Solicitation No. 693JF722R000005.pdf

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The Maritime Administration (MARAD) seeks a contractor for Food Service Integrated Pest Management Program for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy located in Kings Point, NY.

The contract shall cover a base period, from date of award through 12 consecutive months, and four

(4) 12-month options.

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Base period and option periods will be adjusted accordingly upon contract award.

00001 Base Period - Integrated Pest Management Program

Period of performance: 03/01/2022-02/28/2023

00002 Option Period 1 - Integrated Pest Management

Program

Period of performance: 03/01/2023-02/28/2024

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

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SECTION 1 – STANDARD FORM (SF) 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (cont.)

STATEMENT OF WORK

ORGANIZATION

The Maritime Administration (MARAD)/United States Merchant Marine Academy is a federal service academy that educates and graduates licensed Merchant Marine officers of exemplary character who serve America’s marine transportation and defense needs in peace and war. With 95 percent of the world's products transported over water, these leaders are vital to the effective operation of our merchant fleet for both commercial and military transport during war and peace.

OVERVIEW

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (USMM) requires an integrated pest management (IPM) program to prevent or control pests and disease vectors that may adversely impact the food service operations of the USMMA by affecting the health of personnel, Staff, Midshipmen or damaging structures, material, or property.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

USMMA

300 Steamboat Road Kings Point, N.Y. 11024

(Areas of Performance: Delano Hall Commissary; Topside Dining Room and Seafarer Canteen and outside entrances to these locations)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The contract shall cover a base period, from date of award through 12 consecutive months, and four (4) 12-month options.

WORK SCHEDULE

Schedule: One inspection per week - Wednesday (Note: Inspection days can vary) Time Frame: The start time should be mostly mornings around 7:30a.m

Note: The COR may coordinate with the Contractor and request to work alternate hours, if necessary. Such efforts will be conducted between both parties within reasonable timeframes to avoid undue burdens on the Contractor’s employees. Overtime hours are not anticipated.

QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS

The Contractor must provide license, registration, and certification by the State of New York to provide pest control services in categories 7a and 7f. The Pest Control Operator and Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator shall comply with the regulations of the Sanitary Code of the County of Nassau Health Department, and/or any governing or licensing body. Contractor will comply with all applicable Workmen’s Compensation and Public Liability Insurance Laws.

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The Contractor shall provide the Academy’s Environmental Protection Specialist all Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) BEFORE USE for all chemicals to be used so the Environmental Protection Specialist may monitor the use of chemicals at the Academy and alert personnel when chemicals are being used and what precautions to take if required.

All contractor employees who apply pesticides in any form shall be certified by New York State in the appropriate category of service

SCOPE OF WORK

The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy serves over 2000 meals per day to its residential student population, while providing special food services for traveling teams, watchstanders, and the Seafarer training ship. Extermination responsibilities include all areas and equipment for Delano Hall Commissary, Topside Dining Room, Seafarer Canteen, and outside entrances to these locations

Four (4) times a year the Contractor shall inspect and treat employee food service lockers, kettle gear boxes, disassemble and treat as needed the dish machine, treat steamer and clean all floor drains and kettle trench drains using a bacterial enzyme cleaner

Floor drains shall be inspected weekly and treated as necessary

Seal minor cracks, crevices, and holes that serve as known pest harborage, or permit pest ingress and egress (Note: Special attention must be made to soda machines, coffee machines, ice machines, ovens, stoves, exhausts, hoods, refrigeration, mixers, work tables, carts, wheels on carts and all additional food service equipment as needed)

Inspect all electrical panels and treat as necessary (Note: Do not treat with powders or dust since this poses a potential safety hazard; use bait jells)

Inspect and treat all equipment, including portable equipment (Note: The Government will be responsible for any work related to the building components such as structural members, furnishings, etc., affected including the removal of damaged material, and any associated repairs)

Pest populations located on the exterior grounds within the property boundaries of the buildings are included and shall include the placement of tamper resistant Bait Stations. Tin Cat mouse traps are to be placed in various spots inside the Commissary/Dining areas

Monitor Glue Boards throughout all areas of service. The First Approach is a non-chemical method to change the habitat and lastly only when necessary use the least toxic chemical to eradicate pests (e.g.

bait jells or boric acid).

Do not perform unnecessary fogging’s or fumigation in the Commissary/Dining areas. (Exception: It’s the only alternative in correcting a serious situation for pest control which must be approved by the COR)

Respond to Emergency Calls for assistance within 24 hours at no additional charge

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Any subsequent changes or adjustments shall be submitted for approval in writing to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR)

OTHER INFORMATION

Security Requirements

Before starting work, the Contractor will provide the COR/Assistant COR with a letter listing the names and qualifications of employees who will perform work on Academy premises.

The Contractor must obtain a parking pass and necessary keys from the Academy’s Public Safety Office upon entering and return them when leaving the premises.

Vehicle Operation

Personnel in the employ of the Contractor shall, in the operation of motor vehicles possess a valid State Driver’s license.

Environmental Protection

Comply with all applicable federal, state, local and installation laws, regulations, and public health standards as requested by the Contracting Officer (CO). In addition, the contractor will be responsible for:

Adhering to all insecticides and pesticides to be used on the Academy grounds and buildings that must adhere to the Pest Control Program as recommended by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Pest Control Association and Department of Environment and Conservation

(DEC)

Extermination measures that must be food safe and conform to the New York State Board of Health Food Service Extermination Standards

Coordinating all environmental protection matters with the COR and Environmental Protection Specialist

Reporting a "spill" as soon as possible to the Installation Police Department (516) 773-5410 and the COR. (Note: Spill means the uncontrollable release of toxic chemicals in solid, liquid or gas form)

Immediate clean-up and contain the spill after occurrence (Note: Assistance and guidance may be provided by the Government. If the Government determines the Contractor’s response is insufficient, the Contractor may be held liable for cleanup costs incurred by the Government. In the event a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations resulting from the Contractor's conduct, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for that fine and all other direct and indirect costs attributable to the fine)

Pesticide Mixing/Storage

Pesticide and/or pest control items shall not be mixed or stored on the installation. (Note: When required and requested in writing by the contractor, the COR will determine a designated transfer site so diluted pesticides can be transferred from a holding tank to the operational spray tank. Storage is only authorized in service vehicles)

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Disposal

At the expense of the contractor, it’s the responsibility of the contractor to:

Dispose of debris, rubbish, hazardous waste, and unusable material resulting from the work under this requirement off of Government property

Dispose of hazardous waste in accordance with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Failure to Perform

In the event work is performed unsatisfactorily, the Contractor will be requested in writing to correct the deficiencies within 10 calendar days.

SECTION I - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, MATERIAL, EQUIPMENT, OR

INFORMATION

Not Applicable (N/A)

SECTION J – DELIVERABLES

The contractor must make a periodic overall inspection of the entire premises once each quarter to ensure that necessary sanitary conditions are being maintained. A written Inspection Report and Pest Control Report shall be submitted to the COR and/or Assistant COR.

Inspection Report

The Inspection Reports shall include any information concerning the Government’s responsibility maintaining sanitary and structural conditions on campus and provide recommendation to aid in pest prevention.

Contractor shall instruct a contractor employee to fill out and initial the report which outlines the treatment provided for each examination performed at the Academy.

The COR/Assistant COR will specify the date of the work for exterminating services so arrangements can be made beforehand with the contaminated areas. The contractor employees shall check in with the COR/Assistant COR in person for the regular weekly visits and check out before leaving to furnish a detailed report of areas serviced and conditions found.

The Contractor shall maintain and incorporate all Inspection Reports into a logbook.

Pest Control Report

Include a record of the chemicals used during the quarter, formulation and percentages for each operation, including the amounts in pounds, gallons, etc. used during the quarter, list areas treated, and provide trend analysis.

Note: Failure to submit quarterly reports will delay payment until the report is received.

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Quality Control Plan (QCP)

A critical aspect of pest management shall be implemented and monitored through a continuous inspection program; identification of infested zones and allowing an objective assessment of pest population levels and identification of procedural and structural deficiencies that contribute to pest infestations.

At the direction of the COR, a Quality Control Plan shall be submitted and include the following information:

Name of on-site technician(s) and alternates, date/time of signing in and out upon completion of service that will be signed by COR after the report is inspected and reviewed

Findings of all pest control operations, both chemical and non-chemical, including surveillance and make detailed, site specific recommendations in writing for corrective action to the COR

Special attention shall be given to the Government sanitation, waste management, and repair/alteration activities

Recommendations to the Government that can aid in the overall pest suppression effort may involve improvement in cleaning or storage practices, installation or repair of screens and barriers, application of caulk and other sealants, patching of structural gaps, repairing leaks, and draining

Maintain communications with the COR/Assistant COR immediately of any unforeseen issues or problems that arise.

Performance Evaluation Meetings

The Contractor shall be required to meet with the COR and/or the Contracting Officer (CO) as determined necessary by the COR or CO. The Contractor may request a meeting whenever the need arises. The Contractor shall prepare minutes of each meeting and submit to the CO and COR for review and acceptance. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by the Contractor. In the event the Government non-concurs with the meeting minutes, the Contractor will be so advised, and additional communications must be conducted until resolution of the meeting minutes is resolved. The meeting minutes are due within five (5) business days after the meeting.

Performance-Based Matrix

Deliverable Performance Standard

Acceptable Quality

Method of Surveillance

Specific Sites of Actual or Potential pest infestation

As required by

SOW

98% Periodic Inspection

Existing Populations Suppressed with Corrective Solutions

As Scheduled 100% Periodic Inspection

Areas Vulnerable to Infestation managed

As required by

SOW

100% 100% Inspection

Records Accurately maintained & monthly Performance Summary Reports

Due NLT five

(5) business days from the end of the month.

98% 100% Inspection

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Effectiveness of the IPM actions systematically evaluated

As required by

SOW

100% 100% Inspection

Appropriate level of toxicity applied

As Scheduled 100% 100% Inspection

Floor Drains Weekly 98% 100% Inspection

END OF SOW

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SECTION 2 – PROVISIONS

52.252-01 – Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1988)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://acquisition.gov/far/current/html/FARTOCP52.html

Clause Title Date 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance OCT 2016 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items JUL 2021 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items OCT 2014 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APRIL 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency APRIL 1991

Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

52.212 -1 Instructions of Offerors-Commercial Items—Addendum (June 2020) o Ensure organization’s Entity Information is registered in betaSAM.gov o This is a notice that the procurement is a total set-aside for Small Business o Only quotes submitted by Small Business will be accepted by the government o Any quote that is submitted by a contractor that is not Small Business will not be considered for award

An official having the authority to contractually bind the offeror's company must complete blocks 17a, 30a, 30b and 30c the Standard Form (SF) 1449 Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items in accordance with the procedures prescribed in FAR 4.102.

Offerors shall utilize the SF-1449 to submit proposal packages. If an offeror uses its own proposal form or a letter to submit the offer, it may be considered only if, (1) the offeror accepts all terms and conditions of the Request for Proposals (RFP), (2) this acceptance is indicated in writing and, (3) award on the proposal would result in a binding contract with terms and conditions that do not vary from the terms and conditions of the RFP.

Offers or modifications of offerors received at the address specified for receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers in Block 8 of Standard Form 1449 will not be considered.

The electronic solicitation documents, as posted on https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/?returnUrl=%2Fbuyer%3FisIE%3Dtrue , shall be the “official” documents for this solicitation. The Government will not reimburse offerors for any cost incurred for the preparation and submission of a proposal in response to this solicitation. All proposal information is https://www.ebuy.gsa.gov/ebuy/?returnUrl=%2Fbuyer%3FisIE%3Dtrue

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Acceptable Offerors

Each offeror must submit mandatory requirements and must be submitted identified as follows:

Proposal packages shall include volume I - Technical and volume II - Price that should be completed, executed, and submitted in accordance with FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. The proposal package shall not exceed 30 total pages. Offerors must submit proposal and cost/price packages in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected. Proposals shall include the font size 12 and the font style Times New Roman.

Interested offerors shall submit proposal packages via e-mail.

ATTN: Nicole Price, Procuring Contracting Officer nicole.price@dot.gov;

LaChelle Johnson, Lead Contracting Officer lachelle.johnson@dot.gov

Telegraphic offers (submitted by telegram or mailgram) will not be accepted and any proposal received after the time and date specified will not be considered.

Late Offers

Offers or modifications of offers received at the address specified for receipt of offers after the exact time specified for receipt of offers in Block 8 of Standard Form 1449 will not be considered.

Estimated Date of Contract Award

The Government intends to evaluate and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offerors initial offer should contain the offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest and waive informalities and minor irregularities in the offers received.

Communication

The offeror is instructed to contact only the solicitation Issuing Office for information about any aspect of the solicitation. All communication regarding this solicitation should directed to the Procuring Contracting Officer, Nicole Price, at nicole.price@dot.gov . Communication is preferred via email. The offeror must confirm receipt of communication submitted by these methods. The offeror is cautioned against contacting Government technical personnel regarding this solicitation prior to award of this procurement.

ALL QUESTIONS regarding this solicitation must be sent to the Procuring CO via email. The Government will make reasonable attempts to answer any question(s). The Government may not extend the proposal due date because of any questions. Responses to all questions submitted will be posted as an amendment to this solicitation on https://www.betasam.gov/.

mailto:nicole.price@dot.gov mailto:lachelle.johnson@dot.gov https://www.betasam.gov/

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Contract Administration

All contract administration matters will be handled by the following individuals:

ATTN: Nicole Price, Procuring Contracting Officer nicole.price@dot.gov Juebiline Mbandi, Acting Lead Contracting Officer juebiline.mbandi@dot.gov

52.212-2 Evaluation--Commercial Items – Addendum (OCT 2014)

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be the most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

Factor 1 - Technical

The offeror shall submit Volume I - Technical package not to exceed 25 total pages for evaluation which provides sufficient information to demonstrate the capabilities to satisfactorily perform the work that includes the following:

(1) Qualifications/Experience (Note: 3 or more years’ experience)

(2) Management/Staffing Plan

(3) Pesticide/Non-Pesticide Control Procedures

(3) Monitoring & Recordkeeping

(4) In-house Training

(5) Submission of New York state license for on-site vendor performing services

Technical Ratings Chart

ASSESSMENT

RATING DEFINITION

Excellent

The proposed approach indicates an exceptionally thorough and comprehensive understanding of the program goals, resources, schedules, and other aspects essential to the performance of the program. In terms of the specific factor/sub factor, the proposal contains major strengths, exceptional features, or innovations that should substantially benefit the program. There are no weaknesses or deficiencies. There is no relative risk associated with the proposed technical/management approach.

Good

The proposed approach indicates a thorough understanding of the program goals and the methods, resources, schedules, and other aspects essential to the performance of the program. The proposal has major strengths and/or minor strengths, which indicate the proposed approach, will benefit the program. Weaknesses, if any, are minor and are more than offset by strengths. The relative risk associated with the proposed technical/management approach is very low.

mailto:juebiline.mbandi@dot.gov

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Satisfactory

The proposed approach indicates an adequate understanding of the program goals and the methods, resources, schedules, and other aspects essential to the performance of the program. There are few, if any, exceptional features to benefit the program. The proposal has weaknesses that are not offset by strengths. The relative risk associated with the proposed technical/management approach is acceptable.

Marginal

The proposed approach indicates a superficial or vague understanding of the program goals and the methods, resources, schedules, and other aspects essential to the performance of the program. Numerous weaknesses and/or some deficiencies exist which are not offset by strengths. The relative risk associated with the proposed technical/management approach is high.

Unsatisfactory

The proposed approach indicates a lack of understanding of the program goals and the methods, resources, schedules, and other aspects essential to the performance of the program. Significant weaknesses and/or deficiencies exist. The relative risk associated with the proposed technical/management approach is unacceptable.

Factor 2 – Past Performance

Submit up to three (3) relevant references that display the same and/or similar services per the Scope of Work.

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings Chart

ASSESSMENT

RATING

DEFINITION

Exceptional

Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government’s benefit. The element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were highly effective

Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s benefit. The element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor were effective

Satisfactory Performance meets contractual requirements. The element being assessed contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the Contractor appear or were satisfactory

Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the Contractor has not yet identified corrective actions.

Unsatisfactory Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The element being assessed contains a serious problem(s) for which the Contractor’s corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

Neutral An offeror without a record of relevant past performance, or for whom information on past performance is not available, may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance according to FAR 15.305(a)(2)(iv).

Factor 3 – Price (Base + 4 options)

The offeror shall submit a price not to exceed 5 pages for evaluation. The package shall include the following:

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Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

• Relative Importance of Evaluation Factors

The evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance Technical and Past performance is slightly more important than price

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items (FEB 2021)

An offeror should complete the representations and certifications online via www.betasam.gov

(End of Provision)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Office of Acquisitions (MAR-380) U.S. DOT/Maritime Administration 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E.

Mail Stop: W28-201 Washington, DC 20590

(a) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of Provision) http://www.betasam.gov/

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SECTION 3 – COMMERCIAL CLAUSES

52.252-02 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1988)

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

Clause Title Date 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation APRIL 1984 52.237-3 Continuity of Services JAN 1991 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JUL 2021 52.245-1 Government Property JAN 2017 52.246-2 Inspection of Supplies-Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-4 Inspection of Services-Fixed Price AUG 1996

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.212-5 -- Contract Terms and Conditions Required To implement Statutes or Executive Orders— Commercial Items (SEPT 2021)

(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 items:

(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 (Jul 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (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).

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(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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402).

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Jun 2020) (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.)

__ (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. (Jun 2020) (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).

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__ (13) [Reserved]

_X_ (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.

_X_ (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 (Sep 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).

__ (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)).

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__ (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 (Jan2020) (E.O.13126).

__ (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.

_X_ (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).

_X_ (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 (Oct 2020) (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).

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

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__ (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).

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

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

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

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

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Jan2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Jan 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.

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

__ (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).

__ (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 (Nov2007) (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 Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (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).

_X_ (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 (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

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__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) 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 items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

_X_ (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).

_X_ (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).

_X_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

__ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2017) (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.

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(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 items. 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 (Jun 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 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)).

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

(iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Aug 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting 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.

(vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246).

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

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

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

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

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

(xiii)

(A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627).

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

(xiv) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (May2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xv) 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).

(xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E.O. 12989).

(xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Nov 2020).

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

13706).

(xix)

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

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

(xx) 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. 2302 Note).

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

(xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). Flow down 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days.

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension.

(b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.

(c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 66 months.

(End of clause)