Solicitation - FA812622Q0079.pdf

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

(IAW FAR 12.603)

Solicitation Number: FA8126-22-Q-0079 SpectrOil Optical Emission Spectrometer

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the formats in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation;

quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-0 .

This solicitation is being issued as Request for Quote (RFQ) IAW FAR Part 13.

The Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC/PZIMB) at Tinker Air Force Base Oklahoma, intends to award a Brand Name, Firm-Fixed- Price contract for the acquisition of material listed below. This solicitation is a brand name only requirement. Substitute/Equal items are not permitted for this solicitation. Quotes that include substitute/equal items will not be considered for award. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement and quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. Please see attached Statement of Work and Item Description for details.

CLIN # Part Number/Noun Description Quantity Unit of Issue Requested Delivery Date

SpectrOil 120C Optical Emission Spectrometer, to include: Standard Lubricant Package (24 elements), Startup consumables kit, Sample holder adapter, Window Cleaner, Electrode Sharpener, Software, and Manuals in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work and Item Description

1 Each 90 Days ARO

Shall include delivery, offloading, installation, performance verification, and training in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work and Item Description

1 Each 90 Days ARO

Windows 10 Pro Workstation, with ordered software installed. 115VAC/220VAC, 50/60 Hz in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work and Item Description

1 Each 90 Days ARO

SpectrOil 120C standard accessory kit, to include: Calibration standards SMA-900- 200G, CS 24-100-200G, and Base oil, Routine maintenance kit, Ventilation hose, Instrument Dust Cover in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work and Item Description

1 Each 90 Days ARO

“Notice to Vendor(s)/Supplier(s): The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation, either before or after the closing date. In the event the Government cancels this solicitation, the Government has no obligation to reimburse a vendor for any costs.”

Vendor is required to “wet” sign/date and fill in the vendor information, delivery and pricing on page 3, complete the CLIN Unit Pricing on page 4, the Tax Clause 52.209-11 on page 3 , the clause 52.204-26 on page 3 , and if needed the clause 52.204-24 on page 3 . Submit proof of technical evaluation criteria needed to fulfill this requirement. Please return 1 signed copy to the issuing office. Contractor agrees to provide all products/services set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

VENDOR SHOULD PROVIDE A COMPANY QUOTATION SHEET IN CONJUNCTION WITH THIS RESPONSE PAGE. The quotation sheet must provide adequate documentation showing that the item being quoted meets the specifications listed in the Statement of Work and Item Description in order to be considered for award. Offers must quote the Brand Name listed items in the solicitation in order to be considered for award and provide documentation to confirm the offer/quote meets the stated requirements.

Quotation Submission Information:

Quotations are due by 12 September 2022, 1:00 PM, Tinker AFB OK Central Daylight Time (CDT). Contact the following individual for information regarding this solicitation:

NOTE: Emailed quotations are preferred Alicia McGill Contract Specialist alicia.mcgill@us.af.mil

EVALUATION OF RESPONSES:

Award will be conducted and evaluated under the provisions of FAR Part 12 Commercial Items and FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The responsible vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (available at:

https://sam.gov/content/home. Lack of registration in SAM will qualify the contractor as ineligible for award.

REQUISITION NUMBER:

F3YCEB2231A102

SOLICITATION NUMBER

FA8126-22-Q-0079

SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE:

29 August 2022

SOLICITATION DUE DATE:

12 September 2022

THIS ACQUISITION IS:

Full and Open Competition

100% Small Business Set Aside

Sole Source

SIZE STD:

1,000

FEDERAL SUPPLY CLASS:

NAICS:

334516

DELIVERY:

SEE ITEM DESC

FOB DESTINATION X

FOB ORIGIN

DPAS RATING:

METHOD OF

SOLICITATION:

REQUEST FOR QUOTE

1. VENDOR INFORMATION

BUSINESS NAME:

STREET ADDRESS: CITY, STATE, ZIP:

CAGE CODE and DUNS:

BUSINESS WEB ADDRESS:

CONTACT PERSON:

TELEPHONE: FAX:

E-MAIL:

2. Pricing Information and Certification of Response

Total Proposed Price: Proposed Delivery Date:

Vendor’s Authorized Representative's Signature Date

Type or Print Name Position or Title

Vendor is Required to fill-in pages 3, 4, and 3 -3 . Please “wet” sign page 2 of this solicitation, and return 1 copy to issuing office. Vendor agrees to furnish and deliver all items/services set forth or otherwise identified above and on any additional sheets subject to the terms and conditions specified herein.

X

Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Qty Unit Unit Price

Amount

One (1) SpectrOil 120C Optical EmissionSpectrometer, to include: Standard Lubricant Package (24 elements), Startup consumables kit, Sample holder adapter, Window Cleaner, Electrode Sharpener, Software, Manuals in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW) and Item Description.

Manufacturer's Name: Spectro Scientific Product Service Code: 6650 Claimant Program Code: B9 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Shall include delivery, offloading, installation, performance verification, and training in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW) and Item Description.

Manufacturer's Name: Spectro Scientific Product Service Code: 6650 Claimant Program Code: B9 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

One (1) Windows 10 Pro Workstation, with ordered software installed. 115VAC /220VAC, 50/60 Hz. in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW) and Item Description.

Manufacturer's Name: Spectro Scientific Product Service Code: 6650 Claimant Program Code: B9 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

One (1) SpectrOil 120C standard accessory kit, to include: Calibration standards SMA- 900-200G, CS 24-100-200G, and Base oil, Routine maintenance kit, Ventilation hose, Instrument Dust Cover in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW) and Item Description.

Manufacturer's Name: Spectro Scientific Product Service Code: 6650 Claimant Program Code: B9 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Each

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Requirements The 76th MXSG is requesting SpectrOil Optical Emission Spectrometer.

Packaging and Marking

Items shall be packaged in accordance with the Contractor's commercial best practice to ensure undamaged arrival at destination. Individual shipments exceeding 150 pounds, 108 inches in length, or 130 inches in girth plus length shall be packaged on skidded crates or palletized to allow handling by forklift. The exterior container shall be marked (readable from 24 inches), "NOT FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE."

Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Contact MXSG Workflow

DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.mil

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Contact MXSG Workflow

DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.mil

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Contact MXSG Workflow

DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.mil

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Contact MXSG Workflow

DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.mil

Deliveries or Performance

IMPORTANT DELIVERY INFORMATION

TRUCK GATE ENTRY

* TAFB Truck Gate" address: 7000 SE 59th Street Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73145 The Truck Gate is for ALL commercial vehicle entry and is located on SE 59th Street, east of S Air Depot Blvd (southwest corner of the base). Trucks will not be allowed to gain access through any other gate.

a. The Truck Gate's normal operating hours are Monday through Friday 0600-1600hrs (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) and is closed on weekends and federal holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day).

ONLY mission critical/mission essential commercial vehicle traffic will be allowed entry to the base when the Truck Gate is closed (after hours).

- In order to expedite the delivery process please provide dispatch with the contract number and ask dispatch to provide this same information to the truck driver.

Example: "FA8125, FA8132, FA8136, FA8126, FA8101 followed by 7 more characters.

- DRIVERS MUST CALL THE COMMODITY HOTLINE (405) 582-5485 PRIOR TO ENTRY FOR

ESCORT TO APPROPRORIATE DELIVERY LOCATION.

- SAFETY: Be advised that an OFFLOAD RAMP MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE. Please plan accordingly.

- Under authority of 50 USC 797; 18 USC 930; and 32 CFR 809A3 - It is illegal to enter Tinker AFB with firearms, ammunition or any weapons, you will be denied access to the base and your vehicle will be subject to impoundment.

- Any violation of this prohibition will result in criminal prosecution under applicable federal laws and regulations.

- All personnel and vehicles entering the base are subject to search.

- All commercial vehicles entering the base will be searched for explosives and contraband.

- Security Forces will confiscate all firearms, ammunition and weapons and they WILL NOT be returned.

DELIVERIES TO BUILDING 3001 (B / 3001)

- Delivery vehicles are prohibited from using "Staff Drive" - located directly east of Building 3001

- Delivery vehicles may make deliveries only in designated unloading areas

INSURANCE

The following insurance amounts are required by FAR Clause 52.228-5 - Insurance Work on A Government Installation that is incorporated in full text in this solicitation.

(a) Workers' compensation and employer's liability. Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers. (See 28.305(c) for treatment of contracts subject to the Defense Base Act.)

(b) General liability.

(1) The contracting officer shall require bodily injury liability insurance coverage written on the comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) Property damage liability insurance shall be required only in special circumstances as determined by the agency.

(c) Automobile liability. The contracting officer shall require automobile liability insurance written on the comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. The amount of liability coverage on other policies shall be commensurate with any legal requirements of the locality and sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

Overall Contract Delivery Period

Contractor Destination

Line Item

Delivery Schedule QTY Address and POC Special Handling /Notes

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 12 Dec

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.

mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 12 Dec

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.

mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 12 Dec

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.

mil

FoB Details Contractor Destination

Delivery On Or Before Delivery Date 12 Dec

1 Each Ship To DoDAAC: F3YCEB CountryCode: USA

FoB Details Contractor

OC ALC OBC

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES

BLDG 3001 STAFF DR DR G70 POST N68

TINKER AFB, OK 73145

UNITED STATES

MXSG Workflow Email: OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@us.af.

mil

Destination

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Nov 1991

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Feb 2019

Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

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

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. Dec 2018

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

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (DEC 2018)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Protocol.

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

in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

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

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

(ii) For fixed price line items-

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

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) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in Document routing.

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 F03000

Issue By DoDAAC FA8126

Admin DoDAAC FA8126

Inspect By DoDAAC F3YCEB

Ship To Code F3YCEB

Ship From Code ____

Mark For Code ____

Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____

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

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

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

(g) WAWF point of contact.

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

OCALC.OBCA.MXSGRequirements@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

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.211-7003 Item Unique Identification and Valuation. Mar 2022

As prescribed in 211.274-6(a)(1), use the following clause:

ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION (MAR 2022)

(a) . As used in this clause- Definitions

"Automatic identification device" means a device, such as a reader or interrogator, used to retrieve data encoded on machine-readable media.

"Concatenated unique item identifier" means-

(1) For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code, enterprise identifier, and unique serial number within the enterprise identifier; or

(2) For items that are serialized within the original part, lot, or batch number, the linking together of the unique identifier data elements in order of the issuing agency code; enterprise identifier; original part, lot, or batch number; and serial number within the original part, lot, or batch number.

"Data matrix" means a two-dimensional matrix symbology, which is made up of square or, in some cases, round modules arranged within a perimeter finder pattern and uses the Error Checking and Correction 200 (ECC200) specification found within International Standards Organization (ISO)/International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 16022.

"Data qualifier" means a specified character (or string of characters) that immediately precedes a data field that defines the general category or intended use of the data that follows.

"DoD recognized unique identification equivalent" means a unique identification method that is in commercial use and has been recognized by DoD. All DoD recognized unique identification equivalents are listed at . https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

"DoD item unique identification" means a system of marking items delivered to DoD with unique item identifiers that have machine-readable data elements to distinguish an item from all other like and unlike items. For items that are serialized within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier and a unique serial number. For items that are serialized within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier, the unique item identifier shall include the data elements of the enterprise identifier; the original part, lot, or batch number; and the serial number.

" Enterprise " means the entity (e.g., a manufacturer or vendor) responsible for assigning unique item identifiers to items.

" Enterprise identifier" means a code that is uniquely assigned to an enterprise by an issuing agency.

"Government's unit acquisition cost" means-

(1) For fixed-price type line, subline, or exhibit line items, the unit price identified in the contract at the time of delivery;

(2) For cost-type or undefinitized line, subline, or exhibit line items, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery; and

(3) For items produced under a time-and-materials contract, the Contractor's estimated fully burdened unit cost to the Government at the time of delivery.

"Issuing agency" means an organization responsible for assigning a globally unique identifier to an enterprise, as indicated in the Register of Issuing Agency Codes for ISO/IEC 15459, located at http://www.aimglobal.org/?Reg_Authority15459.

"Issuing agency code" means a code that designates the registration (or controlling) authority for the enterprise identifier.

"Item" means a single hardware article or a single unit formed by a grouping of subassemblies, components, or constituent parts.

" Lot or batch number" means an identifying number assigned by the enterprise to a designated group of items, usually referred to as either a lot or a batch, all of which were manufactured under identical conditions.

"Machine-readable" means an automatic identification technology media, such as bar codes, contact memory buttons, radio frequency identification, or optical memory cards.

"Original part number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise at item creation to a class of items with the same form, fit, function, and interface.

"Parent item" means the item assembly, intermediate component, or subassembly that has an embedded item with a unique item identifier or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Serial number within the enterprise identifier" means a combination of numbers, letters, or symbols assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like and unlike item and is never used again within the enterprise.

"Serial number within the part, lot, or batch number" means a combination of numbers or letters assigned by the enterprise to an item that provides for the differentiation of that item from any other like item within a part, lot, or batch number assignment.

"Serialization within the enterprise identifier" means each item produced is assigned a serial number that is unique among all the tangible items produced by the enterprise and is never used again. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the enterprise identifier.

"Serialization within the part, lot, or batch number" means each item of a particular part, lot, or batch number is assigned a unique serial number within that part, lot, or batch number assignment. The enterprise is responsible for ensuring unique serialization within the part, lot, or batch number within the enterprise identifier.

"Type designation" means a combination of letters and numerals assigned by the Government to a major end item, assembly or subassembly, as appropriate, to provide a convenient means of differentiating between items having the same basic name and to indicate modifications and changes thereto.

"Unique item identifier" means a set of data elements marked on items that is globally unique and unambiguous. The term includes a concatenated unique item identifier or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

"Unique item identifier type" means a designator to indicate which method of uniquely identifying a part has been used. The current list of accepted unique item identifier types is maintained at .https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/ce/ds/unique-id.html

(b) The Contractor shall deliver all items under a contract line, subline, or exhibit line item.

(c) Unique item identifier.

(1) The Contractor shall provide a unique item identifier for the following:

(i) Delivered items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is $5,000 or more, except for the following line items:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(ii) Items for which the Government's unit acquisition cost is less than $5,000 that are identified in the Schedule or the following table:

Contract Line, Subline, or

Exhibit Line Item Number Item Description

(If items are identified in the Schedule, insert "See Schedule in this table.)

(iii) Subassemblies, components, and parts embedded within delivered items, items with warranty requirements, DoD serially managed reparables and DoD serially managed nonreparables as specified in Attachment Number .____

(iv) Any item of special tooling or special test equipment as defined in FAR 2.101 that have been designated for preservation and storage for a Major Defense Acquisition Program as specified in Attachment Number .____

(v) Any item not included in (i), (ii), (iii), or (iv) for which the contractor creates and marks a unique item identifier for traceability.

(2) The unique item identifier assignment and its component data element combination shall not be duplicated on any other item marked or registered in the DoD Item Unique Identification Registry by the contractor.

(3) The unique item identifier component data elements shall be marked on an item using two dimensional data matrix symbology that complies with ISO/IEC International Standard 16022, Information technology - International symbology specification - Data matrix; ECC200 data matrix specification.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that- Data syntax and semantics of unique item identifiers.

(i) The data elements (except issuing agency code) of the unique item identifier are encoded within the data matrix symbol that is marked on the item using one of the following three types of data qualifiers, as determined by the Contractor:

(A) Application Identifiers (AIs) (Format Indicator 05 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(B) Data Identifiers (DIs) (Format Indicator 06 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with ISO/IEC International Standard 15418, Information Technology - EAN/UCC Application Identifiers and Fact Data Identifiers and Maintenance and ANSI MH

10.8.2 Data Identifier and Application Identifier Standard.

(C) Text Element Identifiers (TEIs) (Format Indicator 12 of ISO/IEC International Standard 15434), in accordance with the Air Transport Association Common Support Data Dictionary; and

(ii) The encoded data elements of the unique item identifier conform to the transfer structure, syntax, and coding of messages and data formats specified for Format Indicators 05, 06, and 12 in ISO/IEC International Standard 15434, Information Technology - Transfer Syntax for High Capacity Automatic Data Capture Media.

(5) . Unique item identifier

(i) The Contractor shall-

(A) Determine whether to-

Serialize within the enterprise identifier; (1)

Serialize within the part, lot, or batch number; or (2)

Use a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent (e.g. Vehicle Identification Number); and (3)

(B) Place the data elements of the unique item identifier (enterprise identifier; serial number; DoD recognized unique identification equivalent; and for serialization within the part, lot, or batch number only: original part, lot, or batch number) on items requiring marking by paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, based on the criteria provided in MIL-STD-130, Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property, latest version;

(C) Label shipments, storage containers and packages that contain uniquely identified items in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-129, Military Marking for Shipment and Storage, latest version; and

(D) Verify that the marks on items and labels on shipments, storage containers, and packages are machine readable and conform to the applicable standards. The contractor shall use an automatic identification technology device for this verification that has been programmed to the requirements of Appendix A, MIL-STD-130, latest version.

(ii) The issuing agency code-

(A) Shall not be placed on the item; and

(B) Shall be derived from the data qualifier for the enterprise identifier.

(d) For each item that requires item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(i), (ii), or (iv) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), in addition to the information provided as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor shall report at the time of delivery, as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier.

(2) Unique item identifier type.

(3) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(4) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(5) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).

(6) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).

(7) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).

(8) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).

(9) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).

(10) Government's unit acquisition cost.

(11) Unit of measure.

(12) Type designation of the item as specified in the contract schedule, if any.

(13) Whether the item is an item of Special Tooling or Special Test Equipment.

(14) Whether the item is covered by a warranty.

(e) For embedded subassemblies, components, and parts that require DoD item unique identification under paragraph (c)(1)(iii) of this clause or when item unique identification is provided under paragraph (c)(1)(v), the Contractor shall report as part of the Material Inspection and Receiving Report specified elsewhere in this contract, the following information:

(1) Unique item identifier of the parent item under paragraph (c)(1) of this clause that contains the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(2) Unique item identifier of the embedded subassembly, component, or part.

(3) Unique item identifier type.**

(4) Issuing agency code (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(5) Enterprise identifier (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(6) Original part number (if there is serialization within the original part number).**

(7) Lot or batch number (if there is serialization within the lot or batch number).**

(8) Current part number (optional and only if not the same as the original part number).**

(9) Current part number effective date (optional and only if current part number is used).**

(10) Serial number (if concatenated unique item identifier is used).**

(11) Description.

** Once per item.

(f) The Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraphs (d) and (e) of this clause as follows:

(1) End items shall be reported using the receiving report capability in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in accordance with the clause at 252.232-7003. If WAWF is not required by this contract, and the contractor is not using WAWF, follow the procedures at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site/uidregistry/.

(2) Embedded items shall be reported by one of the following methods-

(i) Use of the embedded items capability in WAWF;

(ii) Direct data submission to the IUID Registry following the procedures and formats at http://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site /uidregistry/; or

(iii) Via WAWF as a deliverable attachment for exhibit line item number (fill in) , Unique Item Identifier Report for Embedded ____ Items, Contract Data Requirements List, DD Form 1423.

(g) . If the Contractor acquires by subcontract, any item(s) for which item unique identification is required in accordance with Subcontracts paragraph (c)(1) of this clause, the Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (g), in the applicable subcontract(s), including subcontracts for commercial items.

Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Nov 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2011 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. Jun 2020 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Nov 2021

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Sep 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General. Aug 2019 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. Dec 2019 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. May 2016

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

Jan 2021

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jun 2013 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program. Jun 2022 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources as Subcontractors. Mar 2022 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements. Mar 2022 252.225-7036 Buy American-Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program.. Jun 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006

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

Apr 2020

252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. Jan 2021

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. May 2022

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

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (May 2022)

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

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division 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)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889 (a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020), with Alternate I (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C.

2402).

[ ] (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)).

[ ] (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111- 5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

[X] (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[ ] (5) [Reserved].

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

[ ] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

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

(Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

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

[ ] (10) [Reserved].

[ ] (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] (13) [Reserved]

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7.

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

[ ] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9.

[ ] (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-13.

[ ] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637s).

[ ] (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

[ ] (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-28.

[ ] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[ ] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

[ ] (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

[X] (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).

[X] (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (E.O.13126).

[X] (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

[ ] (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35.

[X] (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36.

[ ] (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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

[X] (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

[ ] (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

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

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

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

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

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

[ ] (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13.

[ ] (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jun2014) of 52.223-14.

[ ] (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

[ ] (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513).

[ ] (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693).

[ ] (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693).

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

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3.

[ ] (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[ ] (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.chapter83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 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.

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

[X] (iv) Alternate III (Jan 2021) of 52.225-3.

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

[X] (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

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

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

[ ] (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

[ ] (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021).

[ ] (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307 (f)).

[ ] (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[ ] (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[ ] (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).

[ ] (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

[ ] (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64.

[ ] (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64.

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

[ ] (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter67).

[ ] (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[ ] (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[ ] (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022).

[ ] (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706).

[ ] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation.

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

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, 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.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and 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)

(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required…