Inactive Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This update is to provide the responses to request for information questions. Request for Quotation (RFQ) Carpet Cleaning Services W912DR-22-Q-0036 This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for comme... This update is to provide the responses to request for information questions. Request for Quotation (RFQ) Carpet Cleaning Services W912DR-22-Q-0036 This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS / SOLICITATION for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) sub Part 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. FAR clauses and provisions enclosed within this RFQ are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) and are available in full text through Internet access at http://www.acquisition.gov/far PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. DISCLAIMER: The Government is not liable for information furnished by any other source. This will normally be the only method of distributing information. Therefore, it is the responsibility of any interested parties to check the website periodically for any further postings. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons. The Government is not responsible for any loss of internet connectivity or for inabilities to access the documents posted on the referenced web pages. Interested parties should refresh the page periodically when accessing. The government will not issue paper copies Section A The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, will procure Carpet Cleaning Services for the United States Army Forces Career Centers as further detailed in the Performance Work Statement. This solicitation will result in one award based on lowest price technical accepted as best meets the needs of the Government. The proposed contract will have a base year/period, and four option years/periods, which if exercised could extend contract performance through 2027. There is no guarantee that any options will be exercised by the Government. Site visit is not mandatory for award. The Government will not reimburse any cost incurred. The proposed contract is 100% set-aside for small business concerns. All responsible, qualified small businesses may submit an offer which will be considered by the Baltimore District Corps of Engineers. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 561740 size standards of $6 Million, PSC code S214. Offerors shall be registered at the System for Award Management (www.sam.gov) to be eligible for award. To register you will need your DUNS/UEI number. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM. Instructions for registering are on the website. The Contractor shall provide all necessary equipment, staff, labor, supervision, materials, equipment, and supplies to complete the Project. All questions shall be submitted via e-mail to Leonna.S.Williams@usace.army.mil no Later than Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 11:00 AM EST. Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices Contractor shall be required to perform all work described in the Performance Work Statement (PWS) at the following locations: SOUTHRIDGE CENTER CORRIDOR G 1000 PARKWAY RD LOT 16, CHARLESTON, WV 25303 9 RIVERWALK PLAZA, SUITES 9 & 37, S. CHARLESTON, WV 25303 HUNTINGTON MALL, 500 MALL ROAD UNIT 495, BARBOURSVILLE, WV 25504 901 4TH AVENUE, HUNTINGTON, WV 25701 Pricing – See the attached Bid Schedule (J-3 Bid Schedule) Section C – Descriptions and Specifications PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT CARPET CLEANING SERVICES SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED: (Two cleanings per year – Spring/Fall cleanings Base year plus option years) or as scheduled in advance at most advantageous times for climate and area of the country Contractor shall provide necessary labor, equipment, and supplies required to perform services. All cleaning procedures and treatments shall be accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer's directions and/or listed specifications and industry standards applicable to the Professional Cleaning and Restoration Industry. Services to be performed twice a year; Spring and Fall or within 30 days of award of initial contract and six months thereafter. Contractor shall coordinate a scheduled time of carpet cleaning with the Corp of Engineers representative to designate a suitable day and time agreeable to all occupying services. Only high-performance hot water extractor systems commonly called “Steam Cleaning”, although no steam is actually generated, shall be used. High traffic areas and troublesome spots shall be pre-treated. This process consists of spraying a chemical cleaning solution with water into the pile and using a powerful vacuum, recovering the solution and soil into a holding tank. Services shall be performed only by using a truck-mounted unit outside the facility with only the hose and wand brought inside the office. “Rug Doctor Machines” or machines similar to a “Rug Doctor” are prohibited. Caution: Water/Steam Temperatures shall not exceed 120 degrees Farenheight. Do not allow foot traffic on the carpet until the carpet is dry. Place fans on wet areas during cleaning and allow carpets to dry as long as possible and complete procedure with a thorough pile lifting. Contract should only be awarded to Professional Carpet Cleaner, utilizing hot-water extraction, who are rated and certified by the “Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) at 800-835-4624 with the “Master Cleaner” certification/ designation. Contractor shall add a certified “Scotch Guarded” treatment to aid in preventing further soiling in high traffic or troublesome areas. Traffic/spot cleaner should be applied prior to general cleaning. Background Investigations: All contractors, subcontractors, or personnel working at or in any Federally controlled facility shall have a background check investigation and an identification card. The cost of criminal history checks will be the responsibility of the contractor for all contract employees and subcontract employees. Requests for criminal history checks shall be accomplished prior to work being accomplished. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by the facility local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes. 2.b. Contractor employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-ill) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05). Local Background Checks. Most, if not all police agencies can provide an individual a document, commonly called a “Letter of Good Conduct,” that indicates whether they have a criminal record in a particular jurisdiction. An individual could go to the Police department in the town/county where they reside and simply request the document. Other Background Checks. There are many private companies that conduct pre-employment criminal background checks for employers. This type of check requires the full name of the applicant and address. In some locations a signed release is also required from the applicant. Non-US Citizen. The Department of Homeland Security has a pilot program that employers can join, at no fee, that allows them to conduct a social security verification check and immigration check on an alien employee. This program is currently available to employers in several States to include New York. For more information, please contact the Department of Homeland Security Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Program at 1-888-464- 4210. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees will be escorted by a Military Service Representative. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Contractor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. Section F – Deliveries of Performance The Period of Performance will be one year from the Date of Award, with 4 option years Section G – Contract Administrative Data Billing Instructions: Contractor shall submit monthly invoices prior to the 8th of each month identifying the contract line item that reasonably reflect contract work performance. Invoices should reflect the following: contractor’s mailing address, contract number, invoice number, payment amount by line item for each contract line item included in the invoice. Please submit invoices to RE-MilRectg@usace.army.mil. Technical POCs are Ms. Gloria Hawkins at gloria.s.hawkins@usace.army.mil; office number 410-962-2003 or cell number 410-991-4004 and Ms. Autumn Scott at autumn.j.scott@usace.army.mil; office number 410-962-3599 or cell number 443-465-0010. Contracting Officer Statement Only a warranted Contracting Officer (either a Contracting Officer or an Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO)), acting within their appointed limits, has the authority to issue modifications or otherwise change the terms and conditions of this contract. If an individual other than the Contracting Officer attempts to make changes to the terms and conditions of this contract, you shall not proceed with the change and shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. Proceeding with any work not authorized by the Contracting Officer will be at the Contractor’s own risk. Section H – Special Contract Requirements ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITIES-OPSEC Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. "All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes." For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something). "The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training." Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. "All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas." Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program. "The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 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, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file. Section I – Contract Clauses CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors DEC 2021 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support MAY 2016 252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services JAN 2021 252.204-7022 Expediting Contract Closeout MAY 2021 252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JUN 2013 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program-- Basic DEC 2017 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.226-7002 Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities DEC 2019 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Items JAN 2021 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues JUN 2013 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (JAN 2022) (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. 3805 note)). (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: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] X (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020), with Alternate I (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 4704 and 10 U.S.C. 2402). X (2) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021) (41 U.S.C. 3509). X (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. (NOV 2021) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). ___ (9) 52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ____ (10) [Reserved] ____ (11) 52.219-3, Notice of HUBZone Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award (SEP 2021) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ____ (12) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (SEP 2021) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a). ____ (13) [Reserved] X (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. X (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. X (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. 657s). ____ (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). X (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. 657s). X (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). X (28) 52.222-19, Child Labor--Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13126). X (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015). X (30)(i) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016) (E.O. 11246). ____ (ii) Alternate I (FEB 1999) of 52.222-26. X (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. X (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). X (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. chapter 78 and E.O. 13627). ____ (36) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (NOV 2021). (E. O. 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 FAR 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. X (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. 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. 552a). ____ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. X (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) (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 (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3. ____ (iii) Alternate II (JAN 2021) of 52.225-3. ____ (iv) Alternate III (JAN 2021) 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). ____ (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). _____ (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) (E.O. 13658). _____ (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 2016) (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 (March 2, 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 (NOV 2021) (E. O. 12989). (xvii) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) (E.O. 13658). (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 Commerci...