B.08.02 Solicitation - W912EF25BA010.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

HQ Building Exterior Brick and Mortar Sealant

W912EF25BA010

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

Walla Walla District Corps of Engineers

HQ Building Exterior Brick Repair

The magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

IMPORTANT: See Section 01 22 00.00 28; MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT; Paragraph; Retainage of Payment, for withholding of payment for final deliverables.

U/M* = Unit of Measure

U/P* = Unit Price

Est* = Estimated

Quantities identified as Estimated("Est") in the bid schedule are subject to FAR Clause 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (QTY), located in Section 00 70 00.

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Remove and Replace Cracked Brick - Estimated

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

60 Each

0002 Repairs to Mortar Joints - Estimated

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

450 Linear Foot

Repair Brick Masonry Cracks - Estimated

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

120 Linear Foot

Remove and Replace Coping - Estimated

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

300 Linear Foot

Clean Brick Veneer and Architectural Precast Concrete

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Brick Veneer Water Repellant Application

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

0007 Architectural Precast Concrete Water Repellent Application

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 20 00 - Instructions for Procurements

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (Alternate I) (Tailored) (Feb 1995) Alternate I (Feb 1995)

Alternate I (Feb 1995). If an organized site visit will be conducted, substitute a paragraph substantially the same as the following for paragraph (b) of the basic provision:

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) There will be only one site visit offered. Offerors planning to attend must register for the site by sending an email to: chandra.d.crow@usace.army.

mil and richard.w.bonnell@usace.army.mil. Firms must register no later than 10:00 am 09 May 2025. Site visit attendees must provide the following information in the email:

(1) Solicitation Number

(2) Project Title

(3) Name of individual(s) attending

(4) Name of company being represented

(5) Phone number of company

(6) Are all individuals U.S. Citizens?

If not, please refer to ACCESS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS in Section 0800. Each individual must have picture identification on his/her person while at the project site. There can be no substitutions of one individual for another. If an individual arrives at the site visit without having called ahead of time and/or without picture identification, that individual may not be allowed on the project.

Security clearance for foreign nationals to attend a site visit or to perform onsite work requires a ACCESS FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS:

minimum of 4 weeks. Please send documentation by email (.pdf files are preferred) to Chandra.d.crow@usace.army.mil and Cynthia.h.

jacobsen@usace.army.mil. Acceptable forms of documentation include: A US passport, Certificate of US citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), foreign passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating unexpired employment authorization, Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), unexpired Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), unexpired Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), unexpired Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), unexpired Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I- 571), unexpired Employment Authorization Document issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I- 688B).

Foreign nationals must receive clearance prior to being granted access to the project site.

FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN DENIAL OF ACCESS TO SITE VISIT LOCATION.

(c) Site visit will be held on May 12, 2025, starting at 10am. Please the address for the site visit listed below:

201 N. 3rd Ave

Walla Walla, WA 99362

Please meet outside near the front doors of the building. The front doors face 3rd. Street.

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

ATTENTION TO BIDDERS:

Bidder is asked to provide the following information for the Government's use in the determination of bidder responsibility, pursuant to FAR Part 9.

1. Current Balance Sheet and latest Profit and Loss Statement prepared from the most recent fiscal/calendar year and certified by an officer of the company.

2. The name of your banking institution, telephone number and the name of the individual to contact for a line-of-credit reference. (Please contact your bank reference to let him/her know our office will be calling for financial information.)

Bank Institution ________________________________

Telephone Number ______________________________

Contact ________________________________________

Email Address __________________________________

3. Tax Identification Number ________________________

4. List of present work to include agency or firm name, address, telephone number, and email address of primary point of contact responsible for inspection and acceptance of the work. (Attach list)

Percentage of work under this contract to be subcontracted. ________ %.

Will performance of the present work inhibit your ability to perform this contract? ___________

5. Bidder's email address: ____________________________________

Return completed form with all attachments to:

Email: chandra.d.crow@usace.army.mil.

If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its offer by the BONDS: 100% PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BONDS ARE REQUIRED.

Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed payments bonds or alternate payment protection within 5 Calendar days after receipt of the contract award forms by the offeror, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default/cause.

In accordance with the clause 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government REQUIRED LIABILITY INSURANCE PURSUANT TO FAR 28:

Installation, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

i) Coverage complying with state laws governing insurance requirements pertaining to Workmen's Compensation and Employers" Liability Insurance.

ii) Bodily injury liability insurance with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence shall be required on the comprehensive form of policy.

iii) Automobile bodily injury and property damage liability with minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury liability; and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage liability shall be required.

iv) The coverage required under Longshore and Harbor Workers Compensation Act, if applicable.

v) The Insurance Certificate will name the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, 201 N. Third Avenue, Walla Walla, Washington 99362 as the Certificate Holder.

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Bidders are required to bid on ALL line items of the Bid Schedule. Bidders are required to complete and submit the Standard Form 1442 Back, Bid Schedule, and Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications.

PRICE BASIS

Bidders are advised that only bids submitted on a firm price basis will be considered, and that bids submitted on any other than firm price basis will be rejected. (FAR 14.201-2 (a)) NOTE; Bid prices must include all Federal, state, and local taxes in accordance with Contract Clause: FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES.

Bid price alterations, i.e., crossed-out or white-out changes on the bid will not be accepted unless the change (s) is/are initialed by the person authorized to sign bid package.

BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Bidders shall submit their bids via email as directed below no later than the date and time established in Block 13 of the Standard Form (SF) 1442, or Block 14 of the most recently issued SF 30 as applicable.

FAXED BIDS, FAXED BID MODIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

PURSUANT TO FAR 14.201-5

Each email package shall display the following information:

Attn: Chandra Crow Contracting Division

Solicitation No. W912EF25BA010 Bid Due Date and Time: As shown in box 13, Page 1.

Bid Validity Date: As shown in box 13, Page 1.

Email bid package to the following:

Cynthia Jacobsen, Contracting Officer: cynthia.h.jacobsen@usace.army.mil Chandra Crow, Contracting Specialist: chandra.d.crow@usace.army.mil LeAnne Walling, Secondary Contracting Specialist: leanne.r.walling@usace.army.mil

Bids received after the date and time stated within Block 13 of the SF1442, or Block 14 of the most recently issued SF 30 as applicable, will be handled IAW FAR 52.214-7, Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. To avoid rejection of a bid, the bidder must make every effort to ensure the bid is delivered by the date and time specified. When utilizing zip files, it is the responsibility of the bidder to assure the zip file can be accessed by Government Personnel prior to the bid opening.

The following additional restrictions apply to an electronic bid is submission:

File Packaging. All the bid files shall be compressed (zipped) into one file entitled bid zip using WinZip version 6.2 or later, with windows supported files, i.e., doc, xls, ppt, etc., and provided via email. Zip disks are not permitted. Files shall be in read-only format, using PDF, xls, word or ppt files.

All price breakdown information to aid in the Price evaluation shall be submitted in Microsoft Office Excel Read/Write format. Each file shall be labeled with the volume number (if applicable), date, and the bidder's name. **Please note - Self extracting exe files are not acceptable. ** Zip files are required; however, in some cases they do not allow access. It is highly encouraged you assure the files can be accessed by the Contract Specialist prior to the solicitation submission deadline.

BID QUANTITIES

Bids for less than specified quantities of each item in Section 00 10 00 of the Schedule will not be considered. Failure to submit a unit price for each item where required in the Schedule will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements of the solicitation, and the bid will be rejected.

(FAR 14.201-5)

BID OPENING

Bidders are advised there will NOT be an in-person bid opening held for this invitation for bids. The bid opening will be held in a virtual teams bid opening room, at 3:00 pm on the date bids are due. Bidders wishing to participate in the bid opening must email a list of participants to both Contracting Officer (cynthia.h.jacobsen@usace.army.mil) and Contract Specialist (chandra.d.crow@usace.army.mil) no later than 2pm on the business day prior to the bid due date and time so a list of names can be provided a link to the meeting room.

CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY, PREAWARD SURVEY

To determine a contractor's responsibility for purposes of contract award the contractor is required to provide a statement regarding previous experience and past performance in performing comparable work, information related to the business organization, financial resources, and/or plant to be used in performing the work. (See the Attention to Bidders form included in this solicitation.) In accordance with FAR 9.104-1, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must -

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record. (A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history except as provided in FAR 9.104-2);

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them;

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them; and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

ARITHMETIC DISCREPENCIES

(a) The following will be used in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the bidding schedule as submitted by the bidder:

(1) In a discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price stated on the bid schedule will govern;

(2) Apparent errors in the extension of unit prices will be corrected;

(3) Apparent errors in the addition of lump-sum and extended prices will be corrected.

(b) For the purpose of bid evaluation, the government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends his bid to be evaluated on the basis of the unit prices, the totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

(c) These correction procedures shall not be used to resolve any ambiguity concerning which bid is low.

BIDDER INQUIRY

Bidder/Offeror Solicitation Questions:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a website that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of the comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES:

answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: DNT9RI-9KXXCZ

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words "Please select from below", select "Public" c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: "Electrical" from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428-HELP, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@rcesupport.com.

NOTICE: All bidders/offerors will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in Bidder Inquiry prior to bid submission. Nothing is changed in the solicitation unless an amendment is issued.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management. Nov 2024 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. Jan 2017 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. May 2014

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Sep 2006)

Service of Protest (Sept 2006)

Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that (a) are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from the Contracting Officer at 201 N. 3rd Ave, Walla Walla WA 99362

The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.(b)

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

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

(End of provision)

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. Apr 1984 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. Dec 2016 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. Apr 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. Nov 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction. Apr 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction. Aug 1996

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. Aug 2020

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Oct 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2022 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls. Oct 2016

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

May 2021

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. May 2022

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Jan 2025)

Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2025)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is .238140

(2) The small business size standard is .$19,000,000

(3) 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, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition-

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

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

(iii) 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)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (d) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (d) does not apply, and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless-

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA-designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals-Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the provision at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.X (i)

52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.X (ii)

52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.(iii)

52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain (iv) Equipment- Certification.

52.222-52, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Certification.(v)

52.227-6, Royalty Information.(vi)

Basic.(A)

Alternate I.(B)

52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.(vii)

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM website accessed through https://www.sam.gov.

After reviewing the SAM information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [

]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications. (Oct 2024) Alternate A (Oct 2024)

ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2024)

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d), and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) Paragraph (e) applies.

(ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment-Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iii) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(iv) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services-Representations. Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(v) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vi) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Italy.

(vii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)-Representation. Applies to solicitations and contracts when contract performance will be in Spain.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

(ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

(iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

Use with Alternate I.

(iv) X 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

(v) 252.225-7035, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

Use with Alternate I.

Use with Alternate II.

Use with Alternate III.

Use with Alternate IV.

Use with Alternate V.

(vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

(vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments-Representation.

(e) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM website at . After https://www.sam.gov reviewing the SAM database information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below . These amended representation(s) and/or [ ]Offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS Provision # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the Offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

(End of provision)

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-3 Gratuities. Apr 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. May 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. Jun 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. Jun 2020

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity.

May 2014

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. May 2014 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements.

Jan 2017

52.204-2 Security Requirements. (Alternate II) Mar 2021 Alternate II Apr 1984 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 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Nov 2021

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities.

Dec 2023

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

Nov 2021

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. Oct 2020 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, Proposed for Debarment, or Voluntarily Excluded

Jan 2025

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. Oct 2018 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. Nov 2021 52.211-13 Time Extensions. Sep 2000 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. Apr 1984 52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. Apr 1984 52.214-26 Audit and Records-Sealed Bidding. Jun 2020 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. Apr 1991 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. Apr 1991 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. Jan 2025 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan. (Alternate I) Jan 2025 Alternate I Nov 2016 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan. Sep 2021 52.222-3 Convict Labor. Jun 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -Overtime Compensation. May 2018 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. Aug 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. Jul 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment. May 2014

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. May 2014 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. Jan 2025 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. Jan 2022 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. Jan 2022 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. May 2024 52.223-21 Foams. May 2024 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. May 2024 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials. (Alternate I) May 2014 Alternate I May 2014 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace. May 2024

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. Jun 2020 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement. Jun 2020 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts. Dec 2007 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. Oct 1997 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation. Jan 1997 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (DEVIATION 2020-O0016) Feb 2021 Deviation 2020-O0016 Apr 2020 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. Dec 2022 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. Nov 2014 52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee). Feb 2021 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. Feb 2013 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements-Notice and Representation. Jun 2020 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements. Feb 2021 52.232-13 Notice of Progress Payments. Apr 1984 52.232-17 Interest. May 2014 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (Alternate I) May 2014 Alternate I Apr 1984 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes. May 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. Apr 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. Apr 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. Apr 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. Nov 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts. Apr 1984

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements.

Apr 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. Apr 1984 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. Apr 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. Apr 1984 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (Alternate I) Nov 1991 Alternate I Nov 1991 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. Apr 1984 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. Apr 1984 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys. (Alternate I) Apr 1984 Alternate I Apr 1984 52.236-17 Layout of Work. Apr 1984 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (Alternate I) Feb 1997 Alternate I Apr 1984 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Jan 2017 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. Jul 1995 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. Apr 1984 52.243-4 Changes. Jun 2007 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Jan 2025 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. Aug 1996 52.247-34 F.o.b. Destination. Nov 1991 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (Alternate I) Apr 2012 Alternate I Sep 1996 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). Apr 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. Jan 1991

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials. Sep 2011

252.203-7001 Prohibition on Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies.

Jan 2023

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. Dec 2022 252.204-7000 Disclosure of Information. Oct 2016 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. Jan 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(DEVIATION 2024-O0013 REVISION 1)

May 2024 Deviation 2024-O0013 May 2024

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

Jan 2023

252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements. Nov 2023

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

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors. Jan 2023 252.219-7003 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts). (Alternate I) Dec 2019 Alternate I Dec 2019

252.223-7006 Prohibition on Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials.

Sep 2014

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium. Jan 2023 252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7021 Trade Agreements. Feb 2024 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime. Jan 2023

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region-Representation.

Jun 2023

252.225-7060 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region.

Jun 2023

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

Jan 2023

252.226-7003 Drug-Free Work Force. Aug 2024 252.227-7033 Rights in Shop Drawings. Apr 1966 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018 252.232-7004 DoD Progress Payment Rates (DEVIATION 2020-O0010) Oct 2014 Deviation 2020-O0010 Mar 2020 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.232-7016 Notice of Progress Payments or Performance-Based Payments. Apr 2020 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown. Dec 1991 252.236-7008 Contract Prices--Bidding Schedules. Dec 1991 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.243-7002 Requests for Equitable Adjustment. Dec 2022 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (Tailored) (Apr 1984)

Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) Commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b)…