Fall Protection Inspection
AMENDMENT 2 The reason for this amendment is to incorporate the Requests for Inforamtion (RFI) received to date. Two files have been uploaded; Fall Protection Request for Information 20200902.pdf and ... AMENDMENT 2 The reason for this amendment is to incorporate the Requests for Inforamtion (RFI) received to date. Two files have been uploaded; Fall Protection Request for Information 20200902.pdf and Fall Protection Drawings and Calcs.pdf. The date for the return of quotations has also changed. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDMENT 1 The reason for this amendment is to incorporate provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26. Vendors must certify by completing the attached PDF titled, “Telecomm and Video Provision.pdf,” by selecting all 3 selectable fields and submitting it with their quotes. Failure to do so may classify the vendor quote as nonresponsive. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ORIGINAL SOLICITATION (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) Solicitation number W50S81-20-Q-0013, is hereby issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Fall Protection Inspection Services. A contract will be awarded without discussions as a single, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) award utilizing FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Award will be made for a base year with 4 follow on option years. (iii) This solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-08 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) Publication Notice 2020605. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with applicable clauses and provisions by visiting https://www.acquisition.gov/ . (iv) This solicitation is a 100% small business set aside and is restricted to small businesses only in accordance with FAR 19.502-2(b). The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) is 541990; Small Business Size Standard is $16.5 million. (v) Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN), items, quantities, and units of measure: 0001 Base Year - Perform preventative maintenance and inspection in accordance with (IAW) PWS section 5. Period of Performance (PoP) is 12 months 1 Job 0002 Base Year - Contractor Manpower Reporting Application (CMRA) requirement - see section 5.3.1 in the PWS). PoP 12 months. 1 EA 1001 Option Year 1 - Perform preventative maintenance and inspection (IAW CLIN 0001) to maintain serviceability of all system components. PoP 12 months 1 Job 1002 Option Year 1 - CMRA requirement - see section 5.3.1 in the PWS. PoP 12 months 1 EA 2001 Option Year 2 - Perform preventative maintenance and inspection (IAW CLIN 0001) to maintain serviceability of all system components. PoP 12 months 1 Job 2002 Option Year 2 - CMRA requirement - see section 5.3.1 in the PWS. PoP 12 months 1 EA 3001 Option Year 3 - Perform preventative maintenance and inspection (IAW CLIN 0001) to maintain serviceability of all system components. PoP 12 months 1 Job 3002 Option Year 3 - CMRA requirement - see section 5.3.1 in the PWS. PoP 12 months 1 EA 4001 Option Year 4 - Perform preventative maintenance and inspection (IAW CLIN 0001) to maintain serviceability of all system components. PoP 12 months 1 Job 4002 Option Year 4 - CMRA requirement - see section 5.3.1 in the PWS. PoP 12 months 1 EA (vi) Description of Requirement: The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and quality control necessary to perform inspection and certification of fall protection systems and associated hardware, as defined in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS). The Massachusetts Air National Guard, located at Barnes ANGB, Westfield, MA, is in need of a vendor to perform preventative maintenance and inspection in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, OSHA 1910.66, ANSI Z359.0, ANSI Z359.1, 29 CFR Appendix C, 29 CFR 1910 Subpart D, AFMAN 91-203, and TO 00-25-245 on all Fall Protection Systems and associated hardware located in Hangars 13, 15, 19, 23, 27A, and 27B to maintain serviceability of all system components. (vii) Contract award for base year is estimated to be 11 SEPT 2020. Work to be performed at 104 FW, Barnes ANGB, 175 Falcon Drive, Westfield, MA 01085-1482. (viii) Provision 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors-Commercial, applies to this acquisition. IAW FAR 9.104-2(a), to be determined as responsible, vendors SHALL submit documentation reflecting their “Qualified Person” status, as defined by OSHA, proving themselves to be capable and competent when inspecting the fall protection systems located at this facility. The current manufacturer’s systems at the 104 FW are: Evan Fall Protection Corp., HySafe, Tritec Fall Protection Systems, Safe Approach, Inc., DBI-Sala. Vendors that fail to submit documentation proving their “Qualified Person” status will be considered nonresponsive and their quote will not be considered for evaluation. Please use the attached PDF titled "Bid Schedule" when submitting a quote for this requirement. In addition to CLIN pricing, venders must include the following information with their quote: Company Name & Address, Point of Contract, Telephone, Email, Cage Code, DUNS Number, and Business Size. Solicitation amendments, if any, need to be acknowledged. Provisions need to be reviewed to ensure any fillable fields are completed as required. (ix) Provision 52.212-2, Evaluation-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, to include required documentation reflecting “Qualified Person” status, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: The basis of award will be made by price alone. (x) Offerors are to include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, with their offer. (xi) Clause 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. (xii) Clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. Clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and by full text are listed below. FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/. The clauses are to remain in full effect in any resultant award. It is the contractor's responsibility to become familiar with the applicable provisions and clauses. (xiii) IAW FAR 52.204-16, prospective awardees shall have an active Cage Code prior to award of a government contract. To register for a Cage Code and to complete Online Representations and Certifications, go to the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. All vendors interested and capable of obtaining contract award must be registered with the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) located at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/ . Vendors are required to create and submit invoices electronically through WAWF and receive payment via electronic funds transfer (EFT) for supplies or services rendered. (xiv) Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) and assigned rating is not applicable to this acquisition. (xv) Quotes must be submitted via email no later than (NLT) 2:00 PM EST, 02 SEPTEMBER 2020 to 104.fw.msc@us.af.mil with solicitation number W50S81-20-Q-0013 in the subject line. Requests for Information (RFI) concerning this requirement must be submitted in writing to the email list above NLT 2:00 PM EST, 27 AUGUST 2020. (xvi) Questions concerning this soliciting should be directed to Freeman Knowlton at 104.fw.msc@us.af.mil. APPLICABLE PROVISIONS AND CLAUSES: The following clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference and by full text. FAR and DFARS clauses and provisions can be read in their full text at https://www.acquisition.gov/ . The clauses are to remain in full force in any resultant contract. It is the contractor’s responsibility to become familiar with the applicable provisions and clauses. PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.204-7008 Compliance with Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls DFARS 252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation DFARS 252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance FAR 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications FAR 52.232-1 Payments FAR 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DFARS 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials DFARS 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DFARS 252.204-7003 Control of Government Personnel Work Product DFARS 252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecom Equipment or Services DFARS 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications DFARS 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items DFARS 252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(c), the Contracting Officer may insert a provision substantially as follows: EVALUATION-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014) (a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers: the basis of award will be made by price alone. To be determined as responsible, vendors SHALL submit documentation reflecting their “Qualified Person” status, as defined by OSHA, proving themselves to be capable and competent when inspecting the fall protection systems located at this facility. (b) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). For purposes of evaluating FAR 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES, by submitting its proposal, the offeror agrees that the Government shall consider the price of an optional six (6) months of services under the terms of this clause to be one-half (1/2) of the total price of the current service and travel CLINs (CLINs x001 and x002, respectively) under which performance is occurring at the time the Government indicates its intent to extend services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8. An additional CMRA would not be required. (c)A written notice of award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the offer’s specified expiration time, the Government may accept an offer (or part of an offer), whether or not there are negotiations after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. (End of provision) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Aug 2020) - *See attached Telecomm and Video provision for full text. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Dec 2019) - *See attached Telecomm and Video provision for full text. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT: 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause: CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 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 items: (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 (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (3) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (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 items: (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 (JUN 2020) (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.) x (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). x (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.657a). (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-3. (12) (i) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (MAR 2020) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020) of 52.219-4. (13) [Reserved] (14) _x_ (i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.644). (ii) Alternate I (MAR 2020). (15) (i) 52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUN 2020) of 52.219-9. (18) 52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 644(r)). x (19) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C.637(a)(14)). (20) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages-Subcontracting Plan (JAN 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). (21) 52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 657f). (22) x (i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (MAR 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (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 (Mar 2020) (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 (MAR 2020) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). _x_ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755). (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2020) (E.O.13126). _x_ (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). (30) _x_ (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) _x_ (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). x (34) 52.222-40, Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). (35) _x_ (i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) (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 (OCT 2015). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items 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 (DEC 2007) (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. _x_ (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 (May 2014) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (MAY 2014) (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, 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. (ii) Alternate I (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3. (iii) Alternate II (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3. (iv) Alternate III (MAY 2014) of 52.225-3. (50) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (OCT 2019) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note). _x_ (51) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008) (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 (JUN 2020). (56) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). (57) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Jan 2017) (41 U.S.C.4505, 10 U.S.C.2307(f)). _x_ (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 (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). (ii) Alternate I (APR 2003) of 52.247-64. (iii) Alternate II (FEB 2006) 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 items: _x_ (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). (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). _x_ (7) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). _x_ (8) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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 items. 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 (JUN 2020) (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 (JUL 2018) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). (iv) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (AUG 2019) (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 (JAN 2019) (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 (OCT 2015) (E.O. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015). (xviii) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) (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 (FEB 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx.1241(b) 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 items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations. (End of clause) 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: 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 prior to contract expiration. (End of clause) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract. As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following: Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 15 prior to the end of the contract; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 30 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension. (b) If the Government exercises this option, the extended contract shall be considered to include this option clause. (c) The total duration of this contract, including the exercise of any options under this clause, shall not exceed 5 years 6 months. (End of clause) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. As prescribed in 52.107(a), insert the following provision: Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriat...
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