SPV Korea Complete Solicitation SPE30019R0076.pdf

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

1000080997

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SPE300-19-R-0076

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

2020 MAR 30

a. NAME

Christina M. Bennis PAA1172

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

Phone: DSN-444-8685

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

2020 MAY 21

9. ISSUED BY CODE SPE300

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

DIRECTORATE OF SUBSISTENCE

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA PA 19111-5096

USA

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: % FOR:

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

8 (A)

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

NAICS: 311999

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO CODE

17a. CONTRACTOR/ CODE

OFFEROR

FACILITY

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED.

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED.

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or Print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

0000-00-00

SEE SCHEDULE

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

SEE SCHEDULE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV.

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

SEE ADDENDUM

DATED . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION (BLOCK 5),

INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE SET FORTH ,

HEREIN IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

EDWOSB

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:RECEIVED INSPECTED

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

36. PAYMENT

PARTIAL FINAL

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELEPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print) 41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT

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Ref Document

SUPPLIES/SERVICES:

MFR. CAGE: 3RFQ3 P/N: SEESOW

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

CAGE/PN: 3RFQ3 / SEESOW

PUBLIC RFQ HQ DLA PROCUREMENT

SYSTEMS

CAMERON STATION

ALEXANDRIA VA 22304-6100

USA

Phone: (703)274-786

NO EXCEPTION DATA

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT .

0001 CAGE/PN: 3RFQ3 1.000 EA $ ________________ $ ________________

SEESOW

Institutional Feeding Div-Philadelphia

PRICING TERMS: Firm Fixed Price

QTY VARIANCE: PLUS 0% MINUS 0%

Destination

PREP FOR DELIVERY:

PKGING DATA-QUP:001

SHALL BE PACKAGED STANDARD IN ACCORDANCE WITH ASTM D 3951.

All DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements take precedence over ASTM D3951.

Mark and label all packaging and packing in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

The Unit of Issue (U/I) and Quantity per Unit Pack (QUP) will be as specified in the contract/purchase order.

PARCEL POST ADDRESS:

FOR TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD DLAD PROC NOTE C19. FOR FIRST DESTINATION TRANSPORTATION SEE DLAD PROC NOTE C20 AND

CONTRACT

FREIGHT SHIPPING ADDRESS:

GOVT USE

External External External Customer RDD/ ITEM PR PRLI PR PRLI Material Need Ship Date .

0001 1000080997 0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

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Attachments

List of Attachments

File Name Description ATTACH_STORES_Vendor

_Guide CatalogVendorGuide.

ATTACH_Attachment_1_M arket_Basket

SPV Korea Market Ba

ATTACH_Survey_Quote_S heet

SPV Korea Survey Qu

ATTACH_Statement_of_W ork

SPV Korea SOW 2020 03 30 Final.pdf

Subsistence Prime Vendor Republic of Korea

SPE300-19-R-0076

SF1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA/DELIVERY SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION OF THE BLOCKS ON PAGE 1 (SF 1449)

BLOCK 8 (continued)

OFFER DUE DATE/LOCAL TIME: May 21, 2020, 12:00 NOON. US EASTERN 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 mailed to the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Troop Support Post Office Box 56667 or hand carried to the DLA Troop Support Business Opportunities Office as described in Block 9 below.

BLOCK 9 (continued):

All offers/modifications/withdrawals must be plainly marked on the OUTERMOST ENVELOPE with the solicitation number, closing date, and time set for the receipt of offers.

Send MAILED OFFER to:

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

POST OFFICE BOX 56667

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-6667

Deliver HAND CARRIED OFFER, including delivery by commercial carrier, to:

DLA TROOP SUPPORT

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES OFFICE

BLDG. 45, (C167)

700 ROBBINS AVENUE

PHILADELPHIA, PA 19111-5092

Notes: 1. All hand carried offers are to be delivered to the Business Opportunities Office between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM, local Philadelphia time, Monday through Friday, except for legal federal holidays as set forth in 5 USC 6103. Offerors using a commercial carrier service must ensure that the commercial carrier service “hand carries” the package to the Business Opportunities Office specified above for hand carried offers prior to the scheduled opening/closing time. Package must be plainly marked ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE COMMERCIAL CARRIER’S ENVELOPE with the solicitation number, date and time set forth for receipt of offers as indicated in Block 8 of the Standard Form 1449.

2. Examples of “hand carried” offers include: In-person delivery by contractors, Fed Ex, Airborne, UPS, DHL, Emery, other commercial carrier, USPS Express Mail and USPS Certified Mail.

3. Contractors intending to deliver offers in-person should be advised that the Business Opportunities Office (Bid Room) is located within a secure military installation. In order to gain access to the facility, an escort may be required. The escort will be an employee from the Bid Room. The following are telephone numbers for the Bid Room: (215)737-8511, (215)737- 9044, (215)737- 8556, (215)737-0317. It is the offeror’s responsibility to ensure that offers are received at the correct location at the correct time. Please allow sufficient time to complete delivery of hand carried offers.

4. Since the length of time necessary to gain access to the facility varies based on a number of circumstances, it is recommended that you arrive at the installation at least one hour prior to the time the solicitation closes to allow for security processing and to secure an escort.

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): Statement of Work

CAUTION NOTICE

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation at any time. If this should occur, the Government will not be liable for any proposal preparation costs 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:

Christina.Bennis@dla.mil and Donovan.Mahoney@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.

mailto:Christina.Bennis@dla.mil mailto:Donovan.Mahoney@dla.mil

CAUTION NOTICE

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

DLA Troop Support will entertain Pre-Proposal questions to further clarify and discuss the requirements of this solicitation and to respond to general questions raised by prospective offerors.

DUE DATE FOR THE QUESTIONS IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 2020, 12:00 NOON, US EASTERN 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

Pre-proposal questions may be e-mailed to Christina Bennis and Donovan Mahoney at Christina.Bennis@dla.mil Donovan.Mahoney@dla.mil

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

mailto:Christina.Bennis@dla.mil mailto:Donovan.Mahoney@dla.mil

Did You Remember To:

Number Reminder Check

1 Print and distribute the past performance questionnaire to your contract holders?

2 Identify your authorized negotiators above as required?

Did you identify which negotiator will serve as the primary point of contact?

Submit a list of all your affiliates / subsidiaries / partially or wholly-owned companies that will be utilized for this contract, see below addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors.

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

Prepare and return 1 hard copy and 1 electronic copy of a signed and completed solicitation document (Volume I), to include this Attachment and Amendments; 4 written and 1 electronic copies of the Non-Price (Technical) Proposal (Volume 2); 2 written copies of the Price (Business) Proposal / Pricing (Volume III), inclusive of the Market Basket spreadsheet, and 1 electronic copy of Attachment 1? Be sure that all electronic copies match your written copies to include any Attachments.

Submit (1) hard copy of each MANUFACTURER’S quote using the official DLA Price Documentation sheet of this Attachment for every item listed on Attachment 1; tab “Market Basket” (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 March 30, 2020. Was each line on the Official DLA Price Documentation 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?

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

The DOD Office of Small Business Programs lists the following information as it pertains to subcontracting goals: FY 2018 Small Business – 33% HubZone Small Business – 3% Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business – 3% Small Disadvantaged Business – 5% Women-Owned Small Business – 5%

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

II. ESTIMATED VALUE/GUARANTEED MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY

III. CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE

A. CONTRACT IMPLEMENTATION PHASE – RAMP UP

B. CONTRACT TRANSITION OUT– RAMP DOWN

IV. PRODUCT SOURCING AND PRICING

A. PRICE DEFINITIONS AND PROVISIONS

B. DISTRIBUTION CATEGORIES

C. DOMESTIC ITEM PREFERENCE

D. LOCAL MARKET READY ITEMS:

E. DIRECT VENDOR DELIVERIES WITHIN KOREA

F. BRAND NAME ITEMS

G. NATIONAL CONTRACT TYPE CONTRACTS

H. DLA TROOP SUPPORT MANUFACTURER’S PRICING AGREEMENT 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

V. TRANSPORTATION

A. BEST SERVICES

B. INSURANCE/LIABILITY AND CLAIMS

C. CUSTOMS

D. PRIME VENDOR RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION

E. GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING TRANSPORTATION

F. VEHICLE TRANSPORTATION

G. AIRLIFTS

H. PRIME VENDOR PRODUCT TRANSFER

I. SAFETY OF LIFE AT SEA (SOLAS)

VI. STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT, WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE, AND

INTERPRETATIONS/TRANSLATIONS

A. STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT (SOFA)

B. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE

C. INTERPRETATIONS/TRANSLATIONS

VII. INVENTORY AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

A. WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

B. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL – OPERATIONAL RATIONS

C. BREAKING CASES

D. OFFICE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT FOR GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES

VIII. SECURITY MEASURES / FORCE PROTECTION AND THEATER SUPPORT

A. SECURITY MEASURES / FORCE PROTECTION

B. THEATER SUPPORT

C. CONTINGENCY OPERATIONS

IX. 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 128

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 133

L. MILITARY INSPECTION AT DESTINATION

X. PACKAGING, PACKING, AND LABELING

XI. MARKINGS

XII. PALLETIZATION

XIII. CUSTOMERS

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

A. CUSTOMER DELIVERIES:

B. ORDERING SYSTEM – SUBSISTENCE TOTAL ORDER AND RECEIPT ELECTRONIC SYSTEM (STORES) 141

C. ORDER PLACEMENT LEAD TIMES

D. ORDER CANCELLATION

E. HOLIDAYS

F. EMERGENCY ORDERS

G. ORDER FILL OR SUBSTITUTION POLICY

H. NEW ITEMS

I. FILL RATE/SUBSTITUTIONS/EXCEPTIONS

XV. CONTRACT AUTHORITY, ADMINISTRATION, IN-PROCESS REVIEWS, INVOICES, PAYMENTS, REPORTS, AND PRIME VENDOR 832 CATALOGS

A. CONTRACTING AUTHORITY

B. ADMINISTRATION

C. IN-PROCESS REVIEWS

D. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

E. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

F. INVOICING

G. PAYMENTS

H. MANAGEMENT REPORTS

I. CATALOG ORDER GUIDE

J. PRIME VENDOR 832 CATALOGS

K. OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 – INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS 158

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-2

I. Contract Terms and Conditions

INVITED CONTRACTOR OR TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE STATUS

UNDER U.S. - REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the U.S.- ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as implemented by United States Forces Korea (USFK) Reg 700-19, which can be found under the “publications” tab on the US Forces Korea homepage http://www.usfk.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“U.S. – ROK Status of Forces Agreement” (SOFA) means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea, as amended

“Combatant Commander” means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. In Korea, the Combatant Commander is the Commander, United States Pacific Command.

“United States Forces Korea” (USFK) means the subordinate unified command through which US forces would be sent to the Combined Forces Command fighting components.

“Commander, United States Forces Korea” (COMUSK) means the commander of all U.S. forces present in Korea. In the Republic of Korea, COMUSK also serves as Commander, Combined Forces Command (CDR CFC) and Commander, United Nations Command (CDR UNC).

“USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management” (USFK/FKAQ) means the principal staff office to USFK for all acquisition matters and administrator of the U.S.-ROK SOFA as applied to US and Third Country contractors under the Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) Program (USFK Reg 700-19).

“Responsible Officer (RO)” means a senior DOD employee (such as a military E5 and above or civilian GS-7 and above), appointed by the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA), who is directly responsible for determining and administering appropriate logistics support for IC/TRs during contract performance in the ROK.

(b) IC or TR status under the SOFA is subject to the written approval of USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management (FKAQ), Unit #15237, APO AP 96205-5237.

(c) The Contractng Officer will coordinate with HQ USFK/FKAQ, IAW FAR 25.8, and USFK Reg 700-19.

FKAQ will determine the appropriate contractor status under the SOFA and notify the Contractng Officer of that determination.

(d) Subject to the above determination, the contractor, including its employees and lawful dependents, may be accorded such privileges and exemptions under conditions and limitations as specified in the SOFA and USFK Reg 700-19. These privileges and exemptions may be furnished during the performance period of the contract, subject to their availability and continued SOFA status. Logistics support privileges are provided on an as-http://www.usfk.mil/ available basis to properly authorized individuals. Some logistics support may be issued as Government Furnished Property or transferred on a reimbursable basis.

(e) The contractor warrants and shall ensure that collectively, and individually, its officials and employees performing under this contract will not perform any contract, service, or other business activity in the ROK, except under U.S. Government contracts and that performance is IAW the SOFA.

(f) The contractor’s direct employment of any Korean-National labor for performance of this contract shall be governed by ROK labor law and USFK regulation(s) pertaining to the direct employment and personnel administration of Korean National personnel.

(g) The authorities of the ROK have the right to exercise jurisdiction over invited contractors and technical representatives, including contractor officials, employees and their dependents, for offenses committed in the ROK and punishable by the laws of the ROK. In recognition of the role of such persons in the defense of the ROK, they will be subject to the provisions of Article XXII, SOFA, related Agreed Minutes and Understandings. In those cases in which the authorities of the ROK decide not to exercise jurisdiction, they shall notify the U.S. military authorities as soon as possible. Upon such notification, the military authorities will have the right to exercise jurisdiction as is conferred by the laws of the U.S.

(h) Invited contractors and technical representatives agree to cooperate fully with the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA) and Responsible Officer (RO) on all matters pertaining to logistics support and theater training requirements. Contractors will provide the assigned SA prompt and accurate reports of changes in employee status as required by USFK Reg 700-19.

(i) Theater Specific Training. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK. IC/TR personnel shall comply with requirements of USFK Reg 350-2.

(j) Except for contractor air crews flying Air Mobility Command missions, all U.S. contractors performing work on USAF classified contracts will report to the nearest Security Forces Information Security Section for the geographical area where the contract is to be performed to receive information concerning local security requirements.

(k) Invited Contractor and Technical Representative status may be withdrawn by USFK/FKAQ upon:

(1) Completion or termination of the contract.

(2) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in business activities in the ROK other than those pertaining to U.S. armed forces.

(3) Determination that the contractor or its employees are engaged in practices in contravention to Korean law or USFK regulations.

(l) It is agreed that the withdrawal of invited contractor or technical representative status, or the withdrawal of, or failure to provide any of the privileges associated therewith by the U.S. and USFK, shall not constitute grounds for excusable delay by the contractor in the performance of the contract and will not justify or excuse the contractor defaulting in the performance of this contract. Furthermore, it is agreed that withdrawal of SOFA status for reasons outlined in USFK Reg 700-19, Section II, paragraph 6 shall not serve as a basis for the contractor filing any claims against the U.S. or USFK. Under no circumstance shall the withdrawal of SOFA Status or privileges be considered or construed as a breach of contract by the U.S. Government.

(m) Support.

(1) Unless the terms and conditions of this contract place the responsibility with another party, the COMUSK will develop a security plan to provide protection, through military means, of Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations when sufficient or legitimate civilian authority does not exist.

(2)(i) All Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations are authorized resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization at level III military treatment facilities, and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or eyesight could occur. Hospitalization will be limited to stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system.

(ii) When the Government provides medical or emergency dental treatment or transportation of Contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government is reimbursed for any costs associated with such treatment or transportation.

(iii) Medical or dental care beyond this standard is not authorized unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

(3) Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor is responsible for all other support required for its personnel engaged in the theater of operations under this contract.

(n) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable—

United States, host country, and third country national laws;

Treaties and international agreements;

(3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(4) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the COMUSK relating to force protection, security, health, safety, or relations and interaction with local nationals. Included in this list are force protection advisories, health advisories, area (i.e. “off-limits”), prostitution and human trafficking and curfew restrictions.

(o) Vehicle or equipment licenses. IAW USFK Regulation 190-1, Contractor personnel shall possess the required licenses to operate all vehicles or equipment necessary to perform the contract in the theater of operations. All contractor employees/dependents must have either a Korean driver’s license or a valid international driver’s license to legally drive on Korean roads, and must have a USFK driver’s license to legally drive on USFK installations. Contractor employees/dependents will first obtain a Korean driver’s license or a valid international driver’s license then obtain a USFK driver’s license.

(p) Evacuation.

(1) If the COMUSK orders a non-mandatory or mandatory evacuation of some or all personnel, the Government will provide assistance, to the extent available, to United States and third country national contractor personnel.

(2) Non-combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO).

(i) The contractor shall designate a representative to provide contractor personnel and dependents information to the servicing NEO warden as required by direction of the Responsible Officer.

(ii) If contract period of performance in the Republic of Korea is greater than six months, non emergency essential contractor personnel and all IC/TR dependents shall participate in at least one USFK sponsored NEO exercise per year.

(q) Next of kin notification and personnel recovery.

(1) The Contractor shall be responsible for notification of the employee-designated next of kin in the event an employee dies, requires evacuation due to an injury, or is missing, captured, or abducted.

(2) In the case of missing, captured, or abducted contractor personnel, the Government will assist in personnel recovery actions in accordance with DOD Directive 2310.2, Personnel Recovery.

(3) IC/TR personnel shall accomplish Personnel Recovery/Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (PR/SERE) training in accordance with USFK Reg 525-40, Personnel Recovery Procedures and USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK.

(r) Mortuary affairs. Mortuary affairs for contractor personnel who die while providing support in the theater of operations to U.S. Armed Forces will be handled in accordance with DOD Directive 1300.22, Mortuary Affairs Policy and Army Regulation 638-2, Care and Disposition of Remains and Disposition of Personal Effects.

(s) USFK Responsible Officer (RO). The USFK appointed RO will ensure all IC/TR personnel complete all applicable training as outlined in this clause.

CONTINUANCE OF PERFORMANCE DURING ANY STATE OF EMERGENCY

IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA (ROK)

Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) status shall be governed by the U.S.- ROK Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) as implemented by United States Forces Korea (USFK) Reg 700-19, which can be found under the “publications” tab on the US Forces Korea homepage http://www.usfk.mil

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“U.S. – ROK Status of Forces Agreement” (SOFA) means the Mutual Defense Treaty between the Republic of Korea and the U.S. of America, Regarding Facilities and Areas and the Status of U.S. Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea, as amended

“Combatant Commander” means the commander of a unified or specified combatant command established in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 161. In Korea, the Combatant Commander is the Commander, United States Pacific Command.

“United States Forces Korea” (USFK) means the subordinate unified command through which US forces would be sent to the Combined Forces Command fighting components.

COMUSK means the commander of all U.S. forces present in Korea. In the Republic of Korea, COMUSK also serves as Commander, Combined Forces Command (CDR CFC) and Commander, United Nations Command

(CDR UNC).

“USFK, Assistant Chief of Staff, Acquisition Management” (USFK/FKAQ) means the principal staff office to USFK for all acquisition matters and administrator of the U.S.-ROK SOFA as applied to US and Third Country contractors under the Invited Contractor (IC) and Technical Representative (TR) Program (USFK Reg 700-19).

“Responsible Officer” (RO) means A senior DOD employee (such as a military E5 and above or civilian GS-7 and above), appointed by the USFK Sponsoring Agency (SA), who is directly responsible for determining and administering appropriate logistics support for IC/TRs during contract performance in the ROK.

“Theater of operations” means an area defined by the combatant commander for the conduct or support of specified operations.

“Uniform Code of Military Justice” means 10 U.S.C. Chapter 47 (b) General.

(1) This clause applies when contractor personnel deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations (specifically, the Korean Theater of Operations) to U.S. military forces deployed/located outside the United States in—

(i) Contingency operations;

(ii) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(iii) Other military operations or exercises designated by the Combatant Commander.

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(2) Contract performance in support of U.S. military forces may require work in dangerous or austere conditions. The Contractor accepts the risks associated with required contract performance in such operations. The contractor will require all its employees to acknowledge in writing that they understand the danger, stress, physical hardships and field living conditions that are possible if the employee deploys in support of military operations.

(3) Contractor personnel are not combatants and shall not undertake any role that would jeopardize their status. Contractor personnel shall not use force or otherwise directly participate in acts likely to cause actual harm to enemy armed forces.

(c) Support.

(1) Unless the terms and conditions of this contract place the responsibility with another party, the COMUSK will develop a security plan to provide protection, through military means, of Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations when sufficient or legitimate civilian authority does not exist.

(2)(i) All Contractor personnel engaged in the theater of operations are authorized resuscitative care, stabilization, hospitalization at level III military treatment facilities, and assistance with patient movement in emergencies where loss of life, limb, or eyesight could occur. Hospitalization will be limited to stabilization and short-term medical treatment with an emphasis on return to duty or placement in the patient movement system.

(ii) When the Government provides medical treatment or transportation of Contractor personnel to a selected civilian facility, the Contractor shall ensure that the Government is reimbursed for any costs associated with such treatment or transportation.

(iii) Medical or dental care beyond this standard is not authorized unless specified elsewhere in this contract.

(3) Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, the Contractor is responsible for all other support required for its personnel engaged in the theater of operations under this contract.

(d) Compliance with laws and regulations. The Contractor shall comply with, and shall ensure that its personnel supporting U.S Armed Forces in the Republic of Korea as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are familiar with and comply with, all applicable—

(1) United States, host country, and third country national laws;

(i) The Military Extraterritorial Jurisdiction Act may apply to contractor personnel if contractor personnel commit crimes outside the United States.

(ii) Under the War Crimes Act, United States citizens (including contractor personnel) who commit war crimes may be subject to federal criminal jurisdiction.

(iii) When Congress formally declares war, contractor personnel authorized to accompany the force may be subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

(2) Treaties and international agreements;

(3) United States regulations, directives, instructions, policies, and procedures; and

(4) Orders, directives, and instructions issued by the COMUSK relating to force protection, security, health, safety, or relations and interaction with local nationals. Included in this list are force protection advisories, health advisories, area (i.e. “off-limits”), prostitution and human trafficking and curfew restrictions.

(e) Pre-deployment/departure requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that the following requirements are met prior to deploying/locating personnel in support of U.S. military forces in the Republic of Korea. Specific requirements for each category may be specified in the statement of work or elsewhere in the contract.

(1) All required security and background checks are complete and acceptable.

(2) All contractor personnel meet the minimum medical screening requirements and have received all required immunizations as specified in the contract. In the Republic of Korea, all contractor employees subject to this clause shall comply with the same DoD immunization requirements applicable to Emergency Essential DoD civilians—INCLUDING ANTHRAX IMMUNIZATION. The Government will provide, at no cost to the Contractor, any Korean theater-specific immunizations and/or medications not available to the general public.

(3) Contractor personnel have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter and exit a theater of operations and have a Geneva Conventions identification card from the deployment center or CONUS personnel office—if, applicable.

(4) Country and theater clearance is obtained for contractor personnel. Clearance requirements are in DOD Directive 4500.54, Official Temporary Duty Abroad, DOD 4500.54-G, DOD Foreign Clearance Guide, and USFK Reg 1-40, United States Forces Korea Travel Clearance Guide. Contractor personnel are considered non-DOD personnel traveling under DOD sponsorship.

(f) Processing and departure points. Deployed contractor personnel shall—

(1) Under contingency conditions or under other conditions as specified by the Contracting Officer, process through the deployment center designated in the contract, prior to deploying. The deployment center will conduct deployment processing to ensure visibility and accountability of contractor personnel and to ensure that all deployment requirements are met;

(2) Use the point of departure and transportation mode directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) If processing through a deployment center, process through a Joint Reception Center (JRC) upon arrival at the deployed location. The JRC will validate personnel accountability, ensure that specific theater of operations entrance requirements are met, and brief contractor personnel on theater-specific policies and procedures.

(g) Personnel data list.

(1) The Contractor shall establish and maintain with the designated Government official a current list of all contractor personnel that deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations to U.S.

military forces as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause. The Synchronized Predeployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT) is the designated automated system to use for this effort. This accountability requirement is separate and distinct from the personnel accountability requirement listed in the U.S–ROK SOFA’s Invited Contractor/Technical Representative Program (as promulgated in USFK Regulation 700-19).

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that all employees on the list have a current DD Form 93, Record of Emergency Data Card, on file with both the Contractor and the designated Government official.

(h) Contractor personnel.

(1) The Contracting Officer may direct the Contractor, at its own expense, to remove and replace any contractor personnel who jeopardize or interfere with mission accomplishment or who fail to comply with or violate applicable requirements of this clause. Contractors shall replace designated personnel within 72 hours, or at the Contracting Officer’s direction. Such action may be taken at the Government’s discretion without prejudice to its rights under any other provision of this contract, including the Termination for Default clause.

(2) The Contractor shall have a plan on file showing how the Contractor would replace employees who are unavailable for deployment or who need to be replaced during deployment.

The Contractor shall keep this plan current and shall provide a copy to the Contracting Officer and USFK Sponsoring Agency (see USFK Reg 700-19) upon request. The plan shall—

(i) Identify all personnel who are subject to U.S. or Republic of Korea military mobilization;

(ii) Identify any exemptions thereto;

(iii) Detail how the position would be filled if the individual were mobilized; and

(iv) Identify all personnel who occupy a position that the Contracting Officer has designated as mission essential.

(i) Military clothing and protective equipment.

(1) Contractor personnel supporting a force deployed outside the United States as specified in paragraph (b)(1) of this clause are prohibited from wearing military clothing unless specifically authorized in writing by the COMUSK. If authorized to wear military clothing, contractor personnel must wear distinctive patches, arm bands, nametags, or headgear, in order to be distinguishable from military personnel, consistent with force protection measures and the Geneva Conventions.

(2) Contractor personnel may wear military-unique organizational clothing and individual equipment (OCIE) required for safety and security, such as ballistic, nuclear, biological, or chemical protective clothing.

(3) The deployment center, the Combatant Commander, or the Sponsoring Agency shall issue OCIE and shall provide training, if necessary, to ensure the safety and security of contractor personnel.

(4) The Contractor shall ensure that all issued OCIE is returned to the point of issue, unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer.

(j) Weapons.

(1) If the Contractor requests that its personnel performing in the theater of operations be authorized to carry weapons, the request shall be made through the Contracting Officer to the COMUSK. The COMUSK will determine whether to authorize in-theater contractor personnel to carry weapons and what weapons will be allowed.

(2) The Contractor shall ensure that its personnel who are authorized to carry weapons—

(i) Are adequately trained;

(ii) Are not barred from possession of a firearm by 18 U.S.C. 922; and

(iii) Adhere to all guidance and orders issued by the COMUSK regarding possession, use, safety, and accountability of weapons and ammunition.

(iv) The use of deadly force by persons subject to this clause shall be made only in self-defense, except:

(v) Persons subject to this clause who primarily provide private security are authorized to use deadly force only as defined in the terms and conditions of this contract in accordance with USFK regulations and policies (especially, USFK Regulation 190-50).

(vi) Liability for the use of any weapon by persons subject to this clause is solely the responsibility of the individual person and the contractor.

(3) Upon redeployment or revocation by the COMUSK of the Contractor’s authorization to issue firearms, the Contractor shall ensure that all Government-issued weapons and unexpended ammunition are returned as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(k) Evacuation.

(1) In the event of a non-mandatory evacuation order, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall maintain personnel on location sufficient to meet obligations under this contract.

(l) Theater Specific Training. Training Requirements for IC/TR personnel shall be conducted in accordance with USFK Reg 350-2 Theater Specific Required Training for all Arriving Personnel and Units Assigned to, Rotating to, or in Temporary Duty Status to USFK.

(m) USFK Responsible Officer (RO). The USFK appointed RO will ensure all IC/TR personnel complete all applicable training as outlined in this clause.

(n) Changes. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the Changes clause of this contract, the Contracting Officer may, at any time, by written order identified as a change order, make changes in Government-furnished facilities, equipment, material, services, or site. Any change order issued in accordance with this paragraph shall be subject to the provisions of the Changes clause of this contract.

(o) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph, in all subcontracts that require subcontractor personnel to be available to deploy with or otherwise provide support in the theater of operations to U.S. military forces deployed/stationed outside the United States in—

(1) Contingency operations;

(2) Humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or

(3) Other military operations or exercises designated by the Combatant Commander.

(p) The Contracting Officer will discern any additional GFE, GFP or logistical support necessary to facilitate the performance of the enhanced requirement or necessary for the protection of contractor personnel. These items will be furnished to the Contractor at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer and may be provided only on a reimbursable basis.

52.212-4 -- Contract Terms and Conditions -- Commercial Items FAR (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…