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JEFF STEERE

01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE

FEDERAL DAM MN 56641-0111

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W912ES23Q0026

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK FOR

WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATION & MAINTENANCE

Leech Lake Dam & Recreation Area

1. GENERAL.

1.1 Scope. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, and materials necessary to operate, repair, maintain and perform tests for the wastewater (sewage) treatment plant (STP), bar screen and lift stations in accordance with the work schedule and specifications contained herein. Maintenance and repair work, materials, and services not expressly called for in the specifications or shown on the drawings, but which are necessary for completion of the contract requirements shall be performed and furnished at no increased cost to the Government.

All chemicals, supplies and equipment necessary to perform required testing and monitoring shall be provided by the contractor. Spare parts required to perform repairs on all components of the STP will be furnished by the Government. All utilities shall be furnished by the Government. The contractor shall provide all required labor. All work shall be performed in accordance with all the manufacturer's specifications and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

1.2 Contracting Officer. For use in this contract, the term "Contracting Officer" means the person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, and any other officer or civilian employee who is properly designated as the authorized representative of a Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority.

1.3 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The COR is an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of their authority as delegated by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 Contract Areas. Areas covered under this contract are as follows:

Leech Lake Dam – Sewage Treatment Plant Leech Lake Dam – Fish Cleaning Station/Lift Tank

All bidders are encouraged to visit the sites before submitting a bid. Operation and maintenance manuals along with the NPDES permits are available at the sites for review.

1.5 Work Period. The term of the contract is from April 15 through April 14, with active on-site contract performance required from 15 April through 20 October. MPCA permit requirements must be met year-round.

Work shall be required seven days a week, including holidays. The contractor shall respond to an emergency as soon as possible but not longer than 6 hours after notification. The problem must be corrected as soon as possible after the contractor arrives on the scene.

1.6 Plant Description/Location. The Leech Lake STP is located adjacent to the town of Federal Dam off Cass County Highway 8, twelve miles north of State Highway 200 and 8 miles South of Highway 2. The wastewater treatment plant is an extended aeration tertiary treatment system.

The permitted discharge from the treatment system is:

Leech Lake - 15,000 gallons per day

1.7 NPDES Permit Requirements. The NPDES permits are effective immediately. The government shall be responsible for annual permit fees and renewing the permits as required. Monitoring and the quality of effluent discharged by each facility shall, at a minimum, meet the permit requirements specified on the following permits:

Leech Lake: Permit No. MN 0110027, expiration date December 31, 2026

1.8 Training. All operators must be familiar with and understand treatment plant handbooks, manufacturer's manuals, checklists, sewer line locations, shop specifications and forms and submission requirements to meet MPCA & NPDES permit standards and requirements. It is the contractor’s responsibility to possess the correct background, knowledge, skills, and abilities to operate the plant.

1.9 Safety. All work shall be performed in accordance with OSHA & MPCA regulations and safety requirements set forth in the Corps of Engineers safety manual, EM 385 1 1, entitled Safety and Health Requirements Manual. An electronic copy can be reviewed at http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM 385-1-1.pdf

Supplies & Materials. All chemicals, disinfectants, cleaning compounds, lubricants and any other materials required to perform this contract work shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations and in such a manner that all requirements of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385 1 1 are met.

All Contractor equipment or materials not in conformity with the safety manual shall be removed from Government property immediately. Safety Data Sheets (SDS) shall be posted in the sewage treatment lab building.

1.10 Caution. The work area is in a heavily used recreation area. Corps of Engineers personnel or other contractors may be in the plant or other work areas performing routine duties or maintenance services. The contractor shall cooperate fully with all Corps of Engineer employees and other contractors and shall not impede their work in any way.

1.11 Damage to Government Buildings, Equipment and Vegetation. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing/replacing any damage to Government buildings, equipment and vegetation that are related to the work under this contract. Any MPCA violations or fines that are the direct cause of the contractor’s negligence shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

2. PERFORMANCE OF WORK.

2.1 Sewage Treatment Plant Operation & Maintenance

Work Consists of the Following:

1. Spring Start up

2. Operations & Maintenance

3. Fall Shut Down

4. Leech Lake Fish Cleaning Facility Lift Tank

2.2 Spring Startup of STP

General: Operation and maintenance manuals, troubleshooting guides and construction drawings shall be provided to the contractor by the Government. All system startup work shall be completed and the STP operational by 01 May.

2.3 Coverings. Winter covers shall be removed and replaced with summer coverings. Winter coverings, plastic etc. shall be stored at the direction of the COR.

2.4 Pumps and Equipment. Pumps, blower motors, flow meters, testing equipment, electrical equipment, de-chlorination systems, and all other equipment shall be reinstalled, lubricated, and serviced according to the manufacturers specifications and be operating properly.

2.5 Filters. Filter media, consisting of a combination of sand and anthracite, must be maintained to meet discharge requirements. If necessary, the contractor is responsible for the removal and disposal of the old filter media, which must be disposed of according to all local, state and MPCA regulations. If required, the filter media shall be replenished during spring start up each year. The procurement and cost of the new filter media and the cost of the disposal of the old media will be the responsibility of the Government.

2.6 Pumping. The contractor shall notify the Lead Ranger to schedule all required pumping. The cost of pumping and disposal will be paid for by the Government.

3. OPERATION & MAINTENANCE OF STP

3.1 All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer's specifications to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer to meet or exceed all MPCA requirements and NPDES permit parameters.

3.2 Buildings. The sewage treatment plant chemical storage & testing building is approximately 8x12 feet. The STP building shall be kept clean, neat, sanitary, and orderly at all times.

3.3 Testing Equipment. All STP testing equipment, including calibration, and laboratory supplies to perform the tests shall be furnished by the contractor.

3.4 Maintenance. Maintenance shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer's manuals for all equipment. The contractor shall report any problems with the collection system to the Lead Ranger. Spare motors, pumps, belts etc. shall be furnished by the Government and kept on hand for emergency use. Manhole covers shall be properly installed and secured for safety at all times.

3.5 Tanks. Exterior and interior tank surfaces shall be kept free of rust with no exposed bare metal. Exposed metal areas shall be repaired to prevent further damage and to maximize the life of the tanks. The Government will furnish the primer and topcoat.

4. MONITORING, TESTING & REPORTING

4.1 The contractor is responsible for completing all monitoring, testing and reporting according to MPCA regulations and the NPDES permit requirements. The contractor is responsible for the delivery of test samples to a certified laboratory and for all costs associated with the lab tests. This includes submitting monthly Discharge Monitor Reports (DMRs) and bio-solids reports in accordance with MPCA regulations during the entire Term of Performance. Copies of the test results, DMRs, daily/monthly and bio-solids reports shall be maintained on site in the lab building’s file. The contractor may be required to prepare and submit or assist with preparation of a Phosphorus Management Plan (PMP) if required by the permit.

4.2 Violations. Failure to meet MPCA or NPDES permit requirements shall be reported to the Contracting Officer in writing immediately. Corrective action shall be initiated immediately according to MPCA regulations and the NPDES permit requirements. The contractor is responsible for any fines, penalties, assessments, or damages that may be levied because of failure to meet permit requirements due to operator error.

4.3 Monitoring Accuracy. Methods and accuracy of testing and sampling will be inspected frequently by the COR. Random tests and sampling may be performed by the Government and MPCA to ensure contractor testing and sampling is accurate.

4.4 Monthly Reporting to COR. The contractor must submit in writing, in addition to all other reporting requirements, to the COR a monthly summary report that includes at a minimum: general discussion of operations for the period, any violations or state that none occurred, summary of DMR’s submitted, mechanical or operational issues/conditions, quantity of bio-solids pumped, and all other pertinent information required for management oversight of the facility.

4.5. Annual Reporting to COR. The contractor must consolidate an annual report summary and provide a written copy to the COR. This report must contain sufficient information, including annual quantity of bio solid removal reported to MPCA, to be utilized as an “all-in-one” report document to satisfy all historical data/record storage, and satisfy future inspections or inquiries that the Government may be subjected to. This document should include general explanations of results in addition to actual results.

5. ELECTRICAL POWER

5.1 Electrical System. The electrical systems shall be maintained in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and maintained in a safe and properly operating condition at all times. The contractor shall notify the COR when electrical problems occur, and they will schedule a licensed electrician to repair the electrical system.

The Government is responsible for cost of the repairs to the electrical system.

6. CONFINED SPACE.

6. Confined Spaces. Entries into lift stations, manholes and other confined spaces shall conform to the latest edition of OSHA Regulations, CONFINED SPACES, 5205.1000 5205.1040 and 5207.0300. All entries into confined spaces required to perform any work covered in this contract shall be class IA, IB, or Class II entries, which are entries where air is known to be safe. Class III entries, or entries into confined spaces where completely safe air supplies have not been verified, shall not be allowed. Entries shall not be allowed until all aspects of the OSHA regulation as stated in 5205.1020 subparts 3 & 4 are accomplished. All safety equipment necessary for entries into confined spaces, including gas meters, tripods, harnesses, etc. shall be furnished by the contractor.

Contractors shall keep a copy of the most current version of the CONFINED SPACES REGULATION posted in the STP test building and comply at all times.

7. FALL SHUT DOWN OF STP

7.1 General. The campground closes to the public on 15-OCT, annually. Winterization work and exact closing dates shall be determined by the COR about 1 week in advance as dictated by the weather. Winterization shall be completed no later than 20 October.

7.2 Covers. The summer covering shall be removed and stored at the direction of the Lead Ranger and replaced with the winter covering.

7.3 Tanks. Sludge and the remaining water shall be pumped out and disposed of according to MPCA and section 503 regulations at the expense of the Government. The contractor shall contact the Lead Ranger who will schedule the pumping. All tanks shall be cleaned free of dirt, debris and organic material after sludge and supernatant are removed. Flakes, blisters and loose rust shall be removed from tank walls. The Government shall provide the primer and top coating for the exposed metal areas and the contractor shall repair areas to prevent further damage and maximize the life of the tank.

7.4 Pumps. The pumps shall be serviced and winterized according to the owner’s manual and stored for the winter in a clean and sanitary condition.

7.5 Electrical Power. The electrical power to the seasonal system shall be shut down.

7.6 Operating Equipment. All operating equipment shall be disconnected, serviced, winterized, and stored according to owner’s manuals.

7.7 Final Inspection. The COR shall be notified when winterization of the STP has been completed. A final inspection will be performed at that time to ensure shut down work has been completed properly.

8. LEECH LAKE FISH CLEANING STATION & LIFT TANK

8.1 The contractor shall perform the operation and maintenance for the fish cleaning facility lift tank, all internal components, and related sewer lines in accordance with the specifications of the Leech Lake STP Operation.

The fish cleaning station and lift tank are located at the Leech Lake Recreation Day Use Area.

8.2 Manuals & Spare Parts. The O&M manuals, spare tank filters and a spare lift/grinder pump are available in the park office.

8.3 Start Up & Shut Down. The spring start-up and fall shut down shall be performed in conjunction with the STP start-up and fall shut down.

8.4 Operation. The contractor is responsible to make sure the fish cleaning tank, lift pump, alarms and filter are operating according to manufacturer’s recommendation. The filter in the tank typically needs to be cleaned several times a week when facility use is high.

8.5 Maintenance and Repairs. The contractor is responsible to maintain all equipment in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and is responsible to replace broken equipment with new replacement equipment supplied by the Government. The contractor must respond to the lift tank alarm and perform necessary actions to fix the problem within 8 hours of notification. Historically, tank alarm responses will be required approximately 2-3 times per year. Examples of such problems would be debris caught in the grinder pump or the tank filter is plugged.

9. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, LICENSE & PERSONNEL

9.1 Supplies & Materials. All supplies and materials, chemicals, lab testing equipment, lubricants, disinfectants, cleaning compounds and any other materials required to perform this contract work shall be supplied by the contractor. All products shall be used according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.

9.2 Personnel. The operator(s) responsible for executing this contract must have the appropriate license to meet MPCA regulations and NPDES permit requirements for operating the sewage treatment plant.

9.3 Work Force. Vendors shall include with their offer the number of operators and a copy of each operator’s current license.

9.4 Work Schedules. A detailed work schedule, indicating the days and approximate times of all work specified herein, shall be submitted to the COR for acceptance within 10 calendar days after receipt of a fully executed contract.

9.5 Employee Uniform. All contract employees shall wear uniform type clothing while on duty, consisting of:

a. Long or short sleeved shirts with collars

b. Long pants

c. Steel-toed shoes

d. All personal protective equipment required under EM385-1-1.

All uniforms shall be of the same color and style. Uniforms will be maintained in a serviceable condition without rips, holes, missing buttons, etc. The contractor shall ensure that the uniform is regularly cleaned, so that when it is worn, it is clean, neat, and presentable. Workers not meeting the criteria specified above shall not be allowed to perform duties under this contract until such time as the uniform violations have been corrected.

9.6 Prohibited Behavior. The contractor shall ensure that all workers conduct themselves in a professional manner. The following practices are prohibited by contract personnel, and shall be grounds for contract termination:

1. Carrying firearms in the park or maintaining them in a vehicle.

2. Consumption of alcoholic beverages during on-duty hours.

3. Conduct in a manner unbecoming of the position, to bring discredit to themselves or the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

4. Use of any tobacco products (including chewing tobacco and e-cigarettes) while performing their duties.

5. Establishment of any type of animal house, cage, pen, or similar facility for pets or raising animals.

6. Sale of unauthorized camping supplies or any other type of commercial activity.

7. Acceptance of gratuities.

9.7 Permits and Responsibilities. The contractor shall, without additional cost to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable federal, state, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with performance of the work. The contractor shall be similarly responsible for all damages to persons or property that occur because of his/her fault or negligence. They shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the workers, the public and all property of others. The contractor also shall be responsible for materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the contract.

9.8 Contractor Notification. The contractor shall notify the Lead Ranger when government furnished supplies, materials, equipment, spare parts, etc. need to be ordered to maintain a properly operating system. Notifications must allow the government enough lead time to ensure the procurement process can be completed before the supplies or equipment are required for use unless there is an emergency breakdown of equipment that is not kept on hand. The contractor shall specify suppliers, part numbers, model numbers and quantities required.

9.9 Repair or Replacement. The contractor must repair or replace any equipment, materials, or supplies that were damaged, lost or destroyed that were caused by contractor negligence.

10. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES

10.1 The Government. The Government shall supply the contractor with the following items in quantities sufficient to perform the work of this contract.

a. Filter media (sand & anthracite)

b. Spare pumps, motors and parts

c. Emergency power

d. Pumping & disposal costs

e. Touch-up paint - Primer & topcoat

f. Electrical repairs

g. Disposal costs of the filter media

11. QUALITY CONTROL

11.1 Quality Control. A quality control manager (QCM) shall be assigned in writing by the contractor during the time of the orientation meeting. The assigned QCM’s contact information to include telephone number (cell and office), fax number, and e-mail, shall be provided to the Government. The contact information shall be immediately updated in writing any time the contractor assigns a different QCM. The QCM is responsible for management of all aspects of this contract including safety, quality control reports, reporting & submission requirements, and ensuring quality/timely completion of the contract specifications.

11.2 Quality Control Reports. The QCM shall complete quality control reports and log sheets as required by this SOW. Quality control sheets and logs shall be submitted in person at the park office or by fax, email, or mail service to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Leech Lake Recreation Area 1217 Federal Dam NE Federal Dam, MN. 56641

Email: jason.a.hauser@usace.army.mil

11.3 Quality Control Reporting. A Quality Control Report (QCR) along with noting any vandalism or maintenance issues shall be filled out daily after the work is completed in accordance with paragraph 11.2 and submitted within 72 hours. The

QCR will include, at a minimum, all information contained in the sample checklist in section 11.4.

11.4 Example Quality Control Report.

Leech STP Services Quality Control Report (QCR)

Date: _______________________________________

Check boxes associated with work performed on this day and include details as specified in the notes below.

NA = Task Not Applicable to Facility.

Tasks Leech STP Leech Fish Cleaning Sandy STP

Spring Start Up

Daily Monitoring

Testing/Sampling

MPCA Reporting

Facility Maintenance

Monthly Reports

Annual Reports

Notes: Please list any maintenance needs, damage found to facilities or any other concern that you may feel should be brought to our attention.

The above stated work was performed on the day specified above and completed according to the specifications detailed in the Scope of Work.

Print Name: Sign: Date: ______________

EPA Designated (CPG)

Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level require

NOTES TO OFFEROR

PLEASE E-MAIL ALL QUESTIONS to John Riederer, Contract Specialist, at John.P.Riederer@USACE.Army.mil.

It is preferred that the quote be e-mailed to: John Riederer, Contract Specialist, John.P.Riederer@USACE.Army.mil

The offeror may also submit the quote by mail / courier to the following address:

USACE – St. Paul Contracting Division Attn: John Riederer 332 Minnesota St, STE E1500 St. Paul, MN 55101

OFFEROR SHALL BE REGISTERED IN SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Representations and Certifications (Reps & Certs) sections with the NAICS code applicable to the solicitation.

For assistance with SAM, please contact:

SAM by GSA Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm ET, U.S. Calls 866-606-8220 Service desk website: http://www.fsd.gov/

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 27 Week Sewage Treatment Plant - Base Year

FFP

Leech Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2023 FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6730040491

PSC CD: M1ND

NET AMT

0002 27 Week Fish Cleaning Station - Base Year

FFP

Fish Cleaning Station/Tank at Leech Lake Rec Area -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2023 FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6730040491

1001 27 Week OPTION Sewage Treatment Plant - Option Year 1

FFP

Leech Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2024 FOB: Destination

1002 27 Week OPTION Fish Cleaning Station - Option Year 1

FFP

Fish Cleaning Station/Tank at Leech Lake Rec Area -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2024

2001 27 Week OPTION Sewage Treatment Plant - Option Year 2

FFP

Leech Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2025

2002 27 Week OPTION Fish Cleaning Station - Option Year 2

FFP

Fish Cleaning Station/Tank at Leech Lake Rec Area -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2025

3001 27 Week OPTION Sewage Treatment Plant - Option Year 3

FFP

Leech Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2026

3002 27 Week OPTION Fish Cleaning Station - Option Year 3

FFP

Fish Cleaning Station/Tank at Leech Lake Rec Area -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2026

4001 27 Week OPTION Sewage Treatment Plant - Option Year 4

FFP

Leech Lake Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2027

4002 27 Week OPTION Fish Cleaning Station - Option Year 4

FFP

Fish Cleaning Station/Tank at Leech Lake Rec Area -- Active Period: 15 April - 20 October 2027

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government 3001 Destination Government Destination Government

3002 Destination Government Destination Government 4001 Destination Government Destination Government 4002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 15-APR-2023 TO

14-APR-2024

N/A LEECH LAKE

JEFF STEERE

01217 FEDERAL DAM DR. NE

FEDERAL DAM MN 56641-0111

651-290-5808

966309

0002 POP 15-APR-2023 TO

14-APR-2024

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1001 POP 15-APR-2024 TO

14-APR-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

1002 POP 15-APR-2024 TO

14-APR-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2001 POP 15-APR-2025 TO

14-APR-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

2002 POP 15-APR-2025 TO

14-APR-2026

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3001 POP 15-APR-2026 TO

14-APR-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

3002 POP 15-APR-2026 TO

14-APR-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4001 POP 15-APR-2027 TO

20-OCT-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

4002 POP 15-APR-2027 TO

20-OCT-2027

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 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 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

DEC 2022

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification MAY 2012 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

SEP 2013

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts

AUG 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

NOV 2021

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

252.204-7003 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

252.204-7018 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 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7017 Accelerating Payments to Small Business Subcontractors-- Prohibition on Fees and Consideration

APR 2020

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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.

(End of provision)

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (NOV 2021)

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

i. Price

ii. Past Performance

(b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(c) A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer's specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award.

52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (DEC 2022) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

The Offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the Offeror has completed the annual representations and certification electronically in the System for Award Management (SAM) accessed through https://www.sam.gov. If the Offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically, the Offeror shall complete only paragraphs (c) through (v) of this provision.

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

"Covered telecommunications equipment or services" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) concern" means a small business concern that is at least 51 percent directly and unconditionally owned by, and the management and daily business operations of which are controlled by, one or more women who are citizens of the United States and who are economically disadvantaged in accordance with 13 CFR part 127, and the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300. It automatically qualifies as a women-owned small business eligible under the WOSB Program.

"Forced or indentured child labor" means all work or service-

(1) Exacted from any person under the age of 18 under the menace of any penalty for its nonperformance and for which the worker does not offer himself voluntarily; or

(2) Performed by any person under the age of 18 pursuant to a contract the enforcement of which can be accomplished by process or penalties.

"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.

"Inverted domestic corporation" means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

"Manufactured end product" means any end product in product and service codes (PSCs) 1000-9999, except--

(1) PSC 5510, Lumber and Related Basic Wood Materials;

(2) Product or Service Group (PSG) 87, Agricultural Supplies;

(3) PSG 88, Live Animals;

(4) PSG 89, Subsistence;

(5) PSC 9410, Crude Grades of Plant Materials;

(6) PSC 9430, Miscellaneous Crude Animal Products, Inedible;

(7) PSC 9440, Miscellaneous Crude Agricultural and Forestry Products;

(8) PSC 9610, Ores;

(9) PSC 9620, Minerals, Natural and Synthetic; and

(10) PSC 9630, Additive Metal Materials.

"Place of manufacture" means the place where an end product is assembled out of components, or otherwise made or processed from raw materials into the finished product that is to be provided to the Government. If a product is disassembled and reassembled, the place of reassembly is not the place of manufacture.

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

"Reasonable inquiry" has the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

"Restricted business operations" means business operations in Sudan that include power production activities, mineral extraction activities, oil-related activities, or the production of military equipment, as those terms are defined in the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-174). Restricted business operations do not include business operations that the person (as that term is defined in Section 2 of the Sudan Accountability and Divestment Act of 2007) conducting the business can demonstrate--

(1) Are conducted under contract directly and exclusively with the regional government of southern Sudan;

(2) Are conducted pursuant to specific authorization from the Office of Foreign Assets Control in the Department of the Treasury, or are expressly exempted under Federal law from the requirement to be conducted under such authorization;

(3) Consist of providing goods or services to marginalized populations of Sudan;

(4) Consist of providing goods or services to an internationally recognized peacekeeping force or humanitarian organization;

(5) Consist of providing goods or services that are used only to promote health or education; or

(6) Have been voluntarily suspended.

"Sensitive technology"--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern"--

(1) Means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in its field of operation, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and size standards in this solicitation.

(2) Affiliates, as used in this definition, means business concerns, one of whom directly or indirectly controls or has the power to control the others, or a third party or parties control or have the power to control the others. In determining whether affiliation exists, consideration is given to all appropriate factors including common ownership, common management, and contractual relationships. SBA determines affiliation based on the factors set forth at 13

CFR 121.103.

"Small disadvantaged business concern, consistent with 13 CFR 124.1002", means a small business concern under the size standard applicable to the acquisition, that--

(1) Is at least 51 percent unconditionally and directly owned (as defined at 13 CFR 124.105) by--

(i) One or more socially disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.103) and economically disadvantaged (as defined at 13 CFR 124.104) individuals who are citizens of the United States; and

(ii) Each individual claiming economic disadvantage has a net worth not exceeding $750,000 after taking into account the applicable exclusions set forth at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2); and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled (as defined at 13 CFR 124.106) by individuals, who meet the criteria in paragraphs (1)(i) and (ii) of this definition.

"Subsidiary" means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned--

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

"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.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by…