Solicitation - N0024426Q0013.pdf

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NOTE: OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, AND 30.

Created On:

14 Apr 2026, 23:29 PM Greenwich Mean Time

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Galley Fire Suppression Systems Inspection/Certification, Fire Extinguisher Certification and Repair

N0024426Q0013

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Inspection and certification of the galley hood fire suppression systems on APL-65

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Group

Annual Inspection, Testing, and Certification of all Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers Portable aboard APL-65

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Group

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Performance Work Statement FY26 Fire Suppression Systems Inspection, Certification, and Repair for APL-65

Title Galley Fire Suppression Systems Inspection/Certification, Fire Extinguisher Certification &

Repair

Place of Performance

Berthing & Messing Barge APL-65, located at Naval Base San Diego, CA. The barge may be moved to other locations within the San Diego area, as listed in Section 5.0.

Period of Performance

April 2026 - 12 months

1.0 Definitions

APL: Berthing and Messing Barge

CLIN: Contract Line Item Number

COR: Contracting Officer's Representative

DBIDS: Defense Biometric Identification System

NFPA: National Fire Protection Association

PWS: Performance Work Statement

OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration

2.0 Background

The Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet (COMPACFLT) Berthing & Messing Program requires comprehensive inspection, testing, certification, and repair of fire suppression systems and portable fire extinguishers aboard the APL-65 berthing barge to ensure the safety of personnel and assets.

3.0 Scope of Work

The contractor shall provide all necessary labor, materials, and equipment to perform annual inspection, testing, certification, and authorized repairs for the galley fire suppression system and all portable fire extinguishers on the APL-65, in accordance with the standards listed in Section 4.0.

4.0 Applicable Standards and Publications

The contractor shall comply with the latest versions of the following standards:

- NFPA 10: Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers

- NFPA 17A: Standard for Wet Chemical Extinguishing Systems

- NFPA 96: Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations

- 29 CFR 1910: Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA)

- 29 CFR 1915: Occupational Safety and Health Standards for Shipyard Employment

- Manufacturer's Service Manuals** for all installed equipment.

5.0 Place and Period of Performance

- Primary Location: Naval Base San Diego, San Diego, CA.

- Potential Alternate Locations: The APL-65 may be located at the following private shipyards or naval bases. The contractor is responsible for confirming the barge's exact location with the Government Manager prior to any scheduled work.

o Continental Maritime of San Diego (CMSD) o BAE Systems, Inc.

o General Dynamics NASSCO o Naval Base Point Loma o Naval Base Coronado

- Period of Performance: 12 months

6.0 Contract Line Items (CLINs)

CLIN Description QTY UNIT

0001 Annual Inspection, Testing, and Certification of Galley Wet Chemical Fire Suppression System on APL-65. 1 Lot

Annual Inspection, Testing, and Certification of all Portable aboard APL-65, as Wet Chemical Fire Extinguishers detailed below:

1 Lot

Portable Fire Extinguisher Inventory (CLIN 0002):

Location Type Size QTY

APL-65 Galley Class K 2.5 Gallon 2

7.0 Inspection, Testing, and Repair Process

- Scheduling: The contractor shall contact the Government Manager four (4) weeks prior to the desired service date to schedule the annual inspection.

- Inspection & Testing: The contractor shall perform a comprehensive inspection and testing of all systems and equipment as specified in this PWS.

- Reporting: Following the inspection, the contractor shall submit an and, if Inspection & Certification Report deficiencies are found, a (see Section 8.0).Discrepancy/Repair Estimate Report

- Repair Authorization: No repair work shall be performed or parts replaced unless explicitly The authorized.

Government Manager will review the repair Upon approval and funding allocation, the Contracting Officer willestimate.

issue a formal contract modification.

- Execution of Repairs: The contractor shall perform the authorized repair work only after receiving the official modification from the Contracting Officer.

- Check Pressure gauge indicator in operable range

- All lead and wire seals are intact

- There are no visible signs that system has fired or been tampered with

- All piping and conduit immobilized with proper hangers and brackets

- Position of all nozzles

- Duct Plenum nozzles free of grease

- Hood plenum nozzles condition

- Nozzles need Correction/add

- Replace all protective covers on nozzles

- Replace fuse links

- Test system operation with from terminal link for proper operation

- Test system operation with manual remote for proper operation

- Test system operation and proper operation of micro switch

System connected to Barge alarm

- Panel model #_____ Alarm panel location:____

- System is now visible and free from obstructions

- Inspection and service tag on system cylinder Tank DOT date

- Cooking surfaces should be protected

- Proper hand portable extinguishers properly serviced

8.0 Deliverables

All deliverables shall be submitted electronically to the Government Manager.

Deliverable Deadline

1. Inspection & Certification Report Within 5 business days of inspection.

2. Discrepancy / Repair Estimate Report Submitted with the inspection report if deficiencies are found. Must itemize parts, labor, and costs.

3. Copies of Technician Licenses /Certifications

To be provided to the COR upon request.

9.0 Contractor Requirements

- All contractor personnel must be appropriately trained, licensed, and certified to perform fire protection system inspections per all applicable standards.

- The contractor shall provide all tools, equipment, and materials necessary to perform the work specified herein.

- The contractor shall be responsible for the cleanup of any spills and shall comply with all environmental and safety regulations.

10.0 Security and Access

- All contractor personnel requiring access to naval installations must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) access card.

- The contractor shall submit a completed SECNAV Form 5512/1 to the COR for each employee.

- The contractor is responsible for collecting and returning DBIDS cards to the COR within two (2) working days of an employee's departure from the company.

11.0 Government and Contractor Points of Contact

- Government Manager:

Name: Owen Walker

Office: 619-556-3002

Cell: 619-920-9093

Email: owen.g.walker5.civ@navy.mil

Upon award, the contractor shall contact Owen Walker to clarify requirements and inspection schedules.

12.0 Work Hours

- Standard Hours: Inspections and testing will be scheduled between 0700 and 1400, Monday through Friday.

- Emergency Repairs: Emergency services may be required on a 24/7 basis, as deemed necessary by the Government Manager.

Requirements Galley Fire Suppression Systems Inspection/Certification, Fire Extinguisher Certification and Repair

N0024426Q0013 mailto:owen.g.walker5.civ@navy.mil

Section D - Packaging and Marking

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please contact the COR

DoDAAC: N55262 CountryCode: USA

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CTR - AIM

ATTN COMMANDING OFFICER, 3755 BRINSER STREET SUITE 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5205

UNITED STATES

Candice Barnes, COR Email: candice.n.barnes2.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-726-5756

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Please contact the COR

DoDAAC: N55262 CountryCode: USA

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CTR - AIM

ATTN COMMANDING OFFICER, 3755 BRINSER STREET SUITE 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5205

UNITED STATES

Candice Barnes, COR Email: candice.n.barnes2.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-726-5756

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Delivery Period From 30 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2027

Period of Performance From 30 Apr 2026 To 29 Apr 2027

1 Group Place of Performance DoDAAC: N55262 CountryCode: USA

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CTR - AIM

ATTN COMMANDING OFFICER, 3755 BRINSER STREET SUITE 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5205

UNITED STATES

Candice Barnes, COR Email: candice.n.barnes2.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-726-5756

Delivery Period From 30 Apr 2026 to 29 Apr 2027

1 Group Place of Performance DoDAAC: N55262 CountryCode: USA

SOUTHWEST REGIONAL MAINT CTR - AIM

ATTN COMMANDING OFFICER, 3755 BRINSER STREET SUITE 1

SAN DIEGO, CA 92136-5205

UNITED STATES

Candice Barnes, COR Email: candice.n.barnes2.civ@us.navy.mil Telephone: 619-726-5756

Section G - Contract Administration Data Contact the Contract Specialist if any post award delivery delay, performance problem or other issues arise during the performance of this order.

CONTRACT SPECIALIST POINT OF CONTACT (POC):

Name: Amber Haverstick

Phone: 619-556-5321

Email: amber.m.haverstick.civ@us.navy.mil

TECHNICAL POC:

Name: TBD

Phone: TBD

Email: TBD

CONTRACTOR POC

TBD

Phone: TBD

E-mail: TBD

SALES TAX EXEMPTION The contractor is hereby advised that the United States Government and

Agencies thereof are exempt from State and Local Government Tax by virtue of Article 6 of the United

States Constitution. No exemption certificate is required.

PAYMENT

Payment table included at PGI 204.7108(b)(2) is hereby incorporated at the following link:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/pgi/pgi_htm/current/PGI204_71.htm#payment_instructions

SUPTXT 203.1106-1 (3-18) NAVY USE OF ABILITYONE SUPPORT CONTRACTOR - RELEASE OF OFFEROR INFORMATION

NAVSUP FLC San Diego may utilize contractor support through the AbilityOne Program, as needed, to perform contract closeout functions for this acquisition. Information, including business sensitive/confidential or proprietary data, that the offeror provides to the government or information already in the possession of the government may be viewed and utilized by the AbilityOne Program support contractor personnel during the course of its contract performance. The information that may be made available to the support contractor may include, for example, pricing and technical proposals, historical contract, pricing and performance information, Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) reporting information and similar data /information.

By submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation, the offeror and its subcontractors consent to a release of their business sensitive /confidential or proprietary data to the government's AbilityOne Program support contractor personnel. AbilityOne will have a Non-Disclosure/Non- Use Agreement in place with the Government in order to comply with DFARS 252-227-7025. The offeror retains the right to engage AbilityOne in a non-disclosure agreement pursuant to DFARS 252.227-7025(b)(5)(iv).

REVIEW OF AGENCY PROTESTS

The contracting activity, Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) will process agency protests in accordance with the requirements set forth in FAR 33.103(d).

Pursuant to FAR 33.103(d)(4), agency protests may be filed directly with the appropriate reviewing authority; or, a protester may appeal a decision rendered by a contracting officer to the reviewing authority.

The reviewing authority for FLCSD is the Director, Regional Contracts Department, Fleet Logistics Center San Diego at 3985 Cummings Road, Building 116 - 3rd Floor, San Diego, CA 92136-4200. Agency procurement protests should clearly identify the initial adjudicating official, i.e., the "contracting officer" or "reviewing official".

Offerors should note this review of the Contracting Officer's decision will not extend GAO's timeliness requirements. Therefore, any subsequent protest to GAO must be filed within 10 days of knowledge of initial adverse agency action.

UNIT PRICES (OCT 2001)

Contractor unit prices, when incorporated into a Government contract, will be released under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) without further notice to the contractor submitter. If the Contractor takes issue with the release, it should submit its proposal data with the appropriate legends and explain in detail why such data cannot be released as a public record under the Freedom of Information Act.

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) As used in this clause- Definitions.

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

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

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

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

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

(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.

Invoice 2-in-1

(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 financing, submit a commercial financing request.

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

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

(3) The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in 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 N50082

Issue By DoDAAC N00244

Admin DoDAAC N00244

Inspect By DoDAAC N/A

Ship To Code N/A

Ship From Code N/A

Mark For Code N/A

Service Approver (DoDAAC) N/A

Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) N55262

Accept at Other DoDAAC N55262

LPO DoDAAC N/A

DCAA Auditor DoDAAC N/A

Other DoDAAC(s) N/A

(*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.

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

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

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Section I - Contract Clauses

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.204-13 System for Award Management-Maintenance. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

Feb 2026

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.212-4 Terms and Conditions-Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.223-23 Sustainable Products. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026 52.240-91 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. (Deviation 2026-O0038) Feb 2026

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support. Jan 2023

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

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023 252.217-7003 Changes. Dec 1991 252.217-7004 Job Orders and Compensation. May 2006 252.217-7005 Inspection and Manner of Doing Work. Jul 2009 252.217-7011 Access to Vessel. Dec 1991 252.217-7012 Liability and Insurance. Aug 2003 252.217-7013 Guarantees. Dec 1991 252.217-7014 Discharge of Liens. Dec 1991 252.217-7015 Safety and Health. Dec 1991 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. Jun 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel. Jan 2023 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

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

(DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(Mar 2025) Deviation 2025-O0004 (Mar 2025)

Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0003 and 2025-O0004)

(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 (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, (Jan 2017) 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 Covered Entities (Dec (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).2023)

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

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

(5) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801).(Mar 2023)

(6) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (31 U.S.C. 3553).(Aug 1996)

(7) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).(Oct 2004)

(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

[ ] 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government with (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 4655).(1) (Jun 2020), Alternate I (Nov 2021)

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

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

[ ] 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (41 U.S.C. 4712); this clause does not apply to contracts of DoD, NASA, (4) (Nov 2023) the Coast Guard, or applicable elements of the intelligence community-see FAR 3.900(a).

[ ] 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Pub. L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note).(5) (Jun 2020)

[ ] [Reserved].(6)

[ ] 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(7) (Oct 2016)

[ ] 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).(8) (Oct 2016)

X 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).(9) (Jun 2023)

[ ] 52.204-28, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide Acquisition Contracts, and (10) Multi-Agency Contracts. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

[ ] (11)

(i) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

[ ] Alternate I of 52.204-30.(ii) (Dec 2023)

[ ] (12) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded. ( 2025) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).Jan

[ ] 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (41 U.S.C. 2313).(13) (Oct 2018)

[ ] [Reserved].(14)

[ ] 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657a).(15) Oct 2022

[ ] 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns ( ) (if the offeror elects to waive the (16) Oct 2022 preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[ ] [Reserved](17)

X (18)

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

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

[ ] (19)

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

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

[ ] 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).(20) ( )Jan 2025

[ ] (21)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).( )Jan 2025

[ ] 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) (Jun 2020)

[ ] Alternate IV of 52.219-9.(v) ( )Jan 2025

[ ] (22)

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

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

[ ] 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657s).(23) Oct 2022

[ ] 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).(24) (Sep 2021)

[ ] 52.219-27, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible (25) Under the SDVOSB Program ( ) (15 U.S.C. 657f).Feb 2024

X (26)

(i) 52.219-28, Small Business Program Rerepresentation (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).Postaward ( )Jan 2025

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

[ ] 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns ((27) Oct ) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).2022

[ ] 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned (28) Small Business Program ( ) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).Oct 2022

[ ] 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).(29) (Mar 2020)

[ ] 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).(30) (Sep 2021)

X 52.222-3, Convict Labor (E.O.11755).(31) (Jun 2003)

[ ] (32) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (E.O. 13126).(Jan 2025)

[ ] [Reserved](33)

[ ] [Reserved](34)

[ ] (35)

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

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

X (36)

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

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

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

[ ] 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (E.O. 13496).(38) (Dec 2010)

X (39)

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

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

[ ] (40) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially (Jan 2025) available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in FAR 22.1803.)

[ ] (41)

(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.)

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

[ ] 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(42) (May 2024) et seq.

[ ] 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(43) (May 2024) et seq.

[ ] 52.223-20, Aerosols (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(44) (May 2024) et seq.

[ ] 52.223-21, Foams (42 U.S.C. 7671, ).(45) (May 2024) et seq.

[ ] 52.223-23, Sustainable Products and Services (MAR 2025) (DEVIATION 2025-O0004)) (7 U.S.C. 8102, 42 U.S.C. 6962, 42 U.S.C. 8259b, (46) and 42 U.S.C. 7671l).

[ ] (47)

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

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

[ ] (48)

(i) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).(Oct 2022)

[ ] Alternate I of 52.225-1.(ii) (Oct 2022)

[ ] (49)

(i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, (NOV 2023) 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Public Law 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 [Reserved].(ii)

[ ] Alternate II of 52.225-3.(iii) (Jan 2025)

[ ] Alternate III of 52.225-3.(iv) (Feb 2024)

[ ] Alternate IV (Oct 2022) of 52.225-3.(v)

[ ] 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (19 U.S.C. 2501, ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).(50) (NOV 2023) et seq

[ ] 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign (51) (Feb 2021) 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 the National (52) Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G 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 (42 U.S.C. 5150).(54) (Nov 2007)

X 52.226-8, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (E.O. 13513).(55) (May 2024)

[ ] 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements .(56) (Feb 2021)

[ ] 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. (57) (Nov 2021) 3805).

[ ] 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 3805).(58) (Nov 2021)

X 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (31 U.S.C. 3332).(59) (Oct2018)

[ ] 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 (31 U.S.C. 3332).(61) (May 2014)

[ ] 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (5 U.S.C. 552a).(62) (Aug 1996)

[ ] 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (63) (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).(Nov 2024)

[ ] 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)).(64) (Jan 2017)

[ ] (65)

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

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

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

(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:

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

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

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

[ ] 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) ( 29U.S.C.206 and 41 U.S.(4) C. chapter 67).

[ ] 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of (5) 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 (6) (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

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

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

[ ] 52.247-69, Reporting Requirement for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers Regarding Training to Prevent Human Trafficking (49 U.S.C. 40118(10) (Jan 2025) (g)).

(d) . The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded Comptroller General Examination of Record 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 to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1), in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause-

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

(ii) 52.203-17, Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (41 U.S.C. 4712).(Nov 2023)

(iii) 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)).

(iv) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).2023)

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

(vi) 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Section 102 of Division R of Pub. L. 117-328).(Jun 2023)

(vii)

(A) 52.204-30, Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (Pub. L. 115-390, title II).(Dec 2023)

(B) Alternate I of 52.204-30.(Dec 2023)

(viii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting ( )Jan 2025 opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ix) [Reserved]

(x) [Reserved]

(xi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (38 U.S.C. 4212).(Jun 2020)

(xii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (29 U.S.C. 793).(Jun 2020)

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

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

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

(xvi)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).(Nov 2021)

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

(xvii) 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).

(xviii) 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).

(xix) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (E.O. 12989).(Jan 2025)

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

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

(xxii)

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

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

(xxiii) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Section 862, as amended, of the National (Oct 2016) Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. Subtitle A, Part V, Subpart G Note).

(xxiv) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with (Jun 2020) paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xxv) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) (31 U.S.C. 3903 and 10 U.S.C. 3801). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (c) of 52.232-40.

(xxvi) 52.240-1, Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities (Sections 1821-1826, Pub. L. 118-31, 41 U.S.C. 3901 note prec.).(Nov 2024)

(xxvii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down (Nov 2021) required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

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

(End of clause)

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires. (May 2014)

STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014)

In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor ( ), this clause 29 CFR Part 4 identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5332.

This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination

Employee Class Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits

(End of clause)

Section J - List of Attachments

Section K - Representations, Certification, & Other Statements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.240-90 Security Prohibitions and Exclusions Representations and Certifications. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

Feb 2026

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region- Representation.

Jun 2023

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (Dec 2019)

COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

(a) . As used in this provision, "covered defense telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause Definitions 252.204-7018, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services.

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

(c) . The Offeror represents that it does, does not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a Representation part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(End of provision)

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation.

(May 2021)

PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-

REPRESENTATION (MAY 2021)

The Offeror is not required to complete the representation in this provision if the Offeror has represented in the provision at 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does not provide covered defense 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."

(a) . "Covered defense telecommunications equipment or services," "covered mission," "critical technology," and "substantial or Definitions essential component," as used in this provision, have the meanings given in the 252.204-7018 clause, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services, of this solicitation.

(b) . Section 1656 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2018 (Pub. L. 115-91) prohibits agencies from Prohibition procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(c) . The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) at for Procedures https://www.sam.gov entities that are excluded when providing any equipment, system, or service to carry out covered missions that uses covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system, unless a waiver is granted.

(d) . If in its annual representations and certifications in SAM the Offeror has represented in paragraph (c) of the provision at Representation 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation, that it "does" provide covered defense 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, then the Offeror shall complete the following additional representation:

The Offeror represents that it will will not provide covered defense telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to DoD in the performance of any award resulting from this solicitation.

(e) . If the Offeror has represented in paragraph (d) of this provision that it "will provide covered defense telecommunications Disclosures equipment or services," the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(1) A description of all covered defense telecommunications equipment and services offered (include brand or manufacturer; product, such as model number, original equipment manufacturer (OEM) number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable).

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

(3) For services, the entity providing the covered defense telecommunications services (include entity name, unique entity identifier, and Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, if known).

(4) For equipment, the entity that produced or provided the covered defense telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known).

(End of provision)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, & Notices to Offerors or Quoters

Addendum to 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Services

1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

1.1 This section provides general instructions for preparing proposals as well as specific instructions on the format and content of the proposal.

Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements in addition to those identified as evaluation factors and subfactors. Taking exception to any provision in the solicitation without addressing the exception with the contracting office before the proposal due date specified within the solicitation will render the proposal ineligible for award.

1.2 The Government intends to award this contract without discussions. Notwithstanding this intent, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions with Offerors in the competitive range, if necessary and permit such Offerors to revise their proposals.

1.3 An Offeror's proposal is presumed to represent the Offeror's best efforts to comply with the solicitation requirements. Clarity and completeness of the proposal are of the utmost importance. The proposal must be written in a practical, clear, and concise manner. It must use quantitative terms whenever possible and must avoid qualitative adjectives to the maximum extent possible.