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ERDC CONTRACTING OFFICE

3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6199

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KAYLEY LABER

3909 HALLS FERRY RD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6133

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W912HZ25Q0014

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Lot Task 1 – Tree Brush and Material Removal

FFP

The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of trees, brush, aquatic vegetation, and debris from ten (10) existing ponds up ½ acres in size. See Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: F108

NET AMT

0002 1 Lot Task 2 Replacement of Three-Way Valves

FFP

Replacement of Three-Way Water Valves and Repair of Linear Pipe Leaks. The contractor shall assess 8 inch cast iron three-way valves and linear pipes to identify required repairs and restore ponds to fully operational. See Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0003 1 Lot OPTION Task 3 Tree Brush & Material Removal.

FFP

Optional. Tree Brush & Material Removal. The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of trees, brush, aquatic vegetation, and debris from five (5) existing ponds no larger than up ½ acre in size. See Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0004 1 Lot OPTION Task 4 shutoff Valve Replacement

FFP

Optional. Replacement and Install of Sectional Shutoff valves. The contractor shall replace or install sectional shutoff valves on five (5) existing ponds. See Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

0005 1 Lot OPTION Task 5 Drainage Ditch Cleanup.

FFP

Optional. Drainage Ditch Cleanup. The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of any trees, shrub brush, and other large vegetation in the 3 drainage ditches. See Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

LAERF Pond Cleanup & Valve Repair

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 services for pond cleanup & valve repair at the Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF).

1.2 Background: The Environmental Laboratory (EL), Aquatic Ecology & Invasive Species Branch (EEA) research facility LAERF in Lewisville, Texas is used to conduct studies in real world situations for the treatment and management of invasive aquatic species of plants and organisms. The facility is vital to research programs within the EL and require maintenance to maintain and bring all ponds back to working order to advance the research of the

EL.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s). The contractor shall provide non-personal services for the restoration and repair of existing ponds at LAERF. These services will require the contractor to cleanout existing ponds and complete repairs on the valves. The contractor will be responsible for providing all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the repairs. This scope of work details 5 separate tasks for the cleanout and repair of the ponds.

1.4 Objectives:

• Clear ten (10) existing ponds of plant material and debris

• Repair the three-way valve on the cleared ponds back to working order

• Clear five (5) additional existing ponds of plant material and debris

• Repair and install sectional shutoff valves on five (5) existing ponds

• Clear all 3 drainage ditches connecting all ponds of all plant material and debris

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 The Contractor shall inform the COR of issues or potential issues that might affect the performance within 3 business days of identifying those issues. Verbal reports shall be followed up by written reports within 10 business days of initial report.

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 may 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 0800 - 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 0800 – 1700 Monday – Friday. The Government facility is closed for operations during the recognized U.S.

Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.3.1 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 – 1600 Monday through Friday. The facility may be closed during local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. 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.

1.5.6 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed

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 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.

1.7 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 Data Rights: Government has unlimited rights to all documents and materials produced under this contract.

All documents and materials, to include the source codes of software, produced under this contract shall be Government owned and are the property of the Government with all rights and privileges of ownership and copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the Contracting Officer. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.11 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.

1.12 Safety: The following provides information pertaining to Safety and Accident Prevention:

1.12.1 Safety Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention (November 1991), the references contained therein (e.g. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1))

The requirements under FAR 52.236-13 and specifically of the EM 385-1-1 include, but are not limited to the following:

(e) In all areas where construction, demolition, alteration, building, or similar related activities take place, the Contractor shall have the following minimum personal protective clothing and equipment requirements in place for any person working on or visiting the site:

(i) Short sleeve shirt;

(ii) Long trousers;

(iii) Steel-toed safety boots; and

(iv) Hard hat.

PART 2

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

2. Contractor Furnished Property and Services

2.1 General: The Contractor shall furnish shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to complete the tasks listed in Part 3.

2.2 Materials: The contractor shall furnish all materials required to complete the repairs listed in tasks 2 & 4.

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PART 3

SPECIFIC TASKS

3.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall provide services for pond cleanup and restoration. These ponds will require the clearing of debris and repair of valves to restore the ponds to working order. These ponds were initially designed for use hatching fish and will require a contractor with expertise in the types of valves and piping systems used to circulate the water from pond to pond.

3.2 Tasks: Tasks consist of the following:

Task 1 – Tree Brush and Material Removal for Ten ½ acre Ponds

The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of trees, brush, aquatic vegetation, and debris from ten (10) existing ponds up ½ acres in size. Some of the plant matter may be submerged in dirt and will require extraction for roots and other debris. Additionally, some ponds contain old fending material including t-posts and pvc-welded wire that shall be removed. The contractor shall remove all material from the pond substrate, including all stumps, biomass, and debris, ensuring the pond bed is clean of all plant matter and debris with minimal loss of soil. This can be achieved through methods of mowing and tilling, no soil scraping or removal shall occur. The contractor shall ensure the soil protecting the bentonite layer is not stripped in the process of cleanup. The contractor shall ensure all drainage pipes and kettles are free of debris and plant matter allowing for free flow of water from the pond. The contractor is responsible for operating within applicable environmental regulations. An overhead view of the facility ponds in attached in Technical Exhibit B.

If the bentonite layer is disturbed or removed, the contractor shall be responsible for any repairs required to retstore the pond to an operational status.

Deliverables: Contractor shall provide a report at the completion of work detailing all work completed for each pond.

Task 2 – Replacement of Three-Way Water Valves and Repair of Linear Pipe Leaks

The contractor shall assess 8 inch cast iron three-way valves and linear pipes to identify required repairs and restore ponds to fully operational. All valves and pipes shall be in full working order at the conclusion of all work. The contractor shall replace any malfunctioning or damaged three-way water valves and repair any linear pipe leaks. The contractor shall complete work satisfactory with industry standards and any applicable codes. All parts shall be replaced with material that is not susceptible to freezing and will not require winterization. PVC can be used as an alternative only when buried deep enough to not be susceptible to freezing. Technical Exhibit C contains photos of the types of valves that will require repair.

Examples of the current state of the valves include cracked cast iron, low flowing valves, valves with no flow control, and bent or damages valves.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the task. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government to complete repairs and minimize disruption to ongoing work. The contractor shall provide a timeline of repairs at the completion of the assessment of all ponds. The contractor shall provide a warranty for any faulty installation of new valves and provide repair services in the event of a repaired valve failing.

Deliverables: Contractor shall organize a meeting the stakeholder to inform on required repairs and discuss timelines for each pond. The contractor shall provide a report detailing all repairs made to each pond and parts replaced at the completion of work.

Optional Task 3 – Tree Brush & Material Removal

The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of trees, brush, aquatic vegetation, and debris from five (5) existing ponds no larger than up ½ acre in size. Some of the plant matter may be submerged in dirt and will require extraction for roots and other debris. Additionally, some ponds contain old fending material including t-posts and pvc-welded wire that shall be removed. The contractor shall remove all material from the pond substrate, including all stumps, biomass, and debris, ensuring the pond bed is clean of all plant matter and debris with minimal loss of soil. This can be achieved through methods of mowing and tilling, no soil scraping or removal shall occur. The contractor shall ensure the soil protecting the bentonite layer is not stripped in the process of cleanup. The contractor shall ensure all drainage pipes and kettles are free of debris and plant matter allowing for free flow of water from the pond. The contractor is responsible for operating within applicable environmental regulations.

If the bentonite layer is disturbed or removed, the contractor shall be responsible for any repairs required to retstore the pond to an operational status.

Deliverables: Contractor shall provide a report at the completion of work detailing all work completed for each pond.

Optional Task 4 – Replacement and Install of Sectional Shutoff valves

The contractor shall replace or install sectional shutoff valves on five (5) existing ponds. All valves and pipes shall be in full working order at the conclusion of all work. All valves installed at each pond line section shall cutoff flow to respective section. For ponds that already contain a shutoff valve, the contractor shall replace any malfunctioning or damaged three-way water valves and repair any linear pipe leaks. The contractor shall complete work satisfactory with industry standards and any applicable codes. Replacing current / old cast iron valves and pipe materials with acceptable alternatives (PVC, etc.) and pipe tie-in is permitted if system capacity is similarly functional.

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the task. The contractor shall coordinate with the Government to complete repairs and minimize disruption to ongoing work. The contractor shall provide a timeline of repairs at the completion of the assessment of all ponds.

Deliverables: Contractor shall organize a meeting the stakeholder to inform on required repairs and discuss timelines for each pond. The contractor shall provide a report detailing all repairs made to each pond and parts replaced at the completion of work.

Optional Task 5 – Drainage Ditch Cleanup

The contractor shall provide services to remove and dispose of any trees, shrub brush, and other large vegetation in the 3 drainage ditches. All ditches must be completely cleared to allow for proper outflow of water from each pond connected to the drainage ditch. All ditches shall be scraped smooth to ensure all debris has been removed from the ditches. An overhead view of the drainage ditches is included in Technical Exhibit D.

Deliverables: The contractor shall provide a written report or photos of ditches at the conclusion of the work detailing the final state of the ditches in working order.

PART 4

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

4. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

4.1 Technical Exhibit A – Performance Requirements Summary

4.2 Technical Exhibit B – Overhead View of Facility Ponds

4.3 Technical Exhibit C – Example Photos of Three – Way Valves

4.4 Technical Exhibit D – Overhead View of Drainage Ditches

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Statements Standards/AQLs Inspections Ratings 1- Task 1 - Tree Brush and Material

Removal The contractor shall clear 10 ponds of all tree brush and material without stipping soil and protecting the bentonite layer.

Deliverables:

Report detailing the completion of work detailing all work completed.

a) Ten cleared ponds with the soil and bentonite layer in tact..

AQL: Pond must hold water without leaking.

What: clearing ponds of tree brush and material removal.

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

2- Task 2 - Replacement of Three-Way Water Valves and Repair of Linear Pipe Leaks

The contractor shall repair and restore the cast iron valves for all cleared ponds from task 1.

Deliverables: Contractor shall organize a meeting with the stake holder to inform of the required repairs and timelines. Additionallt the contractor will provide a report detailing all repairs completed.

a) Repair and restoration of the valves on all ponds

AQL: Pond valves must be fully operational and control the outflow of water.

What: Repair of all valves on the ponds.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team

Very Good – 95% Complete

Satisfactory – 90% Complete

Marginal – 20% Complete

Unsatisfactory – 0% Complete

3- Optional Task 3 – Tree Brush & Material Removal

The contractor shall clear 5 ponds of all tree brush and material without stipping soil and protecting the bentonite layer.

Deliverables: Contractor shall provide a report at the completion of the work detailing all work for each pond.

a) Five cleared ponds with the soil and bentonite layer in tact.

AQL: Pond must hold water without leaking.

What: clearing ponds of tree brush and material removal.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team

Very Good – 95% Complete

Satisfactory – 90% Complete

Marginal – 20% Complete

Unsatisfactory – 0% Complete

4- Optional Task 4 – Replacement and Install of Sectional Shutoff Valves

The contractor shall install or replace sectional shutoff valces on 5 existing ponds.

Deliverables: Contractor shall organize a meeting with the stake holder to inform of the required repairs and timelines. Additionallt the

a) Repair or replacement of sectional shutoff valves.

AQL: Fully functional shutoff valves

What: Repair or install of shutoff valves.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team

Exceptional – 100% Complete

Very Good – 95% Complete

Satisfactory – 90% Complete contractor will provide a report detailing all repairs completed.

installed on applicable ponds.

Marginal – 20% Complete

Unsatisfactory – 0% Complete

5- Optional Task 5 – Drainage Ditch Cleanup

The contractor remove all debris and vegetation in the 3 drainage ditches attached to the ponds.

Deliverables: The contractor shall provide a written report detailing the final state of the drainage ditches.

a) Clear drainage ditches and ensure they fully drain out.

AQL: Fully clear drainage ditches attached to each pond.

What: Clearing of all drainage ditches.

How: Customer feedback Random inspections of deliverables Who: Government technical team

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 N/A N/A N/A Government 0003 N/A N/A N/A Government 0004 N/A N/A N/A Government 0005 N/A N/A N/A Government

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 01-MAY-2025 TO

30-APR-2026

N/A PR W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

KAYLEY LABER

3909 HALLS FERRY RD

VICKSBURG MS 39180-6133

601-634-3835

W81EWF

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0005 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section G - Contract Administration Data

CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR):

TBD

CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer Contract Specialist Sonia Boyd Office: 601-751-0822 Email: Sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil

Elizabeth Washington Email: Elizabeth.D.Washington@usace.army.mil

VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT:

Title Name Office Number Fax Number E-mail UEI Number Cage Code

INVOICE INSTRUCTIONS:

(1) A PROPER INVOICE MUST BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 32.905 (b)(1).

(2) SUBMIT INVOICE VIA EMAIL TO:

CEFC.CEFC-payments@usace.army.mil

TO AVOID DELAY IN PAYMENT A COPY MUST ALSO BE SENT TO THE POC AT:

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. AS A MINIMUM, THE FINAL

INVOICE SHALL INCLUDE THE CONTRACT NUMBER.

THE INVOICE MUST BE CLEARLY MARKED “FINAL” AND SUBMITTED AS

OUTLINED ABOVE. IN ADDITION, A COPY MUST BE SENT TO:

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

52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014 52.203-6 Restrictions On Subcontractor Sales To The Government JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or

Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct NOV 2021 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and

Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities

DEC 2023

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

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.204-30 Alt I Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Prohibition (DEC 2023) Alternate I

DEC 2023

52.219-7 Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside NOV 2020 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns JAN 2025 52.219-27 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Service-

Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Concerns Eligible Under the SDVOSB Program

FEB 2024

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation JAN 2025 52.219-29 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns

OCT 2022

52.219-30 Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women- Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women- Owned Small Business Program

OCT 2022

52.219-32 Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves MAR 2020 52.219-33 Nonmanufacturer Rule SEP 2021 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 52.222-19 Child Labor -- Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies JAN 2025 52.222-21 Prohibition Of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUN 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans JUN 2020 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor

Relations Act

DEC 2010

52.222-41 Service Contract Labor Standards AUG 2018 52.222-42 Statement Of Equivalent Rates For Federal Hires MAY 2014 52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act And Service Contract Labor

Standards - Price Adjustment (Multiple Year And Option Contracts)

AUG 2018

52.222-44 Fair Labor Standards And Service Contract Labor Standards- Price Adjustment

MAY 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons NOV 2021

52.222-51 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Requirements

MAY 2014

52.222-53 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Requirements

MAY 2014

52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification JAN 2025 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive

Order 14026

JAN 2022

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 JAN 2022 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and

Construction Contracts.

MAY 2024

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for

EPA-Designated Items

MAY 2008

52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program MAY 2024 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming

Potential Hydrofluorocarbons.

MAY 2024

52.223-12 Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners.

MAY 2024

52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems MAY 2011 52.223-20 Aerosols MAY 2024 52.223-21 Foams MAY 2024 52.223-22 Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and

Reduction Goals -- Representation.

DEC 2016

52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. MAY 2024 52.224-3 Privacy Training JAN 2017 52.224-3 Alt I Privacy Training (JAN 2017) -Alternate I JAN 2017 52.225-1 Buy American--Supplies OCT 2022 52.225-3 Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act NOV 2023 52.225-5 Trade Agreements NOV 2023 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.225-26 Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States

OCT 2016

52.226-4 Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside NOV 2007 52.226-5 Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or

Emergency Area

NOV 2007

52.226-6 Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations JUN 2020 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

MAY 2024

52.228-5 Insurance - Work On A Government Installation JAN 1997 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements FEB 2021 52.232-29 Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.232-30 Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2021

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer--System for Award Management

OCT 2018

52.232-34 Payment By Electronic Funds Transfer--Other Than System for Award Management

JUL 2013

52.232-36 Payment by Third Party MAY 2014 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business

Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 52.237-2 Protection Of Government Buildings, Equipment, And

Vegetation

APR 1984

52.239-1 Privacy or Security Safeguards AUG 1996 52.242-5 Payments to Small Business Subcontractors JAN 2017 52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.247-64 Preference for Privately Owned U.S. - Flag Commercial

Vessels

NOV 2021

52.247-67 Submission Of Transportation Documents For Audit FEB 2006 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.222-7006 Restrictions on the Use of Mandatory Arbitration Agreements JAN 2023 252.232-7000 Advance Payment Pool APR 2020 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

(a) All actual and potential offerors are encouraged to provide feedback on the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable. Feedback may be provided to agencies up to 45 days after award. The feedback is anonymous, unless the participant self-identifies in the survey. Actual and potential offerors can participate in the survey by selecting the following link: https://www.acquisition.gov/360.

(b) The Contracting Officer will not review the information provided until after contract award and will not consider it in the award decision. The survey is voluntary and does not convey any protections, rights, or grounds for protest.

It creates a way for actual and potential offerors to provide the Government constructive feedback about the preaward and debriefing processes, as applicable, used for a specific acquisition.

(End of provision)

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (NOV 2021)

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

Agent means any individual, including a director, an officer, an employee, or an independent Contractor, authorized to act on behalf of the organization.

Full cooperation—

(1) Means disclosure to the Government of the information sufficient for law enforcement to identify the nature and extent of the offense and the individuals responsible for the conduct. It includes providing timely and complete https://www.acquisition.gov/360 response to Government auditors' and investigators' request for documents and access to employees with information;

(2) Does not foreclose any Contractor rights arising in law, the FAR, or the terms of the contract. It does not require-

(i) A Contractor to waive its attorney-client privilege or the protections afforded by the attorney work product doctrine; or

(ii) Any officer, director, owner, or employee of the Contractor, including a sole proprietor, to waive his or her attorney client privilege or Fifth Amendment rights; and

(3) Does not restrict a Contractor from--

(i) Conducting an internal investigation; or

(ii) Defending a proceeding or dispute arising under the contract or related to a potential or disclosed violation.

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

Subcontract means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract.

Subcontractor means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnished supplies or services to or for a prime contractor or another subcontractor.

United States means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Code of business ethics and conduct. (1) Within 30 days after contract award, unless the Contracting Officer establishes a longer time period, the Contractor shall--

(i) Have a written code of business ethics and conduct;

(ii) Make a copy of the code available to each employee engaged in performance of the contract.

(2) The Contractor shall--

(i) Exercise due diligence to prevent and detect criminal conduct; and

(ii) Otherwise promote an organizational culture that encourages ethical conduct and a commitment to compliance with the law.

(3)(i) The Contractor shall timely disclose, in writing, to the agency Office of the Inspector General (OIG), with a copy to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of this contract or any subcontract thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed--

(A) A violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in Title 18 of the United States Code; or

(B) A violation of the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733).

(ii) The Government, to the extent permitted by law and regulation, will safeguard and treat information obtained pursuant to the Contractor's disclosure as confidential where the information has been marked “confidential” or “proprietary” by the company. To the extent permitted by law and regulation, such information will not be released by the Government to the public pursuant to a Freedom of Information Act request, 5 U.S.C. Section 552, without prior notification to the Contractor. The Government may transfer documents provided by the Contractor to any department or agency within the Executive Branch if the information relates to matters within the organization's jurisdiction.

(iii) If the violation relates to an order against a Governmentwide acquisition contract, a multi-agency contract, a multiple-award schedule contract such as the Federal Supply Schedule, or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, the Contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the agency responsible for the basic contract.

(c) Business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system. This paragraph (c) does not apply if the Contractor has represented itself as a small business concern pursuant to the award of this contract or if this contract is for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service as defined at FAR 2.101. The Contractor shall establish the following within 90 days after contract award, unless the Contracting Officer establishes a longer time period:

(1) An ongoing business ethics awareness and compliance program.

(i) This program shall include reasonable steps to communicate periodically and in a practical manner the Contractor's standards and procedures and other aspects of the Contractor's business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system, by conducting effective training programs and otherwise disseminating information appropriate to an individual's respective roles and responsibilities.

(ii) The training conducted under this program shall be provided to the Contractor's principals and employees, and as appropriate, the Contractor's agents and subcontractors.

(2) An internal control system.

(i) The Contractor's internal control system shall--

(A) Establish standards and procedures to facilitate timely discovery of improper conduct in connection with Government contracts; and

(B) Ensure corrective measures are promptly instituted and carried out.

(ii) At a minimum, the Contractor's internal control system shall provide for the following:

(A) Assignment of responsibility at a sufficiently high level and adequate resources to ensure effectiveness of the business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system.

(B) Reasonable efforts not to include an individual as a principal, whom due diligence would have exposed as having engaged in conduct that is in conflict with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct.

(C) Periodic reviews of company business practices, procedures, policies, and internal controls for compliance with the Contractor's code of business ethics and conduct and the special requirements of Government contracting, including--

(1) Monitoring and auditing to detect criminal conduct;

(2) Periodic evaluation of the effectiveness of the business ethics awareness and compliance program and internal control system, especially if criminal conduct has been detected; and

(3) Periodic assessment of the risk of criminal conduct, with appropriate steps to design, implement, or modify the business ethics awareness and compliance program and the internal control system as necessary to reduce the risk of criminal conduct identified through this process.

(D) An internal reporting mechanism, such as a hotline, which allows for anonymity or confidentiality, by which employees may report suspected instances of improper conduct, and instructions that encourage employees to make such reports.

(E) Disciplinary action for improper conduct or for failing to take reasonable steps to prevent or detect improper conduct.

(F) Timely disclosure, in writing, to the agency OIG, with a copy to the Contracting Officer, whenever, in connection with the award, performance, or closeout of any Government contract performed by the Contractor or a subcontractor thereunder, the Contractor has credible evidence that a principal, employee, agent, or subcontractor of the Contractor has committed a violation of Federal criminal law involving fraud, conflict of interest, bribery, or gratuity violations found in Title 18 U.S.C. or a violation of the civil False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3729-3733).

(1) If a violation relates to more than one Government contract, the Contractor may make the disclosure to the agency OIG and Contracting Officer responsible for the largest dollar value contract impacted by the violation.

(2) If the violation relates to an order against a Governmentwide acquisition contract, a multi-agency contract, a multiple-award schedule contract such as the Federal Supply Schedule, or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, the contractor shall notify the OIG of the ordering agency and the IG of the agency responsible for the basic contract, and the respective agencies' contracting officers.

(3) The disclosure requirement for an individual contract continues until at least 3 years after final payment on the contract.

(4) The Government will safeguard such disclosures in accordance with paragraph (b)(3)(ii) of this clause.

(G) Full cooperation with any Government agencies responsible for audits, investigations, or corrective actions.

(d) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts that…