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SOL-R9-15-00011

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

5. DATE ISSUED

1. THIS CONTRACT IS A RATED RATING PAGE OF PAGES

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C. E-MAIL ADDRESS

EXT.NUMBERAREA CODE

B. TELEPHONE (NO COLLECT CALLS)A. NAME

10. FOR

INFORMATION

CALL:

CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) local timeuntildepository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACH.

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CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

PACKAGING AND MARKING

DESCRIPTION/SPECS./WORK STATEMENT

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSESPART I - THE SCHEDULE

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SEC. DESCRIPTION PAGE(S) (X) DESCRIPTION SEC. (X)

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

18. OFFER DATE17. SIGNATURE

SUCH ADDRESS IN SCHEDULE.

IS DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE - ENTER

15C. CHECK IF REMITTANCE ADDRESS

EXT.NUMBERAREA CODE

15B. TELEPHONE NUMBER

(Type or print)AND

ADDRESS

OF

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

16. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER15A. NAME

DATEAMENDMENT NO.DATEAMENDMENT NO.

and related documents numbered and dated):

amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

CALENDAR DAYS (%)30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within ______________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 253 (c) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

AWARD (To be completed by government)

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STANDARD FORM 33 (Rev. 9-97)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.214(c)

8-15

20-21 22-24 25-49

50-73

75-91

92-109

110-13

SECTION B – Supplies or Services/Prices

B-1 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-B-16-101 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS…………...…. Page 8 B-2 TYPE OF CONTRACT ……………………………………………………………………….…. Page 8 B-3 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-B-16-104 FIXED RATES FOR SERVICES IDIQ CONTRACT……. Page 8 B-4 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODCs) ………………………………………………………………Page 13 B-4 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-B-32-102 FUNDING…………………………………………………Page 15 B-5 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-B-32-103 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT’S …….……..………Page 15

OBLIGATION UNDER TASK ORDERS

SECTION C – Description/ Specifications

C-1 EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION ……..…Page 17

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. (JAN 2012)

C-2 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-C-10-101 STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE ……..…….Page 17

WORK STATEMENT/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D – Packaging and Marking

D-1 SUBMISSION OF DELIVERABLES ELECTRONICALLY …………………………………..Page 18

SECTION E – Inspection and Acceptance

E-1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998) ……………….. Page 19 E-2 FAR 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES – FIXED PRICE (AUG 1996) ….……..………..Page 19 E-3 FAR 52.246-6 INSPECTION- TIME AND MATERIAL AND LABOR HOUR…………...…..Page 19

(MAY 2001)

SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance

F-1 FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER (AUG 1989) …………...………………………………Page 20 F2 EPAAR 1552.211-70 REPORTS OF WORK (OCT 2000) …..…………………………………..Page 20 F-3 LOCAL CLAUSES 1552.242-71 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION……...Page 20

MAY 2010 (DEVIATION)

F-4 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-F-12-101 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE …………......…………… Page 21

SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

G-1 EPAAR 1552.216-72 ORDERING-BY DESIGNATED ORDERING OFFICERS……………. Page 22

(JUL 2014)

G-2 EPAAR 1552.232-70 SUBMISSION OF INVOICES (JUN 1996) ……………………………. Page 22 G-3 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-G-101 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION ………………………… Page 24

REPRESENTATIVES

SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

H-1 FAR 52.232-15 PROGRESS PAYMENTS NOT INCLUDED …………………………….….. Page 25

(APR 1984)

H-2 FAR 52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK ……………………………………..… Page 25

(APR 1984)

H-3 FAR 52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)………………..……………..…… Page 25 H-4 EPAAR 1552.203-71 DISPLAY OF EPA OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL …………… Page 25

HOTLINE POSTER (AUG 2000)

H-5 EPAAR 1552.208-70 PRINTING (SEP 2012) …………………………………………………. Page 25 H-6 EPAAR 155.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST …………………….Page 27

(MAY 1994)

H-7 EPAAR 1552.209-73 NOTIFICATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ………………….... Page 28

REGARDING PERSONNEL (MAY 1994)

H-8 EPAAR 1552.211-78 ADVISORY AND ASSISTANCE SERVICES (JUL 2015)……………. Page 28 H-9 EPAAR 1552.223-71 EPA GREEN MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES (MAR 2015) ……...Page 29 H-10 EPAAR 1552.227-76 PROJECT EMPLOYEE CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT …...… Page 29

(MAY 1994)

H-11 EPAAR 1552.228-70 INSURANCE LIABILITY TO THIRD PERSONS (OCT 2000) .……. Page 29 H-12 EPAAR 1552.235-70 SCREENING BUSINESS INFORMATION FOR CLAIMS ………… Page 30

OF CONFIDENTIALITY (APR 1984)

H-13 EPAAR 1552.235-71 TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ………………….... Page 31

INFORMATION (APR 1984)

H-14 EPAAR 1552.235-73 ACCESS TO FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, FUNGICIDE …………...… Page 32

AND RODENTICIDE ACT CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (APR 1996)

H-15 EPAAR 1552.235-75 ACCESS TO TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ACT ………….….. Page 32

CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (APR 1996)

H-16 EPAAR 1552.235-76 TREATMENT OF CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS ……..…………….. Page 32

INFORMATION (APR 1996)

H-17 EPAAR 1552.235-77 DATA SECURITY FOR FEDERAL INSECTICIDE, ……………..… Page 33

FUNGICIDE AND RODENTICIDE ACT CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (DEC 1997)

H-18 EPAAR 1552.235-78 DATA SECURITY FOR TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL ……..... Page 34

ACT CONFIDENTIAL BUSINESS INFORMATION (DEC 1997)

H-19 EPAAR 1552 235-79 RELEASE OF CONTRACTOR CONFIDENTIAL ………...………… Page 35

BUSINESS INFORMATION (APR 1996)

H-20 EPAAR 1552.237-71 TECHNICAL DIRECTION (AUG 2009) ……….………….………… Page 37 H-21 EPAAR 1552.237-72 KEY PERSONNEL (APR 1984) ………..…………………………….. Page 38 H-22 EPAAR 1552.237-74 PUBLICITY (APR 1984) ……………………………………………… Page 39 H-23 EPAAR 1552.237-75 PAPERWORK REDUCTION ACT (APR 1984) ………………..…… Page 39 H-24 EPAAR 1552.237-76 GOVERNMENT-CONTRACTOR RELATIONS (JUN 1999) …...….. Page 39 H-25 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-03-101 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING ...………………. Page 41

WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

H-26 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-07-101 PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ………...………………. Page 41 H-27 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-07-102 IDENTIFICATION OF ON SITE …..………………… Page 41

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

H-28 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-07-103 NOTICE REGARDING PROHIBITED ..……………… Page 42

CONTRACTOR ACTIVITIES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (EPA CONTRACTS)

H-29 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-09-101 CONTRACTOR DISCLOSURE …………….………… Page 42

REQUIREMENTS FOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST

H-30 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-09-106 TASK ORDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST ……..…… Page 43

CERTIFICATION

H-31 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-09-107 UNPAID FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY & FELONY .… Page 44

CRIMINAL VIOLATION CERTIFICATION (2012)

H-32 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-09-108 REGIONAL CROSSOVER ……………………………. Page 44 H-33 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-23-101 ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERABLE ……..……….. Page 44

PRACTICES

H- 34 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-27-102 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION .………… Page 44 H-35 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-27-103 APPLICATION OF RIGHTS …………………………. Page 45

IN DATA –SPECIAL WORKS CLAUSE

H-36 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-28-106 INSURANCE-WORK ………..…………………………Page 45

ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

H-37 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-104 APPROVAL OF CONTRACTOR TRAVEL ……...……… Page 45 H-38 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-42-102 UTILIZATION OF FEDCONNECT …………..….…… Page 46

FOR CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

H-39 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-H-42-103 TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF EPA FACILITIES .....… Page 46 H-40 TASK ORDERS ……………………………………………………..……………..…………. Page 48

SECTION I – Contract Clauses

I-1 FAR 52.202-1 DEFINITIONS. (NOV 2013) ……………………………………………….…… Page 50 I-2 FAR 52.203-3 GRATUITIES. (APR 1984) …………………………………………………...… Page 50 I-3 FAR 52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. (MAY 2014) ………...……… Page 50 I-4 FAR 52.203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES …………..………………. Page 50

TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEP 2006)

I-5 FAR 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (MAY 2014) ………………...…………….Page 50 I-6 FAR 52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND ………………………………..….….. Page 50

RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I-7 FAR 52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL ….…………………………. Page 50

OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY. (MAY 2014)

I-8 FAR 52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE ………..…………………..Page 50

CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS. (OCT 2010)

I-9 FAR 52.203-13, CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS ………………………..… Page 50

AND CONDUCT (APR 2010)

I-10 FAR 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS …………...… Page 50

AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS. (APR 2014)

I-11 FAR 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION …………………………….. Page 50

AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUL 2013)

I-12 FAR 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE –SIDED ……...…………………………… Page 50

ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)

I-13 FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2013) ………………...…… Page 50 I-14 FAR 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION ….……………………………….. Page 50

OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL. (JAN 2011)

I-15 FAR 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT ……..……………..……………. Page 50

MAINTENANCE. (JUL 2013)

I-16 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING …..……Page 52

WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

I-17 FAR 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ……….………………………. Page 52

INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEC 2014)

I-18 FAR 52.210-1 MARKET RESEARCH. (APR 2011) ………………………….……….……… Page 52 I-19 FAR 52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION. (OCT 2010) …………………… Page 53 I-20 FAR 52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT……….…. Page 53

(OCT 1997)

I-21 FAR 52.215-11 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST …...…………. Page 53

OR PRICING DATA - MODIFICATIONS. (AUG 2011)

I-22 FAR 52.215-13 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST ……...…………………….……… Page 53

OR PRICING DATA - MODIFICATIONS. (OCT 2010)

I-23 FAR 52.215-15 PENSION ADJUSTMENTS AND ……………………….….……………….. Page 53

ASSET REVERSIONS. (OCT 2010)

I-24 FAR 52.215-17 WAIVER OF FACILITIES CAPITAL COST OF MONEY. (OCT 1997) ….. Page 53 I-25 FAR 52.215-18 REVERSION OR ADJUSTMENT OF PLANS …………………………..….. Page 53

FOR POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (PRB) OTHER THAN PENSIONS. (JUL 2005)

I-26 FAR 52.215-19 NOTIFICATION OF OWNERSHIP CHANGES. (OCT 1997) …….……...… Page 53 I-27 FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING. (OCT 1995) ……………………………….…………………… Page 54 I-28 FAR 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)…...………………….…………..…… Page 54 I-29 FAR 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995) ………………..…….……………... Page 55 I-30 FAR 52.216-31 TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR PROPOSAL …………………... Page 55

REQUIREMENTS--NON-COMMERCIAL ITEM ACQUISITION. (FEB 2007)

I-31 FAR 52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS. (JUL 1990) …………………….…………….. Page 55 I-32 FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES. (NOV 1999) ………..………………….... Page 55 I-33 FAR 52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUS Set-Aside (NOV 2011) …………………. Page 55 I-34 FAR 52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014)……….…. Page 55 I-35 FAR 52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2011) …..……………….. Page 56

I-36 FAR 52.219-28 POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATION ...… Page 56

(JUL 2013)

I-37 FAR 52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) ……………………….……………………… Page 56 I-38 FAR 52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)………...…… Page 56 I-39 FAR 52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015) ………………………………….…… Page 56 I-40 FAR 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUL 2014)……………….….. Page 56 I-41 FAR 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES …….… Page 56

(JUL 2014)

I-42 FAR 52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS. (JUL 2014) ………………… Page 56 I-43 FAR 52.222-40, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE ……………..…. Page 56 NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS Act (DEC 2010) I-44 FAR 52.222-52 EXEMPTION FROM APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT ….. Page 56

LABOR STANDARDS TO CONTRACTS FOR CERTAIN SERVICES-CERTIFICATION. (MAY 2014)

I-45 FAR 52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION. (AUG 2013) …………… Page 56 I-46 FAR 52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. (MAY 2001) …..…….……….……………….. Page 56 I-47 FAR 52.223-13 ACQUISITION OF EPEAT®-REGISTERED IMAGING ….……………….. Page 56

EQUIPMENT (JUN 2014)

I-48 FAR 52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES ………..…….………………. Page 56

TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING. (AUG 2011)

I-49 FAR 52.225-3 BUY AMERICAN - FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS - ISRAELI …………..... Page 56

TRADE ACT (MAY 2014) - ALTERNATE II (MAY 2014)

I-50 FAR 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES………….……… Page 56

(JUN 2008)

I-51 FAR 52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT. (DEC 2007) …………………….……. Page 56 I-52 FAR 52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT ……...…………..….. Page 56

AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT. (DEC 2007)

I-53 FAR 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL. (MAY 2014) ……...………………..…..….. Page 56 I-54 FAR 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL. (MAY 2014) ……...……………….………. Page 56

– ALTERNATE II (DEC 2007)

I-55 FAR 52.227-14 RIGHTS IN DATA-GENERAL. (MAY 2014) ……...……………….………. Page 62

- ALTERNATE III (DEC 2007)

I-56 FAR 52.227-16 ADDITIONAL DATA REQUIREMENTS. ……………………..…………… Page 62

(JUN 1987)

I-57 FAR 52.227-17 RIGHTS IN DATA--SPECIAL WORKS. ………...……………………..…… Page 62

(DEC 2007)

I-58 FAR 52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES. ……………………………….… Page 62

(FEB 2013)

I-59 FAR 52.232-1 PAYMENTS. (APR 1984) ……….………………………………………..…… Page 62 I-60 FAR 52.232-7 PAYMENTS UNDER TIME-AND-MATERIALS …..……………………….. Page 62

AND LABOR-HOUR CONTRACTS. (AUG 2012)

I-61 FAR 52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT. (FEB 2002) ……………..……….. Page 66 I-62 FAR 52.232-17 INTEREST. (MAY 2014) ………….………………………………...……….. Page 66 I-63 FAR 52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS. (MAY 2014) ……….………………………… Page 66 I-64 FAR 52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT. (JUL 2013) ………….………………….………….… Page 66 I-65 FAR 52.232-32 PERFORMANCE-BASED PAYMENTS. (APR 2012) ……………..……….. Page 66 I-66 FAR 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED ………………….………… Page 70

OBLIGATIONS. (JUN 2013)

I-67 FAR 52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014) ………………………………………....…………… Page 70 I-68 FAR 52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD. (AUG 1996) ………………..….………………. Page 70 I-69 FAR 52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM……………… Page 70

(OCT 2004)

I-70 FAR 52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, ……….… Page 70

AND VEGETATION. (APR 1984)

I-71 FAR 52.242-3 PENALTIES FOR UNALLOWABLE COSTS. …………….……………….… Page 70

(MAY 2014)

I-72 FAR 52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY. (JUL 1995) ………………………….…………….….……. Page 70

I-73 FAR 52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1987) …………..………………..………. Page 70 I-74 FAR 52.243-3 CHANGES - TIME-AND-MATERIALS ……………………………………… Page 70

OR LABOR-HOURS. (SEP 2000)

I-75 FAR 52.244-2 SUBCONTRACTS. (OCT 2010)………………………………..……………… Page 70 I-76 FAR 52.244-5 COMPETITION IN SUBCONTRACTING ………………………...…………. Page 72

(DEC 1996)

I-77 FAR 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS ……………………..…….. Page 72

(OCT 2014)

I-78 FAR 52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT ………… Page 72

(FIXED-PRICE). (APR 2012)

I-79 FAR 52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT …….…... Page 72

(SERVICES) (SHORT FORM). (APR 1984)

I-80 FAR 52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND SERVICE) ……………………… Page 72

(APR 1984)

I-81 FAR 52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS ………………...………..………………………….. Page 73

(APR 1984)

I-82 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE ………………..…………… Page 73

(FEB 1998)

I-83 FAR 52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS …………....…………………………… Page 73

(JAN 1991)

SECTION J – List of documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

J-1 LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS ………………..…… Page 74

SECTION K – Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K-1 FAR 52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS ……... Page 75

TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS. (SEP 2007)

K-2 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2014) ...... Page 75 K-3 FAR 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC .….… Page 79

CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION. (DEC 2014)

K-4 FAR 52.209-5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS ….……..… Page 79

(APR 2010)

K-5 FAR 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS ……...…….. Page 81

(JUL 2013)

K-6 FAR 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS ………..…………… Page 83

(OCT 2014)

K-7 FAR 52.223-13 ACQUISITION OF EPEAT(R)-REGISTERED IMAGING EQUIPMENT….. Page 86

(JUN 2014)

K-8 FAR 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING …….. Page 87

IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION

AND CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2012)

K-9 FAR 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES …………...……..... Page 89

ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING

TO IRAN-REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (DEC 2012)

K-10 EPAAR 1552.224-70 SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS OF CONSULTANTS …………… Page 89

AND CERTAIN SOLE PROPRIETORS AND PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT. (APR 1984)

K-11 LOCAL CLAUSES EPA-K-03-101 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ..……….. Page 89

ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS-

REPRESENTATION

K-12 Local Clauses EPA-K-04-101 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS .......................... Page 90

REGARDING A FELONY CONVICTION UNDER FEDERAL LAW OR UNPAID

FEDERAL TAX LIABILITY (APR 2012)

Section L – Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

L-1 FAR 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT. (JUL 2013) ……………………… Page 92 L-2 FAR 52.207-1 NOTICE OF STANDARD COMPETITION. (MAY 2006) ………………..….. Page 92 L-3 FAR 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS - COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION …….… Page 92

(JAN 2004)

L-4 FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT. (APR 1984) ………………………….……………….. Page 95 L-5 FAR 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS. (OCT 1995) ……………………..……. Page 95 L-6 FAR 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST. (SEP 2006) ………...……………………………….. Page 95 L-7 FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE…….… Page 96

(FEB 1998)

L-8 EPAAR 1552.215-75 PAST PERFORMANCE INFORMATION ……………….……….…… Page 96

(OCT 2000)

L-9 EPAAR 1552.219-71 PROCEDURES FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE ……………...……….Page 98

EPA MENTOR-PROTEGE PROGRAM. (OCT 2000)

L-10 EPAAR 1552.233-70 NOTICE OF FILING REQUIREMENTS …………………...…...…. Page 101

FOR AGENCY PROTESTS. (JUL 1999)

L-11 Local Clauses EPA-L-15-102 TECHNICAL QUESTIONS ……………………………..… Page 101 L-12 Local Clauses EPA-L-36-101 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS ………………..…………… Page 101 L.13 PROPOSAL PREPARATION – SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ………………………..……. Page 102 L.14 SUBMISSION OF ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST PLAN ………….Page 106 L.15 MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR EPA CONTRACTORS’ ……………………...…..………. Page 106

CONFLICT OF INTEREST PLANS

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award M-1 EPAAR 1552.215-70 EPA SOURCE EVALUATION AND …………...…………………… Page 110

SELECTION PROCEDURES-NEGOTIATED PROCUREMENTS. (AUG 1999)

M-2 EPAAR 1552.215-71 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD ……………..………….... Page 110

(AUG 1999)

M-3 EPAAR 1552.217-70 EVALUATION OF CONTRACT OPTIONS. (APR 1984)………..…..Page 113 M-4 EVALUATION OF PLANS ………………………………………………………...……….. Page 113

SECTION B - Supplies or Services/Prices

B-1 Local Clauses EPA-B-16-101 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

During the period specified in the "Ordering" clause, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of $1,000,000.00. The amount of all orders shall not exceed $16,500,000.00.

B-2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government contemplates award of a Fixed-rate, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract as a result of this solicitation. This is a small business set-aside open to all small business socioeconomic classifications as outlined in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 19, “Small Business Programs”.

The period of performance of the contract will consist of one base period, and four option years, for a total of five (5) years.

B-3 Local Clauses EPA-B-16-104 FIXED RATES FOR SERVICES--INDEFINITE

DELIVERY/INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

The fixed rates and fixed prices, inclusive of all indirect costs and profit, shall apply for the duration of the contract.

Task 1 - Potentially Responsible Party (PRP) Searches

Base Year

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician Admin. II Support - Clerical

Task 2 - Expedited PRP Search Support

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician Admin. II Support - Clerical

Task 3 - Information Gathering/Records Collection and Compilation

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY

Cost per site

Total Amount

Total Amount

Total Amount

Total Amount

Total Amount

4 Large Superfund Sites per year (100,000 documents)

18 Small to Medium Sites per year (62,500 documents)

Task 4 - Expedited General Enforcement Support

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician

Task 5 - Negotiation, Litigation, Expert, and Referral Support

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician Admin. II Support - Clerical

Task 6 - Cost Recovery Support

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician

Task 7 - Community Involvement Support

Option Year 1

Option Year 2

Option Year 3

Option Year 4

CATEGORY Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly Hourly

Executive Consultant I (Expert Witness) Principal Consultant I Sr. Engineer/Scientist II Sr. Consultant II Sr. Engineer/Scientist I Sr. Technician III Consultant II Environmental Scientist II Sr. Technician II Technician Admin. II Support - Clerical

Note: Refer to Attachment 2 for details

FIXED RATE

A. LABOR

1. The fixed rates and prices contained in this clause shall be inclusive of all expenses including, but not limited to, contract level required reports, wages or salaries, labor costs, fringe benefits, overhead, health and safety, medical monitoring in accordance with OSHA 1910.120, computer and communications supplies and support, training, general and administrative expenses and profit. See the Section L Clause entitled, COST PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS. The rates shall apply for the duration of the contract.

2. Labor costs shall be computed by multiplying the appropriate hourly rate by the number of direct labor hours performed.

3. In the event that on-going work on-site is interrupted at any time due to inclement weather, unsafe conditions, or other conditions beyond either the control of the contractor or the Government, as determined by the Project Officer (PO), EPA will not pay the contractor for any labor costs during such interruptions; that is, EPA will not reimburse the contractor in excess of those hours actually worked on the site or otherwise approved by authorized EPA personnel. The contractor shall not be reimbursed for standby.

4. If the contractor or a team subcontractor provides a specific labor category through a third-party subcontractor, reimbursement for that labor category shall be at the establish fixed rate or at cost (including any applicable indirect rates) whichever is less, but shall not exceed the fixed rate set forth in this clause for that labor category.

5. When an individual employee’s normally assigned category of labor is higher than the function he/she is performing during any period of work at a specific site, the rate charged for that employee shall be based on the function that the employee is performing.

When an individual employee’s normally assigned category of labor is at a rate lower than the function being performed during any period of work at a specific site, the rate charged for that employee shall be based on the actual rate paid to that employee (e.g. Laborer performing the duties of a Equipment Operator shall be charged at the fixed rate for an Equipment Operator only if the employee is paid by the contractor at the rate of an Equipment Operator). If the employee is not paid at the higher rate, the contractor shall only bill at the rate of the employee’s normally assigned category of labor. The employee must meet the qualifications set forth in the contract for the labor category being performed.

B. NEGOTIATION OF ADDITIONAL FIXED RATES

From time to time, additional items (non-prepriced) may be added to this clause. If the contractor identifies additional items for inclusion in this clause or an item for which development of a fixed rate applicable to an individual TO is appropriate, the contractor must submit the request to the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing with required supporting documentation inclusive of all expenses including, but not limited to, indirect costs, contract level required reports, wages or salaries, labor costs, fringe benefits, overhead, computer and communications supplies and support, training, general and administrative expenses and profit, in accordance with the paragraph below.

In the event an item is utilized on a Task Order prior to a rate being negotiated, a provisional rate applicable to only that Task Order may be assigned by the CO. The contractor must submit a proposed fixed rate to the CO (with a copy to the PO) along with the required supporting documentation. A final fixed rate is subject to the approval of the CO and shall be incorporated via contract modification. If the final fixed rate is different from the provisional rate and the contractor has already billed for this item, the contractor shall make the appropriate adjustment on its next invoice for the TO.

C. PAYMENT OF ALLOWABLE COSTS

Contractors shall pay their subcontractors in accordance with the Section G clause entitled, PAYMENTS FOR FIXED PRICE ORDERS (FAR 52.232-1) and PAYMENTS UNDER TIME AND MATERIALS AND LABOR HOURS CONTRACTS (FAR 52.232-7). The Contractor must be able to substantiate through its accounting system that costs billed were actually incurred.

*NOTE: The term "cost" is defined as allowable amounts for fixed rate services in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as modified, and those items defined under the COST REIMBURSEMENT clause.

B.4 Other Direct Costs (ODCs)

The ODC portion of the contract consists of other direct costs, such as specialized labor, non-routine equipment, travel, and some subcontracts. All costs that do not come within these limited categories are considered to be part of the fixed rate portion of the contract. Therefore, these costs are separate and distinct from the fixed rate portion of the contract. The ODC portion of the contract will be funded on an as-needed basis. The contractor will only be reimbursed for actual costs incurred that are required to accomplish the tasks outlined in the Performance Work Statement, however these costs will need to be approved in advance. These costs will be treated in accordance with the Section I clause entitled, “ALLOWABLE COST AND PAYMENT (FAR 52.216-7).” Such costs shall be charged in accordance with the Contractor’s established and accepted accounting practices. The Government will compensate the contractor for incurred costs that are determined to be reasonable, allowable and allocable.

If an offeror normally applies an indirect charge (overhead or G&A) to ODCs, this normal charge (expressed as a percentage) must be included in the offeror's proposal. If any of the cost elements identified as part of the specified other direct costs are recovered as an indirect cost, in accordance with the offeror’s accounting system, these costs should not be included as a direct cost. Complete explanation of this adjustment and the offerors practice should be provided. This indirect charge is subject to full review by the EPA and must conform to the cost principles in FAR Part 31.

A. TRAVEL

Travel costs will be subject to the restrictions found in FAR 31.205-46 and Federal Travel Regulations.

The Contractor(s) primary mobilization point is To be specified in each individual task order

1. When an employee is required to travel in excess of fifty (50) miles one way from his/her residence or place of employment (whichever is less) to a site and return, such travel is considered work time for which reimbursement by the Government should be made at appropriate straight time rates.

Reimbursement for travel time shall not be made by EPA if the contractor's employee(s) is/are not paid for travel time. Miles shall be measured in radial miles or actual miles as determined by the CO.

2. For any employee, routine daily commuting time (less than 50 miles one-way) to and from the work site is not an allowable charge under the contract. The Contractor agrees to make every effort to utilize employees from the nearest possible location.

3. Except as explicitly set forth below, the contractor shall be reimbursed for reasonable and allocable travel costs actually incurred by and paid to the contractor's employees.

4. Consistent with the expected duration of the site, the contractor shall ensure to the extent practicable, that lodging is secured on "other than a daily rate basis" so that maximum quantity and term discounts are achieved.

Further, on long-term sites, to the maximum extent practicable/possible, the contractor shall secure full service lodging suites inclusive of kitchen facilities. A long-term site is defined as an active site with a duration of greater than sixty days. When this is accomplished, subsistence will be reduced to a percentage of the offeror's standard policy for reimbursement for meals and incidental expenses. The contractor shall submit a proposed rate/percentage to the CO when this long-term situation is realized. Personnel subject to this limitation include alternate relief personnel mobilizing to an existing long-term site.

B. NON-ROUTINE EQUIPMENT AND SPECIALIZED LABOR

The ODC category in the schedule is intended for those costs not specified elsewhere in the schedule, such as Specialized Labor and non-routine equipment. Non-routine equipment is defined as any equipment not included in the fixed rate equipment list found in this clause. Non-Routine equipment charges must be approved in advance by the CO at the task order level.

Costs for Specialized Labor are separate and distinct from the fixed rates. Allowable and allocable direct and indirect costs for Specialized Labor which have been authorized by the CO in a TO may be paid on a pre-approved basis. Costs for Specialized Labor will be treated in accordance with the Clause entitled "Allowable Cost and Payment (FAR 52.216-7)" and shall be charged in accordance with the contractor's established and accepted accounting practices.

As appropriate, a ceiling shall be established in a TO for Specialized Labor for current contract year and/or TO period of performance. Cumulative costs for Specialized Labor for the prime contractor and all team subcontractors in excess of the amounts established in the TO are not allowable as a charge to this contract without the prior written approval of the CO.

B-4 Local Clauses EPA-B-32-102 FUNDING

At time of contract award, total funding for this contract is not available for obligation. As funds become available, modifications will be issued to increase the funding amount until the total price of the contract is obligated.

B-5 Local Clauses EPA-B-32-103 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT'S OBLIGATION UNDER

TASK ORDERS

(a) Under a fixed rate, time and material order, the individual TO may be incrementally funded.

(b) In accordance with each TO, the contractor agrees to perform up to the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including reimbursement in the event of termination of those items for the Government’s convenience, approximates the total amount currently allotted to the contract. The contractor will not be obligated to continue work under a TO beyond that point. The Government will not be obligated in any event and under any circumstances to reimburse the contractor in excess of the amount obligated on a fixed price TO except for reimbursement of termination settlement costs as provided for under paragraph (g)(3) of the contract clause entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government(Fixed-Price)(Sep 1996)”. As used in this clause, the total amount payable by the Government in the event of termination of an applicable TO for convenience includes costs, profit, and estimated termination settlement costs for that TO.

(c) The contractor will notify the CO and PO, in writing, at least 30 calendar days prior to the date when, in the contractor's best judgment, the work will reach the point at which the total amount payable by the Government, including if applicable any costs for termination for convenience, will approximate 85% of the total amount then funded on the task order. The notification will state (1) the estimated date when that point will be reached and (2) an estimate of additional funding, if any, needed to continue performance under the task order up to the next scheduled date for incremental funding in the task order, or to a substitute date as determined by the Government pursuant to subparagraph (d) of this clause. The notification will also advise the CO and PO of the estimated amount of additional funds that will be required for the timely performance of the services ordered, for a subsequent period as specified in the TO or otherwise agreed to by the parties. If, after such notification, the CO does not issue a TO modification obligating additional funds by the date identified in the contractor’s notification, or by an agreed substitute date, the CO will stop work or terminate the TO for which additional funds have not been obligated, pursuant to the clause entitled ”Termination for Convenience of the Government.” Absent this task order modification, the Government is not obligated to reimburse the contractor for any costs that would exceed the amount funded for the TO under this clause except for reimbursement of termination settlement costs as set forth in paragraph (b) above.

(d) The parties contemplate that the Government will obligate additional funds for continued performance under the task order and will determine the estimated period of contract performance which will be covered by the funds. The provisions of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this clause will apply in like manner to the additional obligated funds and to the new estimated period of task order performance. The task order will be modified accordingly.

(e) If, solely by reason of failure of the Government to obligate additional funds by the dates indicated in a time and material TO, in amounts sufficient for timely performance of the task order requirements, the contractor incurs additional costs or is delayed in the performance of the work under the task order and if additional funds are obligated, an equitable adjustment will be made in the price of the items, or in the time of delivery, or both. Failure to agree to any such equitable adjustment hereunder will be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause entitled “Disputes.”

(f) The Government may at any time prior to termination obligate additional funds for the performance of the TO.

(g) The termination provisions of this clause do not limit the rights of the Government under the clause entitled “Default.” The provisions of this clause are limited to the work and obligation of funds for a TO.

This clause no longer applies once the TO is fully funded except with regard to the rights or obligations of the parties concerning equitable adjustments negotiated under paragraph (d) or (e) of this clause.

(h) Nothing in this clause affects the right of the Government to terminate this contract pursuant to the contract clause entitled “Termination for Convenience of the Government.”

(i) A schedule will be established under each TO as to when the Government anticipates obligating additional funding and the period through which the Government estimates that this funding will cover the contractor’s performance.

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

C-1 Clauses

C-1 EPAAR 1552.211-79 COMPLIANCE WITH EPA POLICIES FOR INFORMATION

RESOURCES MANAGEMENT. (JAN 2012)

(a) Definition. Information Resources Management (IRM) is defined as any planning, budgeting, organizing, directing, training, promoting, controlling, and managing activities associated with the burden, collection, creation, use and dissemination of information. IRM includes both information itself and the management of information and related resources such as personnel, equipment, funds, and technology. Examples of these services include but are not limited to the following:

(1) The acquisition, creation, or modification of a computer program or automated data base for delivery to EPA or use by EPA or contractors operating EPA programs.

(2) The analysis of requirements for, study of the feasibility of, evaluation of alternatives for, or design and development of a computer program or automated data base for use by EPA or contractors operating EPA programs.

(3) Services that provide EPA personnel access to or use of computer or word processing equipment, software, or related services.

(4) Services that provide EPA personnel access to or use of: Data communications;

electronic messaging services or capabilities; electronic bulletin boards, or other forms of electronic information dissemination; electronic record-keeping; or any other automated information services.

(b) General. The Contractor shall perform any IRM-related work under this contract in accordance with the IRM policies, standards, and procedures set forth on the Office of Environmental Information policy Web site. Upon receipt of a work request (i.e. delivery order, task order, or work assignment), the Contractor shall check this listing of directives. The applicable directives for performance of the work request are those in effect on the date of issuance of the work request.

The 2100 Series (2100-2199) of the Agency's Directive System contains the majority of the Agency's IRM policies, standards, and procedures.

(c) Section 508 requirements (accessibility). Contract deliverables are required to be compliant with Section 508 requirements (accessibility for people with disabilities). The Environmental Protection Agency policy for 508 compliance can be found at www.epa.gov/accessibility.

(d) Electronic access. A complete listing, including full text, of documents included in the 2100 Series of the Agency's Directive System is maintained on the EPA Public Access Server on the Internet at http://epa.gov/docs/irmpoli8/policies/index.html.

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C-2 Local Clauses EPA-C-10-101 STATEMENT OF WORK/PERFORMANCE WORK

STATEMENT/SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work (SOW) specifications included in Attachment 1.

Work will be ordered against the subject Statement of Work through Contracting Officer issuance of task orders.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

D-1 Submission of Deliverables Electronically

(a) At the request of the Contracting Officer or as directed in the individual task orders, the Contractor shall submit deliverables electronically and shall be packaged in accordance with standard commercial practice for ADP software.

The electronic media shall be labeled to indicate:

1. Name of deliverable

2. Contractor Name

3. Contract Number

4. Date written

5. Indication of draft or final version

(b) For each deliverable, data shall be separated by category and submitted on the data storage device using the following categories:

DATA CATEGORY Software application

1. Narratives As specified in the Task Orders

2. Spreadsheets As specified in the Task Orders

3. Data Bases As specified in the Task Orders

4. PC to PC Communications As specified in the Task Orders

5. Graphics As specified in the Task Orders

(c) All data submitted in accordance with this clause shall be in the version of the software applications as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E-1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE. (FEB 1998)

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

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E-2 FAR 52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES - FIXED-PRICE. (AUG 1996)

E-3 FAR 52.246-6 INSPECTION - TIME-AND-MATERIAL AND LABOR-HOUR. (MAY 2001)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F-1 Clauses

F-1 FAR 52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER. (AUG 1989)

F-2 EPAAR 1552.211-70 REPORTS OF WORK. (OCT 2000)

The Contractor shall prepare and deliver reports, including plans, evaluations, studies, analyses and manuals in accordance with Attachment 1. Each report shall cite the contract number, identify the U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency as the sponsoring agency, and identify the name of the Contractor preparing the report.

The OMB clearance number for progress reports delivered under this contract is 2030-0005.

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F-3 Local Clauses 1552.242-71 CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION MAY 2010

(DEVIATION)

(a) In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.15 and EPAAR Deviation 1542.15, past performance evaluations shall be prepared and submitted electronically to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS). The process for submitting evaluation reports to PPIRS shall be through use of the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) which has connectivity with PPIRS.

Using CPARS, EPA shall evaluate contractor performance using the following evaluation factors as applicable: Technical (Quality of Product), Product Performance, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Logistic Support/Sustainment, Product Assurance, Other Technical Performance, Schedule, Cost Control (Not Applicable for Firm-Fixed Price or Firm-Fixed Price with Economic Price Adjustment), Management, Management Responsiveness, Subcontract Management, Program Management and Other Management, Other Areas, and Utilization of Small Business.

Each evaluation factor shall be rated in accordance with a five scale rating system: Red/Unsatisfactory, Yellow/Marginal, Green/Satisfactory, Purple/Very Good, and Dark Blue/Exceptional, N/A = Not Applicable. Plus or minus signs may be used to indicate an improving (+) or worsening (-) trend insufficient to change assessment status.

(b) The contractor shall designate representatives to whom the evaluations will be sent automatically and electronically. The name, title, e-mail address and phone number of the designated contractor representative shall be provided to the contracting officer who will, in turn, provide that information to their CPARS Focal Point administrator for authorization access. Any changes in designated contractor personnel shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor to inform the contracting officer and the CPARS Focal Point.

The contractor has thirty (30) calendar days from the date of the contractor's receipt of the Report to review and provide a response to the contracting officer regarding the contents of the Report. The response shall be sent through CPARS.

The contractor's response to the Report may include written comments, rebuttals (disagreements), or additional information. If the contractor does not respond to the Report within the designated thirty (30) calendar days, the specified ratings in the Report are deemed appropriate for the evaluation period. In this instance, the contracting officer shall complete the Agency review and finalize the evaluation in CPARS after expiration of the specified 30 calendar days.

If the contractor submits comments, rebuttals (disagreements), or additional information to the contracting officer which contests the ratings, the contracting officer, in consultation with the contract level contracting officer's representative and/or applicable official, shall initially try to resolve the disagreement with the contractor.

If the disagreement is not resolved between the contractor and the contracting officer, the matter will be referred, as promptly as possible, to the Reviewing Official (an official at least one level above the contracting officer or contract specialist) for resolution.

The Agency Reviewing Official shall record a determination in CPARS. The ultimate conclusion on the performance evaluation is a decision of the EPA.

The contracting officer shall complete the Agency review and finalize the evaluation in CPARS after the contracting officer receives the Agency Reviewing Official's determination.

An interim or final report is considered completed after the contracting officer finalizes the evaluation in

CPARS.

F-4 Local Clauses EPA-F-12-101 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance of this contract shall be from date of award through 60 months inclusive of all required reports.

Base Period: April 1, 2016 – March 31, 2017 Option Year 1: April 1, 2017 – March 31, 2018 Option Year 2: April 1, 2018 – March 31, 2019 Option Year 3: April 1, 2019 – March 31, 2020 Option Year 4: April 1, 2020 – March 31, 2021

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G-1 Clauses

G-1 EPAAR 1552.216-72 ORDERING-BY DESIGNATED ORDERING OFFICERS. (JUL 2014)

(a) The Government will order any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract by issuing task/delivery orders on Optional Form 347, or an agency prescribed form, from the date of contract award through the potential five (5) year contract period. In addition to the Contracting Officer, the following individuals are authorized ordering officers:

TBD

(b) A Standard Form 30 will be the method of amending task/delivery orders.

(c) The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of each order by having an authorized company officer sign either a copy of a transmittal letter or signature block on page 3 of the task/delivery order, depending upon which is provided, within 10 calendar days of receipt.

(d) Prior to the placement of any task/delivery order, the Contractor will be provided with a proposed Performance Work Statement/Statement of Work and will be asked to respond with detailed technical and cost proposals within 30 calendar days or less. The technical proposal will delineate the Contractor's interpretation for the execution of the PWS/SOW, and the pricing proposal will be the Contractor's best estimate for the hours, labor categories and all costs associated with the execution. The proposals are subject to negotiation. The Ordering Officer and the Contractor shall reach agreement on all the material terms of each order prior to the order being issued.

(e) Each task/delivery order issued will incorporate the Contractor's technical and cost proposals as negotiated with the Government, and will have a ceiling price which the contractor shall not exceed. When the Contractor has reason to believe that the labor payment and support costs for the order which will accrue in the next thirty (30) days will bring total cost to over 85 percent of the ceiling price specified in the order, the Contractor shall notify the Ordering Officer.

(f) Under no circumstances will the Contractor start work prior to the issue date of the task/delivery order unless specifically authorized to do so by the Ordering Officer. Any verbal authorization will be confirmed in writing by the Ordering Officer or Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days.

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G-2 EPAAR 1552.232-70…