Solicitation - FA469020Q0044.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

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

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

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

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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)

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

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Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

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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

FA469020Q0044

Solicitation/Contract Form

Supplies or Services and Prices/Cost

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, transportation, and supplies, except as specified herein as government-furnished property, to provide laundry, dry cleaning, and rug service, including pick-up and delivery for the 28th Civil Engineer Squadron, 28 Logistics Readiness Squadron, and the 28th Healthcare Operations Squadron at Ellsworth AFB.

See attached Performance Work Statement and price list.

Product Service Code: S209 Signal Code: A Weapon System Code: 000 Program Code: S10

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements Laundry, Dry Cleaning, and Rug Service BPA from 01 October 2020 to 30 September 2025. BPA Ceiling is $490,000.00.

Packaging and Marking

Inspection and Acceptance

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location Both Destination Instructions: Coordinate with POC for pickup and delivery.

DoDAAC: F1V4S1 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

F1V4S1 28 MED GP SGSL

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 6053853220

2900 DOOLITTLE DR

ELLSWORTH AFB, SD 57706 4821

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Deborah A. Smith Email: deborah.a.smith10.civ@mail.mil Telephone: 605-385-3294

Deliveries or Performance

Contractor Destination

Delivery Schedule Ship To Address

Place of Performance DoDAAC: F1V4S1 Cage:

DunsNumber:

Duns4Number:

CountryCode: USA

F1V4S1 28 MED GP SGSL

AF NO MILSBILLS PROC CP 6053853220

2900 DOOLITTLE DR

ELLSWORTH AFB, SD 57706 4821

UNITED STATES

OfficeCode:

Deborah A. Smith Telephone: 605-385-3294 Email: deborah.a.smith10.civ@mail.mil

Period of Performance From

01 OCT 2020

To

30 SEP 2025

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 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 clause-

"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) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (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.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) 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 shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

(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.

Invoice + Receiving Report (Combo)

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(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.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(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 item financing, submit a commercial item financing request.

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

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

(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 FA4690 Admin DoDAAC FA4690 Inspect By DoDAAC FA4690 Ship To Code FA4690 Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) F1V4S1 Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) F1V4S1 Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

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

(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.

andrew.omalley.2@us.af.mil

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

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

(End of clause)

Special Contract Requirements

Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://acquisition.gov/ (End of clause)

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items. (DEVIATION 2018-O0018)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

As prescribed in 4.2105(a), insert the following provision:

Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

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

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

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

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

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

(d) Representation. The Offeror represents that--

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It does, does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)

(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

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

(i) For covered equipment--

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

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

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

(ii) For covered services--

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

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

(End of provision)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Backhaul means intermediate links between the core network, or backbone network, and the small subnetworks at the edge of the network (e.g., connecting cell phones/towers to the core telephone network). Backhaul can be wireless (e.g., microwave) or wired (e.g., fiber optic, coaxial cable, Ethernet).

Covered foreign country means The People's Republic of China.

Covered telecommunications equipment or services means-

(1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(2) For the purpose of public safety, security of Government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities);

(3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment; or

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country.

Critical technology means-

(1) Defense articles or defense services included on the United States Munitions List set forth in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations under subchapter M of chapter I of title 22, Code of Federal Regulations;

(2) Items included on the Commerce Control List set forth in Supplement No. 1 to part 774 of the Export Administration Regulations under subchapter C of chapter VII of title 15, Code of Federal Regulations, and controlled-

(i) Pursuant to multilateral regimes, including for reasons relating to national security, chemical and biological weapons proliferation, nuclear nonproliferation, or missile technology; or

(ii) For reasons relating to regional stability or surreptitious listening;

(3) Specially designed and prepared nuclear equipment, parts and components, materials, software, and technology covered by part 810 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to assistance to foreign atomic energy activities);

(4) Nuclear facilities, equipment, and material covered by part 110 of title 10, Code of Federal Regulations (relating to export and import of nuclear equipment and material);

(5) Select agents and toxins covered by part 331 of title 7, Code of Federal Regulations, part 121 of title 9 of such Code, or part 73 of title 42 of such Code; or

(6) Emerging and foundational technologies controlled pursuant to section 1758 of the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 (50 U.S.C. 4817).

Interconnection arrangements means arrangements governing the physical connection of two or more networks to allow the use of another's network to hand off traffic where it is ultimately delivered (e.g., connection of a customer of telephone provider A to a customer of telephone company B) or sharing data and other information resources.

Reasonable inquiry means an inquiry designed to uncover any information in the entity's possession about the identity of the producer or provider of covered telecommunications equipment or services used by the entity that excludes the need to include an internal or third-party audit.

Roaming means cellular communications services (e.g., voice, video, data) received from a visited network when unable to connect to the facilities of the home network either because signal coverage is too weak or because traffic is too high.

Substantial or essential component means any component necessary for the proper function or performance of a piece of equipment, system, or service.

(b) Prohibition. (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. The Contractor is prohibited from providing to the Government any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub.

L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract, or extending or renewing a contract, with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless an exception at paragraph (c) of this clause applies or the covered telecommunication equipment or services are covered by a waiver described in FAR 4.2104. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract.

(c) Exceptions. This clause does not prohibit contractors from providing--

(1) A service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

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

(d) Reporting requirement. (1) In the event the Contractor identifies covered telecommunications equipment or services used as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, during contract performance, or the Contractor is notified of such by a subcontractor at any tier or by any other source, the Contractor shall report the information in paragraph (d)(2) of this clause to the Contracting Officer, unless elsewhere in this contract are established procedures for reporting the information; in the case of the Department of Defense, the Contractor shall report to the website at https://dibnet.dod.mil. For indefinite delivery contracts, the Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer for the indefinite delivery contract and the Contracting Officer(s) for any affected order or, in the case of the Department of Defense, identify both the indefinite delivery contract and any affected orders in the report provided at https://dibnet.dod.mil.

(2) The Contractor shall report the following information pursuant to paragraph (d)(1) of this clause

(i) Within one business day from the date of such identification or notification: the contract number; the order number(s), if applicable; supplier name; supplier unique entity identifier (if known); supplier Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code (if known); brand; model number (original equipment manufacturer number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number); item description; and any readily available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended.

(ii) Within 10 business days of submitting the information in paragraph (d)(2)(i) of this clause: any further available information about mitigation actions undertaken or recommended. In addition, the Contractor shall describe the efforts it undertook to prevent use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services, and any additional efforts that will be incorporated to prevent future use or submission of covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(e) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e) and excluding paragraph (b)(2), in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items.

(End of clause)

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.203-6 Alternate I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. - (Alternate I) 2006-09

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation.

2017-01

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. 2016-07 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. 2018-10 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule. 2020-03 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. 2013-12 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation. 1984-04

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. 1992-04 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. 2019-02 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. 2016-10 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. 2019-12 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. 2016-05

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

2019-05

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. 2017-12 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. 2017-12 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. 2017-12 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. 2013-06 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. 2006-12 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. 2013-06 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. 1991-12 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. 2012-12 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 2013-06

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. 2016-02

As prescribed in 9.104-7 (d), insert the following provision:

REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY

FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), (a) and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that-

Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or (1) have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is (2) aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that this action is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government.

The Offeror represents that-(b)

It is(1) is not a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

It is(2) is not a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

(End of provision)

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. 2020-

As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:

CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(MAR 2020)

The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by (a) reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (section 743 of Division E, (1) (JAN 2017) Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other (2) Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).(JUL 2018)

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (3) (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations .(4) (NOV 2015)

52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).(5) (AUG 1996)

52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)).(6) (OCT 2004)

The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in (b) this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[ .]Contracting Officer check as appropriate

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government , with Alternate I (41 U.S.C. 4704 and ____ (1) (SEP 2006) (OCT 1995)

10 U.S.C. 2402).

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509)). X (2) (OCT 2015)

52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Section 1553 of ____ (3) (JUN 2010)

Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S. X (4) (OCT 2018)

C. 6101 note).

[Reserved]. ____ (5)

52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ____ (6) (OCT 2016)

52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of ____ (7) (OCT 2016)

Div. C).

52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for X (8)

Debarment. (31 U.S.C. 6101note).(OCT 2015)

52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (41 U.S.C. 2313). ____ (9) (OCT 2018)

[Reserved]. ____ (10)

____ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (15 U.S.C.657a).(i) (MAR 2020)

Alternate I of 52.219-3. ____ (ii) (MAR 2020)

____ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (if the offeror elects to (i) (MAR 2020) waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

Alternate I of 52.219-4. ____ (ii) (MAR 2020)

[Reserved] ____ (13)

X (14) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C.644).(i) (MAR 2020)

Alternate I . ____ (ii) (MAR 2020)

____ (15) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 644).(i) (MAR 2020)

Alternate I of 52.219-7. ____ (ii) (MAR 2020)

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). X (16)

____ (17) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).(i)

Alternate I of 52.219-9. ____ (ii) (NOV 2016)

Alternate II of 52.219-9. ____ (iii) (NOV 2016)

Alternate III of 52.219-9. ____ (iv) (MAR 2020)

Alternate IV of 52.219-9 ____ (v) (AUG 2018)

52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). X (18) (MAR 2020)

52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)). X (19) (MAR 2020)

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ____ (20) (JAN 1999)

52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (15 U.S.C. 657f). ____ (21) (MAR 2020)

X (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).(i) (MAR 2020)

Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.(ii)

52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business ____ (23)

Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).(MAR 2020)

52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women- ____ (24)

Owned Small Business Program (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

____ 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(25) (MAR 2020)

____ 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).(26) (MAR 2020)

52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755). X (27) (JUN 2003)

52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O.13126). X (28) (JAN 2020)

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities . X (29) (APR 2015)

X (30) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246).(i) (SEP 2016)

Alternate I of 52.222-26. ____ (ii) (FEB 1999)

____ (31) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).(i)

Alternate I of 52.222-35. ____ (ii) (JUL 2014)

____ (32) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C.793).(i) (JUL 2014)

Alternate I of 52.222-36. ____ (ii) (JUL 2014)

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans ( ) (38 U.S.C. 4212). X (33) FEB 2016

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496). X (34) (DEC 2010)

X (35) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).(i) (JAN 2019)

Alternate I of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627). ____ (ii) (MAR 2015)

52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification ( ). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of X (36) OCT 2015 commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

____ (37) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(i)

(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

Alternate I of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off- ____ (ii) (MAY 2008) the-shelf items.)

52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ____ (38)

52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (E.O. 13693). ____ (39) (JUN 2016)

____ (40) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Imaging Equipment (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(i) (JUN 2014)

Alternate I of 52.223-13. ____ (ii) (OCT 2015)

____ (41) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Televisions (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(i) (JUN 2014)

Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. ____ (ii)

52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ____ (42) (DEC 2007)

____ (43) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT?-Registered Personal Computer Products (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).(i) (OCT 2015)

Alternate I of 52.223-16. ____ (ii) (JUN 2014)

52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (E.O. 13513). ____ (44) (AUG 2011)

52.223-20, Aerosols (E.O. 13693). ____ (45) (JUN 2016)

52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ____ (46)

____ (47) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a).(i)

Alternate I of 52.224-3. ____ (ii) (JAN 2017)

52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). ____ (48)

____ (49) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, (i) (MAY 2014)

19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-

138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

Alternate I of 52.225-3. ____ (ii) (MAY 2014)

Alternate II of 52.225-3. ____ (iii) (MAY 2014)

Alternate III of 52.225-3. ____ (iv) (MAY 2014)

52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ____ (50) (OCT 2019) et seq

52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of X (51) (JUN 2008)

Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of ____ (52) the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ____ (53)

52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ____ (54)

52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). ____ (55) (FEB 2002)

52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). ____ (56)

52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (31 U.S.C. 3332). X (57) (OCT 2018)

52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332). ____ (58)

52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (31 U.S.C.3332). ____ (59) (MAY 2014)

52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a). X (60) (AUG 1996)

52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). ____ (61) (JAN 2017)

____ (62) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.(i) (FEB 2006)

C. 2631).

Alternate I of 52.247-64. ____ (ii) (APR 2003)

Alternate II of 52.247-64. ____ (iii) (FEB 2006)

The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has (c) indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[ ]Contracting Officer check as appropriate.

52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (E.O. 13495). ____ (1) (MAY 2014)

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). X (2) (AUG 2018)

52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). X (3) (MAY 2014)

52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) X (4)

(29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(AUG 2018)

52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U. ____ (5)

S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or ____ (6)

Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements ____ (7)

(41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(MAY 2014)

52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 . X (8) (DEC 2015)

52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706). X (9) (JAN 2017)

52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (42 U.S.C. 1792). ____ (10) (MAY 2014)

. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right (1) to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, (2) audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and (3) regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow (1) down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (41 U.S.C. 3509).(i) (OCT 2015)

52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division (ii) E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other (iii) Covered Entities (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).(JUL 2018)

52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (iv) (AUG 2019) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further (v) (OCT 2018) subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (May 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) (vi) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities .(vii) (APR 2015)

52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (E.O.11246).(viii) (SEP 2015)

52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C.4212).(ix) (OCT 2015)

52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C.793).(x)

52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C.4212)(xi)

52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496). Flow down (xii) (DEC 2010) required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40.

52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(xiii)

(xiv) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).(A) (JAN 2019)

Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).(B)

52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or (xv) Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (xvi) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).(MAY 2014)

52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (E.O. 12989).(xvii) (OCT 2015)

52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 .(xviii) (DEC 2015)

52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (E.O. 13706).(xix) (JAN 2017)

(xx) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).(A)

Alternate I of 52.224-3.(B) (JAN 2017)

52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Section 862, as amended, of (xxi) (OCT 2016) the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in (xxii) (MAY 2014) accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. Appx.1241(b) and 10 U.S.C.(xxiii) (FEB 2006) 2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses (2) necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.208-7000 Intent to Furnish Precious Metals as Government-Furnished Material 1991-12

As prescribed in 208.7305(a), use the following clause:

INTENT TO FURNISH PRECIOUS METALS AS GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIAL (DEC 1991)

(a) The Government intends to furnish precious metals required in the manufacture of items to be delivered under the contract if the Contracting Officer determines it to be in the Government's best interest. The use of Government-furnished silver is mandatory when the quantity required is one hundred troy ounces or more. The precious metal(s) will be furnished pursuant to the Government Furnished Property clause of the contract.

(b) The Offeror shall cite the type (silver, gold, platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, and ruthenium) and quantity in whole troy ounces of precious metals required in the performance of this contract (including precious metals required for any first article or production sample), and shall specify the national stock number (NSN) and nomenclature, if known, of the deliverable item requiring precious metals.

Precious Metal*

Quantity

Deliverable Item

(NSN and Nomenclature)

*If platinum or palladium, specify whether sponge or granules are required.

(c) Offerors shall submit two prices for each deliverable item which contains precious metals--one based on the Government furnishing precious metals, and one based on the Contractor furnishing precious metals. Award will be made on the basis which is in the best interest of the Government.

(d) The Contractor agrees to insert this clause, including this paragraph (d), in solicitations for subcontracts and purchase orders issued in performance of this contract, unless the Contractor knows that the item being purchased contains no precious metals.

(End of clause)

AFFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

5352.201-9101 AFGSC Ombudsman 10/1/2019

(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.