OED_Solicitation_ST-1330-16-RP-0170_11.2.15_-_Amendment_1.pdf

RFQ IFB RFP

WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER PAGE OF

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER 6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

9. ISSUED BY

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

CODE

15. DELIVER TO 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODEFACILITY

CODE

CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

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

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

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

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

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.

DATE . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED

31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.212

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

OFFER

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE FAR 52.212-4. FAR 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

17a CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR.

CODE

8 (A)

SIZE STANDARD:

NAICS:

% FOR:SET ASIDE:UNRESTRICTED OR

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS

10. THIS ACQUISITION IS

EDWOSB

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

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

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

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

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

40. PAID BY

32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

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

CORRECT FOR

PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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0001 Office of Education Support Services

Admnistrative, Education, Facilitation/Consultant, Outreach, and Technical Support Services

Period of Performance: March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2021

DELIVERY DATE: 02/28/2021

SHIP TO:

EDUC PARTNERSHIP PROG OFF

1315 EAST-WEST HWY

/R/EPP SSMC-3 10TH FL

SILVER SPRING MD 20910

FOB : Destination

1.00 JB

Table of Contents

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SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B. 1 Addendum to Section B

B. 2 1352.216-77 CEILING PRICE (APR 2010)

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C. 1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

SECTION E INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. 1 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION F DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F. 1 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. 1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

G. 2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s REPRESENTATIVE (C0R) (APR 2010)

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H. 1 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

H. 2 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. 1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

I. 2 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

I. 3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

I. 4 52.212-4 I CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)--ALTERNATE I (MAY

2014)

I. 5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

I. 6 52.212-5 I CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 2000)

I. 7 52.212-5 II CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE

ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)--ALTERNATE II (OCT 2015)

I. 8 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)

I. 9 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUNE 2013)

I. 10 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (DEC 2014)

I. 11 52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

I. 12 52.216-31 TIME-AND-MATERIALS/LABOR-HOUR PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS -- COMMERCIAL ITEM

ACQUISITION (FEB 2007)

I. 13 52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011)... 33

I. 14 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

I. 15 52.216-20 DEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I. 16 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

I. 17 52.216-23 EXECUTION AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK (APR 1984)

I. 18 52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (OCT 2010)

I. 19 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)

I. 20 52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR 2000)

I. 21 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

I. 22 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JULY 2013)

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SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

K. 1 52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (NOV 2014)

K. 2 52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

K. 3 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2015)

K. 4 Representation by Corporations Regarding an Unpaid

K. 5 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JULY 2013)

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L. 1 Proposal Submisstion Instructions

L. 2 1352.209-70 POTENTIAL ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

L. 3 1352.233-70 AGENCY PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L. 4 1352.233-71 GAO AND COURT OF FEDERAL CLAIMS PROTESTS (APR 2010)

L. 5 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

L. 6 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JUL 2015)

L. 7 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

L. 8 52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY (OCT 1995)

L. 9 52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M. 1 52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

M. 2 Evaluation Criteria/Factors

M. 3 Evaluation Adjectival Ratings

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B. 1 Addendum to Section B

Date: November 2, 2015

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Request for Proposal: Administrative, Education, Facilitation/Consultant, Outreach, and Technical Support Services

The U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) /National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)/Acquisition and Grants (AGO) is pleased to present this Request for Proposal (RFP) for the Administrative, Education, Facilitation/Consultant, Outreach, and Technical Support Services (Office of Education Support Services) Single Award Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.

NOAA’s Office of Education (OED) provides advice and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in matters pertaining to education. The office, in conjunction with the Education Council, coordinates educational activities across NOAA and develops NOAA’s Education Strategic Plan and policy. These efforts help to ensure that NOAA’s education programs and activities are based on NOAA science and support the agency’s cross-cutting priority of promoting environmental literacy. The NOAA OED directly implements and manages scholarship programs aimed at fostering American competitiveness in science by providing quality educational opportunities for the next generation. The Office of Education also offers competitive grant programs at the national and regional level to promote environmental literacy efforts through collaboration with external partners.

Services shall be ordered by issuance of individual Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Time & Materials (T&M) and/or Labor Hour “Task Orders” by the Contracting Officer (CO). The evaluation criteria and statement of work in this RFP shall be used to determine which Contractor receives an IDIQ award. The Government anticipates an ongoing need for these services over a five year ordering period. In accordance with FAR 16.504(a)(4)(i), this IDIQ is anticipated to have a period of performance from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2021.

Please be advised that this RFP does not commit the Government to pay any cost for the preparation and submission of a proposal. In addition, the Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally obligate the Government to the expenditure of the appropriated funds in connection with this procurement. NOAA anticipates making an award without discussions.

This IDIQ is set as aside 100% for Small Business under NAICS Code 541990. The total value of all Tasks awarded under this contract shall not exceed the estimated ceiling of $9,999,000.00

The Contractor’s completed Pricing Matrix is included as an attachment to this contract. The Contractor shall not invoice the Government for any labor rate that is higher than the labor rates established by this IDIQ. Other direct Costs will be determined at the IDIQ Task Order Level.

You are invited to submit proposals in response to this RFP based upon the information provided herein.

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B. 2 1352.216-77 CEILING PRICE (APR 2010)

The ceiling price of this contract is $9,999,999.00 . The contractor shall not make expenditures nor incur obligations in the performance of this contract which exceed the ceiling price specified herein, except at the contractor´s own risk.

(End of clause)

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C. 1 PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Performance Work Statement

U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration

Office of Education

Administrative, Education, Facilitation/Consultant, Outreach, and Technical Support Services

1. Introduction The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is one of several bureaus of the U.S. Department of Commerce, a cabinet level agency of the executive branch of the United States of America. This procurement is to acquire administrative, education, facilitation/consultant, outreach, and technical support services for NOAA Office of Education.

2. Place of Performance

The Office of Education (OEd) currently anticipates that the Contractor shall be required to conduct most work at the NOAA facilities located in Silver Spring, Maryland and Washington, District of Columbia. However, specific tasks may be performed at other locations (e.g., recruitment and site visits). Each task order will specify the place(s) of performance.

3. Mission

The Office of Education’s mission is to educate and inspire the Nation to use science toward improving ocean and coastal stewardship, increasing safety and resilience to environmental hazards, and preparing a future workforce to support NOAA’s mission.

4. Background

NOAA’s Office of Education (OEd) provides advice and counsel to the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere in matters pertaining to education. The office, in conjunction with the Education Council, coordinates educational activities across NOAA and develops NOAA’s Education Strategic Plan and policy. These efforts help to ensure that NOAA’s education programs and activities are based on NOAA science and support the agency’s cross-cutting priority of promoting environmental literacy. The Office of Education directly implements and manages scholarship programs aimed at fostering American competitiveness in science by providing quality educational opportunities for the next generation.

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The OEd also manages two websites, an internal OEd website http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/ and a web portal for NOAA education http://www.education.noaa.gov/.

NOAA Education Council: The NOAA Education Council consists of senior staff members from NOAA’s line and staff offices. The Council’s primary responsibility is to lead and coordinate NOAA-wide education and outreach activities and priorities, and make recommendations to NOAA leadership on all aspects of NOAA’s education efforts. The Office of Education provides staff support for the Education Council. Website:

http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/leadership/edcouncil

NOAA Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions: The NOAA’s Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions (EPP/MSI) provides financial assistance, through competitive processes, to students and Minority Serving Institutions that support the training of students and research in NOAA mission sciences. The goal of the Educational Partnership Program with Minority Serving Institutions is to increase the number of students from underrepresented communities who are educated, trained and graduated in fields that directly support NOAA's mission. NOAA's EPP/MSI is aimed at increasing programs and opportunities for individuals to pursue applied research and education in atmospheric, oceanic, and environmental sciences and remote sensing technology, in support of NOAA's mission. NOAA's EPP/MSI consists of two components:

1. Cooperative Science Centers These Centers advance education and collaborative research with NOAA, as well as graduate students and build capacity in NOAA-mission sciences at Minority Serving Institutions. Each Center is led by a Minority Serving Institution and partnered with a NOAA Line Office. Website: http://www.epp.noaa.gov/csc_index_page.html

2. Undergraduate Scholarship Program This scholarship program provides NOAA internships and one-on-one mentoring to increase the number of students, particularly from underrepresented minority communities, who attend Minority Serving Institutions and graduating with degrees in fields integral to NOAA's mission. Website:

http://www.epp.noaa.gov/epp_about_us_page.html

NOAA Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program: NOAA”s Ernest F.

Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Program provides support for undergraduate student training in NOAA mission sciences and teacher education. Awards include academic assistance for full-time study during an academic year; a 10-week internship during the summer at a NOAA facility; and, if reappointed, academic assistance for full-time study during a second academic year. Website: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/ scholarships/hollings.html

NOAA Environmental Literacy Grants Program: NOAA’s Environmental Literacy Grants Program is a competitive grants program that supports formal and informal/non-formal education projects implemented on regional to national scales. The ELG Program’s primary mission is to increase the understanding and use of environmental

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information to promote stewardship and increase informed decision making by U.S.

educators, students, and the public, which directly contributes to NOAA’s mission. These competitive grants provide funding to an array of educational organizations that reach diverse audiences. The grants support informal and formal education projects, emphasizing partnerships that facilitate the integration of NOAA scientific data and other resources into education programs. Website: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/grants/elg.html

NOAA Science On a Sphere Users Collaborative Network: NOAA’s Science On a Sphere® (SOS) is an animated sphere used in museums and science centers across the country, designed to display dynamic images and data of the atmosphere, ocean, or surface of a planet. The NOAA Office of Education formed the SOS Users Collaborative Network to bring SOS institutions together to work collaboratively on establishing best practices for this emerging technology. OEd is also responsible for a SOS exhibit in the Silver Spring campus and is responsible for the operations and management of this facility. Website: http://sosinssmc.education.noaa.gov/

NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training Program: The NOAA Bay Watershed Education and Training (BWET) program offers competitive grants to promote locally relevant environmental education opportunities to students in grades K through 12, as well as related professional development for educators. All B-WET funded projects emphasize sustained, hands-on, experiential activities that are aligned with academic learning standards. NOAA B-WET responds to regional education and environmental priorities through local implementation. The program currently serves Chesapeake Bay, California, Hawaii, Pacific Northwest, Gulf of Mexico, and New England regions.

Website: http://www.oesd.noaa.gov/grants/bwet.html

Monitoring and Evaluation for NOAA Education: OEd is leading the development and implementation of a common evaluation and monitoring strategy for NOAA Education.

This framework provides a robust system for NOAA’s education programs, which will include common metrics, best practices and evaluation standards aimed at improving the effectiveness and reach of NOAA’s education programs.

NOAA Education Outreach Center: Located in Silver Spring, Maryland, the Education Outreach Center provides major support to all of NOAA and its external constituents with education and outreach materials to support various NOAA science-related events. As an example, the center supports the annual NOAA Bring A Child to Work Day through workshop development, coordination, and age-appropriate materials for students. In addition to supporting NOAA exhibits at conferences around the country, the center provides services to broader public audiences that request materials for local training and community events.

5. NOAA Education Activities

NOAA's education activities focus on connecting NOAA-related sciences, places, products, and services with the public, students (K-12 through post-graduate) and educators across the

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country with goals of promoting environmental literacy and helping to create a future workforce that reflects the diversity of the Nation.

6. Scope - Summary

The following sections describe the type of work that may be ordered under this contract.

Unless otherwise noted, the functional areas are considered Low Risk and do not require any privileged access to systems, networks, restricted areas of the facility, or sensitive system data.

The Contractor shall provide the following administrative, education, facilitation, outreach and technical support services.

6.1 Office Management, Administrative and Clerical Services

1. Answer and direct telephone calls and visitors;

2. Draft responses to emails;

3. General clerical duties (maintaining records; receive, prepare and verify documents; type; file; fax; photocopy; mailings (including express delivery); and, basic knowledge of proper office procedures, etc.);

4. Use Microsoft office automation software, to include word processing, forms handling, spreadsheet, and graphics support to prepare technical reports, presentations, and publications;

5. Use content management system web applications software to maintain internet and intranet websites;

6. Receive, review, and date-stamp invoices;

7. Provide assistance in personnel matters (provide support relating to recruiting, hiring, transfer, etc.);

8. Provide stenographic assistance (using shorthand and transcribe to dictation);

9. Key Entry Operators Tasks (operating keyboard - controlled data entry device);

10. Travel preparation/application/processing;

11. Manage the Office Director’s calendar;

12. Supervision and management support necessary for efficient administration and control of administrative and clerical support-related Task Orders.

13. Advise and recommend to the Program Managers policy and process efficiencies.

14. Draft responses to request for information for review and approval by Program

Managers;

15. Support the NOAA education program application, administrative review, and evaluation processes;

16. Assist with planning, scheduling, and organizing program meetings/activities;

17. Assist the program staff during NOAA education programs;

18. Support NOAA education program activities.

19. Draft and prepare correspondence for the Program Manager’s signature;

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20. Maintain calendar of events and activities;

21. Coordinate with the NOAA Security Office for badging process;

22. Participant recruitment: Provide open, transparent recruitment and advertisement services and undertake marketing throughout the country to promote NOAA education programs.

23. Participant Monitoring, Tracking and Reporting: Provide tracking and reporting for all NOAA education program participants, including monitoring participants for full-time enrollment in the degree program and post-scholarship follow-up.

6.2 Education Program Support

1. Coordinate, schedule and logistics requirements for conferences.

2. Provide, maintain, and update strategic plans for education that provides leadership for educational initiatives; prepare an annual report on the status of implementation of plans.

3. Provide support at education meetings of NOAA, Federal, state and local agencies and in a variety of public forums such as workshops, conferences and civic events, according to annual work plans.

4. Develop and maintain effective communications with educational organizations and identify potential partners among other NOAA offices and programs to enhance cooperative efforts in support of ocean literacy. Develop a listing of opportunities and quarterly strategy for further engagement with educational institutions to ensure attainment of education program objectives.

5. Identify potential technological tools (and associated implementation strategy) that will reach targeted audiences through the most effective delivery systems and assure that the educational technologies are compatible with systems in use at our partnering organizations and the nation’s school systems.

6. Develop materials and guidance in the conduct of education operations, such as use of distance learning technologies and electronic media for education programs, formulation of educational curricula and programs, reporting and evaluation.

7. Develop and implement innovative methods for evaluating education activities and quantification of effectiveness of programs. Provide recommendations on ways to improve productivity and quality of operations.

8. Maintain and update education information on website, through materials, and in large education programs and projects.

9. Design, implement and promote education programs.

10. Develop concepts and designs for exhibits and perform fabrication and installation of exhibit components

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11. Manage a network of alumni from education professional development programs through listserv and email correspondence

12. Receive and evaluate all of the alumni lesson plans, products, evaluations, and presentations

13. Coordinate professional development opportunities, including workshops and online opportunities

14. Introduce program participants to the alumni network and services

15. Manage and evaluate products created by the program alumni and participants

16. Coordinate and update the materials online alumni community and blog

17. Evaluate the Alumni Association operations, outcomes, and outputs, prepare and coordinate educational events and workshops on Capitol Hill and at other locales.

18. Conduct data analysis in support of program management and policy.

19. Develop and implement plans for recruiting for student programs.

6.3 Education Program Evaluation

1. Provide support for the implementation of NOAA’s Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) framework to capture and report the major education activities conducted across the agency for the NOAA Office of Education.

2. Provide facilitation to establish performance measures, logic models, data collection methods, and reporting systems for the agency.

3. Provide facilitation in the development of evaluation systems for formal and informal education products and services at NOAA.

4. Provide support on the development of a data collection and reporting system to support the M&E framework (including providing design specifications and assisting with project oversight).

5. Collaborate and consult with Education Council Members on improving individual program evaluation plans.

6. Coordinate and collaborate on the authorship of annual program evaluation reports of the Education Council activities.

7. Coordinate education evaluation activities across the Agency

8. Provide expert advice and guidance on evaluation to educators, program managers, and leadership

9. Provide support to NOAA’s education evaluation efforts continually informing best practices and latest advancements in the field of evaluation

10. Provide support to NOAA’s education evaluation efforts maintaining compliance with federal requirements for evaluation and performance management

11. Coordinate with education evaluation efforts of other federal science agencies, as needed.

6.4 Bay-Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Multi-Cultural Education

1. Coordinate and manage all site visits of each grant recipient, including developing a master calendar that lists all opportunities for visits during the duration of the

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project, visiting the site to assess accomplishments to date, and semi-annually writing a summary of the visit.

2. Provide quarterly review all grant recipients’ progress reports.

3. Participate in B-WET grant-related meetings and workshops.

4. Provide assistance in developing and coordinating the Ocean Guardian School program, including functioning as the main point of contact for applicants;

reviewing all Ocean Guardian applications that are submitted during the year;

annually conducting site visits and attending opening and closing assemblies for each of the Ocean Guardian Schools; and, evaluating the Ocean Guardian School program.

5. Develop content for and maintain the B-WET website.

6. Review all applications that are submitted for the California B-WET Program.

7. Conduct the technical and review panels for B-WET Program supporting the

National B-WET Coordinator

8. Provide administrative processes for the B-WET grant program including program announcements and recruiting, accepting and processing application materials, assisting NOAA in the application review process, making grant offers, processing award letters and terms of awards, making award payments, and providing other allowed reimbursements.

9. Provide networking/unity communication among B-WET grant recipients and identify revenue generating initiatives to ensure the sustainability of B-WET grant recipients in the post-award phase.

6.5 Web Support

1. Provide web support for reports in summer and fall:

a. Create graphics including headers, icons and promotional items

b. Post daily logs as they come in

c. Provide templates to the web coordinators for daily logs

d. Create photo galleries for special events

2. Provide web support for reports (6 reports per year)

a. Convert 30 – 40+ pages of the printed version of the report to the web

b. Create all graphics and graphic icons associated with the report

c. Promote report on OEd home page.

d. Post pdf of reports, when appropriate.

3. Provide Accomplishments Reports (annual)

a. Post the finalized pdf on the national site

b. Convert site accomplishments printed version into separate pages on the web using a different customized template for the accomplishments report

c. Create all graphics associated with the report

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d. Promote the web report on the homepage of the national site

4. Provide Press Releases (20+ per year)

a. Convert printed press release to the web

b. Promote the press release on the main news page

c. Add the press release to the xml feed

5. Provide Policy Web Documents

a. Post all reports (30+ reports per year)

b. Post all Federal Register Notices (10+ reports per year)

6.6 Multi-media Development and Engineering

1. Develop and produce program video products, such as small web video vignettes, site video development and production (including storyboarding, script writing, and video cataloguing).

2. Develop social media components including regular podcasts and vodcasts.

3. Maintain Office web presence (through modification and re-launch of the previous portal)

6.7 Graphic Design

1. Design, develop and layout all graphics for one Accomplishments Report; 3 Brochures; 20+ one-page documents; 4 quarterly newsletters, and other miscellaneous public outreach documents; all submissions to the printer must have an error rate of less than 2% and be at or below budget 100% of the time.

2. Increase efficiency of graphic design production by at least 5% annually, as measured by the number of hours required to complete each public outreach document per class.

3. Refresh graphic requirements for pop-up banners for sites and system.

4. Review, update, and maintain graphic standards for OEd according to the Best

Practices Guide to Outreach and Communications.

5. Develop new design standards templates for inclusion in the Best Practices Guide, including video, site brochure, and national brochure.

6.8 Print Media

1. Develop, write and edit hard news, features and background release, media advisories, newspaper, magazine and newsletter articles, and other appropriate communication vehicles for distribution to the lay and professional media and other targeted audiences on research and other activities in marine science, physical sciences, and other scientific areas.

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2. Develop and maintain professional communications and affiliations with news media editors, reporters and broadcasters, particularly at the national level, to facilitate and promote the dissemination of news and publicity in areas relevant to marine science.

3. Develop and maintain working relationships with academic institutions, faculty, deans and administrators in marine science, physical sciences, and other scientific areas; consult with faculty, deans and administrators on publicizing and promoting their activities and research to the news media.

4. Provide at least one volunteer college (undergraduate or graduate) media intern each year, each volunteering at least six weeks of service.

5. Monitor daily and provide annual summary status of print and television media outlets, calculating the equivalent monetary value of print coverage. Increase monetary value of print and television coverage.

6. Develop performance measure for print media and design and implement evaluation / assessment of print media efforts.

7. Provide special media event support.

6.9 Education Council Support and Strategic Planning

1. Coordinate activities of the NOAA Education Council as Executive Secretariat.

2. Support Director of Education and Council Chair in leading the Council.

3. Plan Council meetings and draft meeting agendas.

4. Ensure that Council members are informed of all pertinent information through timely and effective communication.

5. Support strategic planning activities for Office of Education and NOAA

Education Council and coordinate their participation in NOAA’s strategic planning and budget formulation processes.

6. Assist with preparing responses to inquiries.

6.10 Grants Administrative and Management Support

1. Provide support for the issuance of new grants and cooperative agreements and all modifications thereto for accuracy, reasonableness, completeness, consistency, and compliance with appropriate Department of Commerce and NOAA rules and regulations. See Code of Federal Regulations (C.F.R.) Title 15 Part 14.

2. Process education proposals, to include funding opportunity announcement distribution, database entry of letter of intent and full proposals, and all mail and panel review materials.

3. Organize, provide logistical support, and assist with facilitating review panel meetings.

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4. Prepare and maintain official files for each grant proposal, ensuring that it contains the required documentation for submission to the Grants Management Division through NOAA Grants Online system.

5. File and track progress reports.

6. Provide data entry into appropriate databases and assist with data calls related to

Office of Education grants.

7. Provide communications (written or oral) with applicants, awardees and reviewers. Provide technical support to office staff creating and maintaining databases or other systems for tracking proposals, grant recipients, funded projects, and reviewers.

8. Provide Federal Program Officers with scheduling site visits of grantees. The automated system of record for processing NOAA’s grants and cooperative agreements is Grants On-Line (http://www.ofa.noaa.gov/~grantsonline/index.html). Grant and cooperative agreement support includes contractor training in using this application to process grants applications as well as the Government’s Grants.gov web portal interface to the NOAA system (http://www.grants.gov/). Additionally, many NOAA Grant Programs use systems that track the progress of interim and final reporting of grants project results. Training in using these systems is also required.

6.11 Exhibit Program Coordinator

1. Provide management for all logistical aspects of the NOAA Science On a Sphere exhibit (located in Silver Spring, MD) operations, including operating and maintaining a multi-component technical system involving Linux-based computer operating systems, maintaining and operating the exhibit, maintaining a calendar of events, coordinating events and presentations that may occur in the evenings, weekends, and holidays, maintaining exhibit equipment, coordinating exhibit events through fostering relationships with other NOAA offices,

2. Provide exhibit activities and services through various forms of media to existing internal and external audiences, develop and maintain relationships with new audiences and external organizations.

3. Provide support to the Science on a Sphere Users Collaborative Network management team and actively collaborate with Network members.

4. Provide new and management of existing portfolio of dynamic earth systems science content for Science On a Sphere, including creating playlists and docent scripts, developing scientifically accurate, audience-appropriate, and effectively informative data visualizations and other programming for a broad range of audiences.

5. Provide a robust program of docent-facilitated presentations including serving as a master presenter on Science on a Sphere, training and managing a corps of

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presenters. Accurately translate complex scientific information into presentations for varied audiences. Effectively utilize technology to communicate scientific information.

6. Provide planning and execution of program based on Network best practices, ensuring program is in-line with overall goals, tracking program performance.

6.12 Database Analysis and Support

1. Provide support associated with the Student and Performance Measures Tracking System (database and web-based application). Specific tasks include the following:

1.1. Verify and validate the submitted data three times per year by checking for receipt of the student data and information and by checking to see if all fields have been entered accurately and consistently.

1.2. Upload, fix, and convert data and information into the databases (data entry required).

1.3. Document the code and procedures of the Student and Performance Measures Tracking System.

1.4. Test, validate, and verify modifications to the code.

1.5. Enhance the web-based applications and databases.

1.6. Update and maintain documentation on web-based applications.

1.7. Integrate web-based systems (applications and databases) within NOAA Information Technology infrastructure.

2. Provide development and coding web-based applications and databases.

3. Document developed code and maintain documentation.

4. Maintain program information in Microsoft Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and make web updates on EPP websites as appropriate

5. Complete data requests from the NOAA Office of Education Director, Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Office of Education Program Managers, and Cooperative Science Center program staff.

6. Provide technical support for program database web-systems and web sites.

7. Provide general Information Technology Support during annual NOAA education program meetings.

8. Work with NOAA Office of Education Director, COR, Program Managers to provide system updates and ensure end-user requirements are satisfied.

6.13 Communication, Data Analysis, Marketing

1. Provide a digital media presence (Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn) for Educational Partnership Program (EPP) and Ernest F. Hollings (EFH) Undergraduate Scholarship Programs. Provide routine updates and maintenance of those sites.

2. Provide an active alumni network of NOAA scholarship recipients for the Educational Partnership Program and Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship Programs.

3. Provide program outreach materials such as flyers, one-pagers, PowerPoint and talking points for EPP and the EFH Undergraduate Scholarship Programs and

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delivering to the NOAA Office of Education Director, Contracting Officer Representative, and Program Managers.

4. Provide input to programmatic data requests.

5. Provide and disseminate EPP and EFH Undergraduate Scholarship Programs reports, papers, and articles for internal and external audiences, as needed.

6. Provide PowerPoint presentations and talking points for the Deputy Director of

NOAA Education and Scholarship Program Managers.

7. Provide analysis of policy and data, participate in NOAA Education Council meetings, and support implementation of the NOAA Education Plan.

8. Provide responses to data requests from the NOAA Office of Education Director, Contracting Officer Representative and Program Managers.

9. Querying and downloading data from NOAA Management Analysis and

Reporting System (MARS) and databases that contain national data [e.g., National Science Foundation WebCASPER (Integrated Science and Engineering Resources Data System)] for programmatic reports, articles, and ad hoc data requests.

6.14 Facilitation and Coaching

Provide executive coaching; leadership skill training; communication skill training;

conflict management and constructive confrontation training; and, building a culture of trust, respect, and transparency facilitation.

6.15 Education and Outreach Services

1. Provide collection and sharing of information, coordinate professional development opportunities, manage products created by alumni, maintain on-line community tools (e.g., blogs), organize and coordinate events, evaluate overall alumni network operations and inform management of progress.

2. Provide the design and implementation of one or more technical media tools such as film, web, audio, etc. to promote the organization and its services to the community and the target population.

3. Provide and coordinate programs designed to promote OEd and its services and to educate the community and the target population. The Contractor shall create and distribute educational materials and publications for the community and may be responsible for conducting staff training sessions.

4. Plan exhibit concepts, and design and may perform fabrication and installation of components. The Contractor shall promote activities and services through various forms of media.

5. Research subject matter; write a variety of technical articles, reports, brochures and manuals for documentation for a wide range of uses. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating graphics displays and production of necessary documentation. Support the student scholarship application, administrative review, and selection processes.

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6. Monitor education program components and advise Program Managers and Deputy Director on policy and process improvements.

7. Support the student scholarship application, administrative review, and selection processes.

8. Oversee the annual student intern badging process with the Office of Security.

9. Respond to telephone and email inquiries on NOAA student scholarship programs, with review and approval of Program Managers.

10. Monitor and develop reports on student progress in the student scholarship programs.

11. Analyze data on student performance and workforce using data from NOAA, Department of Education, National Science Foundation or other sources.

12. Work with Program Managers and Deputy Director on performance monitoring and program evaluation.

13. Support office activities under the NOAA Education Council, NOAA

Research Council and interagency Committee on STEM Education.

14. Organize and maintain electronic program files.

15. Assist with organizing and facilitating meetings.

16. Oversee support activities NOAA education programs.

17. Prepare correspondence for the Program Manager’s signature.

18. Maintain calendar of events and activities.

19. Submit content for Office of Education social media and web presence.

20. Participate in student recruitment activities and events, as needed.

21. Conduct other education and outreach activities in support of the education and scholarship programs, as needed.

22. Participate in professional development, as appropriate.

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SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E. 1 1352.246-70 PLACE OF ACCEPTANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will accept supplies and services to be provided under this contract. (b) The place of acceptance will be:

1315 East West Hwy Silver Spring, MD 1401 Constitution Ave., NW.

Washington, D.C. 20230

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F. 1 1352.270-70 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE (APR 2010)

(a) The base period of performance of this contract is from March 1, 2016 through February 28, 2021 . If an option is exercised, the period of performance shall be extended through the end of that option period.

(b) The option periods that may be exercised are as follows:

Period Start Date End Date Option I Option II Option III Option IV

(c)The notice requirements for unilateral exercise of option periods are set out in FAR 52.217-9.

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G. 1 1352.201-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s AUTHORITY (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.201-70)

G. 2 1352.201-72 CONTRACTING OFFICER´s REPRESENTATIVE (C0R) (APR 2010)

(a) To be determined at Contract Award is hereby designated as the Contracting Officer´s Representative (COR). The COR may be changed at any time by the Government without prior notice to the contractor by a unilateral modification to the contract. The COR is located at:

To be determined at Contract Award

Phone Number:

Email:

(b) The responsibilities and limitations of the COR are as follows:

(1) The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of the contract and serves as technical liaison with the contractor. The COR is also responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the contract.

(2) The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the contract price, terms or conditions. Any contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contracting Officer.

The Contracting Officer may designate assistant or alternate COR(s) to act for the COR by naming such assistant/alternate(s) in writing and transmitting a copy of such designation to the contractor.

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SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H. 1 1352.209-73 COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAWS (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-73)

H. 2 1352.209-74 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST (APR 2010)

(Reference 1352.209-74)

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SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I. 1 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (APR 2014)

(Reference 52.203-17)

I. 2 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

(Reference 52.204-9)

I. 3 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)

(Reference 52.212-4)

I. 4 52.212-4 I CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAY 2015)--ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(Reference 52.212-4 I)

I. 5 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--

COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause, which is 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:

(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).

(2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

(3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery 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 (Oct 2015) (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).

(8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government`s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Oct 2015) (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.

(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) X (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2011) of 52.219-6.

(15)

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(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.

(16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)

(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2015) (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.

(iv) Alternate III (Oct 2015) 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)).

(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)).

(25) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).

X (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies(Jan 2014) (E.O.

13126).

(27) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015) (E.O. 11246).

(29) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(30) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793).

(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Oct 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

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