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U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA DIST

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1616 CAPITOL AVENUE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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COE ENVIRON RES MRRPPF SECTION

GEORGE A WILLIAMS

USAED, OMAHACENWO-PM-AC

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

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Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

BASE YEAR TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 1 TOTAL

OPTION YEAR 2 TOTAL

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Task 1 - Regular In-person MO meetings

FFP

Base - Task 1: Regular In-person Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee and Adaptive Management Meetings (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3) FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG22805302

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W59XQG22805302

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0002 1 Job Task 2 - Regular Webinars and Calls

FFP

Base - Task 2: Regular Webinars and Calls (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3) FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG22805302

0003 1 Job Task 3 - Research, Analysis

FFP

Base - Task 3: Research, analysis, and development of annual Adaptive Management Technical Team content FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG22805302

0004 1 Job Task 4 - Independent Science Advisory

FFP

Base - Task 4: Independent Science Advisory Panel Reviews of Technical Team Products FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG22805302

1001 1 Job OPTION Option 1 - Task 1 MRRIC Adapt Mgmt

FFP

Option 1 - Task 1: Regular In-person Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee and Adaptive Management Meetings (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3).

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W59XQG22805302

1002 1 Job OPTION Option 1 - Task 2 Webinars & Calls

FFP

Option 1 - Task 2: Regular Webinars and Calls (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3) FOB: Destination

1003 1 Job OPTION Option 1 - Task 3 Technical Team Content

FFP

Option 1 - Task 3: Research, analysis, and development of annual Adaptive Management Technical Team content FOB: Destination

1004 1 Job OPTION Option 1-Task 4 - Indep Science Advisory

FFP

Option 1 - Task 4: Independent Science Advisory Panel Reviews of Technical Team Products FOB: Destination

2001 1 Job OPTION Option 2 - Task 1 MRRIC Adapt Mgmt

FFP

Option 2 - Task 1: Regular In-person Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee and Adaptive Management Meetings (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3).

FOB: Destination

2002 1 Job OPTION Option 2 - Task 2 Webinars & Calls

FFP

Option 2 - Task 1: Regular In-person Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee and Adaptive Management Meetings (Events only, preparation efforts captured in Task 3).

FOB: Destination

2003 1 Job OPTION Option 2 - Task 3 Technical Team Content

FFP

Option 2 - Task 3: Research, analysis, and development of annual Adaptive Management Technical Team content FOB: Destination

2004 1 Job OPTION Option 2 - Task 4 - Indep Science

FFP

Option 2 - Task 4: Independent Science Advisory Panel Reviews of Technical Team Products FOB: Destination

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CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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0001 POP 01-FEB-2023 TO

31-JAN-2024

N/A COE ENVIRON RES MRRPPF SECTION

GEORGE A WILLIAMS

USAED, OMAHACENWO-PM-AC

1616 CAPITOL AVE

OMAHA NE 68102-4901

402-238-0032 FOB: Destination

966537

0002 365 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 365 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 365 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 01-FEB-2024 TO

31-JAN-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 730 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1003 730 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1004 730 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 01-FEB-2025 TO

31-JAN-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 1095 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2003 1095 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2004 1095 dys. ADC 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Missouri River Recovery Management Plan Adaptive Management Support US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

Missouri River Recovery Program (MRRP) PO Box 710

Yankton, SD 57078

DATED: April 18, 2022 Edited: 14 DEC 2022

1.0 General Information.

1.1 Background. The impetus for this work is required by law to allow the continued operation of the Missouri River Mainstem Reservoir System, operation and maintenance of the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, the operation of the Kansas River Reservoir System, and the implementation of the Missouri River Recovery Management Plan (MRRMP). The effects of those program’s actions, over time, have affected the natural riverine environment and the species that live there. Under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) of 1973, Federal agencies are required to consult with the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) if their actions cause impacts to ESA listed species and their habitat. The USACE has been operating the aforementioned programs and projects under Biological Opinions (BiOp) to reduce the impacts to ESA listed species since 1990. Based on findings from the USACE actions, research, and monitoring, the USACE issued a new Biological Assessment (BA) to the USFWS on October 30, 2017, with a new proposed action. This resulted in formal consultation with the USFWS in accordance with the ESA. The result of the consultation is captured in the USFWS 2018 BiOp (issued April 2018) and is described and analyzed in detail in the MRRMP-Environmental Impact Statement (MRRMP-EIS). The BiOp requires that the actions described in the USACE’s October 2017 BA and MRRMP-EIS be implemented under the description and process explained in the Science and Adaptive Management Plan (SAMP).

Implementation of the overall Missouri River Recovery Program includes collaboration with the Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee (MRRIC) as authorized in Section 5018 of the 2007 Water Resource Development Act to serve as a basin-wide collaborative forum to develop a shared vision and comprehensive plan for Missouri River recovery. The MRRIC is a multi-stakeholder body composed of representatives from Federal, state, and tribal agencies, and nongovernmental and local governmental stakeholder interests in the basin. The MRRIC is exempt from the requirements of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.

1.2 Scope of Work. This is a non-personal services contract to provide Adaptive Management (AM) support for implementation of the final MRRMP-EIS, implement the USFWS BiOp issued to the USACE, and participate as a member of the Technical Team (TT). The USACE shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract service providers performing the services herein. The contractor’s staff shall be accountable solely to the contractor who, in turn, is responsible to the USACE. This is a fixed priced, performance-based service contract where the government defines and measures desired outcomes, while contractor methods are generally not constrained or directed.

1.3 Period of Performance. The period of performance shall be for one (1) Base Year of 12 months and two (2) 12-month option years. The Period of Performance reads as follows:

Base Year: 01 FEB 2023 through 31 JAN 2024

Option Year 1: 01 FEB 2024 through 31 JAN 2025

Option Year 2: 01 FEB 2025 through 31 JAN 2026

1.4 Contractor Personnel

1.4.1 The contractor shall perform all work under this contract using his or her own forces except as provided in Paragraph 1.4.2 Subcontracting. Employees who perform this work shall be qualified persons on the contractor’s own payroll.

1.4.2 Subcontracting. The contractor shall not subcontract any work without written approval of the Contracting Officer. Compliance with the provisions of this contract by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

1.5 Quality Control

1.5.1 The contractor shall designate, in writing, an employee who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or non-performance of the required work stated in this PWS. The employee(s) shall be qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the contractor as necessary to ensure that the required work is performed in accordance with the standards contained herein. The contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR), George Williams (George.A.Williams@usace.army.mil), and the Project Manager (PM), Tim Welker (Tim.L.Welker@usace.army.mil), no later than the first day of work. The contractor shall include the name(s), address(s), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s).

1.5.2 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he considers incompetent to perform the work required. The Contracting Officer will provide a written notice of any disapproval to the contractor.

1.6 Quality Assurance. The government will utilize a Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) to ensure that the Contractor is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government may use Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE(s)) to provide assistance with the quality assurance methods.

1.6.1 The government has the right to inspect all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not delay the work.

1.6.2 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government may require the contractor to perform the services in conformity with contract requirements and at no increase in cost. If the contract requirements are not met after a second attempt the government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

1.6.2.1 Upon verification of a validated customer complaint or corrective action report, the COR will notify the contractor that they are required to re-perform specific services. Services to correct should be performed within 60 days of request by the COR. Upon completion of the correction the Contractor shall provide the products to the PM and notify the COR of completion of the task.

1.6.3 The government may take action, if the contractor fails to perform the services again or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance is in conformity with the contract requirements. The government may (1) by contract, or otherwise, perform the services and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part.

1.6.4 The contractor is responsible to replace/repair any damage to government property due to negligence, at his or her own cost. The government may take action, if the contractor fails to replace/repair any damage to government property. The government may by contract, or otherwise, replace/repair damaged government property and charge to the contractor any cost incurred by the government to replace/repair any damage.

1.7 Hours of Operation. The contractor is responsible for conducting business, between the core hours of 0900- 1700 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

1.8 Pre-Work Meeting. Prior to commencing any activities, the contractor shall arrange a Pre-work Meeting with the COR and PM. The Meeting shall discuss the work requirements, scheduling, and submittal process. At least one week prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall coordinate their proposed work schedule with the PM and COR.

1.9. Submittals. Prior to commencement of services, the Contractor shall submit the following documents to the PM and COR for review and approval:

a. List of who will perform work on this contract; and

b. Proof of Insurance for Contractors and Subcontractors.

1.10 Standards and Regulations. The Contractor shall perform to the standards in the contract and comply with all Local, State, and Federal Regulations during the services performed. The Contractor is responsible for ascertaining the extent to which these regulations affect the operations resulting from this contract. The Contractor shall comply will all applicable regulations. Applicable regulations include, but are not limited to the following:

a. Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, Rules and Regulations Governing Public Use on Corps of Engineers Water Resource Development Projects EP 1165-2-316 (http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerPamphlets/EP_1165-2- 316.pdf?ver=2013-08-22-104526-670)

b. Engineering Manual (EM) 385-1-1 (USACE – Safety and Health Requirements Manual), dated November 2014; http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

c. Occupational Safety and Health Standards (29 CFR 1910);

1.11 Physical Security

1.11.1 The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government facilities, property, and materials provided for contractor use. The contractor shall secure at all times all government facilities, property, and materials. Specific security conditions may change based on threats to national defense and based on the risk of specific facilities to these threats. The contractor shall abide by these changing conditions at all times, as applicable.

1.11.2 Key Control. N/A

1.12 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements.

1.12.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. N/A

1.12.1.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the change clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.12.2 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐ verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the PM and COR no later than three (3) business days after the initial contract award.

1.13 Payment

1.13.1 The government will make payment monthly after the government has inspected and accepted the services, and the government has reviewed, approved, and processed the contractor’s invoice. The contractor shall submit the invoice to the COR and PM.

1.13.2 The contractor must provide the contractor’s name, address, contract number, period of services completed (i.e., for the month of January or for the period of performance of January 1 through February 23), CLIN number and specific quantities of work performed (i.e., 1 Month, 40 days, 100 acres, etc.), and total requested, for an invoice to be considered proper. The contractor shall submit the invoice by the fifth (5th) day of the month for services completed the previous month or submit the invoice upon completion of all services, in accordance with the period of performance stated in the CLIN.

2.0 Definitions. The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word(s) or phrase(s) is/are stated in this PWS:

Acceptable Level of Performance (ALP): The maximum percent defective, the maximum number of defects per hundred units, or the number of defects in a lot considered satisfactory on the average. The allowable leeway or variance from a standard before the government will reject the specific service.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): means an individual designated an authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Performance-Based Contract (FAR 2.101): Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable level of performance (ALP) for each work requirement.

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by the Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS).

3.0 Government Furnished Items and Services

3.1 Services. N/A

3.2 Facilities. N/A

3.3 Utilities. N/A

3.4 Equipment. N/A

3.5 Materials. N/A

4.0 Contractor Furnished Items and Responsibilities

4.1 General. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this PWS.

5.0 Specific Tasks

The primary objectives of this contract are as follows:

Provide expertise in developing technical components and assessments for the MRRMP, SAMP and their implementation of actions, research and monitoring for endangered species, including:

o Design or assessment of AM fish and bird experiments/actions (experimental design expertise) o Design or assessment of fish and bird monitoring and assessment program (statistical expertise) o Communications and reporting of program findings

Provide expert input to AM process and organization through meetings, presentations, written reports, and information management products o Documentation of new components into the SAMP and its revisions, along with previously developed components/tools developed as part of the MRRMP and effects analysis process.

o Author new elements to the SAMP (experimental designs, monitoring strategies,).

o Provide expertise in guiding direction and strategy regarding AM process.

5.1 Task 1 - In-person presence at MRRIC and AM Meetings / Workshops

The contractor shall attend and participate in-person the following meetings:

BASE YEAR:

AM Workshop (February 2023) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people MRRIC Plenary (May 2023) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people Technical Team Meeting (April 2023) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people MRRIC Plenary (November 2023) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

OPTION YEAR 1:

AM Workshop (February 2024) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people MRRIC Plenary (May 2024) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 2 people Technical Team Meeting (April 2024) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people MRRIC Plenary (November 2024) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

OPTION YEAR 2:

AM Workshop (February 2025) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 5 people MRRIC Plenary (May 2025) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 2 people Technical Team Meeting (April 2025) – assumed to include 4 days (including travel time) for 4 people MRRIC Plenary (November 2025) - assumed to include 5 days (including travel time) for 4 people

5.2 Task 2 - Participate in regular webinars and calls

The Contractor shall participate in regular planning webinars and planning calls as follows:

BASE YEAR:

Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people In Progress Review Meetings – assume participation in 4 calls for 2 hours each for 2 people AM Team calls - assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Technical Team calls – assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Fall Science Meeting in 2023 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

OPTION YEAR 1:

Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people AM Team calls - assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Technical Team calls – assume 40 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Fall Science Meeting in 2024 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

OPTION YEAR 2:

Fish Work Group and Joint Work Group Calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people AM Team calls - assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Technical Team calls – assume 20 calls, 2 hours each for 2 people Fall Science Meeting in 2025 – assumed 3 days by webinar for 5 people

5.3 Task 3 – Research, analysis, and development of annual AM Technical Team content

The Contractor shall participate on the AM team and TT, conducting TT activities as follows:

BASE YEAR:

1) Research, analyze and document the content required for the Fall Science Workshop and the AM Workshop in the AM Report.

2) Gather information from various sources to inform and prepare for the Fall Science Workshop.

3) Analyze biological and action effectiveness information to track program progress toward objectives.

4) Provide presentations of findings and interpretations during meetings and workshops.

5) Author and work with other authors to ensure contents are integrated appropriately and meaningfully in the AM Report with those of the Least Tern, Piping Plover, Pallid Sturgeon and Human Considerations as envisioned by the AM Plan. Afterwards, similarly prepare for the AM Workshop and finalization of the annual AM Report.

6) Support the development of an annual Strategic Plan.

OPTION YEAR 1:

Contractor shall perform all tasks outlined above.

OPTION YEAR 2:

Contractor shall perform all tasks outlined above.

5.4 Task 4 – Engage with Independent Science Advisory Panel (ISAP) on TT Products Contractor shall engage with ISAP on TT products in Discuss and Feedback processes, and review of products such as: Review of Final Monitoring Plans and Review of AM Framework type products.

BASE YEAR:

The MRRP AM processes require numerous web-meetings and/or face-to-face meetings with the ISAP and MRRIC work groups that generate clarification questions, explanation of research projects, and monitoring program outcomes. The contractor shall participate in these engagements (including TT process and ISAP reviews on monitoring plans and AM Report) and provide the USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The PM or COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

OPTION YEAR 1:

In addition to base year activity the contractor shall participate in scheduled ISAP engagements and provide the USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The PM or COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

OPTION YEAR 2:

In addition to base year activity the contractor shall participate in scheduled ISAP engagements and provide the USACE with a written report documenting the context of these calls/meetings. The PM or COR will provide the applicable timelines for delivery of these products.

6.0 Performance Requirements Summary. The contractor service requirements are summarized into performance objectives that relate directly to mission essential items. The performance threshold briefly describes the minimum acceptable levels of service required for each requirement. These thresholds are critical to mission success.

Performance Objective

PWS

Para.

Performance Standard Performance Threshold

Method of Assessment

PRS #1

In-person presence at MRRIC and AM Meetings / Workshops

Paragrap h 5.1

Personal attendance at all meetings

Must attend all meetings

Participant or review sign-in sheets at each meeting

PRS #2

Participate in regular webinars and calls h 5.2

Participation in webinars and calls

Must attend 90% of scheduled calls and webinars

Participant or review attendance logs for calls/webinars

PRS #3

Develop annual AM Technical Team analyses, modeling and reports h 5.3

Submittal of draft and final content in annual AM Report on the implementation schedule.

Timely resolution of agency comments.

Provide draft and final on schedule and meeting quality standards

Review and approval of documents by PM/COR

PRS#4

ISAP Review Process h 5.4

Participate in engagement with ISAP of TT products

Adequately address analysis

Review and approval by PM/COR

7.0 Attachments - None

Abbreviations

AM Adaptive Management

AM PM Adaptive Management Project Managers

BA Biological Assessment

BiOp Biological Opinion

Birds Least tern (Sternum antillarum) and piping plover (Charadrius melodious)

DSS Decision Support System

EA Effects Analysis

EIS Environmental Impact Statement

ESA Endangered Species Act

Fish Pallid sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus albus) or sturgeon species

ISAP Independent Science Advisory Panel

ISP Integrated Science Program

MRRIC Missouri River Recovery Implementation Committee

MRRP Missouri River Recovery Program

MRRMP Missouri River Recovery Management Plan

SAMP Science and Adaptive Management Plan

SDM Structured Decision Making

TT Technical Team

TWG Technical Working Group

USACE United States Army Corps of Engineers

USFWS United States Fish and Wildlife Service

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

JUN 2020

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

MAY 2011

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information

Systems

NOV 2021

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements--Notice and

Representation

JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.242-13 Bankruptcy JUL 1995 52.242-15 Stop-Work Order AUG 1989 52.242-17 Government Delay Of Work APR 1984 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7003 Agency Office of the Inspector General AUG 2019 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7000 Disclosure Of Information OCT 2016 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

DEC 2019

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

MAY 2016

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2021

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements MAR 2022 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.205-7000 Provision Of Information To Cooperative Agreement Holders DEC 1991 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7974 (Dev) Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime (DEVIATION 2020-O0005)

FEB 2020

252.226-7001 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, and Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

APR 2019

252.227-7015 Technical Data--Commercial Items FEB 2014 252.227-7037 Validation of Restrictive Markings on Technical Data APR 2022 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors--

Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor Personnel

JUN 2013

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment DEC 2012 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea FEB 2019

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.

(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "does" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered equipment--

(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known);

(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and

(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

(ii) For covered services--

(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or

(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision.

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (OCT

2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” and "reasonable inquiry" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for “covered telecommunications equipment or services”.

(c) Representations.

(1) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument.

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services.

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES

(NOV 2021)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code(s) and small business size standard(s) for this acquisition appear elsewhere in the solicitation. However, the small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees if the acquisition--

(1) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(2) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(3) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms,…