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Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

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0001 1 Job Pre-application Site Assessment

FFP

Contractor shall provide a treatment schedule to the government upon award of the contract. The contractor shall follow up with the government for availability 5-7 calendar days prior to the visit.

The contractor shall measure and record dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and pH at each site.

The contractor shall record weather conditions including but not limited to, humidity cloud coverage, air temperature, rainfall, and windspeed. The contractor shall, to the best of their ability, track weather patterns at each site such as rainfall.

The contractor shall follow rainfast guidelines as stated on the herbicide label. If rainfall occurs during the rainfast period, reduced effectiveness may occur and may require and additional visit to ensure the herbicide is still effective. The contract shall inspect each body of water to identify any signs of water chestnut and document the current grown rate and percentage of coverage observed on the body of water. The contractor shall document with photos the status of the water chestnut each month. The contractor shall collect up to 9 samples of water chestnut rosettes 1 meter apart. The contract is allowed to collect with tools such as a hand rake. In addition the contractor shall observe and record the number of those samples in which the rosettes are in bloom and have seed.The contractor shall document with photo the rosette samples collected.

See Section C, PWS for additional information.

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0002 1 Job Application of Herbicide

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The following conditions for herbicide application must also be met, The contractor shall not exceed the label rate of the herbicide application and concentration.

Application of herbicide shall not exceed more the one-third of the water chestnut observed at each site to prevent a fish kill. The contractor shall read each label to prevent the fish kill and apply accordingly. Applications will be selective for water chestnut and shall be applied by a trained and licensed aquatic herbicide applicator.

The contract shall be diligent in record keeping and shall track the following details, Applicators name Applicator license number Site Address Site Name Visual precent coverage of Trapa bispinosa Other wetland and aquatic plants present within treatment area Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant name Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant rate of application Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant amount used Photos of the site before and after application See Section C, PWS for additional information.

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Total Price for CLINs 0001 – 0002 $ ______________

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PWS

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Herbicide Management of Water Chestnut for Research Field Demonstrations

Part 1

General Information

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

1.1 Description of Services/Introduction: This is a non-personal service(s) contract to provide application of herbicide to the ponds used to complete studies on water chestnut in a real world study in Virginia.

1.2 Background: The Aquatic Ecology and Invasive Species Branch (EEA) in the Environmental Laboratory (EL) has ongoing research studying the most effective way to maintain the invasive water chestnut plant. All of the in lab studies have been complete and it is a requirement of the project to complete in field demonstrations in addition to the lab studies.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). This contract will procure services from a certified individual to apply the appropriate herbicide monthly on the pond selected for the field demonstration.

1.4 Objectives:

• Apply the appropriate herbicide to the pond on a monthly basis.

• Ensure the dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and pH are recorded prior to each application.

• Track weather patterns such as rainfall to meet the specifications of the herbicide.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 24 hours of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 48 hours.

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

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The following provides information on recognized holidays for the purpose of the PWS. If submittal of any documentation (e.g. deliverables, submittals, etc.) deadlines fall on a holiday, the closest work day prior to the holiday will apply as the deadline for submittal.

1.5.3.1 U.S. Holidays: Work shall not be performed on U.S. federally recognized holidays occurring during the normal workweek unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer. When a U.S. holiday occurs on a Saturday or a Sunday, the holiday is observed on the preceding Friday or following Monday, respectively.

New Year’s Day January 1st M. L. King Memorial Day 3rd Monday in Jan Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day last Monday in May Juneteenth June 19th Independence Day July 4th Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veteran’s Day November 11th Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25th

1.5.4 Operating Hours: The Government facility office hours, facility operating hours, and the Contractor support hour requirements often coincide, however, they may differ. Please refer to the following.

1.5.4.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700-1700 except U.S.

Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700-1700. The Government facility may or may not be open for operations during the recognized U.S.

Holidays identified in paragraph 1.6.3.1 above. The Government facility may close due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings and will be communicated by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor.

1.5.4.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800-1630. The Contractor shall maintain an adequate workforce at all times, for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce is essential.

1.5.4.3.1 Contractor Work Plan: The Contractor shall prepare and maintain a Work Plan. The plan, as a minimum, shall identify regularly scheduled work (to include location, work to be completed, timeline, etc.). The contractor shall provide a treatment schedule for each month upon award of the contract. The contractor shall notify the government 5-7 days prior to treatment each month. In the event the contractor must reschedule the contractor must notify the Government personnel 24 hours before the scheduled appointment

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in Warrenton, VA, Cullen, VA, and Charlotte Courte House, VA. Exact locations of the ponds to be provided upon award of the contract.

1.6 Security Requirements: The following information is provided on security related matters.

1.6.1 General security requirements and guidance

The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The

Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

1.6.2 Physical security and access control requirements

All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”).

Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA

1.6.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something)

All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity

1.6.4 Training requirements for the protection of sensitive information:

All contract personnel with access to critical information (as identified in the RA's OPSEC Program) shall complete initial and annual refresher OPSEC Level I Awareness training, which is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/, or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html (websites subject to change). All contract personnel with access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) shall complete initial and annual refresher CUI training in accordance with applicable Army policies.

1.6.5 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program

Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

1.6.6 Installation Access: Access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas is limited to personnel who meet security criteria and are authorized. Failure to submit required information/data and obtain required documentation or clearances will be grounds for denying access to U.S. installations, buildings and controlled areas.

The Contractor shall ensure that any subcontractors used in performance of this contract complies with these requirements and that all employees, of both the Contractor and any subcontractor utilized by the Contractor, are made aware of and comply with these requirements.

The Contractor shall be aware of and comply with the requirements associated with Installation Access Control. The Government is not liable for any costs associated with performance delays due solely to a firm’s failure to comply with Installation Access Control System (IACS) processing requirements.

The Contractor shall return installation passes to the issuing IACS office when the contract is completed or when a Contractor employee no longer requires access.

1.6.7 Physical Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all Government equipment, information, and property provided for Contractor use.

1.6.8 Operations Security (OPSEC) Requirements: Contractor personnel shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.7 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor shall attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with FAR Subpart 42.5. The Contracting Officer, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the Contractor to review the Contractor's performance. At these meetings the Contracting Officer will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the Contractor's performance and the Contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7.1 The Contractor shall attend, participate in, and furnish input to scheduled and unscheduled meetings, conferences, and briefings that relate to the functions and services herein as required by the Government to provide effective communication and impart necessary information. The Contract Manager or designated representative shall attend meetings as requested by the Government. Meeting attendees shall at times include Contractor managerial, supervisory, and other personnel knowledgeable of the subject matter. Meetings may start or end outside of regular duty hours.

1.8 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): As determined by the Contracting Officer, a COR will be appointed and identified by letter of designation, a copy of which will be provided to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer. The designation letter states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates, or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is not authorized to obligate the Government. If the work is not written in the contract, the COR is not authorized to request new work. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions:

assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance, maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications, monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the Contracting Officer and Contractor of any deficiencies, coordinate availability of Government property, and coordinate site entry of Contractor personnel.

1.9 Identification of Contractor Employees: All Contractor personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties must identify themselves, to include proper marking of signature blocks in correspondence, to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. The Contractor shall ensure that all documents or reports, produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.10 Protection of Government and Contract Information: Per Public Use Notice of Limitations stated by Defense imagery Management operations Center and contained at www.dimoc.mil/resources/limitations/ , the Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any hard copy or digital marketing tools to include its company website.

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6 PART 2

SPECIFIC TASKS

2.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for monthly application of the specified herbicide application for the field demonstrations in Warrenton, VA, Cullen, VA, and Charlotte Court House, VA in Fauquier and Charlotte Counties. The contractor shall apply the appropriate herbicide to control the invasive aquatic plant Trapa bispinosa (Water Chestnut). These services will require a pre-application monitoring of site conditions and application of the herbicide in accordance with the herbicide instructions. In addition, the contract shall provide the requested herbicide for each pond.

Descriptions for the 3 sites and specified herbicides are listed below, Site 1: Lake Brittle in Warrenton, VA 20187 Site is approximately 1 acre of area to be treated with the herbicide Imazamox or Flumioxazin

Site 2: Thomas Jefferson Hwy Pond 1 Site is approximately 2 acres of area to be treated with the herbicide Florpyrauxifen-benzyl

Site 3: Thomas Jefferson Hwy Pond 2 Site is approximately 0.1 acre of area to be treated with the herbicide Imazamox or flumioxazin

2.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

Task 1: Pre-application Site Assessment

The contractor shall complete and maintain records for each site containing the following information,

• Contractor shall provide a treatment schedule to the government upon award of the contract. The contractor shall follow up with the government for availability 5-7 calendar days prior to the visit.

• The contractor shall measure and record dissolved oxygen, water temperature, and pH at each site.

• The contractor shall record weather conditions including but not limited to, humidity cloud coverage, air temperature, rainfall, and windspeed.

• The contractor shall, to the best of their ability, track weather patterns at each site such as rainfall. The contractor shall follow rainfast guidelines as stated on the herbicide label. If rainfall occurs during the rainfast period, reduced effectiveness may occur and may require and additional visit to ensure the herbicide is still effective.

• The contract shall inspect each body of water to identify any signs of water chestnut and document the current grown rate and percentage of coverage observed on the body of water.

• The contractor shall document with photos the status of the water chestnut each month.

• The contractor shall collect up to 9 samples of water chestnut rosettes 1 meter apart. The contract is allowed to collect with tools such as a hand rake. In addition the contractor shall observe and record the number of those samples in which the rosettes are in bloom and have seed.

• The contractor shall document with photo the rosette samples collected.

Deliverables: Deliverables for this task include The contractor shall provide a report monthly detailing all required documentation listed above in the task details.

This report will be due within 10 business days post application. This report shall be provided the government POCs and COR in PDF format.

Task 2: Application of Herbicide

The Government intends to evaluate several different Herbicides for the treatment of water chestnut, including but not limited to Diquat, ProcellaCOR, Imazamox, and Fluoridone. All herbicides will use necessary adjuvants or non-ionic surfactants such as methylated seed oil, will be sprayed as a foliar application method or injected sub-surface as deemed necessary using a commercial grade sprayer, either by boat, utility task vehicle (UTV) or from shore using a backpack sprayer. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and herbicide for the application on the ponds. The government will provide a rotation schedule for each site to the contract upon award of the contract.

The following conditions for herbicide application must also be met,

• The contractor shall not exceed the label rate of the herbicide application and concentration.

• Application of herbicide shall not exceed more the one-third of the water chestnut observed at each site to prevent a fish kill. The contractor shall read each label to prevent the fish kill and apply accordingly.

• Applications will be selective for water chestnut and shall be applied by a trained and licensed aquatic herbicide applicator.

• The contract shall be diligent in record keeping and shall track the following details, o Applicators name o Applicator license number o Site Address o Site Name o Visual precent coverage of Trapa bispinosa o Other wetland and aquatic plants present within treatment area o Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant name o Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant rate of application o Herbicide active ingredient and adjuvant / surfactant amount used o Photos of the site before and after application

Deliverables:

The contract shall provide a PDF report to Government POCs and COR within 10 days of treatment detailing all of the listed parameters in Tasks 1 and 2.

Qualifications:

The contractor must meet the following criteria for qualification,

• Contractor shall have experience identifying and treating Trapa bispinosa in water.

• Contractor shall provide all labor, expertise, and equipment to complete the deliverables in Tasks 1 & 2.

• The contractor shall maintain a current Virginia Certified Pesticide Application license through the duration of the contract.

• The contractor shall maintain proof of a Virginia Pesticide Business License.

PART 3

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

3. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

3.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Task 1 – Pre-Application Site Assessment The contractor shall complete pre-application site assessments as specified in the PWS.

Deliverables:

A report detailing all of the results of the pre-application site assessment.

a) Provide a detailed report with results from the pre-application assessment.

AQL: PDF report delivered to the government post site assessment.

What: Pre-Application Site Assessment.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards

Exceptional – 100% Complete

Very Good – 95% Complete

Satisfactory – 90% Complete

Marginal – 20% Complete

Unsatisfactory – 0% Complete

Task 2 – Herbicide Application The contractor shall provide and apply the specified herbicide to the requested ponds.

Deliverables:

A report detailing the specifics of the application of the herbicide.

b) Provide a detailed report with results from the application of the herbicide.

AQL: PDF report delivered to the government post herbicide application.

What: PDF report for application of herbicide.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team Standard(s): Inspection applies to all standards

Exceptional – 100% Complete

Very Good – 95% Complete

Satisfactory – 90% Complete

Marginal – 20% Complete

Unsatisfactory – 0% Complete

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

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

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 03-JUN-2024 TO

02-FEB-2025

N/A PR W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

3909 HALLS FERRY RD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6133

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0002 POP 03-JUN-2024 TO

02-FEB-2025

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

ADMINISTRATIVE DATA:

Reference Combined Synopsis/Solicitation Number W912HZ24R0020 for Herbicide Management of Water Chestnut for Research Field Demonstrations

CONTRACTOR POINTS OF CONTACT:

TBD

Phone: TBD E-Mail: TBD

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE:

TBD

Phone: TBD E-Mail: TBD

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING POINTS OF CONTACTs:

Contract Specialist Contracting Officer Ms. Crystal North Ms. Sonia Boyd E-mail: Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil Phone: 601-751-0822

E-mail: Sonia.J.Boyd@usace.army.mil

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A proper invoice must be in accordance with FAR 32.905 (b)(1), or invoice instructions contained elsewhere in this document.

(2) Submit invoice via email to: CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil

To avoid delay in payment a copy must also be sent to TBD

(3) If more than one invoice is required, the contractor’s final invoice shall be submitted within 45 days after the final period of performance date specified in the contract. The invoice must be clearly marked “final” and submitted as outlined above. In addition, a copy must be sent to: Crystal.E.North@usace.army.mil

Invoices must be submitted to all locations indicated in order for payment to be processed.

Only a warranted contracting officer, acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the contracting officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the contracting officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the contracting officer will be at the contractor’s own risk.

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Section I - Contract Clauses

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

NOV 2021

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

NOV 2021

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.215-8 Order of Precedence--Uniform Contract Format OCT 1997 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award

Management

OCT 2018

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.249-1 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Fixed

Price) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.249-8 Default (Fixed-Price Supply & Service) APR 1984 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

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

JAN 2023

252.225-7000 Buy American--Balance Of Payments Program Certificate FEB 2024 252.225-7001 Buy American and Balance of Payments Program FEB 2024 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro

Regime

JAN 2023

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

JUN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions JAN 2023 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

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

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

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

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

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

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

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

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

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

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

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

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

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

(End of provision)

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

COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

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;

https://www.sam.gov/

(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 (SDVOSB) concern" means a small business concern—

(1)(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned and controlled 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; or

(2) A small business concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program in accordance with 13 CFR part 128 (see subpart 19.14).

(3) Service-disabled veteran, as used in this definition, 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), and who is registered in the Beneficiary Identification and Records Locator Subsystem, or successor system that is maintained by the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veterans Benefits Administration, as a service-disabled veteran.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) concern eligible under the SDVOSB Program" means an SDVOSB concern that--

(1) Effective January 1, 2024, is designated in the System for Award Management (SAM) as certified by the Small Business Administration (SBA) in accordance with 13 CFR 128.300; or

(2) Has represented that it is an SDVOSB concern in SAM and submitted a complete application for certification to SBA on or before December 31, 2023.

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) Program" means a program that authorizes contracting officers to limit competition, including award on a sole-source basis, to SDVOSB concerns eligible under the SDVOSB Program.

"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 124.1001", 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 the threshold at 13 CFR 124.104(c)(2) 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 and controlled 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 one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned business concern" means a concern which is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

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

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

"Women-owned small business (WOSB) concern eligible under the WOSB Program" (in accordance with 13 CFR part 127), 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 the concern is certified by SBA or an approved third-party certifier in accordance with 13 CFR 127.300.

(b) (1) Annual Representations and Certifications. Any changes provided by the Offeror in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision do not automatically change the representations and certifications in SAM.

(2) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through http://www.sam.gov. After reviewing SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of this offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications--Commercial Products and Commercial Services, have been entered or updated in the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard(s) applicable to the NAICS code(s) referenced for this solicitation), at the time this offer is submitted and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201), except for paragraphs ___

[Offeror to identify the applicable paragraphs at (c) through (v) of this provision that the offeror has completed for the purposes of this solicitation only, if any.

http://www.sam.gov/

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

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 electronically on SAM.]

(c) Offerors must complete the following representations when the resulting contract is for supplies to be…