2013)

H.36 ADS 302.3.5.9 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUN 2012)

H.37 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT – IMPROPER BUSINESS PRACTICES

H.38 PROHIBITION AND ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKING

H.39 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H.40 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

H.41 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

H.42 CONSENT TO SUBCONTRACT

H.43 COMPETITION AND SUBCONTRACTING

H.44 ELECTRONIC SUBCONTRACTING REPORTING SYSTEM (ESRS) SF 294 – SUBCONTRACTING REPORT

FOR INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTS AND SF 295 – SUMMARY CONTRACTING REPORT

H.45 INVESTMENT PROMOTION

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

I.2. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

I.3 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (APRIL 2010)

I.4 52.203-98. PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-REPRESENTATION (DEVIATION 2015-02) (APR 2015)

I.5. 52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (DEVIATION 2015-02) (APR 2015)

I.6 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT (DEC 1989)

I.7 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES (OCT 1997)

I.8 52.215-23 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES (OCT 2009)

I.9 52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS

(JUL 2013)

I.10 52.216-7 ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (JUNE 2013)

I.11 52.229-8 TAXES – FOREIGN COST-REIMBURSEMENT CONTRACTS (MAR 1990)

I.12 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS (OCT 2010) – ALTERNATIVE I (JUN 2007)

I.13 52.247-67 SUBMISSION OF TRANSPORTATION DOCUMENTS FOR AUDIT (FEB 2006)

I.14 752.219-70 USAID MENTOR- PROTÉGÉ PROGRAM (JUL 2007)

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I.15 FAR 52.222.50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015)

I.16 FAR 52.252-4 ALTERATIONS IN CONTRACT (APR 1984)

I.17 AIDAR 752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCOVERED AFTER AWARD (JUN 1993) 83

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

K.2 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

K.3 INSURANCE - IMMUNITY FROM TORT LIABILITY

K.4 AGREEMENT ON, OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

K.5 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (APR 2010)

K.6 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013)

K.7 52.209 .XX- REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION REGARDING A DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY

CRIMINAL CONVICTION (DEVIATION OAA-DEV-14-02C) (AUGUST 2014)

K.8 52.215-6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE (OCT 1997)

K.8 52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

K.9 52.222-25 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE (APR 1984)

K.10 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN SANCTIONED ACTIVITIES

RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION (DEC 2012)

K.11 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (MAY 2012)

K.12 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN (MARCH 2015) ... 98

K.13 52.230-7 PROPOSAL DISCLOSURE – COST ACCOUNTING PRACTICE CHANGES (APR 2005)

K.14 AGREEMENT ON OR EXCEPTIONS TO, TERMS AND CONDITIONS

K.15 SIGNATURE

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

L.2 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS—COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

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

L.4 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006)

L.5 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

L.6 QUESTIONS AND CLARIFICATIONS

L.7 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.7.1 General

L.7.2 Delivery Instructions

L.7.3 Format and Presentation

L.7.4 Closing Date And Time

L.7.5 Government Obligation

L.7.6 Pre-Award Survey

L.7.7 Offer Acceptability

L.7.8 Accurate and Complete Information

L.7.9 Offer Expiration vii

L.7.10 Proposal Preparation Costs

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

L.8.1 Cover Page

L.8.2. Executive Summary

L.8.3. Technical Approach

(a) Technical Rationale

(b) Performance Work Statement

(c) Performance Target Monitoring Plan (PTMP)

(d) Draft Summary Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan (Summary AMEP)

L.8.4. Key Personnel and Staffing

(a) Key Personnel

(b) Staffing Plan

L.8.5. Management

L.8.6 Past Performance

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE COST PROPOSAL

L.9 INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF THE BRANDING IMPLEMENTATION AND MARKING PLANS

L.10 GOVERNMENT OBLIGATION

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

M.2 TECHNICAL PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

1. Factor 1: Technical Approach

2. Factor 2: Key Personnel and Staffing

3. Factor 3: Management

4. Factor 4: Contractor Performance Information

M.3 PRICE/COST AND BUSINESS PROPOSAL EVALUATION CRITERIA

M.4 DETERMINATION OF THE COMPETITIVE RANGE AND CONTRACT AWARD

M.5 SOURCE SELECTION

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LIST OF ACRONYMS

AMEP - Activity Monitoring and Evaluation Plan AWC - Aqaba Water Company CDCS - Country Development Cooperation Strategy CP - Condition Precedent CMMS - Computerized Maintenance and Management System EDE - Economic Development and Energy EU - European Union FAD - French Aid GIS - Geographical information system GIZ - Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GoJ - Government of Jordan GPS - Global Positioning System IWSMG - Improved Water Sector Management and Governance IMF - International Monetary Fund ISSP - Institutional Support and Strengthening Program JICA - Japanese International Cooperation Agency JVA - Jordan Valley Authority KfW - Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau MEO - Mission Environment Officer MCM - Million Cubic Meters MWI - Ministry of Water and Irrigation MCC - Millennium Challenge Corporation MESP - Monitoring and Evaluation Support Program NWMP - National Water Master Plan NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration NGOs - Non-Governmental Organizations NRW - Non-Revenue Water PAP - Public Action for Water, Energy and Environment PFMRAF - Public Financial Management Results Assessment Framework PIL - Project Implementation Letter PMU - Program Management Unit PSP - Provider Service Plan SOO - Statement of Objectives USAID - United States Agency for International Development USG - United States Government WAJ - Water Authority of Jordan WB - World Bank WUAs - Water Users Associations WISP - Water Information Systems Platform WRE - Water Resources and Environment Office WREC - Water Reuse and Environmental Conservation

SECTION B – PAGE 9

PART I – SCHEDULE

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to provide technical assistance and services as described in detail in Section C – Performance Work Statement for the implementation of the United States Agency for International Development’s mission to Jordan (USAID/Jordan)’s Improved Water Sector Management & Governance Activity.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) completion-type contract. In accordance with FAR 16.306(d), for the consideration set forth in the contract, the Contractor must achieve the performance objectives and deliverables or outputs described in the Performance Work Statement located in Section C in accordance with the performance standards specified therein and all reports and deliverables set forth in Section F. The Contractor must also comply with all other contract requirements.

B.3 ESTIMATED COST, FIXED FEE, AND OBLIGATED AMOUNT

(a) The total estimated cost and ceiling for the performance of the work required hereunder, exclusive of fixed fee, if any, is $ (TBD). The fixed fee, if any, is $(TBD). The estimated cost plus fixed fee, if any, is $(TBD). USAID will not pay the Contractor any sum in excess of the total estimated cost.

(b) Within the estimated cost plus fixed fee (if any) specified in paragraph (a) above, the amount currently obligated and available for reimbursement of allowable costs incurred by the Contractor (and payment of fee, if any) for performance hereunder is $(TBD). The Contractor must not exceed the aforesaid obligated amount and unless authorized by the Contracting Officer in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.232-22, entitled, “Limitation of Funds.”

(c) Funds obligated hereunder are anticipated to be sufficient through (TBD).

(d) The estimated cost for the performance of the work required hereunder for the Supplemental Activities, exclusive of fixed fee, if any, is $(TBD). The fixed fee, if any, for the Supplemental Activities is $(TBD). The estimated cost plus fixed fees if any, for the Supplemental Activities is

$(TBD).

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B.4 BUDGET AND CEILING PRICE

DESCRIPTION IWSMG BASE

PROGRAM

SUPPLEMENTAL

ACTIVITIES

TOTAL CPFF (USD)

Direct Cost $TBD $TBD $TBD

Indirect Cost $TBD $TBD $TBD

Fixed Fee $TBD $TBD $TBD

TOTAL (CPFF USD) $TBD $TBD $TBD

The Contractor will make no change in its established method of classifying or allocating indirect costs without the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

The funds under Supplemental Activities are not available without specific written approval of the

Contracting Officer.

B.5. INDIRECT COSTS

The contract clause entitled “Allowable Cost and Payment (June 2011)”, FAR 52.216-7, specifies that the indirect cost rates must be established for each of the Contractor’s accounting periods that apply to this contract. Pending establishment of revised provisional or final indirect cost rates, allowable indirect costs must be reimbursed on the basis of the following negotiated provisional or predetermined rates and the appropriate bases pursuant to the contractor’s current executed negotiated Indirect Cost Rate

Agreement:

(To be determined at time of award)

Description Rate Base Type Period

TBD TBD 1/ 1/ 1/

TBD TBD 2/ 2/ 2/

1/ Base of Application: TBD

Type of Rate: TBD

Period: TBD

2/ Base of Application: TBD

Type of Rate: TBD

Period: TBD

Note: The Contractor is allowed to recover applicable indirect costs (i.e., overhead, G&A, etc.) on other direct costs (ODCs), if it is part of the Contractor’s usual accounting procedures, consistent with FAR Part

31, and Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA). Indirect costs shall not be allowed for local organizations. All costs for local organizations shall be budgeted and billed as direct costs.

SECTION B – PAGE 11

B.6. COST REIMBURSABLE

The US dollar costs allowable must be limited to reasonable, allocable and necessary costs determined in accordance with FAR 31 (Contract Cost Principles), 2 CFR 220 (Cost Principles for Educational

Institutions), 2 CFR 230 (Cost Principles for Non-Profit Organizations), FAR 52.216-7 (Allowable Cost and

Payment), FAR 52.216-8 (Fixed Fee), if applicable, and AIDAR 752.7003, Documentation for Payment.

B.7. CANCELLATION PROCEDURES

This Activity is considered non-severable, and is therefore a multi-year contract as defined in FAR

17.103. Therefore, this contract is subject to the requirements of FAR 17.106.

This is a CPFF type contract where the contractor is authorized to be reimbursed for all costs which are allowable in accordance with FAR 52.216-7, “Allowable Costs and Payment”. Therefore, the contractor will not incur any costs which would have been amortized over the life of the contract should the contract be cancelled in accordance with FAR 52.217-2. Therefore, the cancellation ceiling for each cancellation date is per the below:

Cancellation Date Cancellation Ceiling*

Contract Year 2: TBD TBD

Contract Year 3: TBD TBD

Contract Year 4: TBD TBD

Contract Year 5: TBD TBD

* Amount will be reconfirmed within 90 calendar days of contract award.

B.8. FIXED FEE SCHEDULE - FAR 52.216-8 (JUN 2011)

(a) The Contractor shall pay the Contractor for performing this contract the fixed fee specified in the Schedule.

(b) Payment of the fixed fee shall be made as specified in the Schedule; provided that the Contracting Officer withholds a reserve not to exceed 15 percent of the total fixed fee or $100,000, whichever is less, to protect the Government’s interest. The Contracting Officer shall release 75 percent of all fee withholds under this contract after receipt of an adequate certified final indirect cost rate proposal covering the year of physical completion of the cohis contract, provided the Contractor has satisfied all other contract terms and conditions, including the submission of the final patent and royalty reports, and is not delinquent in submitting final vouchers on prior years’ settlement. The Contracting Officer may release up to 90 percent of the fee withholds under this contract based on the Contractor’s past performance related to the submission and settlement of final indirect cost rate proposals.

SECTION B – PAGE 12

Fee Schedule:

Payment Schedule Fixed Fee Percentage

Monthly TBD

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C – PAGE 13

SECTION C—PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

[Performance Work Statement to be developed by the Offeror, based on the content of this solicitation and inserted at the time of award]

[END OF SECTION C]

SECTION D – PAGE 14

SECTION D – PACKING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem. Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semi-finished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the COR technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING POLICY AND STRATEGY

The Contractor must comply with the requirements of the policy directives and required procedures outlined in USAID Automated Directive System (ADS) 320.3.2 “Branding and Marking in USAID Direct Contracting” at http://www.usaid.gov/ads/policy/300/320; and USAID "Graphic Standards Manual" available at www.usaid.gov/branding, or any successor branding policy.

In accordance with ADS 320.3.2 Branding and Marking in USAID Direct Contracts, USAID policy is to require exclusive branding and marking in USAID direct acquisitions. “Exclusive Branding” means that the program is positioned as USAID’s, as showcased by the project name (e.g. “The USAID/Jordan- Improved Water Sector Management and Governance Project). “Exclusive Marking” means Contractors may only mark USAID-funded programs, projects, activities, public communications, and commodities with the USAID Standard Graphic Identity and, where applicable, the host-country government or ministry symbol or another U.S. Government logo.

It is USAID’s policy that Contractors’ and subcontractors’ corporate identities or logos must not be used on USAID-funded project materials.

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SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSE INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See http://acquisition.gov/far/index.html for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.246-5 INSPECTION SERVICES--COST-REIMBURSEMENT APR 1984

E.2 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of all services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs under this proposed contract must take place at:

USAID/Jordan Water Resources and Environment Office Amman, Jordan 6050 Amman Place

USAID reserves the right to inspect and accept any services, reports, and other required deliverables or outputs where the services are performed and where report and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted. The Contacting Officer has delegated authority to inspect and accept all services, reports and required deliverables or output to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) listed in Section G.

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SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are hereby incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) in accordance with the clause at FAR "52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to the full text of a clause.

NUMBER TITLE DATE

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR Chapter 1)

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

ALTERNATE I APR 1984

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this contract is five years (5) commencing from (To be completed at the time of award) and concluding on (To be completed at the time of award).

F.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The contract place of performance is Jordan and the Contractor’s home office.

F.4 AUTHORIZED WORK WEEK

The Contractor is authorized up to a 5 day workweek for long-term staff in the field and 6 day workweek for short-term advisors in the field with no premium pay. This contract does not allow work in excess of 5 days per week without prior written approval by USAID’s Contracting Office Representative (COR) and no overtime is authorized under this contract.

F.5 KEY PERSONNEL

1. The Contractor must furnish two key personnel identified below considered essential for implementation of this IWSMG contract. The Chief of Party shall be an employee of the prime Contractor rather than a subcontractor (if applicable).

Key Personnel Position

Key Personnel Position Name of Individual

Chief of Party (COP) [to be completed at time of award]

Senior Water Utility Expert [to be completed at time of award]

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(a) The key personnel identified above are considered essential to the work being performed under this contract. The Contractor must remain responsible for providing such key personnel for full-time performance for the term of this contract unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor must make Key Personnel immediately available upon award. Approved expatriate staff, if any, should arrive in country within 20 working days of the award date.

(c) The failure to provide the key personnel designated above may be considered nonperformance unless such failure exists beyond the control, and through no fault or negligence, of the Contractor.

(d) The Contractor must immediately notify the Contracting Officer and the COR of any key personnel’s departure and the reasons therefore.

(e) The Contractor must take steps to immediately rectify the departure of key personnel and propose a substitute candidate for each vacated position along with a budget impact statement in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the contract.

(f) The Contractor must not replace any of the key personnel without the written consent of the Contracting Officer and the COR whether provided in advance or by ratification.

F.6 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

The evaluation of the contractor's overall performance in accordance with the performance standards set forth in the Performance Work Statement will be conducted jointly by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and the Contracting Officer in accordance with the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting Systems (CPARS) and shall form the basis of the Contractor's permanent performance record with regard to this contract as required by FAR 42.15 and AIDAR 742.15.

Evaluation of the Contractor’s overall performance will be the responsibility of the Contracting Officer, and will form the basis of the contractor’s permanent performance record with regard to this contract.

The Contractor’s performance will be evaluated annually and at contract completion, utilizing the following factors:

(1) Quality of Product or Service

(2) Cost Control

(3) Timeliness of Performance

(4) Business Relations

(5) Effectiveness of Key Personnel and Subcontractors

F.7 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS

In addition to the requirements set forth for submission of reports in this contract and in the AIDAR

Clause 752.242-70, periodic Progress Reports, the Contractor must submit the following reports and deliverable as specified below.

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All deliverables and required reporting must be submitted in English language, unless otherwise specified by the COR. The Contractor must promptly notify the COR, of any problems, delays, or adverse conditions which materially impair the Contractor’s ability to meet the requirements of the contract.

The COR and the Contractor will develop a standard format for submission of all deliverables and reports within the first 30 days of the contract award. The reports must be concise and focus on the progress, problems identified and measures proposed to overcome such problems. The reports will outline implications of any developments where they might have a bearing on the overall achievement of the program’s goals. Reports shall be submitted in hard and electronic copies in accordance with the approved format by USAID. All reports shall be approved by the USAID Contracting Officer

Representative.

a) Summary of Required Reports

Reporting Delivery Schedule

Branding and Marking Plan The draft Branding Strategy and Marking Plan is due with the proposal and in accordance with Section D of the contract, and the final Branding and Marking Plan will be included as part of the award.

Initial Environmental Examination Amendments and Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan

IEE Amendments (as required) and Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring will be part of first Annual Work Plan in accordance with Section F.7(c).

Activity Monitoring & Evaluation Plan

(AMEP)

Draft Summary AMEP will be submitted with the technical proposal and final Draft AMEP will be submitted within 90 days after contract effective date.

Annual Work Plan

The draft initial Annual Work Plan will be submitted within 60 calendar days after the contract start date; Final Year One Work Plan within 90 days of the contract effective date.

Annual Works Plans for subsequent years will be submitted no later than September 1st of each year. USAID will review draft work plans provide comments within 15 calendar days after receipt. The contract will submit a final Annual Work Plan no later than 15 calendar days after receipt of comments from USAID.

Quarterly Financial Reports No later than 15 calendar days after the end of the quarter of implementation.

The fourth quarterly report will be cumulative and will serve as an annual report feeding into USAID annual reporting requirements.

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Quarterly Accruals Reports

Submit accrual report 15 days before end of each quarter.

Annual Report of Expendable Property Annually, no later than 30 days after the end of 12 months of implementation and each year thereafter.

Report on Foreign Tax Annually, no later than April 16 (See Section H.16)

Quarterly Progress Reports Quarterly, due 15 calendar days after the end of each USAID fiscal quarter.

Annual Performance Report The Annual Report is due no later than 15 calendar days after the end of each fiscal year.

Short Term Technical Assistance Report Due within 30 days after Performance is completed.

Special Reports and Other ad-hoc deliverables and Other USAID documentation

As Requested by USAID.

Final Report Within 60 days after the estimated completion date of this contract. (No additional charges can be incurred for anything after the end date of the contract.)

Close-Out Plan and equipment disposition

Six (6) months prior to the completion date of the contract.

All reports must be submitted in hard copies (2) and electronic copies per the format approved by USAID

COR. Additional information regarding reporting will be provided to the Contractor by the designated

Contracting Officer Representative.

b) Activity Monitoring & Evaluation Plan (AMEP)

As per ADS 203.3.5, the Contractor is required to submit for COR approval an Activity Monitoring & Evaluation Plan (AMEP) for the life of the Activity based on its proposed M&E strategy for collecting, evaluating, and validating data which will be used to measure overall progress towards Mission goals.

The draft AMEP is due to the COR within 90 days of the award. All aspects of the AMEP should be in line with USAID’s ADS 203 on assessing and learning and incorporate the following:

The Contractor will develop performance indicators and establish baselines. The COR will provide a list of Mission Performance Management Plan (PMP) indicators required for the activity. The AMEP must include the required Mission PMP indicators along with any others being proposed by the Contractor that are deemed necessary or useful in measuring progress against the overall goal and project objective(s). Contractors should be strategic in their selection of additional indicators so as to avoid creating an additional burden in regards to M&E.

The AMEP must include quarterly and/or yearly targets, as per the indicator requirements, necessary to reach the life of project targets identified by the Mission for required Mission indicators and identified by the Contractor for all other indicators. USAID criteria for selecting

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performance indicators is that they be direct, objective, practical, adequate, management useful and reflect progress toward achieving results, and, to the extent possible, be attributable to USAID. The Contractor and USAID will agree upon the final choice of performance indicators useful for timely management decisions and credibly reflecting the actual performance of the activity.

The Contractor must collect, analyze, and submit to USAID sex‐disaggregated data and proposed actions that will address any identified gender related issues. To ensure that USAID assistance makes the maximum optimal contribution to gender equality, performance management systems and evaluations must include gender-sensitive indicators and sex‐disaggregated data when applicable and feasible. The contractor should also consider including other relevant disaggregation for indicators – for example, age and type of institution.

The AMEP should also present the activity’s theory of change, Results Framework of the activity showing the causal and logical relationships between different levels of results and their associated indicators, and critical assumptions. The AMEP must also include an explanation of how data and information will be collected, analyzed, and used, and the cost effectiveness of such activities – e.g. M&E systems and processes to be used, methodology of establishing baselines and targets, management and resources for M&E functions, etc. AMEP data must meet reasonable quality criteria of validity, reliability, timeliness, precision and integrity.

The AMEP must also include, in consultation with USAID, key evaluation questions that will guide the understanding and interpretation of results in line with the USAID Evaluation Policy. The AMEP should demonstrate how these evaluation questions will: help clarify and focus activity objectives; serve as an early warning system, forecasting, and reporting tool; promote on-going discussions pertaining to activity scope and direction; and aid in effective management and decision making.

The AMEP should note the Contractor’s plans for providing the required quarterly data for Performance Indicators. The AMEP should also discuss how the Contractor plans to obtain and report Geographic data when applicable. Reporting will be done through the Mission’s performance management information system, which is currently DevResults.

AMEP and other related monitoring and evaluation templates may be available through the USAID/Jordan Program Office.

c) Annual Work Plans (AWP)

The Contractor must develop the Annual Work Plan in consultation with USAID, other USAID partners, and key Government of Jordan counterparts and submit the AWP to the COR for approval in accordance with the Report Submission Schedule. At a minimum, the Annual Work Plan must include:

Proposed activities, accomplishments and expected progress towards achieving results and performance measures tied to the PMEP;

Timeline for implementation of the year’s proposed activities, including target completion dates;

Information on how activities shall be implemented;

Personnel requirements to achieve expected outcomes;

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Any equipment or commodities to be procured;

Any subcontracts to be carried-out;

Any resource leveraging planned with public and private partners;

Details of collaboration with GOJ and other major partners;

Reference to the detailed budget from the contract tied to the U S Government’s fiscal year (October 1 – September 30).

Activity-based budget tied to proposed activities so USAID can understand the level of resources/effect dedicated to key program activities.

Environmental compliance status

d) Quarterly Financial Report

The Contractor will prepare a Quarterly Financial Report and submit it to the COR for approval in accordance with the Report Submission Schedule. The Quarterly Financial Report information should contain, at a minimum:

Total funds awarded to date by USAID into the contract;

Total funds previously reported as expended by Contractor by main line items;

Total funds expended in the current quarter by the Contractor by main line items;

Total un-liquidated obligations by main line items;

List of the significant expenses incurred during the period;

Projected expenditures for next quarter (see accrual report)

The Contractor is solely responsible for not exceeding obligated amounts, and is reminded of the required notification to the Contracting Officer as to the percentage of funds expended against the total obligated and available amount as set forth in FAR 52.232-22 “Limitation of funds.”

e) Quarterly Accrual Report

The Contractor will prepare a Quarterly Accrual Report and submit it to the COR for approval in accordance with the Report Submission Schedule in Section F.7.1 above. The Quarterly Accrual Report will provide contractual information pertaining to the following information:

Total Estimated Ceiling remaining in the contract;

Unliquidated balance in the contract;

Accrual amount;

Estimated Pipeline amount

f) Report on Non-Expendable Property

In accordance with AIDAR 752.245-70, the Contractor must submit an annual report for all non-expendable property, including any Government-furnished property or property acquired by the

Contractor under this Contract. The format of the report must be in accordance with the AIDAR Clause

752.245-70. This report must be submitted to the Controller with a copy to the COR.

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g) Quarterly Progress Reports

Fifteen (15) days after the end of each quarter, the Contractor will provide quarterly performance progress reports to describe activities undertaken; report on progress made toward achieving results, and make necessary adjustments for activities that will be undertaken in the next quarter. The report should contain an executive summary and the following, at a minimum:

Summary of the results for the reporting period and key achievements.

Quarterly data for the required Performance Indicators, as determined in the AMEP. Reporting will be done through the Mission’s online performance management information system, which is currently DevResults. The Contractor will work with the COR and the Program Office to obtain access to the DevResults system and ensure proper structure of the system as necessary for their activity.

Any implementation problems as well as proposed corrective actions and the costs associated with the delay.

Cross-cutting issues considerations in implementation and performance during the quarter should be specified and included as annexes. At a minimum, cross-cutting issues should include:

gender; youth; disabilities; institutional strengthening and local capacity building; policy reforms; science, technology and innovation.

Documentation of lessons learned and best practices that can be taken to scale.

Confirmation that the Contractor has complied with ADS Chapter 253 and other USAID/Jordan specific policies and procedures (i.e., Mission Order 253) and requirements by providing a copy of a report generated by TraiNet.

List of completed assessments and evaluations and plans for utilizing findings and recommendations.

List of upcoming events (national and sub-national meetings, seminars, training sessions, conferences, and others; international consultant visits; evaluations and assessments; and meetings with key GOJ officials and decision-makers), with dates.

Environmental Status Report (ESR) section based on the approved Initial Environmental Examination (IEE) and Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP).

List of staff and consultants with dates in/out of country.

At a minimum, two new success stories must be included in each quarterly report. A template is available from the USAID/Jordan Mission via your COR.

Quarterly reports will not exceed 30 pages. Annexes may be included if they support findings, conclusions, and recommendations of the core document.

The Contractor should check with their USAID/Jordan COR and/or the Program Office for applicable templates.

h) Annual Performance Report

The fourth quarterly report shall also serve as the Annual Performance Report and shall be submitted according to the Delivery Schedule after the end of the first full USAID fiscal year and annually thereafter for each authorized year of performance. The Annual Performance Report shall follow the same format as the quarterly report, but with additional focus on cumulative accomplishments, progress and problems toward achievement of results, performance measures, indicators and benchmarks tied to the Annual Work Plan and the AMEP targets, for the quarter and the entire previous fiscal year, which runs

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from October 1-September 30. In addition, the Annual Performance Report must include an analysis of the performance indicators data and proposed revisions of annual target projections as needed. The report should contain an executive summary and the following, at a minimum, in addition to the quarterly report components:

Qualitative and quantitative data required by USAID for the annual Performance Plan and Report (PPR) purposes, a brief listing of the project’s major activities and successes during the year; knowledge sharing and learning activities; information on training activities; listing of sub-grants during the fiscal year; and, contributions to crosscutting issues as specified by the Mission;

List (and links) of all final and approved reports and data that were submitted during the fiscal year to the Development Experience Clearinghouse (DEC) [https://dec.usaid.gov/dec/home/Default.aspx], USAID’s Development Data Library (DDL) website [http://www.usaid.gov/data], and/or the USAID/Jordan Knowledge Management Portal (KaMP) [https://usaidjordankmportal.com/] as applicable. These reports include: assessments, evaluations, studies, development experience documents, technical and consultant reports, quarterly and annual reports, media products, training manuals, databases and datasets, geo-coded data or other GIS related data (i.e. shape files and mapping files), computer software programs, videos and other intellectual deliverable materials required under the Contract Schedule;

Progress (activities completed, benchmarks achieved, performance standards completed, an indicator table shall form part of the report) since the last report by program area;

Problems encountered and whether they were solved or are still outstanding;

Proposed solutions to new or ongoing problems;

Success stories (if available) and a brief analysis on the general political and education context;

Documentation of best practices that can be taken to scale; and

ESR section based on the approved IEE and EMMP.

The Contractor should check with their USAID/Jordan COR and/or the Program Office for applicable templates or methodology of submitting reports and data to the DEC, DDL website or USAID/Jordan online sharing portal (KaMP).

i) Special Reports

From time to time, the contractor will be required to prepare and submit to the COR special reports concerning specific activities and topics of concern to the program and its implementation.

USAID requires copies of surveys, analytical reports, assessments, studies, and all other materials produced by the contractor and/or the subcontractors under the contract.

j) Short-Term Technical Assistance Reports

The Contractor must submit brief reports summarizing achievement of tasks detailed in scopes of work for all short-term technical assistance (STTA) provided under the contract. These reports must identify issues, suggest solutions, and outline next steps based on the work accomplished. A list of meetings and persons met (with cellphone and email contact information) must also be included in these reports.

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k) Final Report

The Contractor will submit a Final Report to the COR for approval in accordance with the Report Submission Schedule. The Contractor will also submit a copy of the COR-approved Final Report to the Contracting Officer. The Final Report will provide highlights of accomplishments against the contract including the PMP that is part of the contract, detail the final status of the results accomplished, address lessons learned during implementation and suggest ways to resolve constraints identified. The Final Report may also provide recommendations for follow-on work or areas of potential that might complement the completed work. The report should also contain an assessment of the sustainability of any activities supported through this project.

l) Close-Out Plan and Equipment Disposition

No later than six (6) months prior to contract completion, the contractor must submit to the COR & CO for approval a closeout plan that will include, but will not be limited to, the following:

Dates for final delivery of all goods and services;

A property disposition plan for the contractor and subcontractor(s) in accordance with contract requirements;

A schedule to address office leases, bank accounts, utilities, cell phones,…