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Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Modernizing Wetland Functional Assessment Tools Using HGM Approach

W912HZ25QA014

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Year - Task 1 Develop Web-based Tool for HGM Data Collection. The contractor shall provide services as outlined in Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3.2.

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Base Year - Task 2 Develop Automation Tool for HGM Data Analysis. The contractor shall provide services as outlined in Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3.2.

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Base Year - Task 3 Develop Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s). The contractor shall provide services as outlined in Section C of the Performance Work Statement (PWS) - Section 3.2.

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

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Option Year 1 - Task 4 Tool Refinement. The contractor shall continue HGM tool modernization efforts based on lessons-learned from Tasks 1 - 3. The contractor shall provide services in accordance with Section C - Performance Work Statement (PWS).

Claimant Program Code: S1 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

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Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT (PWS)

Applied Research for Modernizing Wetland Functional Assessment Tools Using the Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Approach

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 develop web-based, streamlined hydrogeomorphic (HGM) tools and associated user guides that facilitate the rapid collection, management, and analysis of data for HGM wetland functional assessments. Specific tasks include (1) developing mobile, real-time, web-based data collection tools, (2) automating HGM data analysis to increase the speed, consistency, and reliability of results, and (3) creating data integration and visualization tool(s) (i.e., databases, interactive dashboards, results graphics) to ease data interpretation for wetland functions and optimize decision-making and documentation.

1.2 Background: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) evaluates the losses and gains in wetland functions associated with Clean Water Act permitting, environmental compliance and compensatory mitigation for Civil Works water resource development projects, and the planning and monitoring of aquatic ecosystem restoration activities. Methods and tools that accurately, objectively, and rapidly assess the functions and condition of wetlands are needed to inform these USACE decision-making processes. Such tools aid USACE in (1) characterizing and quantifying impacts from USACE actions, including permitting, on wetland ecosystems, (2) developing compensatory mitigation, monitoring, and adaptive management plans,

(3) monitoring the performance and success of compensatory mitigation and aquatic ecosystem restoration projects, and (4) planning wetland restoration projects.

The HGM approach to assessing wetland functions was initially developed by researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), and was supported by partners from other federal and state agencies, academia, and industry as part of an interagency national action plan for HGM. Since the early 1990s, ERDC and its partners have developed over 30 HGM models and accompanying guidebooks for Clean Water Act (CWA) applications, with additional HGM-based assessment methods developed by others. The HGM approach is designed to be applied rapidly, provide repeatable results, and be conducted within cost, manpower, and time constraints, and without extensive specialized training or equipment of the agencies and public practitioners charged with assessing permit actions and project impacts.

While the HGM approach has proven to be an effective and rapid assessment method, the ability to modernize associated data collection and analytical processes has become increasingly important. The need to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of these assessments is fueled by current practice which often involves hand-written field notes, requires time for manual data collection and analysis, and does not allow sharing of data and analytics across the enterprise. The development of web-based, streamlined tools for rapid data collection and analysis will enable more efficient and optimized workflows, improve data accessibility and sharing, and increase the consistency and reproducibility of assessments. Web-based advancements for data integration and analytic automation translate to improved user-experience and decision-making.

This performance-based work statement (PWS) describes tasks necessary for the completion of web-based Modernized HGM Tools for Wetland Functional Assessments.

1.3 Scope: The Contractor shall provide non-personal service(s).

1.4 Objectives: The objective is to procure a new contract to Modernize HGM Tools for Wetland Functional Assessments.

1.5 General Information:

1.5.1 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).

1.5.2 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.

1.5.2.1 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

1.5.3 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.

1.5.3.1 Government Facility Office Hours: The Government facility office hours are 0700 - 1900 except U.S. Holidays identified in paragraph 1.5.2.1 above or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.3.2 Government Facility Operating Hours: The Government facility operating hours occur between the hours of 0700 - 1900. 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.

1.5.3.3 Contractor Support Hours: The Contractor shall provide support between the hours of 0800 - 1630. The facility my 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.

1.5.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the University of Montana.

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 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 Contractor Travel: The Contractor may be authorized travel expenses at rates no higher than the substantive provisions of the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR), IAW FAR Part 31.205-46, and the limitation of funds specified in this contract.

1.11 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.

1.12 Non-Disclosure Requirements: Performance under this contract may require the Contractor to access data and information proprietary to a Government agency, another Government Contractor, or of such nature that its dissemination or use other than as specified in this work statement would be adverse to the interests of the Government or others. The Contractor and Contractor personnel, shall not divulge or release data or information developed, or obtained under performance of this PWS, except to authorized Government personnel or upon written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall not use, disclose, or reproduce proprietary data, which bears a restrictive legend, other than as specified in this PWS. All documentation showing individual names or other personal information shall be controlled and protected under the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-579, 5 United States Code (U.S.C.) Section 552a.

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

1.14 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)).

In addition to other requirements for accident prevention specified in this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all Federal and State requirements governing safety and health protection on construction sites and other applicable occupational safety codes.

PART 2

GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (GP) AND SERVICES

2. Government Property and Services

2.1 Property: No Government furnished property will be provided.

2.2 Services: Contractor shall provide all labor and expertise required to complete efforts.

2.3 Facilities: The Contractor shall provide the facilities, equipment, and supplies to complete all efforts.

PART 3

Scope of Work

3.1 Basic Services: The Contractor shall perform tasks as described and as referenced in Section 3.2.

3.2 Tasks: Three tasks, described below, are required to meet Base Year objectives. One additional, optional task exists for Option Year 1:

Task 1. Develop Web-based Tool for HGM Data Collection

The contractor shall develop (a proof of concept) web-based tool for rapid, mobile data collection in support of HGM methods and wetland functional assessments. Tool shall allow for real-time data capture, storage, and management, be compatible with mobile and desktop platforms, and streamline HGM-relevant data entry and management processes/workflows. Tool shall incorporate quality controls to automate data validation and enhance accuracy of on-site, field-based assessments thereby reducing time required to collect data in-field and minimizing human error. Effort shall include and describe applied research focused on wetland ecological functions to inform delivered tool.

Task 1 Deliverables: Monthly report detailing progress to date, Report detailing Wetland Ecological Function Applied Research, Proof of Concept Web-based Data Collection Tool, User Guide for Data Collection Tool.

Task 2. Develop Automation Tool for HGM Data Analysis

The contractor shall develop an automation tool for HGM data analysis to increase the speed, consistency, and reliability of the HGM approach for wetland functional assessments and to provide a consistent method for uniform use across different USACE geographic regions, mission areas, and project types. Tool shall automatically synthesize and interpret field-collected data, analyze wetland functions, and generate comprehensive reports.

Task 2 Deliverables: Monthly report detailing progress to date, Proof of Concept Automation Tool for Analysis of HGM Data, User Guide for Automation Tool.

Task 3. Develop Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s)

The contractor shall develop data integration and visualization tools (i.e., databases, interactive dashboards, results graphics) to support HGM-relevant reporting and decision-making. Tools shall enhance communication, documentation, integration of HGM assessments. Tools shall be aimed at easing HGM-based data interpretation and at optimizing wetland functional assessment decision-making documentation. Emphasis shall be placed on making complex data easier to interpret and communicate. Tool shall provide decision-makers with intuitive, easy-to-visualize access to key metrics, spatiotemporal trends, and comparisons that inform restoration and regulatory decisions.

Task 3 Deliverables: Monthly report detailing progress to date, Proof of Concept Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s), User Guide for Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s).

Optional Task 4. Tool Refinement

The contractor shall continue HGM tool modernization efforts based on lessons-learned from Tasks 1 - 3. Emphasis should be on applied R&D to refine, test, or finalize tools delivered in Tasks 1 - 3 to address identified gaps or challenges in modernizing HGM approaches/tools.

Optional Task 4 Deliverables: Monthly report detailing progress to date, updated: Web-based Data Collection Tool, User Guide for Data Collection Tool, Automation Tool for Analysis of HGM Data, User Guide for Automation Tool, Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s), User Guide for Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s).

PART 4

ATTACHMENT AND TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING

4. Attachment and Technical Exhibit List

4.1 Technical Exhibit A - Performance Requirements Summary

TECHNICAL EXHIBIT A

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS)

Statements Standards/Acceptable Quality Levels (AQLs)

Task 1 Develop Web-based Tool for HGM Data Collection-

Deliverables:

1) Monthly Progress Reports

2) Report - Applied Research on Wetland Ecological Function

3) Proof of Concept Web-based Data Collection Tool

4) User Guide for Data Collection Tool

Standards: Accurate reporting of data and results. Actions completed within specified deadlines.

AQL: Deliverables shall be thorough and accurate. Yearly reports submitted within 60 days of yearly period of performance.

Task 2 - Develop Automation Tool for HGM Data Analysis

2) Proof of Concept Automation Tool for HGM Data Analysis

3) User Guide for Automation Tool

Task 3 - Develop Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s)

2) Proof of Concept Data Integration and Visualization Tool (s)

3) User Guide for Data Integration and Visualization Tool (s)

Optional Task 4 - Tool Refinement

2) Updated Web-based Data Collection Tool

3) Updated User Guide for Data Collection Tool

4) Updated Automation Tool for HGM Data Analysis

5) Updated User Guide for Automation Tool

4) Updated Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s)

6) Updated User Guide for Data Integration and Visualization Tool(s)

SECURITY REQUIREMENTS 100% Compliance

Requirements Modernizing Wetland Functional Assessment Tools Using the Hydrogeomorphic (HGM) Approach.

Product Service Code: B529

Product Service Code: B529

Product Service Code: B529

Option Line Item

Product Service Code: B529

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-9 Inspection of Research and Development (Short Form). Apr 1984

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement for Inspect/Accept criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Janet Scallions Email: Janet.B.Scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement for Inspect/Accept criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Janet Scallions Email: Janet.B.Scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: See Performance Work Statement for Inspect/Accept criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Janet Scallions Email: Janet.B.Scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Inspection and Acceptance Location

Option Line Item

Both Destination Instructions: See the Performance Work Statement (PWS) for Inspect/Accept criteria.

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

Janet Scallions Email: Janet.B.Scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

From 29 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2026

Line Item Delivery Schedule Quantity Address and POC

Period of Performance From 29 Sep 2025 To 28 Sep 2026

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

JANET B SCALLIONS, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: janet.b.scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Period of Performance From 29 Sep 2025 To 28 Sep 2026

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

JANET B SCALLIONS, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: janet.b.scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Period of Performance From 29 Sep 2025 To 28 Sep 2026

1 Job Place of Performance DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

JANET B SCALLIONS, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: janet.b.scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

1 Job Place of Performance

Option Line Item

Period of Performance From 29 Sep 2026 To 28 Sep 2027

DoDAAC: W81EWF CountryCode: USA

W2R2 USA ENGR R AND D CTR

WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION, 3909 HALLS FERRY ROAD

VICKSBURG, MS 39180-6133

UNITED STATES

JANET B SCALLIONS, DELIVER_TO_EMP_ID_NO

Email: janet.b.scallions@usace.army.mil Telephone: 601-634-4058

Section G - Contract Administration Data

Section G - Administrative Data

CONTRACTING POINT OF CONTACT:

Contracting Officer Contract Specialist

Sonia Boyd

Office: 601-751-0822

Email: Sonia.j.boyd@usace.army.mil

Shinita Jordan

Office: 601-634-3048

Email: Shinita.m.jordan@usace.army.mil

VENDOR POINT OF CONTACT:

Title

Name

Office Number

Fax Number

E-mail

UEI Number

Cage Code

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Alternate/ Variation Effective

Date Deviation Date 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative. Dec 1991 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports. Dec 2018

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions. (Jan 2023)

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web-Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC ____ Issue By DoDAAC ____ Admin DoDAAC ____ Inspect By DoDAAC ____ Ship To Code ____ Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

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Section I - Contract Clauses

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. Jun 2020 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. Jan 2017 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. Jun 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. Oct 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. Aug 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. Dec 2014 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. Nov 2021

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

Dec 2023

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

Nov 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. Jun 2023

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

Jan 2025

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations. Nov 2015 52.222-3 Convict Labor. Jun 2003 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. Jun 2020 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. Jun 2020 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. Nov 2021 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. Jan 2025 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services. May 2024 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. Feb 2021 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. May 2024 52.232-2 Payments under Fixed-Price Research and Development Contracts. Apr 1984 52.232-8 Discounts for Prompt Payment. Feb 2002 52.232-25 Prompt Payment. Jan 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management. Oct 2018 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. Jun 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes. May 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award. Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. Oct 2004

52.240-1 Prohibition on Unmanned Aircraft Systems Manufactured or Assembled by American Security Drone Act-Covered Foreign Entities.

Nov 2024

52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. Aug 1987 52.243-1 Changes-Fixed-Price. (Alternate V) Aug 1987 Alternate V Apr 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. Jan 2025 52.249-4 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Services) (Short Form). Apr 1984

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate/ Deviation

Variation Effective Date

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 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product. Apr 1992 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting. May 2024

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

Jan 2023

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

252.209-7004 Subcontracting with Firms that are Owned or Controlled by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism.

May 2019

252.225-7012 Preference for Certain Domestic Commodities. Apr 2022 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items. Jun 2013 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 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments. Dec 2006 252.235-7011 Final Scientific or Technical Report. Dec 2019 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications. Dec 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services. Nov 2023 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea. Oct 2024

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.204-1 Approval of Contract. (Dec 1989)

Approval of Contract (Dec 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of and shall not be binding until so approved.Procuring Contracting Officer

(End of clause)

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. (Nov 1999)

Option to Extend Services (Nov 1999)

The Government may require continued performance of any services within the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. These rates may be adjusted only as a result of revisions to prevailing labor rates provided by the Secretary of Labor. The option provision may be exercised more than once, but the total extension of performance hereunder shall not exceed 6 months. The Contracting Officer may exercise the option by written notice to the Contractor within .15 days

(End of clause)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. (Mar 2000)

Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)

The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within ; provided that the Government gives the (a) 15 days Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not 15 days commit the Government to an extension.

If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause.(b)

The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed .(c) 24 months

(End of clause)

52.219-28 Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (Jan 2025)

Postaward Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Jan 2025)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Long-term contract means a contract of more than five years in duration, including options. However, the term does not include contracts that exceed five years in duration because the period of performance has been extended for a cumulative period not to exceed six months under the clause at 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services, or other appropriate authority.

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 the size standard in paragraph (d) of this clause.

(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.

(b) If the Contractor represented that it was any of the small business concerns identified in 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, upon occurrence of any of the following:

(1) Within 30 days after execution of a novation agreement or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the novation agreement was executed prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(2) Within 30 days after a merger or acquisition that does not require a novation or within 30 days after modification of the contract to include this clause, if the merger or acquisition occurred prior to inclusion of this clause in the contract.

(3) For long-term contracts-

(i) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the end of the fifth year of the contract; and

(ii) Within 60 to 120 days prior to the date specified in the contract for exercising any option thereafter.

(c) If the Contractor represented its status as any of the small business concerns identified at 19.000(a)(3) prior to award of this contract, the Contractor shall rerepresent its size and socioeconomic status according to paragraph (f) of this clause or, if applicable, paragraph (h) of this clause, for the NAICS code assigned to an order (except that paragraphs (c)(1) through (3) of this clause do not apply to an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract at subpart 8.4)-

(1) Set aside exclusively for a small business concern identified at 19.000(a)(3) that is issued under an unrestricted multiple-award contract, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of an unrestricted multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a woman-owned small business under a multiple-award contract that is not set-aside, unless the order is issued under the reserved portion of the multiple-award contract);

(2) Issued under a multiple-award contract set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a HUBZone small business concern under a multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses);

(3) Issued under the part of the multiple-award contract that is set aside for small businesses that is further set aside for a specific socioeconomic category that differs from the underlying set-aside part of the multiple-award contract ( e.g., an order set aside for a WOSB concern under the part of the multiple-award contract that is partially set aside for small businesses); and

(4) When the Contracting Officer explicitly requires it for an order issued under a multiple-award contract, including for an order issued under a Federal Supply Schedule contract (see 8.405-5(b) and 19.301-2(b)(2)).

(d) The Contractor shall rerepresent its size status in accordance with the size standard in effect at the time of this rerepresentation that corresponds to the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s) assigned to this contract. The small business size standard corresponding to this NAICS code(s) can be found at https://www.sba.gov/document/support--table-size-standards.

(e) The small business size standard for a Contractor providing an end item that it does not manufacture, process, or produce itself, for a contract other than a construction or service contract, is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition-

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

(2) Used the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the Contractor waived the price evaluation preference; or

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

(f) Except as provided in paragraph (h) of this clause, the Contractor shall make the representation(s) required by paragraphs (b) and (c) of this clause by validating or updating all its representations in the Representations and Certifications section of the System for Award Management (SAM) and its other data in SAM, as necessary, to ensure that they reflect the Contractor's current status. The Contractor shall notify the contracting officer in writing within the timeframes specified in paragraph (b) of this clause, or with its offer for an order (see paragraph (c) of this clause), that the data have been validated or updated, and provide the date of the validation or update.

(g) If the Contractor represented that it was other than a small business concern prior to award of this contract, the Contractor may, but is not required to, take the actions required by paragraphs (f) or (h) of this clause.

(h) If the Contractor does not have representations and certifications in SAM, or does not have a representation in SAM for the NAICS code applicable to this contract, the Contractor is required to complete the following rerepresentation and submit it to the contracting office, along with the contract number and the date on which the rerepresentation was completed:

(1) The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a small business concern under ____NAICS Code assigned to ____contract number.

(2) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1001.

(3) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) Women-owned small business (WOSB) joint venture eligible under the WOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(5) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business (EDWOSB) joint venture. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 127.506(a) through (c). [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __ .]

(6) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(7) [Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (h)(6) of this clause.] The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

(8) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program. The Contractor represents that it [ ] is, [ ] is not an SDVOSB joint venture eligible under the SDVOSB Program that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR 128.402. [____The Contractor shall enter the name and unique entity identifier of each party to the joint venture: __.]

(9) [ Complete only if the Contractor represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (h)(1) of this clause. ] The Contractor represents that-

(i) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material changes in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage have occurred since it was certified in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [ ] is, [ ] is not a HUBZone joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (h)(8)(i) of this clause is accurate for each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture. [____The Contractor shall enter the names of each of the HUBZone small business concerns participating in the HUBZone joint venture: .] Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the HUBZone joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

[____Contractor to sign and date and insert authorized signer's name and title.]

(End of clause)

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.acquisition.gov ____ ____[Insert one or more Internet addresses]

(End of clause)

52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (Nov 2020)

Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020)

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