Solicitation - FA465921Q0009.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

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4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

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INFORMATION CALL:

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8. OFFER DUE DATE/

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9. ISSUED BY

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14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

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15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE17a. CONTRACTOR/

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17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

RFQ IFB RFP

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

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QUANTITY

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UNIT PRICE

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AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

SET ASIDE: % FOR:

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TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

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12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

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27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

8 (A)

EDWOSB

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

FA465921Q0009

Solicitation/Contract Form

Defense Priorities Allocation System (DPAS) Priority Rating: 15 JAN 2021

Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

This is an informational CLIN only: The contractor shall provide all the necessary tools, equipment, labor, material, expertise, and management required to provide a turn-key solution that addressed the Cellular Signal Problem ( further defined in the Statement of Object)1in Barnes Hall, Bldg.

319. The turn-key solution shall be for a Professional/Commercial Grade Signal Booster System that amplifies and enhances interior and exterior 4G, LTE, and 3G voice and data signal for Barnes Hall (61,020 Sqft). The Signal Booster at a minimum shall support all major US Cellular Carriers. The solution shall and performance shall be accomplished in two phases, the first being the site survey and investigation, and the second phase being the installation and commissioning of equipment.

0001AA

Site Investigation, Survey and Analysis

The contractor shall provide all the necessary tools, equipment, labor, material, expertise, and management required to conduct a site investigation/survey with analysis to determine factors inhibiting elevated cellular signals within and round the building and provide data reports, along with pertinent design solution and receive map and a Performance Works Statement detailing, based on the contractor's finding, an intended process on addressing and resolving the reduced cellular signal within and around Barnes Hall. Please refer to the attached SOO dated 14 January 2021 for a detailed description of this requirement.

Firm Fixed Price

1 Lot

0001AB

Installation:

Based on the contractors proposed solution and approval by the Government, the contractor shall provide all the necessary tools, equipment, labor, material, expertise, and management required to install a completed turn-keep system that enhances interior and exterior 4G, LTE, and 3G voice and data signal for Bldg. 319 (61,020 Sqft). The Signal Booster at a minimum shall support all major US Cellular Carriers and shall increase cellular signal from zero

(0) bars to no less than three(3) bars. All equipment, and process shall be compliant with all standard commercial industry practices, regulations, code and Air Force regulations and instructions. Please refer to the attached SOO dated 14 January 2021 for a detailed description of this

1 Lot requirement.

Firm Fixed Price

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements The contractor shall provide all the necessary tools, equipment, labor, material, expertise, and management required to provide a turn-key solution that addressed the Cellular Signal Problem ( further defined in the Statement of Object)1in Barnes Hall, Bldg. 319. The turn-key solution shall be for a Professional/Commercial Grade Signal Booster System that amplifies and enhances interior and exterior 4G, LTE, and 3G voice and data signal for Barnes Hall (61,020 Sqft). The Signal Booster at a minimum shall support all major US Cellular Carriers. The solution shall and performance shall be accomplished in two phases, the first being the site survey and investigation, and the second phase being the installation and commissioning of equipment.

Packaging and Marking

Inspection and Acceptance

0001AA Inspection and Acceptance Location Both Destination Instructions: None

DoDAAC: F2A3E2 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

319 CES CEO

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

525 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN BVD

BL410RM155B

GRAND FORKS, ND 58205 6219

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Al-jhon Barrogo Telephone: 7017474604 Email: al-jhon.barrogo.1@us.af.mil

0001AB Inspection and Acceptance Location Both Destination Instructions: None

DoDAAC: F2A3E2 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

319 CES CEO

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

525 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN BVD

BL410RM155B

GRAND FORKS, ND 58205 6219

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Al-jhon Barrago Telephone: 7017474604 Email: al-jhon.barrogo.1@us.af.mil

Deliveries or Performance

Contractor Destination

0001AA

Delivery Schedule Ship To Address

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 90 Work Days Date of Award Receipt

Service Performance Site DoDAAC: F2A3E2 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

319 CES CEO

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

525 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN BVD BL410RM155B

GRAND FORKS, ND 58205 6219

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Al-Jhon Barrago Telephone: 701-747-4606 Email: al-jhon.barrogo.1@us.af.mil

0001AB

Delivery Schedule Ship To Address

Delivery Schedule From date of lead time event to completion of performance 90 Work Days Date of Award Receipt

Service Performance Site DoDAAC: F2A3E2 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

319 CES CEO

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

525 TUSKEGEE AIRMEN BVD BL410RM155B

GRAND FORKS, ND 58205 6219

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Al-Jhon Barrogo Email: al-jhon.barrogo.1@us.af.mil Telephone: 701-747-4604

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order. 1989-08 52.242-15 Alternate I Stop-Work Order. - (Alternate I) 1989-08

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. 2019-02

Basic. As prescribed in 247.574(b) and (b)(1), use the following clause:

TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEABASIC (FEB 2019)

(a) As used in this clause Definitions.

Components means articles, materials, and supplies incorporated directly into end products at any level of manufacture, fabrication, or assembly by the Contractor or any subcontractor.

Department of Defense (DoD) means the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and defense agencies.

Foreign-flag vessel means any vessel that is not a U.S.-flag vessel.

Ocean transportation means any transportation aboard a ship, vessel, boat, barge, or ferry through international waters.

Subcontractor means a supplier, materialman, distributor, or vendor at any level below the prime contractor whose contractual obligation to perform results from, or is conditioned upon, award of the prime contract and who is performing any part of the work or other requirement of the prime contract.

Supplies means all property, except land and interests in land, that is clearly identifiable for eventual use by or owned by the DoD at the time of transportation by sea.

(i) An item is clearly identifiable for eventual use by the DoD if, for example, the contract documentation contains a reference to a DoD contract number or a military destination.

(ii) Supplies includes (but is not limited to) public works; buildings and facilities; ships; floating equipment and vessels of every character, type, and description, with parts, subassemblies, accessories, and equipment; machine tools; material; equipment; stores of all kinds; end items;

construction materials; and components of the foregoing.

U.S.-flag vessel means a vessel of the United States or belonging to the United States, including any vessel registered or having national status under the laws of the United States.

(b)(1) The Contractor shall use U.S.-flag vessels when transporting any supplies by sea under this contract.

(2) A subcontractor transporting supplies by sea under this contract shall use U.S.-flag vessels if

(i) This contract is a construction contract; or

(ii) The supplies being transported are

(A) Noncommercial items; or

(B) Commercial items that

(1) The Contractor is reselling or distributing to the Government without adding value (generally, the Contractor does not add value to items that it subcontracts for f.o.b. destination shipment);

(2) Are shipped in direct support of U.S. military contingency operations, exercises, or forces deployed in humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(3) Are commissary or exchange cargoes transported outside of the Defense Transportation System in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2643.

(c) The Contractor and its subcontractors may request that the Contracting Officer authorize shipment in foreign-flag vessels, or designate available U.S.-flag vessels, if the Contractor or a subcontractor believes that

(1) U.S.-flag vessels are not available for timely shipment;

(2) The freight charges are inordinately excessive or unreasonable; or

(3) Freight charges are higher than charges to private persons for transportation of like goods.

(d) The Contractor must submit any request for use of foreign-flag vessels in writing to the Contracting Officer at least 45 days prior to the sailing date necessary to meet its delivery schedules. The Contracting Officer will process requests submitted after such date(s) as expeditiously as possible, but the Contracting Officer's failure to grant approvals to meet the shipper's sailing date will not of itself constitute a compensable delay under this or any other clause of this contract. Requests shall contain at a minimum

(1) Type, weight, and cube of cargo;

(2) Required shipping date;

(3) Special handling and discharge requirements;

(4) Loading and discharge points;

(5) Name of shipper and consignee;

(6) Prime contract number; and

(7) A documented description of efforts made to secure U.S.-flag vessels, including points of contact (with names and telephone numbers) with at least two U.S.-flag carriers contacted. Copies of telephone notes, telegraphic and facsimile message or letters will be sufficient for this purpose.

(e) The Contractor shall, within 30 days after each shipment covered by this clause, provide the Contracting Officer and the Maritime Administration, Office of Cargo Preference, U.S. Department of Transportation, 400 Seventh Street SW, Washington, DC 20590, one copy of the rated on board vessel operating carrier's ocean bill of lading, which shall contain the following information:

(1) Prime contract number;

(2) Name of vessel;

(3) Vessel flag of registry;

(4) Date of loading;

(5) Port of loading;

(6) Port of final discharge;

(7) Description of commodity;

(8) Gross weight in pounds and cubic feet if available;

(9) Total ocean freight in U.S. dollars; and

(10) Name of steamship company.

(f) If this contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold, the Contractor shall provide with its final invoice under this contract a representation that to the best of its knowledge and belief

(1) No ocean transportation was used in the performance of this contract;

(2) Ocean transportation was used and only U.S.-flag vessels were used for all ocean shipments under the contract;

(3) Ocean transportation was used, and the Contractor had the written consent of the Contracting Officer for all foreign-flag ocean transportation; or

(4) Ocean transportation was used and some or all of the shipments were made on foreign-flag vessels without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall describe these shipments in the following format:

ITEM DESCRIPTION CONTRACT LINE ITEMS

QUANTITY

TOTAL ____ ____ ____

(g) If this contract exceeds the simplified acquisition threshold and the final invoice does not include the required representation, the Government will reject and return it to the Contractor as an improper invoice for the purposes of the Prompt Payment clause of this contract. In the event there has been unauthorized use of foreign-flag vessels in the performance of this contract, the Contracting Officer is entitled to equitably adjust the contract, based on the unauthorized use.

(h) If the Contractor indicated in response to the solicitation provision, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea, that it did not anticipate transporting by sea any supplies; however, after the award of this contract, the Contractor learns that supplies will be transported by sea, the Contractor shall

(1) Notify the Contracting Officer of that fact; and

(2) Comply with all the terms and conditions of this clause.

(i) In the award of subcontracts, for the types of supplies described in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause, including subcontracts for commercial items, the Contractor shall flow down the requirements of this clause as follows:

(1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (i), in subcontracts that exceed the simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(2) The Contractor shall insert the substance of paragraphs (a) through (e) of this clause, and this paragraph (i), in subcontracts that are at or below the simplified acquisition threshold in part 2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

(End of clause)

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions. 2005-10 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. 2018-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. 2018-12

As prescribed in 232.7004(b), use the following clause:

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clauseâ??

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.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

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

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.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) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before 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) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

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

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

COMBO

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

F2A3E3

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment 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 FA4659 Admin DoDAAC FA4659 Inspect By DoDAAC NA Ship To Code NA Ship From Code F2A3E3 Mark For Code NA Service Approver (DoDAAC) NA Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F2A3E3 Accept at Other DoDAAC NA LPO DoDAAC NA DCAA Auditor DoDAAC NA Other DoDAAC(s) NA

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

irinieta.tabuyaqona.1@us.af.mil

(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.

SSgt Irinieta Tabuyaqona Phone – 701-747-3904 irinieta.tabuyaqona.1@us.af.mil

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights.

2020-06

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. 2020-06 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. 2018-10 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 2018-10 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. 2020-03 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. 2015-04 52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. 2018-08 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. 2020-06 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. 2008-06 52.232-1 Payments. 1984-04 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. 2013-06 52.233-3 Protest after Award. 1996-08 52.233-3 Alternate I Protest after Award. - (Alternate I) 1996-08 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. 2004-10 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. 1984-04 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. 2020-11

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 2011-09 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. 2013-09 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. 1992-04 252.219-7011 Notification to Delay Performance. 1998-06 252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials. 2014-09 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. 2017-12 252.225-7001 Alternate I Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. - (Alternate I) 2017-12 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12 252.232-7011 Payments in Support of Emergencies and Contingency Operations. 2013-05

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-Prohibition on Fees and Consideration.

2020-04

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. 2013-06 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. 2020-10

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.211-16 Variation in Quantity. 1984-04

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:11.703(a)

VARIATION IN QUANTITY (APR 1984)

A variation in the quantity of any item called for by this contract will not be accepted unless the variation has been caused by conditions of (a) loading, shipping, or packing, or allowances in manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specified in paragraph (b) of this clause.

The permissible variation shall be limited to:(b)

Percent increase [ ]____ Contracting Officer insert percentage

Percent decrease [ ]____ Contracting Officer insert percentage

This increase or decrease shall apply to .*____

* Contracting Officer shall insert in the blank the designation(s) to which the percentages apply, such as-

The total contract quantity;(1)

Item1 only;(2)

Each quantity specified in the delivery schedule;(3)

The total item quantity for each destination; or(4)

The total quantity of each item without regard to destination.(5)

(End of clause)

52.212-4 Alternate I Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. - (Alternate I) 2018-10

As prescribed in , insert the following clause:12.301(b)(3)

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2018)

. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The (a) Inspection/Acceptance Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights-

Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and(1)

Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.(2)

. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a (b) Assignment bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.

C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment ( use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign e.g., its rights to receive payment under this contract.

. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.(c) Changes

. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on (d) Disputes any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.(e) Definitions

. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable (f) Excusable delays control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

Invoice. (g) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in (1) the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include-

Name and address of the Contractor;(i)

Invoice date and number;(ii)

Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;(iii)

Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;(iv)

Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of (v) lading;

Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;(vi)

Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;(vii)

Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and(viii)

Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this (ix) contract.

Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.(x)

The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.(A)

If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor (B) shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause ( 52.232-33, e.g., Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.(C)

Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) (2) prompt payment regulations at .5 CFR Part 1315

. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, (h) Patent indemnity for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

Payment.- (i) . Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery (1) Items accepted destinations set forth in this contract.

. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C.3903) and prompt (2) Prompt payment payment regulations at .5 CFR Part 1315

. If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the (4) Discount purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has (5) Overpayments otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall-

Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the-(i)

Circumstances of the overpayment ( , duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);(A) e.g.

Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;(B)

Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and(C)

Contractor point of contact.(D)

Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.(ii)

. (6) Interest All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the (i) date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.(ii)

. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if–(iii) Final decisions

The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;(A)

The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the (B) demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).(C)

If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the (iv) same due date as the original demand for payment.

Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:(v)

The date fixed under this contract.(A)

The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.(B)

The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on-(vi)

The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;(A)

The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a (B) credit against the contract debt; or

The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.(C)

The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition (vii) Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall (j) Risk of loss remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or(1)

Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.(2)

. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.(k) Taxes

. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole (l) Termination for the Government’s convenience convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the (m) Termination for cause Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, (n) Title regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular (o) Warranty purpose described in this contract.

. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for (p) Limitation of liability consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations (q) Other compliances applicable to its performance under this contract.

The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the (r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts.

use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.

S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:(s) Order of precedence

The schedule of supplies/services.(1)

The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and (2) Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause;

The clause at 52.212-5.(3)

Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.(4)

Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.(5)

Other paragraphs of this clause.(6)

The Standard Form 1449.(7)

Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.(8)

The specification.(9)

[Reserved](t)

Unauthorized Obligations. (u) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is (1) subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.(i)

Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it (ii) appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.(iii)

Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and (2) specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

Incorporation by reference. The Contractor’s representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for (v) Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

(End of clause)

(Jan 2017). When a time-and-materials or labor-hour contract is contemplated, substitute the following paragraphs (a), (e), (i), (l), and Alternate I

(m) for those in the basic clause.

(a) (1) The Government has the right to inspect and test all materials furnished and services performed under this Inspection/Acceptance.

contract, to the extent practicable at all places and times, including the period of performance, and in any event before acceptance. The Government may also inspect the plant or plants of the Contractor or any subcontractor engaged in contract performance. The Government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(2) If the Government performs inspection or tests on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor shall furnish and shall require subcontractors to furnish all reasonable facilities and assistance for the safe and convenient performance of these duties.

(3) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government will accept or reject services and materials at the place of delivery as promptly as practicable after delivery, and they will be presumed accepted 60 days after the date of delivery, unless accepted earlier.

(4) At any time during contract performance, but not later than 6 months (or such other time as may be specified in the contract) after acceptance of the services or materials last delivered under this contract, the Government may require the Contractor to replace or correct services or materials that at time of delivery failed to meet contract requirements. Except as otherwise specified in paragraph (a)(6) of this clause, the cost of replacement or correction shall be determined under paragraph (i) of this clause, but the “hourly rate” for labor hours incurred in the replacement or correction shall be reduced to exclude that portion of the rate attributable to profit. Unless otherwise specified below, the portion of the “hourly rate” attributable to profit shall be 10 percent. The Contractor shall not tender for acceptance materials and services required to be replaced or corrected without disclosing the former requirement for replacement or correction, and, when required, shall disclose the corrective action taken. [____ Insert

]portion of labor rate attributable to profit.

(5)(i) If the Contractor fails to proceed with reasonable promptness to perform required replacement or correction, and if the replacement or correction can be performed within the ceiling price (or the ceiling price as increased by the Government), the Government may-

(A) By contract or otherwise, perform the replacement or correction, charge to the Contractor any increased cost, or deduct such increased cost from any amounts paid or due under this contract; or

(B) Terminate this contract for cause.

(ii) Failure to agree to the amount of increased cost to be charged to the Contractor shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause of the contract.

(6) Notwithstanding paragraphs (a)(4) and (5) above, the Government may at any time require the Contractor to remedy by correction or replacement, without cost to the Government, any failure by the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this contract, if the failure is due to-

(i) Fraud, lack of good faith, or willful misconduct on the part of the Contractor's managerial personnel; or

(ii) The conduct of one or more of the Contractor’s employees selected or retained by the Contractor after any of the Contractor’s managerial personnel has reasonable grounds to believe that the employee is habitually careless or unqualified.

(7) This clause applies in the same manner and to the same extent to corrected or replacement materials or services as to materials and services originally delivered under this contract.

(8) The Contractor has no obligation or liability under this contract to correct or replace materials and services that at time of delivery do not meet contract requirements, except as provided in this clause or as may be otherwise specified in the contract.

(9) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Contractor's obligation to correct or replace Government-furnished property shall be governed by the clause pertaining to Government property.

(e) (1) The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference. As used in this clause-Definitions.

(i) “Direct materials” means those materials that enter directly into the end product, or that are used or consumed directly in connection with the furnishing of the end product or service.

(ii) “Hourly rate” means the rate(s) prescribed in the contract for payment for labor that meets the labor category qualifications of a labor category specified in the contract that are-

(A) Performed by the contractor;

(B) Performed by the subcontractors; or

(C) Transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control.

(iii) “Materials” means-

(A) Direct materials, including supplies transferred between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the contractor under a common control;

(B) Subcontracts for supplies and incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract;

(C) Other direct costs ( , incidental services for which there is not a labor category specified in the contract, travel, computer e.g.

usage charges, etc.);

(D) The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [____ Insert any subcontracts ]; andfor services to be excluded from the hourly rates prescribed in the schedule.

(E) Indirect costs specifically provided for in this clause.

(iv) “Subcontract” means any contract, as defined in FAR subpart 2.1, entered into with a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of the prime contract or a subcontract including transfers between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of a contractor or subcontractor. It includes, but is not limited to, purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

(i) (1) The Government will pay the Contractor as follows upon the submission of commercial invoices approved by Payments. Work performed.

the Contracting Officer:

(i) .Hourly rate

(A) The amounts shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rates prescribed in the contract by the number of direct labor hours performed. Fractional parts of an hour shall be payable on a prorated basis.

(B) The rates shall be paid for all labor performed on the contract that meets the labor qualifications specified in the contract.

Labor hours incurred to perform tasks for which labor qualifications were specified in the contract will not be paid to the extent the work is performed by individuals that do not meet the qualifications specified in the contract, unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(C) Invoices may be submitted once each month (or at more frequent intervals, if approved by the Contracting Officer) to the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative.

(D) When requested by the Contracting Officer or the authorized representative, the Contractor shall substantiate invoices (including any subcontractor hours reimbursed at the hourly rate in the schedule) by evidence of actual payment, individual daily job timecards, records that verify the employees meet the qualifications for the labor categories specified in the contract, or other substantiation specified in the contract.

(E) Unless the Schedule prescribes otherwise, the hourly rates in the Schedule shall not be varied by virtue of the Contractor having performed work on an overtime basis.

( If no overtime rates are provided in the Schedule and the Contracting Officer approves overtime work in advance, overtime 1) rates shall be negotiated.

( ) Failure to agree upon these overtime rates shall be treated as a dispute under the Disputes clause of this contract.2

( ) If the Schedule provides rates for overtime, the premium portion of those rates will be reimbursable only to the extent the 3 overtime is approved by the Contracting Officer.

(ii) .Materials

(A) If the Contractor furnishes materials that meet the definition of a commercial item at 2.101, the price to be paid for such materials shall not exceed the Contractor’s established catalog or market price, adjusted to reflect the-

( ) Quantities being acquired; and1

( ) Any modifications necessary because of contract requirements.2

(B) Except as provided for in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(A) and (D)(2) of this clause, the Government will reimburse the Contractor the actual cost of materials (less any rebates, refunds, or discounts received by the contractor that are identifiable to the contract) provided the Contractor-

(1) Has made payments for materials in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice; or

(2) Makes these payments within 30 days of the submission of the Contractor’s payment request to the Government and such payment is in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement or invoice.

(C) To the extent able, the Contractor shall-

(1) Obtain materials at the most advantageous prices available with due regard to securing prompt delivery of satisfactory materials; and

(2) Give credit to the Government for cash and trade discounts, rebates, scrap, commissions, and other amounts that are identifiable to the contract.

(D) . Unless listed below, other direct and indirect costs will not be reimbursed.Other Costs

(1) . The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such Other Direct Costs costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: [Insert each element of other direct costs (e.g., travel, computer usage ____ charges, etc. Insert “None” if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided. If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order or, if no reimbursement for other direct costs will be provided, insert ‘None’.”]

2) . The Government will reimburse the Contractor for ( Indirect Costs (Material Handling, Subcontract Administration, etc.)

indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: [Insert a fixed amount for the indirect costs ____ and payment schedule. Insert “$0” if no fixed price reimbursement for indirect costs will be provided. (If this is an indefinite delivery contract, the Contracting Officer may insert “Each order must list separately the fixed amount for the indirect costs and payment schedule or, if no reimbursement for indirect costs, insert ‘None’).”]

(2) . It is estimated that the total cost to the Government for the performance of this contract shall not exceed the ceiling price set Total cost forth in the Schedule and the Contractor agrees to use its best efforts to perform the work specified in the Schedule and all obligations under this contract within such ceiling price. If at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that the hourly rate payments and material costs that will accrue in performing this contract in the next succeeding 30 days, if added to all other payments and costs previously accrued, will exceed 85 percent of the ceiling price in the Schedule, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer giving a revised estimate of the total price to the Government for performing this contract with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during the performance of this contract, the Contractor has reason to believe that the total price to the Government for performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the then stated ceiling price, the Contractor shall so notify the Contracting Officer, giving a revised estimate of the total price for performing this contract, with supporting reasons and documentation. If at any time during performance of this contract, the Government has reason to believe that the work to be required in performing this contract will be substantially greater or less than the stated ceiling price, the Contracting Officer will so advise the Contractor, giving the then revised estimate of the total amount of effort to be required under the contract.

(3) . The Government will not be obligated to pay the Contractor any amount in excess of the ceiling price in the Schedule, and Ceiling price the Contractor shall not be obligated to continue performance if to do so would exceed the ceiling price set forth in the Schedule, unless and until the Contracting Officer notifies the Contractor in writing that the ceiling price has been increased and specifies in the notice a revised ceiling that shall constitute the ceiling price for performance under this contract.