Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This Amendment 0001 is to post the Question & Answers (Q&As) for this solicitation as well as the Geo-Referenced Maps for all three seed projects. With these changes, the following documents are attac... This Amendment 0001 is to post the Question & Answers (Q&As) for this solicitation as well as the Geo-Referenced Maps for all three seed projects. With these changes, the following documents are attached: 1) SF30-Amendment 0001 RFP 12444122R0012 2) Question & Answers (Q&As), dated 7/25/2022 3) See attached Geo-Referenced Maps for all three seed projects, that must be downloaded in Avenza maps. As a friendly reminder: The Solicitation due date is 8 August 2022 @ 11AM EST via e-mail: tina.pettyjohn@usda.gov CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (proposals may be deemed unresponsive if these documents are not provided at the time proposals are due): 1) Solicitation 12444122R0012 (Sign/date Page 1) & SF 30 Solicitation Amendment 0001 (Sign/Date) 2) Attachment 4 Contractor Information 3) Attachment 5 Relevant Experience Past Performance Questionnaire 4) Attachment 6 Technical Capability Statement 5) Attachment 7 FAR Clauses That Require a Response: 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3 & 52.222-22 6) Attachment 8 Seed Project #1 Alco Fuels Reduction and Ground Cover Restoration Chopping (1,105 Acres) (Return Page 5 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: September 2022 to January 2023 7) Attachment 9 Seed Project #2 Ocala National Forest Mechanical Scrub Site Prep Chopping (1,263 Acres) (Return Page 3 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: Starting September 2022 8) Attachment 10, Seed Project #3, SOW/SOI/MAPs Norwalk Fuels Mowing (1,452 acres) (Return Page 6 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: September 2022 to April 2023 NOTE: The government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this solicitation. Original Post below, dated 7/8/2022 (i) This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (ii) This solicitation is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) under solicitation number 12444122R0012. (iii) The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-06. (iv) This procurement is set aside Total Small Business Set-Aside. The NAICS code is 115310 Support Activities for Forestry and the Small Business Size Standard is $8.00 Mil. (v) Schedule of Items/Price Schedule Pricing for this BPA will be provided at the BPA Call level competitively among BPA holders who have indicated interest in that particular area indicated within this solicitation, therefore a Schedule of Items is not applicable. (vi) Description of Requirement (including a list of any attachments) See Attachment 1, Statement of Work (SOW), FL-Reforestation/NNIS BPAs. (vii) Location of Performance: Wakulla Ranger District, Apalachicola NF 57 Taff Drive Crawfordville, FL 32327 Seminole Ranger District- Ocala NF 40929 SR 19 Umatilla, FL 32784 Apalachicola Ranger District, Apalachicola NF 11152 FL-20 Bristol, FL 32321 Osceola Ranger District- Osceola NF 24874 US Highway 90 Sanderson, FL 32087 Supervisors Office, NF in Florida 325 John Knox Rd, Suite F-210 Tallahassee, Florida 32303-4160 Lake George Ranger District, Ocala NF 17147 East Highway 40 Silver Springs, FL 34488 Any Contractors unable to cover all of Florida or do all the work listed: Respondents shall submit locations and specific tasks that their company can cover with their proposal (complete Attachment 4, Contractor Information). Being unable to cover all of FL or perform all work will not preclude you from being a potential awardee for this BPA. Additional Information: The Government reserves the right to award additional BPAs from this solicitation for the duration of the BPA. All supplies used for this BPA will be in accordance with the Sustainable Acquisition Policy (FAR 23.1) and Environmentally Preferable Products and Services (FAR 23.7). Invoices are to be submitted to www.ipp.gov. Do NOT supply banking information with your proposal. All banking information is updated in SAM by you or your company’s representative. This is a turnkey project; there are no incumbents. However, historically, the National Forests in Florida in the past 3 years has awarded 27 projects valued at over $3.3M. The following is a breakout of these projects; 7 under $25,000, 10 between $25,000 - $100,000, 4 between $100,000 - $250,000 and 6 between $250,00 - $650,000. This is for informational purposed only. IF CONTRACTORS WISH TO VISIT THE SITES, THEY CAN CONTACT THE POINTS OF CONTACT LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE OF ITEMS FOR THE ATTACHED SEED PROJECT ONLY. CONTRACTORS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS (proposals may be deemed unresponsive if these documents are not provided at the time proposals are due): 1) Solicitation 12444122R0012 (Sign/date Page 1) 2) Attachment 4 Contractor Information 3) Attachment 5 Relevant Experience Past Performance Questionnaire 4) Attachment 6 Technical Capability Statement 5) Attachment 7 FAR Clauses That Require a Response: 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3 & 52.222-22 6) Attachment 8 Seed Project #1 Alco Fuels Reduction and Ground Cover Restoration Chopping (1,105 Acres) (Return Page 5 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: September 2022 to January 2023 7) Attachment 9 Seed Project #2 Ocala National Forest Mechanical Scrub Site Prep Chopping (1,263 Acres) (Return Page 3 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: Starting September 2022 8) Attachment 10, Seed Project #3, SOW/SOI/MAPs Norwalk Fuels Mowing (1,452 acres) (Return Page 6 Schedule of Items) PoP TBD: September 2022 to April 2023 CONTRACTORS ARE HIGHLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT PRICING ON THESE SEED PROJECTS IAW ATTACHMENT 1, SOW Item Number 1.2 Mechanical Site Preparation, IF THIS IS A SELECTED AREA OF INTEREST. NOTE: Attachment 7, FAR Clauses That Require a Response; H2B Workers Certification is required if you intend to utilize H2B Workers or not. Please complete and return with your proposal. Additionally, the H2B Program fall under the jurisdiction of the Department of Labor. Any questions concerning the H2B Program should be directed to DOL, Tanya Williams, SE Region Immigration Coordinator, SUDOL/Wage & Hour Division, her telephone number is (678)237-0548. (viii) 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision) Addenda to provision 52.212-1: Addenda to paragraph (b) Submission of Offers: 1) Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall include a technical proposal, past performance and contractor representations and certifications. a) Technical Proposal – The technical proposal shall address the evaluation factors in 52.212-2. At a minimum technical proposal shall include: i) Past Performance – Complete Attachment 3 Relevant Experience Past Performance Questionnaire. In the event that there is no past performance information available, the offeror will receive a neutral rating in this factor. ii) Technical Capability – Completed Attachment 4 Technical Capability Statement by providing a list of equipment and key personnel (with qualifications) that will be used to complete this project. b) Price Proposal – Pricing for this BPA will be provided at the BPA Call level competitively among BPA holders who have indicated interest in that particular area indicated within this solicitation, therefore a Price Proposal is not applicable. c) Representations and Certifications – Fill in the check boxes for provisions 52.204-24, 52.209-7, 52.212-3, and Employment of Eligible Workers-Workforce Certification found in Section F of this solicitation and include a copy with your offer. 2) Submit offer by email to tina.pettyjohn@usda.gov so that it is delivered into this inbox by the due date and time. Emails should contain 3 separate attachments (Technical Proposal; Past Performance (Attachment 3), Technical Capability (Attachment 4), and Representations and Certifications) in Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF format. Be aware that large attachments may increase the time required to deliver an email. It is the offerors responsibility to confirm receipt of their offer. 3) Address questions about this solicitation to Tina Pettyjohn at tina.pettyjohn@usda.gov. (ix) 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) (Provision) (a) The Government will award multiple contracts (BPAs) resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, all factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: Technical Capability Relevant Experience/Past Performance Technical and past performance, when combined, are significantly more important that cost. (b) BASIS FOR CONTRACT AWARD. Each BPA Call will be a competitive best value acquisition utilizing simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5. To be eligible for award, offeror must have an active registration in www.sam.gov. (x) 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (Provision) (xi) 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (NOV 2021) Addenda to 52.212-4: Replace paragraph (r) of clause 52.212-4 with the following as specified in DEVIATION 2017-1 (AUG 2017): (r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. chapter 37, Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards; 41 U.S.C. chapter 87, Kickbacks; 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C chapter 21 relating to procurement integrity. (xii) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders – Commercial Products and Commercial Services (MAY 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this contract by reference, to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: (1) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (2) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (4) 52.209-10, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) (5) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (6) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (19 U.S.C. 3805note)). (b) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: ? (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (June 2020), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). ? (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509)). ? (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (Jun 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) ? (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ? (5) [Reserved]. ? (6) 52.204-14, Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ? (7) 52.204-15, Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts (Oct 2016) (Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ? (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (Nov 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101note). ? (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ? (10) [Reserved]. ? (11) (i) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.657a). ? (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) 15 U.S.C. 657a). ? (13) [Reserved] ? (14) (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C.644). ? (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-6. ? (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644). ? (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2020) of 52.219-7. ? (16) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). ? (17) (i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Nov 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). ? (ii) Alternate I (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ? (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2016) of 52.219-9. ? (iv) Alternate III (Jun 2020) of 52.219-9. ? (v) Alternate IV (Sep 2021) of 52.219-9. ? (18) (i) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). ? (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-13 ? (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C.637s) [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ? By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or ? By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract. ? (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ? (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657f). ? (22) (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). ? (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-28. ? (23) 52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ? (24) 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 (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(m)). ? (25) 52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves (Mar 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). ? (26) 52.219-33, Nonmanufacturer Rule (Sep 2021) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). ? (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755). ? (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2022) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (E.O.13126). ? (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). ? (30) (i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246). ? (ii) Alternate I (Feb 1999) of 52.222-26. ? (31) (i) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ? (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-35. ? (32) (i) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793). ? (ii) Alternate I (Jul 2014) of 52.222-36. ? (33) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C. 4212). ? (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). ? (35) (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ? (ii) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. chapter78 and E.O. 13627). ? (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial products or commercial services as prescribed in 22.1803.) ? (37) (i) 52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA–Designated Items (May 2008) (42 U.S.C. 6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ? (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ? (38) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ? (39) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ? (40) (i) 52.223-13, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Imaging Equipment (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ? (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2015) of 52.223-13. ? (41) (i) 52.223-14, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Televisions (Jun 2014) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ? (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-14. ? (42) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). ? (43) (i) 52.223-16, Acquisition of EPEAT®-Registered Personal Computer Products (Oct 2015) (E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ? (ii) Alternate I (Jun 2014) of 52.223-16. ? (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) (E.O. 13513). ? (45) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ? (46) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ? (47) (i) 52.224-3 Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552 a). ? (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. ? (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). ? (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (Nov 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, 19 U.S.C. 4001 note, 19 U.S.C. chapter 29 (sections 4501-4732), Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. ? (iii) (ii) Alternate II (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3. ? (iv) (iii) Alternate III (Jan 2021) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) of 52.225-3. ? (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (Oct 2019) (DEVIATION JUL 2020) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). ? (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.’s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ? (52) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). ? (53) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ? (54) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ? (55) 52.229-12, Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021). ? (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). ? (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). ? (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ? (59) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (31 U.S.C.3332). ? (60) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 2014) (31 U.S.C.3332). ? (61) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). ? (62) 52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Jan 2017) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(13)). ? (63) (i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C. 2631). ? (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. ? (iii) Alternate II (Nov 2021) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial products and commercial services: Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] ? (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ? (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). In compliance with the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and the regulations of the Secretary of Labor (29 CFR Part 4), this clause identifies the classes of service employees expected to be employed under the contract and states the wages and fringe benefits payable to each if they were employed by the contracting agency subject to the provisions of 5 U.S.C.5341 or 5 332. This Statement is for Information Only: It is not a Wage Determination Employee Class Forestry Technician Monetary Wage-Fringe Benefits $17.31 ? (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Aug 2018) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ? (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ? (5) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ? (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). ? (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022). ? (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706). ? (9) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). (d) Comptroller General Examination of Record. The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this contract was awarded using other than sealed bid, is in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101, on the date of award of this contract, and does not contain the clause at 52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. (1) The Comptroller General of the United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General, shall have access to and right to examine any of the Contractor’s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e) (1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial products or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause- (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (ii) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). (iii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). (v) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2018) (15 U.S.C.637(d)(2) and (3)), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract (except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR 19.702(a) on the date of subcontract award, the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities. (vi) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015). (vii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2015) (E.O.11246). (viii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212). (ix) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) (29 U.S.C.793). (x) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (38 U.S.C.4212). (xi) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (Dec 2010) (E.O. 13496). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-40. (xii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xiii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) (22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) of 52.222-50(22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O 13627). (xiv) 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) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xv) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 67). (xvi) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) (E.O. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022). (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706). (xix) (A) 52.224-3, Privacy Training (Jan 2017) (5 U.S.C. 552a). (B) Alternate I (Jan 2017) of 52.224-3. (xx) 52.225-26, Contractors Performing Private Security Functions Outside the United States (Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 Note). (xxi) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (42 U.S.C. 1792). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.226-6. (xxii) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) (46 U.S.C. 55305 and 10 U.S.C.2631). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (d) of FAR clause 52.247-64. (2) While not required, the Contractor may include in its subcontracts for commercial products and commercial services a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (xiii) Additional Requirements/Terms and Conditions: Clauses: 52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984) 52.203-16 Preventing Personal Conflicts of Interest (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (JUN 2020) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) (a) Definitions. As used in this clause– “Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information. “Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public websites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments. “Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction (CNSSI) 4009). “Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502). “Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems. (b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures. (1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls: (i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems). (ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute. (iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems. (iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems. (v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices. (vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems. (vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse. (viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals. (ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices. (x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems. (xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks. (xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner. (xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems. (xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available. (xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded...