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U S ARMY ENGR DISTRICT, NEW ENGLAND

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CONCORD MA 01742-2751

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NORTH HARTLAND LAKE PROJ

HEATHER MORSE

PO BOX 55, #112 CLAY HILL ROAD

N. HARTLAND VT 05052-0055

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DELIVERY INFORMATION

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0001 45 dys. ADC 1 NORTH HARTLAND LAKE PROJ

HEATHER MORSE

PO BOX 55, #112 CLAY HILL ROAD

N. HARTLAND VT 05052-0055

802-295-2855 FOB: Destination

961602

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

PLEASE DIRECT QUESTIONS TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT (978) 318-8324 OR

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL. THE SOLICITATION AND RESULTING CONTRACT

SHALL BE THE GOVERNING DOCUMENT IN ALL CASES.

** QUOTES CAN BE E-MAILED TO JENNIFER M. SAMELA AT

JENNIFER.M.SAMELA@USACE.ARMY.MIL.

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.

Provide DUNS number: ___________________________ (telephone 866-705-5711 for DUNS) Provide CAGE code: ____________________________ Provide TAX ID: __________________________ Per FAR Part 52.212-3 Alt I, the Contractor is required to complete the On-line Representations and Certifications Application (www.SAM.gov) and paragraph (b) if applicable, OR to complete paragraphs (c) thru (m) of this clause and return with quote.

POTENTIAL QUOTERS ARE NOTIFIED THAT THE BASIS ON WHICH AWARD WILL BE MADE IS PRICE

ALONE.

ALL RESPONSIBLE SOURCES MAY SUBMIT A RESPONSE WHICH, IF TIMELY RECEIVED, MUST BE

CONSIDERED BY THE AGENCY.

INVOICES SHALL BE SENT TO TECHNICAL POINT OF CONTACT.

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (eg., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures –this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clauses of this contract, should FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job NHL Debris Removal-Trucking

FFP

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and transportation to remove approximately 400 cubic yards of debris (trucking) from North Hartland Lake, Hartland, VT, in accordance with the Performance Work Statement.

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W13G8622212487

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W13G86222124870001

PSC CD: S208

NET AMT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DEBRIS REMOVAL – FIELD AREA

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

NORTH HARTLAND LAKE

NORTH HARTLAND, VT

Performance Work Statement

A. General

1. Scope – Furnish all labor and equipment needed to remove and responsibly dispose of debris offsite from two (2) river debris piles at North Hartland Lake. The project area is in North Hartland, VT. There is approximately 400 cubic yards of debris to be removed.

2. Location – The North Hartland Lake project office is located at 112 Clay Hill Rd., North

Hartland, Vermont. The river debris pile areas are in a field in the park’s recreation area. The field is a short distance from the project office.

3. Site Visit – To arrange a site visit contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), Park Manager Heather Morse at (802) 295-2855 or Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule – The work will be completed within 45 days from award. The project area will be open to the contractor Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM and all work must be done during those hours unless additional hours are approved by the Technical Point of Contact. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays. The contractor will provide a minimum of seven days’ notice prior to the start of the debris removal activities.

All work shall be completed within two weeks of the start of the debris removal activities.

5. Safety Requirements – All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) 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. Accident Prevention Plan:

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) specific to the activities being performed. It shall include Activity Hazard Analyses (AHAs) for each phase of work as described below. A non-mandatory, fillable 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 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.

Weekly safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the TPOC upon request.

b. Activity Hazard Analysis:

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 APP and AHAs 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 to be used in accordance with CDC and state guidelines.

c. Emergency Response:

Emergency procedures shall be documented in the 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.

In addition, when emergency medical services are not accessible within 5 minutes of the work location and there are 2 or more workers onsite, at least 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. Pre-Work Conference – Prior to the start of any work, the Technical Point of Contact will schedule and conduct a “Pre-work Conference”. The Contractor’s Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel will attend this meeting. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the government and contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference. The purpose of the conference is to enable the Technical Point of Contact to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government’s administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-work conference the contractor shall provide the name of the project superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

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.

iii. Accident Prevention Plan (Submitted & accepted prior to start of work on site)

iv. Safety Meetings (Documented on NED Form 251)

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Equipment Certification Requirements

vii. Correspondence Procedure.

viii. Communications.

ix. Administrative and Security Procedures.

x. Invoice and payment.

7. 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.

8. Security – The contractor will comply with all established security policies at North

Hartland Lake. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portions of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent service. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure.

9. Flooding – The Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas are closed as a result of floodwaters, rescheduling and/or canceling any subsequent service in the closed property area. When flooding ends and waters recede, the Technical Point of Contact will notify the Contractor as areas reopen and services may resume.

10. Contractor Conduct – The Contractor and Employees shall not use or be under the influence of drugs or alcohol at any time while performing the obligations under this contract or giving the public the appearance of same. Firearms are prohibited on project grounds.

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

11. Payment – After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the Technical Point of Contact. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of service, description of work, quantities, process, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers PO Box 55 North Hartland, VT 05052

Or Emailed to Heather.L.Morse@usace.army.mil

B. Technical Requirements:

General Requirement:

1. Summary - Furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all river debris from two (2) river debris piles at North Hartland Lake and transport the debris offsite for disposal. Debris is estimated at 400 cubic yards of material.

2. 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.

Accident Prevention Plan & Activity Hazard Analysis

(Prior to start of field work) within 2 weeks after the contract Period of Performance start date.

Copy of CDL Driver’s Licenses for all workers operating vehicles requiring a Commercial Driver’s License

Safety Certificates First Aid and CPR certifications

3. Other Contracts – The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other Contractors and Government employees. The contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor, or by Government employees.

4. Damage to Government and Private Property – The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor’s actions. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the company’s operations. The Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractors’ operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the Technical Point of Contact of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. The Contractor shall also restore features (roadways, culverts, vegetation, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the company’s operation.

5. Inspections:

a. Contractor Quality Control - The Contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate quality control system to satisfactorily inspect and ensure that all work performed by the Contractor’s organization in each separate service is in full compliance with this contract and the instructions, provisions, specifications, drawings, and maps herein.

b. General Inspection - Upon the completion of each job task and location, the Contractor will perform an inspection of all areas under this contract to ensure compliance with the scope of work. The Contractor or their representative must be able to commit personnel, equipment, and resources to correct deficiencies. A Government representative shall accompany the contractor on an inspection of completed work and will identify any contract deficiencies. Any deficiencies noted will be corrected within original contract time frames or appropriate deductions in payment will be made.

c. Government Inspections - The Government will monitor the Contractor’s service performance and make deductions accordingly.

6. Clean Up and Waste Disposal: The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The contractor shall keep the work area, including any storage areas, free from the accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Technical Point of Contact. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection – Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc.

shall be provided by the contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/ cleaned on a daily basis. No open pit burning is permissible. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. Storage, fueling and lubrication of equipment and motor vehicles shall be conducted in a manner that affords the maximum protection against spills and evaporation. Storage and usage of lubricants and daily fueling of machinery and equipment shall occur at least 50 feet from any drainage inlets, water bodies (rivers, streams, and lakes), environmentally sensitive areas (wetlands, vernal pools). Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all federal, state, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Government Resources: The contractor is responsible for providing all materials and equipment to complete the project. Unless specified in the contract, the Government will not provide any equipment, telephone services or other resources.

a. The contractor may use the restrooms at the North Hartland Lake Project Office but must proceed directly to and from the restroom.

9. Omissions: This contract may not cover all specified activities, steps, and procedures required to supply the contract product. In case of omission, the normal industry, state, or federal standards, practices, specifications, and/or guides shall prevail. In no instance shall an omission be reason to produce less than an acceptable product.

10. Receiving and Storing Materials: The contractor is responsible for the reception and unloading of delivered equipment and materials. Government employees will not receive equipment or materials for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

Equipment

NOTE: Appropriate certificates of safety, inspection, registration, and operation must be provided to the US Army Corps of Engineers Technical Point of Contact prior to the start of any work.

1. Condition of Equipment– All equipment used to perform work under this contract must be in good operating and mechanical condition and comply with EM 385-1-1, Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements. A regular schedule of preventive maintenance must be followed on all equipment. All vehicles utilized under this contract will be presentable, serviceable, and shall comply with safety standards..

2. Type of Equipment

a. Excavator: The contractor shall supply an excavator of sufficient size for the loading of river debris into dump trucks for removal. (Logs in the river debris pile may be as large as 36” in diameter.)

b. Dump truck / Container Truck: The contractor shall provide necessary vehicles and operators for transporting the river debris offsite. The vehicles should be large enough to efficiently transport debris without shutting down job progress for more than a reasonable timeframe for this task. Copies of CDL licenses shall be provided to the technical point of contact for any drivers operating Commercial Vehicles on government property.

c. Chainsaw or Cutting Equipment: The contractor shall provide appropriate gasoline powered cutting equipment for cutting woody debris of various sizes that may be considerably laden with silt or soil and may occasionally contain manmade objects including nails, screws, cables, and other potentially hazardous objects. Any cutting equipment used in the debris removal work must include the manufacturer’s current safety standards and conform to COE EM 385-1-1. The operator of such cutting equipment must also be properly outfitted with the appropriate safety gear for the job in conformance with COE EM 385-1-1.

3. Mobilization, Demobilization, and Other Equipment Costs: The scope will include mobilization and demobilization, fuel surcharge and any permits to get the equipment to

North Hartland Lake. This is not to be priced as a separate line item, rather it shall be included in the total quote for the work.

4. Equipment Storage: The US Army Corps of Engineers will provide a storage area and parking for contractor personnel. The contractor may store certain pieces of equipment during the duration of the debris removal activities. Any equipment storage must be coordinated and approved by the Technical Point of Contact. The contractor is responsible for protecting any stored material until it is placed in service. The contractor is responsible for receiving and unloading of delivered equipment or material.

Government employees will not receive equipment or materials for the contractor and will not be responsible for damage to contractor equipment or material.

River Debris For the purpose of this contract river debris will be considered to be in one of two categories and shall be sorted as follows:

1. Woody Debris: Woody Debris is considered to be any woody vegetation in the form of logs, stumps, shrubs, branches, any boards or lumber including pallets, plywood, stakes, posts, carrying timbers, and other like items. All woody debris will be cut to an appropriate size as needed, prior to loading it into the vehicle for removal offsite. Non woody material such as silt, dirt, and grasses contained within the debris piles shall also be removed.

2. Other Debris: Other Debris may include various trash materials such as Styrofoam and plastic containers, tires, propane cylinders and other non-valuable items. This other debris shall be removed and separated from the woody debris. Disposal of this other debris will be the responsibility of the Government.

Service Requirements

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment, materials, labor, and transportation to remove all debris from the two (2) piles of river debris in the field area at North Hartland Lake and transport off site for proper disposal. Access to the field area will be provided by the North Hartland Lake project staff each day during the contract work. Project staff will open any locked gates each morning and will close and secure the gates each afternoon after confirming the contractor staff is out of the area.

1. River Debris Removal Requirements: The contractor will provide all necessary equipment and labor necessary to remove and properly dispose of two (2) large debris piles at North Hartland Lake. There is approximately 400 cubic yards of debris to be removed in total. All debris shall be removed and then disposed of properly offsite.

Once the debris is removed, the area shall be returned to a smooth surface free of tire ruts, mounds, or divots. A site visit is suggested to confirm the type and quantity of debris to be removed.

Service Locations

The service location is North Hartland Lake. The North Hartland Lake Project Office is location at 112 Clay Hill Road, North Hartland, Vermont:

1. North Hartland Lake – River Debris Removal (Trucking Only)

a. Service Requirement:

i. River Debris Pile Removal

b. Service Area:

i. Access to this area is via the North Hartland Lake Access Rd. in North Hartland, VT. A grass road provides access to one pile; the other pile requires driving through a field a short distance.

c. Service Schedule:

i. Removal of river debris: To be coordinated after contract award.

ATTACHMENTS

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

NOV 2021

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

JUN 2020

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.219-6 Notice Of Total Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 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

NOV 2021

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

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252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

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SEP 2014

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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 PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (MAY 2022) 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 Products and Commercial Services, 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 for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii). 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…