Combined_Syn-Sol_CCA_Baumholder_2019.pdf

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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

W564KV-19-Q-CCAB

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz (USAG-RP) ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder

1. This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice.

The Government intends to issue a non-personal service contract on a firm fixed basis and to solicit the proposed services under the authority FAR Part 12 & FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation’ proposals/quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The NAICS code for this requirement is 624190 Other Individual and Family Services – which has a small size standard of $11,000,000.00.

2. DESCRIPTION: Cross Cultural Adaptation Technician is a non-personal services in support of the Relocation Readiness Program by providing a full range of ongoing and specialized cultural adaptation services to include cultural adaptation training, area tours, multi-level language training, cross-cultural training, and cultural mediation services. It remains a commercial service.

You must review the Performance Work Schedule (PWS)

Army Community Service (ACS) Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician Baumholder Delineating all responsibilities of the contract.

3. This Request for Quote (RFQ) incorporates provisions and clauses for commercial services in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 05-100.

The Objective of this RFQ is to issue a Single Award Firm Fixed Priced (FFP) award is to obtain Cross Cultural Adaptation Technician. This contract is for one (1) year.

SOLICITATION CLOSING DATE: Quotes are due no later than NLT 24 June 2019, 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), Offers must be sent by email to the following individuals: Ben Collins, Contract Specialist, benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil with a copy to Karla Candelaria, Contracting Officer, karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil. The subject of the e-mail(s) shall be, “W564KV-19-R-CCAB ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder – QUOTE.

The offeror is responsible for ensuring delivery to the POC. Offers that are sent in multiple emails shall be numbered to include the total number of emails sent.

mailto:benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil mailto:karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil

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4. Contract Line Items (CLIN)

Quotes shall be provided using the following CLIN structure:

CLIN Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Total 0001 Base Year Month 12 7500 CMR* Base Year Each 1

Total Price

*Contractor Manpower Reporting (Accounting for Contract Services)

5. Place of Performance:

USAG Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder Military Community Army Community Service Bldg. 8746 Clinic Kaserne, Baumholder

6. Period of Performance (POP)

Base Year: Date of Contract + 12 Months

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL

Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors

1. QUOTATION SUBMISSIONS Offers must be sent by email to the following individuals:

Ben Collins, Contract Specialist, benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil with a copy to Karla Candelaria, Contracting Officer, karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil The subject of the e-mail(s) shall be, “W564KV-19-Q-CCAB ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder – QUOTE. The offeror is responsible for ensuring delivery to the POC. Offers that are sent in multiple emails shall be numbered to include the total number of emails sent.

Offer received after the above date and time will be considered late in accordance with FAR Clause 52.212-1(f). The preferred format is .PDF

2. QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE REQUEST FOR QUOTE: All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted be in writing via email. Questions shall be addressed to Contract Specialist, Ben Collins via email: benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil with a copy to Contracting Officer Karla Candelaria, Contracting Officer, karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil Questions will be answered if provided by NLT 09:00 Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), 17 June 2019. The subject of the e-mail(s) shall be, “W564KV-19-Q-CCAB ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder- QUESTIONS”. Questions shall annotate a reference to the specific solicitation factor to which they pertain. All questions, resulting in a change to the solicitation will be posted as an amendment to the solicitation.

mailto:benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil mailto:karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil mailto:benjamin.f.collins2.civ@mail.mil mailto:karla.candelaria.civ@mail.mil

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3. All offers must be submitted in ENGLISH. Those provided in other than English will be determined “Unacceptable” and ineligible for award. All offers must meet the submittal requirement below to be considered for award.

4. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the solicitation, and concurrence with the contract type.

5. It is the Government’s intention to award without discussions. The offeror is encouraged to present the best technical quote and price in their initial quote submission. However, should it become necessary, the Government reserves the right to hold discussions. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale. Hyperlinks are prohibited.

6. To assure the timely and equitable evaluation of quotations, offerors must follow the instructions contained herein. Offerors are required to meet all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements, in addition to those identified as evaluation factors.

7. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. Refer to FAR 52.212-1(b) for additional submission instructions. Quotations submitted in response to this Combined Synopsis/Solicitation shall include the following:

a. Section I - Contractor Data: Company’s name, address, contact person & telephone number, CAGE Code, Federal Tax ID Code number, and a signed and dated quotation and acknowledgement of receipt of the RFQ/solicitation and All Amendments to include a copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3.

b. Section II - Technical. In order for the Government to determine the offeror to be technically acceptable to meet the Government requirement/specification, proof of the following information shall be submitted:

The Contractor shall be able to access the installation or be a DOD ID cardholder.

The Contractor shall have at a minimum 60 semester hours from an accredited college/university, or an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university or 1 year teaching experience.

The Contractor shall at a minimum possess level A1 German language skills.

The Contractor shall read, understand, speak and write English to clearly communicate

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The Contractor shall be proficient in the Microsoft Program Suite and data entry skills.

Experience instructing ESL classes is highly desired.

c. Section III - Price Quote. This section shall contain the quoted CLIN Price and the total price for all items.

Period for Acceptance of Quotes/Offers. The offeror agree to hold the prices in its quote for 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes. Quotes offering a shorter period may be rejected as non‐responsive.

THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES APPLY TO THIS ACQUISITON:

FAR 52.212-2 Evaluation -- Commercial Items

(a) The Government will award one Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Factor 1 - Technical Factor 2 - Price

Each of the evaluation factors will be rated as follows:

Factor 1: Technical - Meet the requirements noted above (Section II Technical) that demonstrate the ability to fulfill the requirements in the Performance work Statement, Part 5 - Specific Tasks).

(1) Education/Experience:

Technically Acceptable: Offeror has, at a minimum, 60 semester hours, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university or 1 year teaching experience. Proof of certification is required.

Technically Unacceptable: Offeror does not have, at a minimum, 60 semester hours, an Associate's Degree from an accredited college/university or 1 year teaching experience.

(2) Language Skills:

Technically Acceptable: Offeror has, at a minimum, level A1 German language skills.

Technically Unacceptable: Offeror does not have, at a minimum, level A1 German language skills.

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Factor 2 – Price The Government will evaluate the lowest evaluated price for each quote for award purposes by adding the total price for all contract line items within the RFQ requirement.

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. To account for the option period(s) possible under FAR 52.217-8 (maximum 6 months), Option to Extend Services, the Government will take the price for all CLINs, prorate it to a six-month value, and add it to the sum of all CLINs. This amount will be the total evaluated price. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the base contract period or option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

Each evaluation factor will be rated as follows:

An overall technical rating must be "ACCEPTABLE" in order to be eligible for award. An "UNACCEPTABLE" rating, results in the technical quotation being rated "UNACCEPTABLE."

An overall technical rating of "UNACCEPTABLE" makes a quotation ineligible for award.

Table A-1. Technical Acceptable/Unacceptable Rating

Rating Description Acceptable Quotation meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Quotation does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

SEE - The Performance Work Schedule

ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder delineating all responsibilities of the contract beginning on page 15.

In addition to the clauses outlined elsewhere in this solicitation, the following clauses are applicable to this requirement.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures 52.204-7 System for Award Management 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications.

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal

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52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items (Oct 2018) 52.212-3 Alt 1 Offerors Reps and Certs 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information 52.225-14 Inconsistency Between English Version And Translation Of Contract 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

52.229-6 Taxes--Foreign Fixed-Price Contracts 52.233-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - SAMS 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligation 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

The following Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Commercial Clauses apply to this acquisition:

252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product 252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions 252.204-7012 Safeguarding of Unclassified Controlled Technical Information 252.204-7015 Disclosure of Information to Litigation Support Contractors 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Terrorist Country 252.225-7031 Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel 252.225-7041 Correspondence in English 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items 252.229-7000 Invoices Exclusive of Taxes of Duties 252.229-7001Alt I Tax relief 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports 252.232-7008 Assignment of Claims (Overseas) 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments 252.233-7001 Choice of Law (Overseas) 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment.

252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items

52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT

STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(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:

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

(2) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015).

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

(4) 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.)

XX (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 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 and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.)

XX (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note).

(5) [Reserved]

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

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

XX (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).

(9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (July 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313).

(10) [Reserved]

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(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)(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 (June 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 (Nov 2016) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).

(17)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)).

(ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(iv) Alternate III (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9.

(v) Alternate IV (Nov 2016) 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 (JAN 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).

(20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages—Sub-contracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C.

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

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(21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657f).

(22) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (July 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).

(23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

(24) 52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program (Dec 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)).

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

XX (26) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Oct 2016) (E.O.

13126).

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

(28) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (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 (July 2014) (29 U.S.C.

793).

(31) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (FEB 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(32) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496).

XX (33)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(ii) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(34) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015). (E. O. 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.)

(35) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

(Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

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Note to paragraph (b)(35): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(36) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (Dec 2007) (42 U.S.C.

8259b).

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

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

XX (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) (E.O. 13513).

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

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

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

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

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

(49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, Pub. L.

103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112- 42, and 112-43.

(ii) Alternate I (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iii) Alternate II (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(iv) Alternate III (May 2014) of 52.225-3.

(50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2016) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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

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

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

(54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).

(55) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

(56) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).

XX (57) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(58) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other than System for Award Management (July 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

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(59) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332).

(60) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(61) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (JAN 2017)(15 U.S.C.

637(d)(12)).

(62)(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, Non-displacement 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 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(9) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (E.O. 13706).

(10) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792).

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(11) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 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)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 (Oct 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509).

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

(iii) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 million for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

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

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

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) (E.O. 11246).

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

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

(ix) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Feb 2016) (38 U.S.C. 4212).

(x) 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.

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

(xii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (March 2, 2015) (22 U.S.C.

chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(B) Alternate I (March 2, 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627).

(xiii) 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.)

(xiv) 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)

(xv) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (Oct 2015) (E. O. 12989).

(xvi)52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2015) (E.O. 13658).

(xvii) 52.222-59, Compliance with Labor Laws (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016) (Applies at $50 million for solicitations and resultant contracts issued from October 25, 2016 through April 24, 2017; applies at $500,000 for solicitations and resultant contracts issued after April 24, 2017).

Note to paragraph (e)(1)(xvii): By a court order issued on October 24, 2016, 52.222-59 is enjoined indefinitely as of the date of the order. The enjoined paragraph will become effective immediately if the court terminates the injunction. At that time, DoD, GSA, and NASA will publish a document in the Federal Register advising the public of the termination of the injunction.

(xviii) 52.222-60, Paycheck Transparency (Executive Order 13673) (OCT 2016)).

(xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (JAN 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a).

(B) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3.

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

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

(xxii) 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.

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(xxiii) 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)

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 15 Days of the end of the contract.

52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (Feb 2000)

If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to United States currency using XE.COM in effect as follows:

(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the date of bid opening.

(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures--

(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on initial offers;

otherwise

(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.

(End of provision)

52.228-3 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE ACT) (JUL 2014)

(a) The Contractor shall--

(1) Before commencing performance under this contract, establish provisions to provide for the payment of disability compensation and medical benefits to covered employees and death benefits to their eligible survivors, by purchasing workers' compensation insurance or qualifying as a self-insurer under the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 932) as extended by the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.), and continue to maintain provisions to provide such Defense Base Act benefits until contract performance is completed;

(2) Within ten days of an employee's injury or death or from the date the Contractor has knowledge of the injury or death, submit Form LS-202 (Employee's First Report of Injury or

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Occupational Illness) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 930(a), 20 CFR 702.201 to 702.203);

(3) Pay all compensation due for disability or death within the time frames required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914, 20 CFR 702.231 and 703.232);

(4) Provide for medical care as required by the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 907, 20 CFR 702.402 and 702.419);

(5) If controverting the right to compensation, submit Form LS-207 (Notice of Controversion of Right to Compensation) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(d), 20 CFR 702.251);

(6) Immediately upon making the first payment of compensation in any case, submit Form LS- 206 (Payment Of Compensation Without Award) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c), 20 CFR 702.234);

(7) When payments are suspended or when making the final payment, submit Form LS-208 (Notice of Final Payment or Suspension of Compensation Payments) to the Department of Labor in accordance with the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act (33 U.S.C. 914(c) and (g), 20 CFR

702.234 and 702.235); and

(8) Adhere to all other provisions of the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act as extended by the Defense Base Act, and Department of Labor regulations at 20 CFR Parts 701 to 704.

(b) For additional information on the Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation Act requirements see http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm.

(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts to which the Defense Base Act applies.

52.228-4 WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS

(APR 1984)

(a) This paragraph applies if the Contractor employs any person who, but for a waiver granted by the Secretary of Labor, would be subject to workers' compensation insurance under the Defense Base Act (42 U.S.C. 1651, et seq.). On behalf of employees for whom the applicability of the Defense Base Act has been waived, the Contractor shall (1) provide, before commencing performance under this contract, at least that workers' compensation insurance or the equivalent as the laws of the country of which these employees are nationals may require, and (2) continue http://www.dol.gov/owcp/dlhwc/lsdba.htm

Comb Syn/Sol - W564KV-19-Q-CCAB - ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder Page 17 to maintain it until performance is completed. The Contractor shall insert, in all subcontracts under this contract to which the Defense Base Act would apply but for the waiver, a clause similar to this paragraph (a) (including this sentence) imposing upon those subcontractors this requirement to provide such workers' compensation insurance coverage.

(b) This paragraph applies if the Contractor or any subcontractor under this contract employs any person who, but for a waiver granted by the Secretary of Labor, would be subject to the War Hazards Compensation Act (42 U.S.C. 1701, et seq.). On behalf of employees for whom the applicability of the Defense Base Act (and hence that of the War Hazards Compensation Act) has been waived, the Contractor shall, subject to reimbursement as provided elsewhere in this contract, afford the same protection as that provided in the War Hazards Compensation Act, except that the level of benefits shall conform to any law or international agreement controlling the benefits to which the employees may be entitled. In all other respects, the standards of the War Hazards Compensation Act shall apply; e.g., the definition of war-hazard risks (injury, death, capture, or detention as the result of a war hazard as defined in the Act), proof of loss, and exclusion of benefits otherwise covered by workers' compensation insurance or the equivalent.

Unless the Contractor elects to assume directly the liability to subcontractor employees created by this clause, the Contractor shall insert, in all subcontracts under this contract to which the War Hazards Compensation Act would apply but for the waiver, a clause similar to this paragraph (b) (including this sentence) imposing upon those subcontractors this requirement to provide war-hazard benefits.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ www.acquisitions.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

www.acquisitions.gov http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://www.acquisitions.gov/ http://www.acquisitions.gov/

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52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the clause.

(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 2)) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.229-7001 TAX RELIEF BASIC (SEP 2014)

(a) Prices set forth in this contract are exclusive of all taxes and duties from which the United States Government is exempt by virtue of tax agreements between the United States Government and the Contractor’s government. The following taxes or duties have been excluded from the contract price:

NAME OF TAX: Value Added Tax VAT RATE (PERCENTAGE): 19%

(b) The Contractor’s invoice shall list separately the gross price, amount of tax deducted, and net price charged.

(c) When items manufactured to United States Government specifications are being acquired, the Contractor shall identify the materials or components intended to be imported in order to ensure that relief from import duties is obtained. If the Contractor intends to use imported products from inventories on hand, the price of which includes a factor for import duties, the Contractor shall ensure the United States Government’s exemption from these taxes. The Contractor may obtain a refund of the import duties from its government or request the duty-free import of an amount of supplies or components corresponding to that used from inventory for this contract.

252.232-7006 WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (MAY 2013)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC) is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

Document type means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).

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Local processing office (LPO) is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system is the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall--

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.acquisition.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this Web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the “Web Based Training” link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/.

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via Web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor must use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract/order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall use the following document type(s).

Combo

(2) Inspection/acceptance location. The Contractor shall select the following inspection/acceptance location(s) in WAWF, as specified by the contracting officer.

W80T26

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

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Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF

Pay Official DoDAAC HQ0672 Issue By DoDAAC W564KV Admin DoDAAC W564KV Inspect By DoDAAC W80T26 Ship To Code W80T26 Service Approver W80T26 Service Acceptor W80T26

(4) Payment request and supporting documentation. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes appropriate contract line item and subline item descriptions of the work performed or supplies delivered, unit price/cost per unit, fee (if applicable), and all relevant back-up documentation, as defined in DFARS Appendix F, (e.g. timesheets) in support of each payment request.

(5) WAWF email notifications. The Contractor shall enter the email address identified below in the “Send Additional Email Notifications” field of WAWF once a document is submitted in the system.

Provided at time of award

(g) WAWF point of contact. (1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

Provided on Contract

(2) For technical WAWF help, contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988.

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PERFORMACE WORK STATEMENT

Army Community Service (ACS) Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician Baumholder

Part 1 General Information

1. GENERAL: This is a non-personal services contract under which the personnel rendering the services are not subject, either, by the contract’s terms, or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the Government and its employees.

1.1 Description of services/Introduction: This is a non-personnel services contract to provide Cross Cultural Adaptation. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. Such contract service providers shall be accountable solely to the Contractor who, in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.2 Background: Army Community Service (ACS) supports Solider, Family and Community Readiness by developing, coordinating and delivering services to promote self-reliance, resilience, and stability. Individuals utilizing ACS services may be persons referred by Commanders and Family Readiness Group leaders. The Contractor shall encourage and accept all eligible ID card holders. Individuals using services shall be made up of Active Duty, Civilians, retired military, National Guard and U.S. Reserve on active duty status and their Families.

1.3. Scope: The Cross Cultural Adaptation Technician (hereafter referred to as the “Contractor”) shall provide non-personal services in support of the Relocation Readiness Program.

1.4 Objectives: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a full range of ongoing and specialized cultural adaptation services to include cultural adaptation training, area tours, multi-level language training, cross-cultural training, and cultural mediation services.

1.5 Period of Performance: See Contract.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP): The contractor shall develop and maintain a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed in accordance with this PWS. The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure no recurrence of defective services. The contractor's QCP is the means by which it assures that the work provided complies with the requirements of the contract. At a minimum, the QCP must include the following to be acceptable:

a. A chart showing the organizational structure and lines of authority, the names, qualifications, duties, responsibilities, and classification of each member of the contractor's Quality Control Team.

b. How the contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all timelines, Comb Syn/Sol - W564KV-19-Q-CCAB - ACS Cross-Cultural Adaptation Technician- Baumholder Page 22 deadlines, and goals.

c. How the contractor will monitor work to ensure that performance complies with all specifications and requirements of the contract, including clauses.

d. How the contractor will monitor and ensure staff qualifications remain current and valid throughout contract performance.

e. How the contractor will ensure all keys issued will remain controlled items (See 1.8 Key Control).

f. How the contractor will inventory and track maintenance of all Government Provided Equipment / Materials.

g. How the contractor will identify, investigate, and correct any non-conforming performance and prevent similar deficiencies in the future.

h. How the contractor will file and save all Quality Control related documents for the life of the contract plus 5 years.

1.6.1.1 An analysis of quality control and timeliness reports shall be sent to the COR within ten

(10) calendar days after the end of each Task Order. A final QCP shall be submitted to the KO through the COR for review and acceptance within ten (10) calendar days after date of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor will receive the KO’s acceptance in writing.

Any changes to the accepted QCP will be required to be resubmitted for acceptance within five

(5) calendar days.

1.6.1.2 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within two (2) hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports will be followed up by written reports within five (5) calendar days.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance: The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: This information is contained in 5152.204-4000 U.S. and Host Nation Holidays. The Contractor is not required to perform services on legal Federal holidays.

New Year’s Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr’s Birthday Columbus Day President’s Day Veteran’s Day Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day Independence Day Christmas Day

1.6.3 Hours of Operation:

Hours of operation are based on tentative class schedule (Section 7, subject to change) and direct support of the program.