DRAFT_-_SSA-RFP-17-1001.pdf

Draft Request for Proposal: SSA-RFP-17-1001

Level 6C= AIS High Risk

SECTION A - Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449)

SECTION B - Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices B-1 Addendum to Standard Form 1449 B-2 Section 508 and SSA's Accessibility Requirements

B-3 Task Ordering Procedures B-3(a) General B-3(b) Ordering B-3(c) Task Order Proposal (TOP) B-3(d) Task Order Proposal Response Time

B-3(e) Task Order Evaluation - Fair Opportunity Award Procedures B-3(f) Task Order Modifications

B-4 Period of Performance B-5 Maximum Program Ceiling and Minimum Contract Guarantee

B-6 Pricing Matrixes B-7 Labor Categories and Qualifications

SECTION C - Contract Clauses and Terms and Conditions SECTION C1 - FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR)

C1-1 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) C1-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (NOV 2014) C1-3 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 2015)

C1-4 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (MAY 2015)–

Alternate I (MAY 2014)

C1-5 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General (MAY 2014) C1-6 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (DEC 2007)

C1-7 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC

2013)

C1-8 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991) SECTION C2 - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Full Text Clauses

C2-1 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAY 2015) C2-2 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

C2-3 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) C2-4 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

C2-5 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999) C2-6 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

C2-7 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC

2013)

C2-8 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) C2-9 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (APR 1984) SECTION C3 - Agency Specific Clauses

C3-1 0002 Agency Specific Clauses

C3-2 52.203-99 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements (FEB 2015)(DEVIATION) C3-3 2352.204-1 Security and Suitability Requirements (JUL 2013)

C3-4 2352.204-2 Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and Agency

Privacy Management (DEC 2014)

C3-5 2352.209-1 Key Personnel (SEP 2013)

C3-6 2352.219-3 eSRS Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (SEP 2013) C3-7 2352.219-4 Subcontracting Plan (SEP 2013) C3-8 2352.224-1 Protection of Confidential Information (DEC 2008)

C3-9 2352.224-2 Protecting and Reporting the Loss of Personally Identifiable Information:

Responsibilities Concerning Individual Employees (DEC 2008) C3-10 2352.227-1 Dissemination of Information (SEP 2013) C3-11 2352.227-2 Government License to Reproduce End Products (SEP 2013) C3-12 2352.232-1 Invoice Submission and Payment Related Information (APR 2013)

C3-13 2352.232-3 Contractor Travel Expense Reimbursement (JUL 2011) C3-14 2352.232-4 Contract Funding During a Continuing Resolution (JUL 2011) C3-15 2352.232-5 Option Period Funding During a Continuing Resolution (JUL 2011) C3-16 2352.242-1 Post Award Evaluation of Contractor Performance (April 2015)

C3-17 2352.242-2 Designation of COTR and Alternate COTR (MAY 2013) C3-18 2352.242-3 Designation of Task Manager (TM) (MAY 2013)

C3-19 2352.242-5 Contractor's Administrator (SEP 2013)

C3-20 2352.245-1 Designation of Property Administrator and Listing of Government

Property (NOV 2008)

C3-21 2352.245-2 Government Telecommunications/Systems, Services, and Equipment

Provided Under the Contract (NOV 2008)

C3-22 Contractor Training

C3-23 Organizational Conflict of Interest – Restrictions Applicable to Future Acquisitions

C3-24 Identification and Mitigation of Potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest

Arising Under Task Orders

SECTION C4 - Administrative Matters

C4-1 SSA Building Closures C4-2 Observance of Legal Holidays and Administrative Leave C4-3 Designation of Contractor’s Project Manager/Contract Coordinator

C4-4 Designation of Company Point of Contact for Suitability C4-5 Payment Basis

C4-6 Contractor Use of Government Facilities C4-7 Task Order and Delivery Order Ombudsman

C4-8 Designation of Government Contracting Personnel SECTION D - Contract Documents, Exhibits and/or Attachments SECTION E - Solicitation Provisions SECTION E1 - FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

E1-1 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (JUL 2015) E1-2 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Items (APR 2014) SECTION E2 - FAR Full Text Provisions

E2-1 52.203-98 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities That Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements – Representation (FEB 2015)(DEVIATION) E2-2 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2015) E2-3 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (JUL 2013) E2-4 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items (OCT 2014) (See Section E3-3.2)

E2-5 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items (NOV 2015)

E2-6 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) E2-7 52.233-2 Service of Protest (SEP 2006) E2-8 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

SECTION E3 - Agency Specific Provisions E3-1 0001 Agency Specific Provisions

E3-2 Addendum to FAR Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Items

E3-2.1 Volume I – Non-Price Factors

E3-2.2 Volume II – Price Factors E3-2.3 Proposal Submittal and Format

E3-3 Evaluation Criteria E3-3.1 Basis for Award

E3-3.2 Non-Price Factors E3-3.2.1 Factor 1: Corporate Experience (See Section E3-2.1(d))

E3-3.2.2 Factor 2: Management Plan (See Section E3-2.1(e)) E3-3.2.3 Factor 3: Past Performance (See Section E3-2.1(f))

E3-3.2.4 Factor 4: Section 508 and SSA’s Accessibility Requirements (See Section

E3-2.1(g)) E3-3.3 Price Factors (Factor 5) (See Section E3-2.2)

E3-3.4 Small Business Subcontracting (See Sections E2-4, and E3-2.1(h)) E3-4 Offeror’s Responsibility

E3-5 2352.233-1 Independent Review of Protest (FEB 2014)

SECTION A - Standard Form 1449 (SF 1449)

SECTION B - Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices

B-1 Addendum to Standard Form 1449

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.302 and 12.303, this addendum to the Standard Form 1449 provides for continuation of the schedule and description of the supplies/services to be acquired.

B-2 Section 508 and SSA's Accessibility Requirements

Requirements for accessibility based on Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C.

794d) and additional agency specific accessibility requirements, hereafter referred in total as

“508 Accessibility Standards ,” the Government has determined are relevant for this contract.

(See Section D Attachment 1, 508 Accessibility Requirements)

B-3 Task Ordering Procedures

B-3(a) General

(1) During the ordering period of performance (see Section B-4) of this contract, the

Government may issue written task orders in accordance with the procedures set forth herein to support requirements associated with the Statement of Work (SOW) in Section D. This is an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) contract that allows individual task orders to be awarded using the following pricing arrangements under FAR Part 16: firm-fixed-price (FFP), time-and-materials (T&M), and labor-hour (LH). Task order prices for each labor category identified in Section D Attachment 3, Labor Categories and Qualifications (see Section B-7) must be based on the fixed hourly rates identified in Section D Attachment 2, Pricing Matrixes

(see Section B-6). Although the hourly rates are fixed hourly rates, the Contractors may elect to propose lower hourly rates when responding to a request for task order proposal (RFTOP).

Note: The Government reserves the right to use the pricing arrangements authorized for use under this contract in conjunction with an award fee, and performance, or delivery incentives when the award fee or incentive is based solely on factors other than cost. In these cases, the award fee and incentive(s) will be determined at the task order level by the Contracting Officer

(CO).

(2) The Contractor will not be reimbursed for any expenses incurred that do not comply with the task ordering procedures or expenses that exceed the task order award (or ceiling amount if

T&M, or LH pricing) without the express written consent of the CO.

(3) No individual task order may authorize the Contractor to incur expenses that are not in accordance with the limitations set forth elsewhere in the contract.

(4) The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized task orders awarded under the contract. The Government will identify the period of performance for services (to include option periods, if applicable, and any incentives, if applicable) in each task order.

(5) The Government will reimburse other direct costs (ODC) per Section B-3(c)(1)(ii).

(6) This contract authorizes orders to be issued by electronic commerce methods only.

B-3(b) Ordering

(1) The CO will issue a RFTOP electronically to the multiple awardee Contractors following the ordering procedures of FAR 16.505(b), unless an exception applies (see FAR 16.505(b)(2)).

In response, the Contractor must provide a task order proposal (TOP) that contains the

Contractor’s proposed total price to perform the services outlined in the SOW, along with any other information (e.g., information related to the cited evaluation criteria) the Government requires to assist with making a best value award decision. In addition, the Government may specify “key personnel” other than those identified under Section C3-5 2352.209-1 Key

Personnel (SEP 2013) of the contract, that are considered “key” to an individual task order. In those cases, the task order will specify which personnel assigned to “key” positions or labor categories are essential to the work performed therein.

Note: The Government reserves the right to use streamlined procedures, including oral presentations as allowed by FAR 16.505(b)(1). In these cases, the Government will follow the guidance at FAR 15.102 and provide each multiple awardee, unless an exception applies, with sufficient information to prepare a response.

(2) Hardware/Software Acquisition: Although the IDIQ contract is primarily for services in support of the task areas identified within the SOW in Section D of this contract, in limited situations, inclusion of hardware/software items on a task order is within the purview of the

Government. Any hardware/software procured under this IDIQ contract via task order must be considered critical and related to the services being acquired under the task order. For example, cases where proposed hardware/software results from task order requirement for a "solutions based" proposal. In these cases, the proposal may address task order requirements in a manner that encompasses everything from the analysis of hardware/software implementation to ongoing operational support of the IT solution to the task order requirements.

Note: Any proposed hardware/software procured under this contract via task order in support of the task areas identified within the SOW in Section D of this contract, and where supplemented by the individual task order SOW, must comply with the 508 Accessibility Standards applicable to the task order requirements. In these cases, the 508 Accessibility Standards will be specified at the task order level. In addition, the Government reserves the right to ensure any commercial computer software, or commercial computer software documentation acquired under licenses customarily provided to the public, is consistent with Federal law and otherwise satisfy the

Government’s needs. (See Section C1-5 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (DEC

2007))

(3) All SSA COs may place orders against this contract up to their individual delegated purchase authority.

(4) Funds will be obligated at the time the CO places a task order; but see Agency Specific clauses under Sections C3-14 2352.232-4 Contract Funding During a Continuing Resolution

(JUL 2011), and C3-15 2352.232-5 Option Period Funding During a Continuing Resolution

(JUL 2011). Note: The minimum contract guarantee will be obligated at the contract level upon award of the IDIQ contract. Subsequent task orders will not obligate additional funds until the initial funding has been depleted. Additional task orders above the minimum quantity will be issued as appropriate using current funds available. The IDIQ contract will not be modified to add funds.

(5) Frequency of ordering: Services will be ordered on an as needed basis and as funds are available (but see Section B-3(b)(4)).

B-3(c) Task Order Proposal (TOP)

(1) The Contractor’s proposal must contain the Contractor’s proposed price to perform the work detailed in the RFTOP’s SOW. Below is a list of areas that the TOP must address:

(i) General: Include a detailed pricing table/matrix, with the labor hours by skill category needed for completion of the task. Propose task order prices using only those labor categories and fixed hourly rates (less applicable discounts) contained in Section D Attachment 2, Pricing

Matrixes (see Section B-6); supplemented by any proposed other direct costs (ODC) as applicable. The Government will award each task order using rates that do not exceed the contract fixed hourly rates for each labor category identified in the contract, and where applicable, supplemented by allowable ODC. Furnish the price for all personnel, facilities, equipment, material, supplies, and services (except as may be expressly set forth herein as furnished by the Government) and otherwise perform all work necessary for, or incidental to, the performance of the effort as set forth in the SOW under Section D of this contract. All pricing associated with meeting the terms and conditions of the contract must be included in, and made part of this Section.

In addition, the Government will use the fixed hourly rates current at the start of performance and not necessarily current at time of placing the order. For example, if the

Government issues a task order in one contract period, with performance not to start until the next contract period, and the next contract period has an increase in the fixed hourly rate(s), the fixed hourly rates will be those in effect at the start of performance in the next contract period.

However, if the Government issues an order in one contract period, with performance starting in that period, but crosses into the next contract period, the fixed hourly rates will be those in effect at the start of performance even though performance crosses into the next contract period. In these cases, the fixed hourly rates at the start of performance will be used for the duration of the base performance period for that task order; task order option periods may include rates current at the start of the next contract period, if applicable. The Government will not accept TOPs, nor issue task orders, with dual rates.

(ii) ODC Requirements: Other direct costs (e.g. specified computing platform, software and hardware resources required by the Government to perform under the contract (see Section

B-3(b)(2)), non-routine travel costs, and Government approved training and seminars) that cannot be attributed to the fully loaded rate will not be included in the fully loaded rates contained in Section D Attachment 2, Pricing Matrixes. Therefore, the Contractor must propose all ODC costs, including documentation supporting the ODC costs, necessary in the performance of the task order. The Government will reimburse ODC costs on an actual cost basis or a fixed price basis depending upon the requirements of the individual task orders. (See Section C1-4)

The Government will reimburse travel costs for task orders issued for services in accordance with Section C3-13 2352.232-3 Contractor Travel Expense Reimbursement (JUL 2011). No fee is applicable to travel costs. To assist the Government in making timely payments, the

Contractor must provide the Task Order Number, applicable sub-tasks (if identified on task order), and Tax Identification Number (TIN) on each invoice submitted.

(iii) Organizational Conflict of Interest: Address whether the Contractor believes an

Organizational Conflict of Interest (OCI) might exist. In the case of a potential OCI, the

Contractor must identify the potential OCI, and how it will mitigate or avoid the OCI during performance of the task order. Refer to Sections C3-23 Organizational Conflicts of Interest –

Restrictions applicable to Future Acquisitions, and C3-24 Identification and Mitigation of

Potential Organizational Conflicts of Interest Arising Under Task Orders for more information.

Note: The guidelines and procedures of FAR 9.5, and where applicable, supplemented by

Sections C3-23 and C3-24, will be used in identifying and resolving any issues of organizational conflicts of interest at the contract and task order level.

(iv) Assumptions: The TOP may include any assumptions on the Contractor's part used in developing the TOP and costs.

Note: The labor categories under this IDIQ contract is considered bona fide executive, administrative, professional labor and is generally exempt from the Service Contract Labor

Standards (SCLS), formerly known as the Service Contract Act of 1965. To the extent that any labor is subject to the SCLS and is within scope of a task order and the IDIQ contract, the CO will identify such work under a separate line item on the task order. In doing so, the CO will apply wages as required under FAR 22.10, Service Contract Act Wage Determinations, and incorporate by reference into the task order the applicable FAR clauses in paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive

Orders-Commercial Items (MAY 2015).

(2) Firm-Fixed-Price Task Orders: For RFTOPs requesting FFP arrangement, the Contractor must multiply the quantity of each item or labor category required by the rate listed in the pricing schedule (see Section D Attachment 2, Pricing Matrixes) or as negotiated for the task, and the cumulative extended total of all items ordered will define the FFP for the task.

ODCs, if applicable, may be estimated for each task order. Any amount negotiated for ODCs, will be added to the extended price of all ordered items to arrive at the total FFP for the task order. The CO will determine fair and reasonable pricing for all fixed-price task orders following

FAR 15.4, Pricing.

(3) Time and Materials and Labor-hour Task Orders: For RFTOPs requesting T&M and LH pricing arrangement, the Contractor must multiply the quantity of hours required under each labor category by the rate listed in their price schedule (see Section D Attachment 2, Pricing

Matrixes) or as negotiated, such as when the Contractor elects to propose lower rates for the task order. The cumulative extended total of all labor categories ordered and allowable negotiated

ODCs will define the task order ceiling price (see FAR 12.207(b) and (c) respectively). The

Government will identify a not-to-exceed materials ceiling under a separate contract line item number on the task order. The Government will reimburse the Contractor as provided under

Section C1-4, FAR clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions -Commercial Items (MAY

2015)-Alternate I (MAY 2015).

(4) Incentives: The CO reserves the right to use the pricing arrangements (i.e., FFP, T&M, and

LH) authorized for use under this IDIQ contract, in conjunction with an award fee and performance or delivery incentives when the award fee or incentive is based solely on factors other than cost (see FAR 16.202-1). In these cases, the CO will determine the applicable award fee and incentive(s) at the task order level.

B-3(d) Task Order Proposal Response Time

Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor must respond to the Government’s RFTOP within seven calendar days after receipt of the request. The Contractor may request additional response time; the Government may or may not grant an extension.

B-3(e) Task Order Evaluation - Fair Opportunity Award Procedures

In accordance with FAR 16.505(b)(1)(i), each multiple awardee under this IDIQ contract will be given a fair opportunity to be considered for each order issued over the $3,500.00, unless circumstances exist that would allow for restricting competition under FAR 16.505(b)(2). The

Government will consider, in part, the proposed pricing, the labor mix, and the level of effort to determine if the TOP is reasonable for the required work and reflects a clear understanding of the requirements. The RFTOP will specify the performance period for services (to include any proposed option period(s) to extend the term of the task order, and any incentives, if applicable), and the selection criteria the Government will use to obtain best value.

The Government reserves the right to use any one or a combination of the following source selection approaches when competing task orders under this IDIQ contract: tradeoff process, and/or lowest-price-technically-acceptable source selection process.

B-3(f) Task Order Modifications

(1) Changes within the scope of the task order will require a modification. Modifications may include, but are not limited to, the SOW, the duration of a task order, and/or funding.

(2) The COTR, SSA task manager (if applicable), and the Contractor must discuss the changes.

The CO will then request that the Contractor provide a revised price proposal based on the recommended changes. The COTR will then review the modification proposal and send a recommendation to the CO. Once approved by the CO, the CO will issue a task order modification to the Contractor. The Contractor may not begin performance on the modification until the CO provides approval.

B-4 Period of Performance

This contract includes multiple periods of performance applicable to either the contract level, or individual task order level. (See Section C for FAR clause 52.216-18, Ordering (OCT 1995), FAR 52.216-22, Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995), FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services

(NOV 1999), and FAR 52.217-9, Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000))

The following periods of performance are established:

Ordering Period: The IDIQ ordering period of performance establishes the timeframe in which the CO may issue task orders against this contract for a period up to and including approximately

123 months from the effective date of this contract (if all options are exercised). The

Government’s effective dates for the ordering period of performance (inclusive of all options; if exercised) under the multiple-award IDIQ contract is:

Ordering Period Effective Date Timeframe Contract

Year*

Base Ordering Period 1/2/2017 – 9/28/2017 Contract Year 1

Base Ordering Period 9/29/2017 – 9/28/2018 Contract Year 2

Option I Ordering Period 9/29/2018 – 9/28/2019 Contract Year 3

Option I Ordering Period 9/29/2019 – 9/28/2020 Contract Year 4

Option II Ordering Period 9/29/2020 – 9/28/2021 Contract Year 5

Option II Ordering Period 9/29/2021 – 9/28/2022 Contract Year 6

Option III Ordering Period 9/29/2022 – 9/28/2023 Contract Year 7

Option III Ordering Period 9/29/2023 – 9/28/2024 Contract Year 8

Option IV Ordering Period 9/29/2024 – 9/28/2025 Contract Year 9

Option IV Ordering Period 9/29/2025 – 9/28/2026 Contract Year

Option to Extend Services per FAR

52.216-8

May be exercised any timeframe within contract ordering period for up to 6-months of services.

*Contract Year represents the timeframe in which a Contractor’s fixed hourly rate(s) may be subject to change based upon the Contractor’s negotiated fixed hourly rate(s) under Section B-6. (See Section B-3(c)(1)(i))

Task Order Period of Performance for services: The task order period of performance for services establishes the timeframe for services for each individual task orders placed under this contract during the ordering period stated above. In addition, task orders may include option periods to continue services for the timeframe specified within the order. Note: Task Orders placed under this contract may be for services defined as “severable ,” or “non-severable

“Severable” services as used herein mean services that are continuing and recurring in nature. (2008, Published:

13Th February, Download, Http://bit.ly/1N8Vjcf, and Http://goo.gl/rgtc2. Principles of Federal Appropriations

Law, Volume 1, , 2004, Office of the General Counsel, U.S. General Accounting Office, 2004 (n.d.): n. pag. Web.)

B-5 Maximum Program Ceiling and Minimum Contract Guarantee

The maximum program ceiling amount that may potentially be awarded under this IDIQ contract from all ITSSC awardees combined is $3,512,000,000.00, inclusive of all option periods identified under Section B-4.

The minimum guaranteed dollar value ordered by the Government from each individual contract awardee is $500,000.00.

Note: There are no minimum or maximum amounts for option periods identified under Section

B-4. Upon contract award, the minimum guaranteed dollar amount is hereby ordered, and fully funded.

(See Sections C2-2 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995), and C2-3 52.216-19 Order Limitations

(OCT 1995))

B-6 Pricing Matrixes

The Contractor must provide all labor, and services necessary to fulfil requirements described in the SOW of this IDIQ contract (and where supplemented by the individual SOWs incorporated at the task order level) at the pricing agreed upon at Contract award, or otherwise negotiated based on the provisions herein.

[See Section D Attachment 2, Pricing Matrixes]

Rate Refresher: The CO may periodically reassess the fixed hourly rates that have been negotiated and agreed upon in Section B-6, Pricing Matrixes during the contract ordering period of performance, given the dynamic nature of IT services, potential changes in market conditions, and the possible changing agency landscape. At his or her discretion, the CO may seek to renegotiate the fixed hourly rates with the multiple awardee contractors. Renegotiation of rates may occur when the Government considers whether to exercise an option period per FAR 17.207 as outlined under Section B-4 of this contract. The CO must be able to determine any renegotiated rates fair and reasonable. Renegotiated rates only apply to new (i.e., not retroactive) task orders issued on or after the effective date of a bilateral modification changing the rate(s). Note: If the CO and the multiple awardee contractor(s) cannot reach agreement on renegotiated rate(s), the contract’s existing fixed hourly rates will continue to apply.

Unique Professional Skills – Task Order Level: Per Section D Attachment 3, Labor Categories and Qualifications (see Section B-7), in rare limited situations, certain unique skills sets that are not defined in the labor categories referenced therein may be required under specific task orders.

The CO, in conjunction with the COTR, will determine whether circumstances warrant the use of unique professional skills. In these cases, the CO will negotiate the fixed hourly rate with the

Contractor. The CO must be able to determine any negotiated rate fair and reasonable. Note:

“Non-severable” (or “entire”) services as used herein mean services that constitute a specific, entire job or single undertaking with a defined end-product that cannot feasibly be subdivided for separate performance. (See citation for “Severable.”)

If the CO and the multiple awardee contractor(s) cannot reach agreement on a negotiated rate, the unique skill sets must be procured outside of this contract, or otherwise be negotiated under an existing labor category as referenced herein, for which the Contractor’s existing fixed hourly rates will apply.

Note: All labor rates in the contract are provided on a “fully loaded” per productive hour pricing basis. That is, they already include base labor rate and all holiday, vacation, sick leave and other nonproductive labor costs in overhead. All fully loaded rates include all labor burdens, including: base labor rate and fringe benefits; contractor facilities costs, including

“other facilities costs” such as utilities, office supplies, equipment other than workstations, etc.;

routine/non-customer directed and/or non-Government approved travel to SSA headquarters facilities; routine/non-customer directed and/or non-Government approved training/seminars;

overhead; G&A; and profit. In addition, for T&M and LH task orders, actual hours worked, and any allowable ODC costs, will be verified by the Government before each invoice is approved.

B-7 Labor Categories and Qualifications

[See Section D Attachment 3, Labor Categories and Qualifications]

SECTION C - Contract Clauses and Terms and Conditions

Note: This contract includes one or more clauses (FAR and Agency Specific) that apply at the contract level, and flow down to individual task orders. In addition, there may be a need to incorporate additional FAR and Agency Specific clauses at the task order level given the nature of the requirement(s). In these cases, the task order will specify the additional FAR and Agency

Specific clause(s).

SECTION C1 - FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference (IBR)

C1-1 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

C1-2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (NOV 2014)

C1-3 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items (MAY 2015) [Note: FAR clause at Section C1-3 applies to all fixed price task orders issued against this contract.]

C1-4 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items (MAY 2015)–

Alternate I (MAY 2014)

Per FAR 12.301 and 12.302, FAR Clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial

Items (MAY 2015) Alternate I (MAY 2014) is hereby incorporated by reference for the purpose of governing time-and-materials and labor-hour task orders when issued under this contract.

The following paragraphs (a), (e), (i), (l), and (m) are considered substituted for those in the basic clause dated MAY 2015.

The applicable fill-ins are as follows:

Paragraph (a)(4) - The portion of the labor rate attributable to profit is [10%].

Paragraph (e)(1)(iii)(D) – The following subcontracts for services which are specifically excluded from the hourly rate: [NONE]

Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(D)(1) - Other Direct Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor on the basis of actual cost for the following, provided such costs comply with the requirements in paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(B) of this clause: [Each order must list separately the elements of other direct charge(s) for that order.].

Paragraph (i)(1)(ii)(D)(2) – Indirect Costs. The Government will reimburse the Contractor for indirect costs on a pro-rata basis over the period of contract performance at the following fixed price: [NONE]

C1-5 52.227-14 Rights in Data – General (MAY 2014)

[Note: FAR clause at Section C1-5 applies to data other than special works as specified in

Section C1-6.]

C1-6 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (DEC 2007)

C1-7 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC

2013)

C1-8 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (JAN 1991)

SECTION C2 - Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Full Text Clauses

C2-1 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or

Executive Orders - Commercial Items (MAY 2015)

(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) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (DEC 2014)

(2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).

(3) 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 (SEP 2006), 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 (APR 2010) (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 (JUL

2013) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) (Reserved)

[] (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (JAN 2014) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C).

[X] (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(JAN 2014) (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. (AUG 2013) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

[X] (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters

(JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

[] (10) (Reserved)

[] (11)(i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (NOV 2011) (15

U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011) of 52.219-3.

[X] (12)(i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business

Concerns (OCT 2014) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2011) of 52.219-4.

[] (13) (Reserved)

[] (14)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (NOV 2011).

[] (iii) Alternate II (NOV 2011).

[] (15)(i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (JUN 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 1995) of 52.219-7.

[] (iii) Alternate II (MAR 2004) of 52.219-7.

[X] (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3)).

[X] (17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

[] (ii) Alternate I (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (iii) Alternate II (OCT 2001) of 52.219-9.

[] (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)).

[] (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (NOV 2011) (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 (NOV

2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

[X] (22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (JUL 2013) (15

U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

[] (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small

Business (EDWOSB) Concerns (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[] (24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Concerns

Eligible Under the WOSB Program (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

[X] (25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

[] (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2014) (E.O.

13126).

[X] (27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

[X] (28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

[X] (29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C.

793).

[X] (31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

[X] (32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496).

[X] (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (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).

[X] (34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013). (Executive Order 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.)

[] (35)(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.)

[] (36)(i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (JUN 2014) (E.O.s

13423 and 13514).

[] (ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-13.

[] (37)(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.

[] (38) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

[] (39)(i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (JUN

2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514).

[](ii) Alternate I (JUN 2014) of 52.223-16.

[X] (40) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(AUG 2011)

[] (41) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83).

[] (42)(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.

[] (43) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2013) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

[X] (44) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (E.O.'s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the

Department of the Treasury).

[] (45) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

[] (46) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C.

5150).

[] (47) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (NOV

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

[] (48) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41

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

[] (49) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10

U.S.C. 2307(f)).

[X] (50) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management

(JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (51) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - Other than System for Award

Management (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[] (52) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

[X] (53) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

[] (54)(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.

(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) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495).

[] (2) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (3) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

[] (4) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price

Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C.

chapter 67).

[] (5) 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).

[] (6) 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).

[] (7) 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).

[] (8) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) (E.O. 13658).

[] (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42

U.S.C. 1792).

[] (10) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

(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, 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 (APR 2010) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(ii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $650,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(iii) 52.222-17, Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (l) of FAR clause 52.222-17.

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

(v) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(vi) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(vii) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(viii) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (JUL 2014) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(ix) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC

2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause

52.222-40.

(x) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67).

(xi) __ (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and

E.O. 13627).

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

__Alternate I (AUG 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

(xii) 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).

(xiii) 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).

(xiv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (AUG 2013).

(xv) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2014) (E.O. 13658).

(xvi) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

(JUL 2013) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year

2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note).

(xvii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42

U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6.

(xviii) 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). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64.

(2) While not required, the contractor May include in its subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(End of clause)

C2-2 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995)

(a) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be issued from 01/02/2017 through 03/31/2027.

(b) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

(c) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered "issued" when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if authorized in the Schedule.

C2-3 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995)

(a) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services covered by this contract in an amount of less than $50,000.00, the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the

Contractor obligated to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

(b) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor-

(1) Any order for a single item in excess of $10,000,000.00;

(2) Any order for a combination of items in excess of $100,000,000.00; or

(3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within five days that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in subparagraph (b)(1) or (2) of this section.

(c) If this is a requirements contract (i.e., includes the Requirements clause at subsection

52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) of this section.

(d) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section, the Contractor shall honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph (b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office within five days after issuance, with written notice stating the

Contractor's intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the supplies or services from another source.

C2-4 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995)

(a) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the

Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

(b) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in the Schedule as the "maximum." The Government shall order at least the quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the "minimum."

(c) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Order Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

(d) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the Contractor's and Government's rights and obligations with respect to that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the contract's effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be required to make any deliveries under this contract after 365 days after the end of the last option period.

C2-5 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services (NOV 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The

Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within 30 calendar days of the current contract ordering period of performance expiration date.

C2-6 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAR 2000)

(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the…