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In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.gov) to submit an offer. (Formerly the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database and the On-Line Representations and Certifications (ORCA).) Any reference to CCR or ORCA in any clause or provision is referring to the www.sam.gov website. Please note that Google and Google Chrome are not supported browsers for SAM registration. Mozilla FireFox, Safari, and Internet Explorer are supported browsers.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (DUNS registration 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor’s responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

In addition, if you are registering a new entity in SAM.gov, you must provide an original, signed notarized letter stating that you are the authorized Entity Administrator. The Entity Administrator must establish a LOGIN.GOV account using the e-mail address that will be associated with the SAM registration. See https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/office-of-systems-management/integrated-award-environment-iae/sam-update for additional information.

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INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the Technical Point of Contact NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

BID SCHEDULE

SNOW REMOVAL AND SANDING SERVICES

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND

HODGES VILLAGE DAM

Performance Work Statement

Bid Schedule Base Year – 2021/2022

ITEM NUMBER UNIT QTY

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

Event - Less than 12-Inch Storm

1. Buffumville Area Plowing

2. Buffumville Area Shoveling

3. Hodges Village Area Plowing

4. Hodges Village Area Shoveling

EA

EA 10

EA 10

Event - 12-Inch to 24-inch Storm

1. Buffumville Area Plowing

2. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 3

EA 3

Event – Greater than 24-Inch Storm

1. Buffumville Area Plowing

2. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 1

EA 1

Sanding and Salting

1. Buffumville Area

2. Hodges Village Area

EA 20

TOTAL

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND

Option Year #1 – 2022/2023

PRICE

TOTAL

Event - Less than 12-Inch Storm

5. Buffumville Area Plowing

6. Buffumville Area Shoveling

7. Hodges Village Area Plowing

8. Hodges Village Area Shoveling

EA 10

Event - 12-Inch to 24-inch Storm

5. Buffumville Area Plowing

6. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 3

Event – Greater than 24-Inch Storm

5. Buffumville Area Plowing

6. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 1

Sanding and Salting

3. Buffumville Area

4. Hodges Village Area

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND

Option Year #2– 2023/2024

PRICE

TOTAL

Event - Less than 12-Inch Storm

9. Buffumville Area Plowing

10. Buffumville Area Shoveling

11. Hodges Village Area Plowing

12. Hodges Village Area Shoveling

EA 10

Event - 12-Inch to 24-inch Storm

9. Buffumville Area Plowing

10. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 3

Event – Greater than 24-Inch Storm

9. Buffumville Area Plowing

10. Buffumville Area Shoveling

EA 1

Sanding and Salting

5. Buffumville Area

6. Hodges Village Area

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

BUFFUMVILLE LAKE AND

HODGES VILLAGE DAM

A. GENERAL

1. Scope

Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to perform snow removal and sanding activities at the Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam Project areas.

2. Locations The Buffumville Lake Project Office is located at 48 Old Oxford Road in Charlton, Massachusetts 01570.

The Hodges Village Dam Project Office is located at 30 Howarth Road in Oxford, Massachusetts 01540.

3. Site Visit Contact the Technical Point of Contact, Park Ranger Angela Erskine at 978-318-8877, Cell 978-265-9503 or by email at angela.m.erskine@usace.army.mil to arrange a site visit.

4. Schedule The period of performance will start upon contract award - 29 November 2022. The first option year would be 30 November 2022 - 29 November 2023. The second option year would be 30 November 2023 - 29 October 2024.

The Buffumville Lake/Hodges Village Dam normal business hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. All work must be done outside these normal business hours unless permission is obtained by the Technical Point of Contact.

5. Safety All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), federal, state, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed at the project office or electronically at Headquarters USACE website under publications using the following link:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385- 1-1.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

a. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable Abbreviated APP template is available upon request. However, the contractor is permitted to submit their own plan, at a minimum it must meet the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, Section K.

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the prime contractor to discuss the Abbreviated APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing their subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted for each major phase of work. A major phase of work is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform the work. The analysis shall define all activities to be performed, identify the sequence of work, the specific hazards anticipated, and the control measures to be implemented to eliminate or reduce each hazard to an acceptable level. The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

COVID-19 NOTE: As part of the AAPP and AHA’s, include site specific COVID-19 monitoring procedures which address, at a minimum, the following elements:

Procedures for periodic sanitation inspections.

Procedures for disinfecting project sites in accordance with Centers for Disease

Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines.

Site specific measures to practice social distancing while working on the project.

Employee training on the signs, symptoms, and protection measures in accordance with CDC guidelines.

A list of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan and will include a map with directions to the nearest hospital, emergency contact numbers, and onsite First Aid/CPR responders.

d. Required Personnel:

The Contractor shall designate one employee as the site’s Competent Person (CP) who is responsible for ensuring a safe environment for all employees. The CP shall be present at the project site and report to the contractor’s upper management. The CP is required to have related construction and/or service experience.

When emergency medical services are not accessible within five (5) minutes of the work location and there are two (2) or more workers onsite, at least two (2) employees shall be trained in First Aid and CPR. Minimum qualifications are listed in EM 385-1-1, Section 03.A.02.c.

e. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor. All work-related recordable injuries, illnesses, and property damage accidents (excluding on-the-road vehicle accidents), in which the property damage exceeds $5,000.00, shall be verbally reported to the TPOC within four (4) hours of the incident. Serious accidents as described in EM 385-1-1 Section 01.D shall be immediately reported to the TPOC. ENG Form

3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within five (5) working days of the incident.

The Contractor shall compile employee work hours (including subcontractors) and forward the total hours to the TPOC no later than close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month. The method of transmission by the prime contractor to the TPOC shall be electronically.

6. Public Health Closures There may be local or national events that require closure of the facilities to the public due to public health concerns. Such events may include epidemics, pandemics, or other similar circumstances. Areas affected by these closures would include all facilities covered in this Performance Work Statement. Upon notification of the closure from the TPOC, the Contractor will receive a notice of suspension of services from the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will either suspend all services or partially suspend services in accordance with FAR

42.1303 and 52.212-4 and when public health concerns are relaxed the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor that the suspension has been lifted and that the contractor may resume performance of the contract.

7. Pre-Work Conference The Contractor, upon award of this contract, shall contact the Technical Point of Contact to arrange a pre-work conference. At this meeting, contract requirements will be discussed. The successful vendor is required to attend this pre-work conference.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-work Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor’s Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Accident Prevention Plan

v. Weekly Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

vi. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vii. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

viii. Correspondence, Communication and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment

8. Submittals Although the Government technically reviews submissions required by this scope of work, it is emphasized that the Contractor’s work must be prosecuted using proper internal controls and review procedures. The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the Technical Point of Contact for review and accepted by the government prior to the commencement of any field activities.

i. Product SDS for road sand/salt

ii. Abbreviated Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA)

9. Permits The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable federal, state, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

10. Security The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at Buffumville Lake and Hodges Village Dam. During periods of heightened security, the Government reserves the right, at any time, to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service in an area. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

11. Contractor Conduct Contractor and employees must comply with CFR 36 Rules and Regulations.

12. Payment The contractor shall furnish the Technical Point of Contact with one invoice per month, which includes the name, full address and phone number of the company, contract number and original signature, the number of services completed during the month, identified by Item Number and Quantity. Payment shall be made monthly for the actual services performed at the applicable contract unit price.

The invoices will be delivered to:

Buffumville Dam Attn: Angela Erskine 48 Old Oxford Rd.

Charlton, MA 01507 Or emailed to: angela.m.erskine@usace.army.mil

B. TECHNICAL

1. General Provide all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation necessary to provide snow removal and sand/salt mix services.

This contract is to serve as a supplement to government operations outside of normal working hours. Precipitation sufficient for plowing (only) occurring between 7 AM- 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Holidays), will be taken care of by project staff, unless contractor is notified by the Technical Point of Contact or his/her designee.

Snowfall outside of normal working hours (weekends, holidays and after 3:30 PM ON weekdays) will be the responsibility of the contractor. Access to the Project Offices and the Thames River Basin (TRB) Office must be available by 7:00 am daily, including the shoveling of sidewalks/entry points to the TRB Office, Hodges Village Conference/Utility

Building and the main door at Buffumville Lake. Access to the hydrant at Hodges Village Dam must be maintained as well.

The snow removal services include three separate tasks at two project areas for three different storm events.

The services include: (1) snow plowing, (2) shoveling and (3) sanding/salting. The services shall be performed at both Buffumville Lake Project and Hodges Village Dam Project as shown on Exhibits A and B respectively. The services shall include storms that are: (1) “Less than 12-inches”, (2) “12-inches to 24 inches” and (3) “Greater than 24-inches”.

Contractor’s work and responsibility shall include, but not be limited to, all job planning, programming, scheduling, administration, inspection, personnel, equipment, vehicles, fuel, materials, supplies, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform the various services required herein.

2. Materials & Supplies The following materials shall be provided by Contractor:

o Sand/Salt mix (for plowed areas). Note – Mixture will have a minimum salt content of 20% o Plow and truck or other method of snow removal o Warming device to thaw frozen locks

3. Equipment The contractor is required to have equipment sufficient to remove snow and to broadcast sand. The equipment should be able to handle heavy snow loads from normal falling snow, ice, and rain, to drifted snow. Equipment must be available and sized to remove multiple storm accumulated snow from roadway edges and parking lot edges and place beyond guard rails, posts, bumpers so that parking and vehicle operation is not lost due to accumulated snow.

4. Service Description

1. Snow Plowing: The following services shall be performed as part of the Snow Plowing:

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A. Snow plowing will be required after accumulation of two (2) inches or more of snow, or upon notification by Technical Point of Contact.

B. Snow will be removed from the designated areas shown on Exhibits A and B.

C. The Contractor will make sure to safely push back all banks along roadways and entry points to maintain access. All access shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) feet in width.

D. In addition to morning (pre-7 AM) plowing, plowing will also be performed on weekends, holidays and after normal working hours during the week to maintain access during storm events.

E. Site Access

a. The contractor will be provided a key for access to project gates.

b. If the contractor is required to unlock and open a gate to plow, then the contractor will be required to secure the gate when the plowing is completed unless project personnel are present.

c. The Contractor may have to use a warming device to thaw frozen locks to gain access to areas in this contract.

d. Upon the completion of this contract, the contractor will return the key to project staff before final payment is made.

F. Property Damage

a. In the event that property does become damaged, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to immediately notify the Technical Point of Contact to report the damage.

b. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate with the Technical Point of Contact an appropriate way to repair damaged property at no cost to the Government.

2. Shoveling: The following services shall be performed as part of the Shoveling:

A. Snow shoveling will be required after accumulation of two (2) inches or more of snow, or upon notification by the Technical Point of Contact.

B. Snow shoveling will take place in front of the Hodges Village Utility Building main door, the sidewalk to the Thames River Basin front door and the Buffumville Lake front door as shown on Exhibits A and B.

C. Areas to be shoveled shall be clear to the existing pavement or concrete. If the areas are icy upon completion of shoveling, walkway salt/sand mix shall be spread to melt existing ice and prevent additional icing or hazardous conditions.

D. Snow may not be placed against any building or be piled in front of garage bays, doorways, gates, or other access points.

E. In addition to morning shoveling, shoveling will also be performed on weekends, holidays and after normal working hours during the week to maintain access during storm events.

3. Sanding and Salting: The following services shall be performed as part of the Sanding and Salting:

A. In the event that roadway and parking areas become icy, the contractor shall salt and sand all roads and parking areas at Hodges Village Dam on an as-needed basis. This is only required when icy conditions exist and should not be completed with every storm. Sanding at Buffumville Lake is on-call when the Technical Point of Contact requests it.

B. The Technical Point of Contact may request additional sanding and salting as conditions require.

C. Sanding and salting will also be performed on weekends, holidays and outside of normal working hours during the week if necessary.

5. Storm Events

The scope of services includes three storm events and are as following:

1. Less than 12-inches – Storm events total less than twelve (12) inches of snow.

2. 12-inches to 24 inches – Storm events of at least twelve (12) inches and up to (and including) twenty-four (24) inches of snow.

3. Greater than 24-inches – Storm events in excess of twenty-four (24) inches of snow.

Snowfall Totals - The Buffumville Dam weather station will be used to determine snowfall totals. In the event of a large storm, the contractor may need to plow several times during the storm event to keep service areas open and accessible. However, the payment for the storm event activities will be based on the snowfall totals.

6. Service Locations

1. Buffumville Lake Project is located at 48 Old Oxford Road in Charlton and all the service areas MUST be accessible no later than 7:00 AM daily. The service areas include the following details (all measurements are approximate):

A. Plowing

1. Public parking lot at the top of Old Oxford Road: 5,000 square feet.

2. Roadway/driveway leading to the Buffumville Dam Project Office: 220 feet in length

3. Employee/Government parking lot at the Buffumville Dam Project Office:

13,000 square feet.

B. Snow Shoveling:

1. Buffumville Lake Project Office: 110 square feet.

2. Hodges Village Dam is located at 30 Howarth Road in Oxford and all the service areas MUST be accessible no later than 7:00 AM daily. The service areas include the following details (all measurements are approximate):

A. Plowing

1. Road leading up to the Project Office/Thames River Basin Office (off

Howarth Road): 625 feet in length.

2. Government parking spots in front of the utility building garage: 1,250 square feet.

3. Public parking lots between buildings: 8,500 square feet.

4. Driveway and parking lot to the Thames River Basin Office: 3,000 square feet.

B. Snow Shoveling:

1. Thames River Basin Office sidewalk: 40 linear feet.

2. Hodges Village Utility Building Garage Area: 30 square feet.

3. Hodges Village Water Hydrant: 20 square feet.

3. Estimated Quantities – The following table is the estimate for the required service including the location, service, and storm event:

Item # Service Description Location Qty

Less than 12-Inch Storm

Buffumville Area Plowing Buffumville Area Shoveling Hodges Village Area Plowing Hodges Village Area Shoveling

12-inch to 24-Inch Storm

Hodges Village Area Plowing Hodges Village Area Shoveling

Greater than 24-Inch Storm

Hodges Village Area Plowing Hodges Village Area Shoveling

Sanding and Salting (As necessary and/or on-call)

Buffumville Area Plowed & Shoveled Area

Hodges Village Area Plowed & Shoveled Area

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHMENTS INCLUDED WITH THIS SOLICITATION FOR ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

OCT 2020

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

OCT 2018

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Items OCT 2018 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.219-6 (Dev) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION

2020-O0008).

OCT 2020

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

DEC 2013

52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

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

MAY 2021

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

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

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

(c) Representations.

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

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(End of provision)

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2021)

ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service—

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"Highest-level owner" means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

"Immediate owner" means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

"Inverted domestic corporation," means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except—

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate—

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"—

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically—

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"—

(1) Means a small business concern—

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"—

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13 CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002," means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13.CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned—

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern—

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans(as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business concern" means a small business concern --

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127)," means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States.

(b)

(1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Items, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs __.

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas. Check all that apply.

(1) Small business concern. The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a small business concern.

(2) Veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(3) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(4) Small disadvantaged business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(5) Women-owned small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.]The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

Note: Complete paragraphs (c)(8) and (c)(9) only if this solicitation is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(6) WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a women-owned small business concern in paragraph (c)(5) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the WOSB representation.

(7) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a WOSB concern eligible under the WOSB Program in (c)(6) of this provision.] The offeror represents that—

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not an EDWOSB concern, has provided all the required documents to the WOSB Repository, and no change in circumstances or adverse decisions have been issued that affects its eligibility; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 127, and the representation in paragraph (c)(7)(i) of this provision is accurate for each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the EDWOSB concern and other small businesses that are participating in the joint venture: ___ .] Each EDWOSB concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the EDWOSB representation.

(8) Women-owned business concern (other than small business concern). [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and did not represent itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents that it [ ___ ] is, a women-owned business concern.

(9) Tie bid priority for labor surplus area concerns. If this is an invitation for bid, small business offerors may identify the labor surplus areas in which costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by offeror or first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price:

(10) HUBZone small business concern. [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (c)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] is, [ ___ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (c)(10)(i) of this provision is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: ___ .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(11) (Complete if the offeror has represented itself as disadvantaged in paragraph (c)(4) of this provision.)

[The offeror shall check the category in which its ownership falls]:

___ Black American.

___ Hispanic American.

___ Native American (American Indians, Eskimos, Aleuts, or Native Hawaiians).

___ Asian-Pacific American (persons with origins from Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, Brunei, Japan, China, Taiwan, Laos, Cambodia (Kampuchea), Vietnam, Korea, The Philippines, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Federated States of Micronesia, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, Samoa, Macao, Hong Kong, Fiji, Tonga, Kiribati, Tuvalu, or Nauru).

___ Subcontinent Asian (Asian-Indian) American (persons with origins from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, the Maldives Islands, or Nepal).

___ Individual/concern, other than one of the preceding.

(d) Representations required to implement provisions of Executive Order 11246 --

(1) Previous contracts and compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [ ___ ] has, [ ___ ] has not, participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation; and

(ii) It [ ___ ] has, [ ___ ] has not, filed all required compliance reports.

(2) Affirmative Action Compliance. The offeror represents that --

(i) It [ ___ ] has developed and has on file, [ ___ ] has not developed and does not have on file, at each establishment, affirmative action programs required by rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor (41 CFR parts 60-1 and 60-2), or

(ii) It [ ___ ] has not previously had contracts subject to the written affirmative action programs requirement of the rules and regulations of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) Certification Regarding Payments to Influence Federal Transactions (31 U.S.C. 1352). (Applies only if the contract is expected to exceed $150,000.) By submission of its offer, the offeror certifies to the best of its knowledge and belief that no Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in connection with the award of any resultant contract. If any registrants under the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 have made a lobbying contact on behalf of the offeror with respect to this contract, the offeror shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB Standard Form LLL, Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to provide the name of the registrants. The offeror need not report regularly employed officers or employees of the offeror to whom payments of reasonable compensation were made.

(f) Buy American Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.225-1, Buy American – Supplies, is included in this solicitation.)

(1) (i) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (f)(2) of this provision, is a domestic end product.

(ii) The Offeror shall list as foreign end products those end products manufactured in the United States that do not qualify as domestic end products.

(iii) The terms "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Supplies."

(2) Foreign End Products:

Line item No. Country of origin

[List as necessary]

(3) The Government will evaluate offers in accordance with the policies and procedures of FAR Part 25.

(g)

(1) Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Applies only if the clause at FAR 52.225-3, Buy American -- Free Trade Agreements -- Israeli Trade Act, is included in this solicitation.)

(i) (A) The Offeror certifies that each end product, except those listed in paragraph (g)(1)(ii) or (iii) of this provision, is a domestic end product.

(B) The terms "Bahrainian, Moroccan, Omani, Panamanian, or Peruvian end product," "domestic end product," "end product," "foreign end product," "Free Trade Agreement country," "Free Trade Agreement country end product," "Israeli end product," and "United States" are defined in the clause of this solicitation…