Attachment 1- Japan SOW FINAL.pdf

SPE300-20-R-0001 SUBSISTENCE PRIME VENDOR JAPAN, SINGAPORE, DIEGO

GARCIA, THE PHILIPPINES AND AUSTRALIA - ATTACHMENT 1

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA/DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION OF THE BLOCKS ON PAGE 1 (SF 1449)

BLOCK 8 (continued)

OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: August 20, 2021 3:00 P.M. PHILADELPHIA TIME

NOTE: For offers from Joint Ventures or Partnerships, this solicitation and any amendments must be signed by each party to the Joint Venture or Partnership and must be submitted along with the offer. Only one originally signed copy of this solicitation document is required for submission.

All offers are required to be uploaded to the DLA Internet Bid Boards System (DIBBS). Please visit the DIBBS website to submit your proposal: https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil.

BLOCK 9 (continued):

NOTE: Facsimile and E-mail Offers are not acceptable forms of transmission for submission of initial proposals or revisions to initial proposals submitted in response to this solicitation. As directed by the Contracting Officer, facsimile and e-mail may be used during discussions/negotiations, if discussions/negotiations are held, for proposal revision(s), including Final Proposal Revision(s).

BLOCK 17A (Continued):

OFFERORS: SPECIFY

CAGE CODE: ______________________________________________________________

TYPE OF OFFEROR: (circle one) Individual doing business as a firm, Partnership, Corporation, Joint Venture, or Other (please explain) __________________________________

FOREIGN BUSINESS (Circle………YES – OR -- NO)

PRIMARY COMPANY POC/NEGOTIATOR: _______________________________________

PHONE #: ____________________________________________________________________

E-MAIL ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________________

BLOCK 17B (CONTINUED)

REMITTANCE WILL BE MADE TO THE ADDRESS THAT THE CONTRACTOR HAS

LISTED IN THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM).

OFFEROR’S assigned DUNS Number: _________________________________________

AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS:

The offeror represents that the following persons are authorized to negotiate on its behalf with the Government in connection with this request for proposal. Please list names, titles, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers for each authorized negotiator.

BLOCKS 19-24 (CONTINUED): SEE STATEMENT OF WORK

CAUTION NOTICE

NOTICE TO DLA SUPPLIERS

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation. If this should occur, the Government will not be liable for any proposal preparation cost or any other costs that offerors may have incurred related to this solicitation.

In accordance with FAR 52.225-25, each offeror must certify that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activity for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act. Each offeror shall update its System for Award Management (SAM) certifications and/or by submission of an offer, make the above certification (See FAR 52.212-3, paragraph (o)).

DLA Troop Support Point of Contact:

Ciara.Morris@dla.mil, Jacob.Slotnick@dla.mil & Kimberly.Szczepkowicz@dla.mil

CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS (OCT 2015) DLA TROOP SUPPORT

FAR Part 3.1002(a) requires all government contractors to conduct themselves with the highest degree of integrity and honesty. Contractors should have a written code of business ethics and conduct within thirty days of award. To promote compliance with such code of business ethics and conduct, contractors should have an employee business ethics and compliance training program that facilitates timely discovery and disclosure of improper conduct in connection with government contracts and ensures corrective measures are promptly instituted and carried out. A contractor may be suspended and/or debarred for knowing failure by a principal to timely disclose to the Government, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of a government contract performed by the contractor or a subcontract awarded there under, credible evidence of a violation of federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in title 18 of the United States Code or a violation of the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729- 3733).

This solicitation or contract includes FAR clause 52.203-13 - CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT; the contractor shall comply with the terms of the clause and have a written code of business ethics and conduct; exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; promote ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law within their organization; and timely report any violations of federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery or gratuity violations found in title 18 of the United States Code or any violations of the False Claims Act. (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733). When FAR 52.203-13 is included in the contract, contractors must provide a copy of its written code of business ethics and conduct to the contracting officer upon request by the contracting officer.

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CAUTION NOTICE

****PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS****

SOLICITATION NUMBER SPE300-20-R-0001

DLA TROOP SUPPORT WILL ENTERTAIN PRE-PROPOSAL QUESTIONS TO

FURTHER CLARIFY AND DISCUSS THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS

SOLICITATION.

DUE DATE FOR QUESTIONS IS July 28, 2021

3:00 PM, PHILADELPHIA TIME.

The Government will not be liable for expenses incurred by an offeror prior to contract award.

Offerors are cautioned that remarks and explanations provided in response to questions received do not change the terms of this solicitation unless the solicitation is amended in writing.

If you plan to submit questions, please send an e-mail with the following information:

Name of Firm

Name and Title of Representative Address of Firm E-Mail Address Phone Number Size of Business Questions

This information may be e-mailed to Ciara Morris, Jacob Slotnick & Kim Szczepkowicz at Ciara.Morris@dla.mil, Jacob.Slotnick@dla.mil & Kimberly.Szczepkowicz@dla.mil

NOTE: Vendors are encouraged to carefully review the solicitation before developing questions for submission. Answers to questions will be provided via amendment.

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Did You Remember To:

Number Reminder Check

1 Print and distribute the past performance questionnaire (Page 219) to your contract holders?

2 Identify your authorized negotiators above as required? (page 2) Did you identify which negotiator will serve as the primary point of contact? (page 2)

3 Use the Market Basket spreadsheet for submission of your pricing information?

4 Prepare and return all proposals through DIBBS using the instructions in Attachment

10.

5 Submit (1) digital copy of each MANUFACTURER’S quote using the official DLA Price Documentation sheet of this Attachment for every item listed on the Market Basket spreadsheet (ONE COPY OF THE QUOTE FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ITEM IN THE MARKET BASKET)? Identify the item number from the market basket that it supports on the quote sheet? Submit the quotes in item number sequence? Submit quotes that are dated no earlier than July 21, 2021. Was each line on the Official DLA Quote sheet completed by the manufacturer? Are FOB Origin Terms clearly identified on the quote? Is the NAPA discount clearly identified on the quote and removed from the product price? Refer to solicitation for actual requirements. Is the item clearly identified as an MPA Item?

6 Submit a list of CONUS and OCONUS ‘Distribution Facility(s)” or “Places of Performance(s)” that will directly support the proposed customers (page 214 of Factor I)? Warehouses functioning as backups should be designated as such.

7 Have you filled out all certifications and representations in solicitation or submitted a copy of your firm’s Online Representations and Certifications Applications (“ORCA”) Registration from System for Award Management (“SAM”) website?

If you are a Large or Foreign Business, submit your Small Business Subcontracting Plan in accordance with FAR 52.219-9?

NOTE: The DoD Office of Small Business Programs lists the following information as it pertains to subcontracting goals for FY 2021:

Small Business – 32.25% HubZone Small Business – 3% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business – 3% Small Disadvantaged Business – 5% Women-Owned Small Business – 5%

9 Limit your technical proposal to no more than 75 pages. An additional 50 pages will be allowed for supporting documentation such as lease and carrier agreements. Font must be Times New Roman size 12. Pages must be single sided.

10 Submit your best offer?

CAUTION: The above list of proposal submission requirements is for convenience purposes only. This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Offerors are responsible for carefully reviewing the entire Solicitation to ensure they submit all information required by the solicitation.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

II. INTRODUCTION

III. ESTIMATED VALUE/GUARANTEED MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY

IV. CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE / TRANSITION PLAN

A. CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE – RAMP UP

B. CONTRACT TRANSITION OUT– RAMP DOWN

V. PRODUCT SOURCING AND PRICING

A. PRICE DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS

B. DISTRIBUTION CATEGORIES

C. DOMESTIC ITEM PREFERENCE

D. LOCAL MARKET READY ITEMS

E. BRAND NAME ITEMS

F. NATIONAL CONTRACTS

G. DLA TROOP SUPPORT MANUFACTURER’S PRICING AGREEMENT (MPA)

PROGRAM

H. MANDATORY ITEMS (MANDATORY FOOD PRODUCTS AND NON-FOOD ITEMS)

I. NATIONAL ALLOWANCE PROGRAM AGREEMENT (NAPA)

J. REBATES/DISCOUNTS AND PRICE-RELATED PROVISIONS

K. ITEM AVAILABILITY

L. SURGE AND SUSTAINMENT

M. FOOD SERVICE OPERATING SUPPLIES (FSOS)

N. DISPENSING SUPPLIES AND SERVICES

O. NAVY STANDARD MENU ITEMS

P. SHIP STORE CARGO ITEMS, (QCOG OR Q ITEMS)

Q. DISPOSAL OF PRODUCTS

VI. TRANSPORTATION

A. BEST SERVICES

B. INSURANCE/LIABILITY AND CLAIMS

C. CUSTOMS

D. PRIME VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION

E. GOVERNMENT RESPONIBILITIES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION

F. VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION

G. AIRLIFTS

H. DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBSISTENCE CARGO FLIGHTS TO AIR

MOBILITY COMMAND (AMC) TO DIEGO GARCIA

I. PRIME VENDOR PRODUCT TRANSFER

J. SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS)

VII. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS, WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, AND

INTERPRETATIONS/TRANSLATIONS

A. INTERNATIONAL AGREEMENTS (i.e. Defense Cooperation Agreement, Diplomatic Notes, Status of Forces Agreement (“SOFA”), etc.)

B. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

C. INTERPRETATIONS/TRANSLATIONS

VIII. REMOTE DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

A. DIEGO GARCIA (DGAR)

B. PHILIPPINES REPUBLIC

IX. INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT AND OFFICE SPACE

A. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

B. BREAKING CASES

C. OFFICE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

X. SECURITY MEASURES / FORCE PROTECTION AND THEATER SUPPORT

A. SECURITY MEASURES / FORCE PROTECTION

B. THEATER SUPPORT

C. CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS

D. MANDATORY ELIGIBILITY FOR INSTALLATION ACCESS

E. CYBERSECURITY REQUIREMENTS

XI. QUALITY CONTROL, QUALITY ASSURANCE AND INSPECTIONS

A. PRODUCT QUALITY

B. PRODUCT SANITARILY APPROVED SOURCE REQUIREMENTS

C. WARRANTIES

D. QUALITY PROGRAM

E. QUALITY SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT VISITS AND AUDITS

F. WAREHOUSING AND SANITATION PROGRAM/STORED PRODUCT PEST

MANAGEMENT

G. DELIVERY TEMPERATURES, SHIPPING AND STORAGE REQUIREMENTS

H. REJECTION PROCEDURES

I. AUTHORIZED RETURNS:

J. SHORT SHIPMENTS AND SHIPPING ERRORS:

K. U.S. ARMY MEDICAL DEPARTMENT ARMY PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER

INSPECTORS AND INSPECTIONS

L. MILITARY INSPECTION AT DESTINATION

XII. PACKAGING, PACKING, AND LABELING

XIII. MARKINGS

XIV. PALLETIZATION

XV. CUSTOMERS

A. JSPDA AOR

B. NON-COMPETITION

XVI. DELIVERY, TITLE, ORDERS, AND ORDER FILL RATES

A. CUSTOMER DELIVERIES

B. TITLE

C. ORDERING SYSTEM – SUBSISTENCE TOTAL ORDER AND RECEIPT

ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (STORES)

D. ORDER PLACEMENT

E. ORDER CANCELLATION

F. HOLIDAYS

G. EMERGENCY ORDERS

H. ORDER FILL OR SUBSTITUTION POLICY

I. NEW ITEMS

J. FILL RATE/SUBSTITUTIONS/EXCEPTIONS

XVII. CONTRACT AUTHORITY, ADMINISTRATION, INVOICES, PAYMENTS, AND REPORTS .. 200

A. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

B. ADMINISTRATION

C. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

D. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM (CPARS) .. 201

E. INVOICING

F. PAYMENTS

G. MANAGEMENT REPORTS

H. CATALOG ORDER GUIDE

I. PRIME VENDOR 832 CATALOGS

J. IN-PROCESS REVIEWS (IPR)

K. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2 – Evaluation Commercial Items

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions—Commercial Items (OCT 2018)

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. If repair/replacement or reperformance will not correct the defects or is not possible, the Government may seek an equitable price reduction or adequate consideration for acceptance of nonconforming supplies or services. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights (1) within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and (2) before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to 41 U.S.C. chapter 71, Contract Disputes. Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal, or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice. (1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer— System for Award Management, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than System for Award Management), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment—(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212- 5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall—

(i) Remit the overpayment amount to the payment office cited in the contract along with a description of the overpayment including the—

(A) Circumstances of the overpayment (e.g., duplicate payment, erroneous payment, liquidation errors, date(s) of overpayment);

(B) Affected contract number and delivery order number, if applicable;

(C) Affected line item or subline item, if applicable; and

(D) Contractor point of contact.

(ii) Provide a copy of the remittance and supporting documentation to the Contracting Officer.

(6) Interest. (i) All amounts that become payable by the Contractor to the Government under this contract shall bear simple interest from the date due until paid unless paid within 30 days of becoming due. The interest rate shall be the interest rate established by the Secretary of the Treasury as provided in 41 U.S.C. 7109, which is applicable to the period in which the amount becomes due, as provided in (i)(6)(v) of this clause, and then at the rate applicable for each six-month period as fixed by the Secretary until the amount is paid.

(ii) The Government may issue a demand for payment to the Contractor upon finding a debt is due under the contract.

(iii) Final decisions. The Contracting Officer will issue a final decision as required by 33.211 if—

(A) The Contracting Officer and the Contractor are unable to reach agreement on the existence or amount of a debt within 30 days;

(B) The Contractor fails to liquidate a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer within the timeline specified in the demand for payment unless the amounts were not repaid because the Contractor has requested an installment payment agreement; or

(C) The Contractor requests a deferment of collection on a debt previously demanded by the Contracting Officer (see 32.607-2).

(iv) If a demand for payment was previously issued for the debt, the demand for payment included in the final decision shall identify the same due date as the original demand for payment.

(v) Amounts shall be due at the earliest of the following dates:

(A) The date fixed under this contract.

(B) The date of the first written demand for payment, including any demand for payment resulting from a default termination.

(vi) The interest charge shall be computed for the actual number of calendar days involved beginning on the due date and ending on—

(A) The date on which the designated office receives payment from the Contractor;

(B) The date of issuance of a Government check to the Contractor from which an amount otherwise payable has been withheld as a credit against the contract debt; or

(C) The date on which an amount withheld and applied to the contract debt would otherwise have become payable to the Contractor.

(vii) The interest charge made under this clause may be reduced under the procedures prescribed in 32.608-2 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation in effect on the date of this contract.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government's convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor's records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law.

If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 41 U.S.C. 4712 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: (1) the schedule of supplies/services; (2) The

Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts, and Unauthorized Obligations paragraphs of this clause; (3) the clause at 52.212-5; (4) addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software; (5) solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation; (6) other paragraphs of this clause; (7) the Standard Form 1449; (8) other documents, exhibits, and attachments; and (9) the specification.

(t) [Reserved]

(u) Unauthorized Obligations. (1) Except as stated in paragraph (u)(2) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement, that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti-Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(i) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(ii) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(iii) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(2) Paragraph (u)(1) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulations and procedures.

(v) Incorporation by reference. The Contractor's representations and certifications, including those completed electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM), are incorporated by reference into the contract.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items

The following paragraph(s) of 52.212-4 are amended as indicated below:

1. Paragraph (a), Inspection/Acceptance, is revised to add the following:

“Inspection and acceptance of products will be performed at destination. The authorized receiving official for each customer is responsible for signing for and accepting products when they are delivered. The final disposition decision rests with the food service officer and/or the authorized Government receiving official. See Statement of Work, Military Inspection at Destination.

2. Paragraph (c), Changes, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(c) Changes.

(1) The Contracting Officer, at his/her discretion, may unilaterally invoke any of the contingency options set forth in this contract.

(2) The Contracting Officer may at any time, by unilateral written order, make changes within the general scope of this contract in any one or more of the following:

(i) method of shipment or packing;

(ii) place, manner, or time of delivery.

(3) If such change causes an increase or decrease in the cost of, or time required for, performance for any part of the work under this contract, the Contracting Officer shall make equitable adjustment in the contract price, the delivery schedule, or both, and shall modify the contract.

(4) The Contractor must assert its right to an adjustment under this clause within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the written order. However, if the Contracting Officer decides that the facts justify it, the Contracting Officer may receive and act upon a proposal submitted before final payment of the contract.

3. Paragraph (m), Termination for cause, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

(m) Termination for cause.

The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If this contract is terminated in whole or in part for cause, and the supplies or services covered by the contract so terminated are repurchased by the Government, the Government will incur administrative costs in such repurchases. The Contractor and the Government expressly agree that, in addition to any excess costs of repurchase, or any other damages resulting from such default, the Contractor shall pay, and the Government shall accept, the sum of $1350.00 as payment in full for the administrative costs of such repurchase. This assessment of damages for administrative costs shall apply for any termination for cause following which the Government repurchases the terminated supplies or services. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

4. Paragraph (o), Warranty, is revised to add the following:

“In the event that a product recall is initiated by the contractor, supplier or manufacturer, the contractor should follow the procedures as outlined below:

(1) Immediately notify the following personnel:

(i) Customers that have received the recalled product

(ii) DLA Troop Support Contracting Officer

(iii) DLA Troop Support Integrated Supply Team (IST) Chief

(iv) DLA Troop Support Contract Specialist

(v) DLA Troop Support Tailored Vendor Logistic Specialist

(vi) DLA Troop Support Consumer Safety Officer

(2) Provide the following information to the DLA Troop Support Consumer Safety

Officer:

(i) Reason for recall

(ii) Level of recall, i.e. Type I, II or III

(iii) Description of product, including specific manufacturer’s lot numbers

(iv) Amount of product

(v) List of customers that have received product

(vi) Name and phone number of responsible person (Recall Coordinator)

(3) The Prime Vendor should provide a Final Status Report of Recall, when completed, to the DLA Troop Support Consumer Safety Officer.”

(4) The supplies furnished under the resultant contract(s) shall be covered by the most favorable commercial warranties that the contractor gives to any customer. The supplies and the rights and remedies provided therein are in addition to, and do not limit, any rights afforded to the Government by Clause 52.212-4(o) “Warranty”, “Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items” and an addendum contained in the solicitation.

5. Paragraph (q), Other compliances is revised to add the following:

REQUESTING STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT (SOFA) STATUS FOR

CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES

(a) A SOFA is an agreement between the United States and a foreign country that, in part, addresses issues and sets forth rules and regulations that affect contractor employees performing under DoD contracts in a foreign country. Individual contractor employees may be granted status under the terms of a SOFA. In order to assist the government in determining whether an employee qualifies for status, contractors who desire status for their employees must provide the following information to the contracting officer after award. The contracting officer will request status, through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Customer Service Representative (CSR), for all employees determined to qualify under the terms of the SOFA.

This information must be provided for each contractor employee who will perform work in the foreign country:

(1) Information obtained by the contractor from the employee:

(i) Employee’s Name:

(ii) Actual residence address(es) for the last 5 years.

(iii) Date the employee entered the foreign country in question if currently residing there.

(iv) A statement confirming that the individual is a full-time employee of the contractor.

(v) Position employee is filling.

(vi) Country of citizenship.

(vii) A statement confirming that the employee is ordinarily resident in the United States (US); and is in the country in question solely to perform the contract.

(viii) Explain why the employee should be considered as ordinarily resident in the US if the employee was not resident in the US immediately preceding this employment.

(ix) Indicate in an affirmative statement that the employee understands that the information provided herein represents an official statement to the US, the facts presented are true and correct to the best of his knowledge and belief, and that he understands that the US will be taking action based on the facts submitted by the employee.

(2) Additional information to be submitted by the contractor:

(i) A statement that the individual is a full-time employee of the contractor.

(ii) Employee’s position.

(iii) A statement by the contractor that to the best of its knowledge and belief, the employee is a US citizen, ordinarily resident in the US and qualifies for certification under the

SOFA.

(iv) The contractor must verify that an investigation of the employee has been completed and to the best of its knowledge and belief, the employee is not a security risk.

(v) Indicate in an affirmative statement that the contractor understands that the information provided herein represents an official statement to the US, the facts set forth herein are true and correct to the best of its knowledge and belief, and that the US will be taking action based on the facts set forth in its statement.

(b) The contractor shall notify the COR/CSR or the contracting officer if an employee leaves the employment of the contractor or otherwise becomes ineligible for SOFA status, or to request status for a new employee during the course of contract performance.

(c) Failure of an employee to qualify for SOFA status does not relieve the contractor of the obligation to perform or entitle the contractor to increased costs.

6. Paragraph (s), Order of precedence is revised to add the following:

(10) The technical volume(s) of the Contractor's proposal

52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (AUG 2020)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

(1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L.

115-91).

(3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2020) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

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

(5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Public Laws 108- 77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).

(b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

_X_ (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

_X_ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

__ (5) [Reserved]

__ (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

__ (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (OCT 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

_X_ (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

_X_ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

__ (10) [Reserved]

__ (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole Source Award (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3.

_X_ (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4.

__ (13) [Reserved]

__ (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-6.

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

644).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-7.

__ (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

_X_ (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (JUN 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

_X_ (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2016) of 52.219-9.

__ (iv) Alternate III (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (v) Alternate IV (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9.

__ (18)(i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13.

__ (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

_X_ (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C.

637(d)(4)(F)(i)).

__ (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

_X_ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAY 2020) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28.

__ (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.

637(m)).

__ (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

__ (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

__ (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)).

__ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

_X_ (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor—Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O. 13126).

_X_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

_X_ (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26.

_X_ (31)(i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-35.

_X_ (32)(i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) (29 U.S.C. 793).

__ (ii) Alternate I (July 2014) of 52.222-36.

_X_ (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUN 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

_X_ (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

_X_ (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

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

__ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

__ (37)(i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Items (MAY 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.)

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

__ (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (40)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2015) of 52.223-13.

__ (41)(i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

(ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14.

_X_ (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (MAY 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).

__ (43)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (OCT 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

__ (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16.

_X_ (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (JUN 2020) (E.O. 13513).

__ (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (46) 52.223-21, Foams (JUN 2016) (E.O. 13693).

__ (47)(i) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

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

_X_ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American—Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

__ (49)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American—Free Trade Agreements—Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109- 283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43.

__ (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3.

__ (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

_X_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUNE 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).

__ (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (OCT 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

__ (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

__ (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area

(NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

__ (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (JUN 2020).

__ (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

__ (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (JAN 2017) (41 U.S.C.

4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

_X_ (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (OCT 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

__ (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

__ (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(13)).

_X_ (63)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631).

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

__ (iii) Alternate II (Feb 2006) of 52.247-64.

(c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

__ (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (AUG 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.

206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

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

chapter 67).

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

__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services—Requirements (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

__ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015).

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

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

(d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records—Negotiation.

(1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor's directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved.

(3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law.

(e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause—

(i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (JUN 2020) (41 U.S.C.

3509).

(ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

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

115-91).

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

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