Solicitation - FA330027R0001.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD 1. This Contract is a Rated Order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) - Code of Federal Regulations - at 15 CFR 700

RATING PAGE 1 OF 33

2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA330027R0001

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

5. DATE ISSUED 6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE FA3300

FA3300 42 CONS CC

50 LEMAY PLAZA S, ADMINISTRATIVE ONLY NO REQUISITIONS

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-6334

UNITED STATES

Samantha Millington, Email: samantha.millington.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 493-5611 Mark Restad, Email: mark.restad.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 334-953-3521

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and copies for furnishings the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in item 8, or if 1 hand carried, in the depository located in until local time . CAUTION - LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision Number 12:00 PM 08 Oct 2026 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL

A. NAME

Samantha Millington

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(493) 561-1

C. EMAIL ADDRESS

samantha.millington.1@us.af.mil

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1-2

B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS 3-4

C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT 5

D PACKAGING AND MARKING 6

E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 6-9

F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 10-13

G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 14-16

H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 17

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE(S)

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I CONTRACT CLAUSES 17-25

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 26

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

27-30

L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 33

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) 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 from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the set opposite each item, delivered period is inserted by the offeror) at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

(See Section I, Clause Number 52.232-8)

10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) CALENDAR DAYS (%)

14. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors and related documents numbered and dated):

AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE AMENDMENT NUMBER DATE

15A. NAME

AND

ADDRESS

OF OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY 16. NAME AND THE TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER

(Type or print)

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE -

ENTER SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

17. SIGNATURE 18. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED 20. AMOUNT 21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL OPEN COMPETITION UNDER THE

UNITED STATES CODE AT:

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ()

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified):

ITEM

24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7) 25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

28. AWARD DATE

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

COMPUTER GENERATED STANDARD FORM 33 (REV. 12/2022)

Previous edition is NOT usable Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

Created On:

22 Jul 2026, 10:25 AM Central Daylight Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form FY27_Purchase Agents for Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL)

Purchase Agents for Air Force Credentialing Opportunities On-Line (AFCOOL)

NAICS: 611710

Size Standard: USD 24,000,000.00 Annual receipts

Small Business Type: Small Business Set Aside Percent: 100

Product Service Code: U010

FA330027R0001

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies / Services Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

AF COOL OPERATIONS. Manage And Provide Qualified Individuals To Perform The Work Outlined In Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraphs 3.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, and10.0.

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Air Force COOL CredentialingExpenses

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Other Direct Cost (Fees, Travel,etc.)

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 1001

AF COOL OPERATIONS. Manage And Provide Qualified Individuals To Perform The Work Outlined In Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraphs 3.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, and10.0.

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item 1002 Air Force COOL CredentialingExpenses

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 1003 Other Direct Cost (Fees, Travel,etc.)

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 2001

AF COOL OPERATIONS. Manage And Provide Qualified Individuals To Perform The Work Outlined In Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraphs 3.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, and10.0.

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item 2002 Air Force COOL CredentialingExpenses

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 2003 Other Direct Cost (Fees, Travel,etc.)

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 3001

AF COOL OPERATIONS. Manage And Provide Qualified Individuals To Perform The Work Outlined In Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraphs 3.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, and10.0.

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item 3002 Air Force COOL CredentialingExpenses

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 3003 Other Direct Cost (Fees, Travel,etc.)

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 4001

AF COOL OPERATIONS. Manage And Provide Qualified Individuals To Perform The Work Outlined In Performance Work Statement (PWS) Paragraphs 3.0, 5.0, 6.3, 8.0, and10.0.

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

12 Months

Option Line Item 4002 Air Force COOL CredentialingExpenses

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Option Line Item 4003 Other Direct Cost (Fees, Travel,etc.)

Product Service Code: U010 Pricing Arrangement: Cost No Fee

1 Lot

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements The AFCOOL is responsible for supporting the DAF efforts to incorporate civilian credentialing opportunities for enlisted Airmen and Guardians in their personal/ professional development and to assist them in transitioning to the civilian workforce.

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed-Price. Aug 1996 52.246-5 Inspection of Services-Cost-Reimbursement. Apr 1984 Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 1001

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 1002

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 1003

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 2001

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 2002

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Option Line Item 2003

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 3001

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 3002

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 3003

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 4001

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 4002

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

Option Line Item 4003

Destination Instructions: Acceptance and Inspection will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions.

DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

12 Months Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2027 To 31 Dec 2027

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2027 To 31 Dec 2027

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2027

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2027 To 31 Dec 2027

Option Line Item 1001

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

12 Months Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2028

To 31 Dec 2028

Option Line Item 1002

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2028 To 31 Dec 2028

Option Line Item 1003

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2028 to 31 Dec 2028

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2028 To 31 Dec 2028

Option Line Item 2001

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2029 to 31 Dec 2029

12 Months Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2029 To 31 Dec 2029

Option Line Item 2002

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2029 to 31 Dec 2029

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2029 To 31 Dec 2029

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2029 to 31 Dec 2029

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8

Option Line Item 2003

CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2029 To 31 Dec 2029

Option Line Item 3001

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2030 to 31 Dec 2030

12 Months Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2030 To 31 Dec 2030

Option Line Item 3002

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2030 to 31 Dec 2030

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2030 To 31 Dec 2030

Option Line Item 3003

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2030 to 31 Dec 2030

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2030 To 31 Dec 2030

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2031 to 31 Dec 2031

12 Months Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Option Line Item 4001 Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2031 To 31 Dec 2031

Option Line Item 4002

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2031 to 31 Dec 2031

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2031 To 31 Dec 2031

Option Line Item 4003

Delivery Period From 01 Jan 2031 to 31 Dec 2031

1 Lot Ship To DoDAAC: F2XHA8 CountryCode: USA

F2XHA8 HQ AU CF

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 3349533268, 55 S LEMAY PLZ BLDG 800

MAXWELL AFB, AL 36112-5944

UNITED STATES

Jason Smith Email: jason.smith.182@us.af.mil Telephone: 3346495120

Period of Performance From 01 Jan 2031 To 31 Dec 2031

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions-Cost Vouchers May 2023 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Electronic invoicing.

Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) To access WAWF, the Contractor shall- WAWF access.

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before WAWF training.

submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol. WAWF methods of document submission.

(f) The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract WAWF payment instructions.

or task or delivery order:

(1) The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s): Document type.

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

N/A

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice and Receiving Report (Combo)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment Document routing.

requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC F87700

Issue By DoDAAC FA3300

Admin DoDAAC FA3300

Inspect By DoDAAC F2XHA8

Ship To Code F2XHA8

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) F2XHA8

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F2XHA8

Accept at Other DoDAAC N/A

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(4) The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the Payment request.

payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F. Receiving report.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Dr. Jason M. Smith; jason.smith.182@us.af.mil

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses 5352.201-9101 AETC Ombudsman (Jul 2023)

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman does not affect the authority of the program manager, contracting officer, or source selection official. Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of protests or formal contract disputes. The ombudsman may refer the interested party to another official who can resolve the concern.

(b) Before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution. Consulting an ombudsman does not alter or postpone the timelines for any other processes (e.g., agency level bid protests, GAO bid protests, requests for debriefings, employee-employer actions, contests of OMB Circular A-76 competition performance decisions).

(c) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, the interested party may contact the ombudsman, Mr. Juan Martinez, Deputy Director, AFICC/KT, 2035 First Street West, JBSA Randolph TX 78150-4304, telephone 210-652-1722, juan.martinez.2@us.af.mil. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations that cannot be resolved at the Center/MAJCOM/DRU/SMC ombudsman level, may be brought by the interested party for further consideration to the Air Force ombudsman, Associate Deputy Assistant Secretary (ADAS) (Contracting), SAF/AQC, 1060 Air Force Pentagon, Washington DC 20330-1060, phone number (571) 256-2395, facsimile number

(571) 256-2431.

(d) The ombudsman has no authority to render a decision that binds the agency.

(e) Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer.

(End of clause)

5352.223-9001 Health and Safety on Government Installations (Jul 2023)

(a) In performing work under this contract on a Government installation, the contractor shall:

(1) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the health and safety of contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(2) Take such additional immediate precautions as the contracting officer may reasonably require for health and safety purposes.

(b) The contracting officer may, by written order, direct Air Force Occupational Safety and Health (AFOSH) Standards and/or health/safety standards as may be required in the performance of this contract and any adjustments resulting from such direction will be in accordance with the Changes clause of this contract.

(c) Any violation of these health and safety rules and requirements, unless promptly corrected as directed by the contracting officer, shall be grounds for termination of this contract in accordance with the Default clause of this contract.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9000 Contractor Access to Air Force Installations (Jun 2024)

(a) The contractor shall obtain base identification and vehicle passes, if required, for all contractor personnel who make frequent visits to or perform work on the Department of the Air Force installation(s) cited in the contract. Contractor personnel are required to wear or prominently display installation identification badges or contractor-furnished, contractor identification badges while visiting or performing work on the installation.

(b) The contractor shall submit a written request on company letterhead to the contracting officer listing the following: contract number, location of work site, start and stop dates, and names of employees and subcontractor employees needing access to the base. The letter will also specify the individual(s) authorized to sign for a request for base identification credentials or vehicle passes. The contracting officer will endorse the request and forward it to the issuing base pass and registration office or Security Forces for processing. When reporting to the registration office, the authorized contractor individual(s) should provide a valid driver's license, current vehicle registration, valid vehicle insurance certificate to obtain a vehicle pass.

(c) During performance of the contract, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining required identification for newly assigned personnel and for prompt return of credentials and vehicle passes for any employee who no longer requires access to the work site.

(d) When work under this contract requires unescorted entry to controlled or restricted areas, the contractor shall comply with the appropriate paragraphs as applicable.

(e) Upon completion or termination of the contract or expiration of the identification passes, the prime contractor shall ensure that all base identification passes issued to employees and subcontractor employees are returned to the issuing office.

(f) The contractor shall provide an after-hours contact number or after-hours email in the Emergency Mass Notification System (EMNS) for each of their personnel, whose normal place of duty is on a DoD installation or within a DoD facility. The contractor shall comply with any additional requirements in DAFMAN 10-206 for emergency operational reporting. Foreign Nationals may participate and may remove themselves from the Emergency Mass Notification System at any time. To update information, personnel can access the globe icon on their system desktop screens and choose the "Access Self-Service" option.

(g) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

5352.242-9001 Common Access Cards (CAC) for Contractor Personnel (Jul 2023)

(a) For installation(s)/location(s) cited in the contract, contractors shall ensure Common Access Cards (CACs) are obtained by all contract or subcontract personnel who meet one or both of the following criteria:

(1) Require logical access to Department of Defense computer networks and systems in either:

(i) the unclassified environment; or

(ii) the classified environment where authorized by governing security directives.

(2) Perform work, which requires the use of a CAC for installation entry control or physical access to facilities and buildings.

(b) Contractors and their personnel shall use the following procedures to obtain CACs:

(1) Contractors shall provide a listing of personnel who require a CAC to the contracting officer. The government will provide the contractor instruction on how to complete the Contractor Verification System (CVS) application and then notify the contractor when approved.

(2) Contractor personnel shall obtain a CAC from the nearest Real Time Automated Personnel Identification Documentation System (RAPIDS) Issuing Facility (typically the local Military Personnel Flight (MPF)).

(c) While visiting or performing work on installation(s)/location(s), contractor personnel shall wear or prominently display the CAC as required by the governing local policy.

(d) During the performance period of the contract, the contractor shall:

(1) Within 7 working days of any changes to the listing of the contract personnel authorized a CAC, provide an updated listing to the contracting officer who will provide the updated listing to the authorizing government official;

(2) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days of a change in status for contractor personnel who no longer require logical or physical access;

(3) Return CACs in accordance with local policy/directives within 7 working days following a CACs expiration date; and

(4) Report lost or stolen CACs in accordance with local policy/directives.

(e) Within 7 working days following completion/termination of the contract, the contractor shall return all CACs issued to their personnel to the issuing office or the location specified by local policy/directives.

(f) Failure to comply with these requirements may result in withholding of final payment.

(End of clause)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.202-1 Definitions. Jun 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. May 2014 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. May 2014 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. Nov 2021 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. Jan 2011

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option

Contracts). (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-90 Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors. (Deviation 2026-O0040, Revision 1) Apr 2026 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.224-1 Privacy Act Notification. Apr 1984 52.224-2 Privacy Act. Apr 1984 52.224-3 Privacy Training. Jan 2017 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. Jan 1997 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2021 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. Apr 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. Apr 1984 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Apr 2026 52.245-1 Government Property. Sep 2021 52.245-9 Use and Charges. Apr 2012 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. Aug 2019 252.203-7004 Display of Hotline Posters. Jan 2023 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services. Jan 2023 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout. May 2021 252.205-7000 Provision of Information to Cooperative Agreement Holders. Oct 2024 252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a

State Sponsor of Terrorism.

May 2019

252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements. Jan 2023 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. Sep 2014 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Feb 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7004 Report of Intended Performance Outside the United States and Canada -Submission after Award. Jul 2024 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.225-7967 Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations (Deviation 2024-O0006, Revision 1) Feb 2024 Deviation 2024-O0006 Feb 2024

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns.

Jan 2023

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.216-7 Allowable Cost and Payment. (Deviation 2026-O0038) (Feb 2026)

Allowable Cost and Payment (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

(a) Invoicing.

(1) The Government will make payments to the Contractor when requested as work progresses, but (except for small business concerns) not more often than once every 2 weeks, in amounts determined to be allowable by the Contracting Officer in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 31.2 in effect on the date of this contract and the terms of this contract. The Contractor may submit to an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, in such form and reasonable detail as the representative may require, an invoice or voucher supported by a statement of the claimed allowable cost for performing this contract.

(2) Contract financing payments are not subject to the interest penalty provisions of the Prompt Payment Act. Interim payments made prior to the final payment under the contract are contract financing payments, except interim payments if this contract contains Alternate I to the clause at 52.232-25.

(3) The designated payment office will make interim payments for contract financing on the day after the designated billing office receives a proper payment request. 30th In the event that the Government requires an audit or other review of a specific payment request to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the contract, the designated payment office is not compelled to make payment by the specified due date.

(b) Reimbursing costs.

(1) For the purpose of reimbursing allowable costs (except as provided in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause, with respect to pension, deferred profit sharing, and employee stock ownership plan contributions), the term "costs" includes only-

(i) Those recorded costs that, at the time of the request for reimbursement, the Contractor has paid by cash, check, or other form of actual payment for items or services purchased directly for the contract;

(ii) When the Contractor is not delinquent in paying costs of contract performance in the ordinary course of business, costs incurred, but not necessarily paid, for-

(A) Supplies and services purchased directly for the contract and associated financing payments to subcontractors, provided payments determined due will be made-

(1) In accordance with the terms and conditions of a subcontract or invoice; and

(2) Ordinarily within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor's payment request to the Government;

(B) Materials issued from the Contractor's inventory and placed in the production process for use on the contract;

(C) Direct labor;

(D) Direct travel;

(E) Other direct in-house costs; and

(F) Properly allocable and allowable indirect costs, as shown in the records maintained by the Contractor for purposes of obtaining reimbursement under Government contracts; and

(iii) The amount of financing payments that have been paid by cash, check, or other forms of payment to subcontractors.

(2) Accrued costs of Contractor contributions under employee pension plans shall be excluded until actually paid unless-

(i) The Contractor's practice is to make contributions to the retirement fund quarterly or more frequently; and

(ii) The contribution does not remain unpaid 30 days after the end of the applicable quarter or shorter payment period (any contribution remaining unpaid shall be excluded from the Contractor's indirect costs for payment purposes).

(3) Notwithstanding the audit and adjustment of invoices or vouchers under paragraph (g) of this clause, allowable indirect costs under this contract shall be obtained by applying indirect cost rates established in accordance with paragraph (d) of this clause.

(4) Any statements in specifications or other documents incorporated in this contract by reference designating performance of services or furnishing of materials at the Contractor's expense or at no cost to the Government shall be disregarded for purposes of cost-reimbursement under this clause.

(c) . A small business concern may receive more frequent payments than every 2 weeks.Small business concerns

(d) Final indirect cost rates.

(1) Final annual indirect cost rates and the appropriate bases shall be established in accordance with subpart 42.7 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) in effect for the period covered by the indirect cost rate proposal.

(2)

(i) The Contractor shall submit an adequate final indirect cost rate proposal to the Contracting Officer (or cognizant Federal agency official) and auditor within the 6-month period following the expiration of each of its fiscal years. Reasonable extensions, for exceptional circumstances only, may be requested in writing by the Contractor and granted in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall support its proposal with adequate supporting data.

(ii) The proposed rates shall be based on the Contractor's actual cost experience for that period. The appropriate Government representative and the Contractor shall establish the final indirect cost rates as promptly as practical after receipt of the Contractor's proposal.

(iii) An adequate indirect cost rate proposal shall include the following data unless otherwise specified by the cognizant Federal agency official:

(A) Summary of all claimed indirect expense rates, including pool, base, and calculated indirect rate.

(B) . Schedule of claimed expenses by element of cost as identified in accounting records (Chart of Accounts).General and Administrative expenses (final indirect cost pool)

(C) . Schedule of claimed expenses by element of cost as identified in accounting records (Chart of Accounts) for each final Overhead expenses (final indirect cost pool) indirect cost pool.

(D) . Schedule of claimed expenses by element of cost as identified in accounting records (Chart of Accounts) and Occupancy expenses (intermediate indirect cost pool) expense reallocation to final indirect cost pools.

(E) Claimed allocation bases, by element of cost, used to distribute indirect costs.

(F) Facilities capital cost of money factors computation.

(G) Reconciliation of books of account ( , General Ledger) and claimed direct costs by major cost element.i.e.

(H) Schedule of direct costs by contract and subcontract and indirect expense applied at claimed rates, as well as a subsidiary schedule of Government participation percentages in each of the allocation base amounts.

(I) Schedule of cumulative direct and indirect costs claimed and billed by contract and subcontract.

(J) . Listing of subcontracts awarded to companies for which the contractor is the prime or upper-tier contractor (include prime and subcontract Subcontract information numbers; subcontract value and award type; amount claimed during the fiscal year; and the subcontractor name, address, and point of contact information).

(K) Summary of each time-and-materials and labor-hour contract information, including labor categories, labor rates, hours, and amounts; direct materials; other direct costs; and, indirect expense applied at claimed rates.

(L) Reconciliation of total payroll per IRS form 941 to total labor costs distribution.

(M) Listing of decisions/agreements/approvals and description of accounting/organizational changes.

(N) Certificate of final indirect costs (see 52.242-4, Certification of Final Indirect Costs).

(O) Contract closing information for contracts physically completed in this fiscal year (include contract number, period of performance, contract ceiling amounts, contract fee computations, level of effort, and indicate if the contract is ready to close).

(iv) The following supplemental information is not required to determine if a proposal is adequate, but may be required during the audit process:

(A) Comparative analysis of indirect expense pools detailed by account to prior fiscal year and budgetary data.

(B) General organizational information and limitation on allowability of compensation for certain contractor personnel. See 31.205-6(p).

(C) Identification of prime contracts under which the contractor performs as a subcontractor.

(D) Description of accounting system (excludes contractors required to submit a CAS Disclosure Statement or contractors where the description of the accounting system has not changed from the previous year's submission).

(E) Procedures for identifying and excluding unallowable costs from the costs claimed and billed (excludes contractors where the procedures have not changed from the previous year's submission).

(F) Certified financial statements and other financial data ( , trial balance, compilation, review, ).e.g. etc.

(G) Management letter from outside CPAs concerning any internal control weaknesses.

(H) Actions that have been and/or will be implemented to correct the weaknesses described in the management letter from subparagraph (G) of this section.

(I) List of all internal audit reports issued since the last disclosure of internal audit reports to the Government.

(J) Annual internal audit plan of scheduled audits to be performed in the fiscal year when the final indirect cost rate submission is made.

(K) Federal and State income tax returns.

(L) Securities and Exchange Commission 10-K annual report.

(M) Minutes from board of directors meetings.

(N) Listing of delay claims and termination claims submitted which contain costs relating to the subject fiscal year.

(O) Contract briefings, which generally include a synopsis of all pertinent contract provisions, such as: contract type, contract amount, product or service(s) to be provided, contract performance period, rate ceilings, advance approval requirements, pre-contract cost allowability limitations, and billing limitations.

(v) The Contractor shall update the billings on all contracts to reflect the final settled rates and update the schedule of cumulative direct and indirect costs claimed and billed, as required in paragraph (d)(2)(iii)(I) of this section, within 60 days after settlement of final indirect cost rates.

(3) The Contractor and the appropriate Government representative shall execute a written understanding setting forth the final indirect cost rates. The understanding shall specify (i) the agreed-upon final annual indirect cost rates, (ii) the bases to which the rates apply, (iii) the periods for which the rates apply, (iv) any specific indirect cost items treated as direct costs in the settlement, and (v) the affected contract and/or subcontract, identifying any with advance agreements or special terms and the applicable rates. The understanding shall not change any monetary ceiling, contract obligation, or specific cost allowance or disallowance provided for in this contract. The understanding is incorporated into this contract upon execution.

(4) Failure by the parties to agree on a final annual indirect cost rate shall be a dispute within the meaning of the Disputes clause.

(5) Within 120 days (or longer period if approved in writing by the Contracting Officer) after settlement of the final annual indirect cost rates for all years of a physically complete contract, the Contractor shall submit a completion invoice or voucher to reflect the settled amounts and rates. The completion invoice or voucher shall include settled subcontract amounts and rates. The prime contractor is responsible for settling subcontractor amounts and rates included in the completion invoice or voucher and providing status of subcontractor audits to the contracting officer upon request.

(6)

(i) If the Contractor fails to submit a completion invoice or voucher within the time specified in paragraph (d)(5) of this clause, the Contracting Officer may-

(A) Determine the amounts due to the Contractor under the contract; and

(B) Record this determination in a unilateral modification to the contract.

(ii) This determination constitutes the final decision of the Contracting Officer in accordance with the Disputes clause.

(e) . Until final annual indirect cost rates are established for any period, the Government shall reimburse the Contractor at billing rates established by the Billing rates Contracting Officer or by an authorized representative (the cognizant auditor), subject to adjustment when the final rates are established. These billing rates-

(1) Shall be the anticipated final rates; and

(2) May be prospectively or retroactively revised by mutual agreement, at either party's request, to prevent substantial overpayment or underpayment.

(f) . Quick-closeout procedures are applicable when the conditions in FAR 42.708(a) are satisfied.Quick-closeout procedures

(g) . At any time or times before final payment, the Contracting Officer may have the Contractor's invoices or vouchers and statements of cost audited. Any payment Audit may be-

(1) Reduced by amounts found by the Contracting Officer not to constitute…