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***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION WITH REGARD TO THE REQUIRED MODEL/VERSION OF THE BRAND NAME INSTRUMENT, AND THE REQUIRED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT AN EQUIVALENT INSTRUM... ***THE PURPOSE OF THIS AMENDMENT IS TO PROVIDE CLARIFICATION WITH REGARD TO THE REQUIRED MODEL/VERSION OF THE BRAND NAME INSTRUMENT, AND THE REQUIRED SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS THAT AN EQUIVALENT INSTRUMENT/PRODUCT MUST MEET IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 52.211-6. ALL PREVIOUS MENTIONS OF "CYTO" HAVE BEEN REMOVED; THEREFORE, THE SOLICITATION TITLE, AND SECTIONS 2.0 AND 4.1 ARE REVISED AS A RESULT OF THIS AMENDMENT. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES ONE (1) TECAN SPARK MULTI-MODE PLATE READER WITH NANOQUANT PLATE, OR EQUIVALENT. THE DEADLINE FOR QUOTATIONS IS EXTENDED. QUOTATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 8.1, NO LATER THAN 3:00 PM EST FRIDAY, MAY 21, 2021 (5/21/21).*** 1.0 DESCRIPTION This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with the format in FAR 12.6 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice, and shall be processed in accordance with FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a separate, written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation, 75N91021Q00091, is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) and includes all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through FAR Federal Acquisition Circular (FAC) 2021-05 (3-10-2021), simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 334516 – Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing and the business size standard is 1,000 employees. Only one (1) firm fixed price purchase order award will be made as a result of this solicitation. 2.0 BACKGROUND The U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Cancer Institute (NCI), Center for Cancer Research (CCR), Genetics Branch (GB)/Oncogenomics Section is currently developing novel therapeutic agents and targets for treating pediatric cancers using findings of comprehensive genomic and epi-genomic studies. The CCR/GB has developed cancer cell lines with different reporters for high-throughput screen of compound, antibody-based and cell- based adoptive cancer therapies. Several routinely used assays including cell viability assay, cell growth assay, apoptosis assay, and cell killing assay are all in 96-well format and require instruments measuring absorbance, fluorescence, and chemiluminescence. Therefore, the CCR/GB requires one (1) Tecan Spark Multi-Mode Plate Reader with NanoQuant Plate or equivalent. 3.0 TYPE OF ORDER This is a firm fixed price purchase order. 4.0 SPECIAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS 4.1 PRODUCT FEATURES/SALIENT CHARACTERISTICS The following product features/characteristics are required: • The instrument shall be capable of detecting absorbance, fluorescence, and chemiluminescence. • The instrument’s absorbance capability shall include UV/vis spectra (200-1000nm). • The instrument’s OD range shall be from 0-4 ensure linearity, requiring fewer dilutions. • The instrument’s fluorescence capability shall include spectra, and top and bottom read capacity with dual excitation monochromator and dual emission monochromator. • The instrument’s luminescence shall have, at a minimum, 3OD attenuation filters, enabling at least 9 orders of magnitude for flexibility in optimizing luminescent signal intensities. • Software must be compatible with PC and Windows. • The instrument shall be in a compact platform to fit on a regular lab bench with minimal footage due to lab space restrictions. Therefore, the instrument’s dimensions shall not exceed 30” in width, 28” in depth, and 20” in height. • The instrument shall be able to read 96-well and 384-well plates. • The instrument shall be capable of plate shaking for mixing reagents before reading. • The instrument shall have temperature control between 3-42 oC and well-by-well temperature correction. • The instrument shall have 2 autoinjectors to make the measurement consistent; the time between adding reagents and measurement should be tightly controlled. • The instrument shall be able to handle microplates and individual cuvettes. • The instrument shall be able to accurately and consistently measure small-volume samples as little as 2 ul in a high through-put manner without the need of calibration. • The instrument shall have the capacity to handle plate lids to ensure minimal evaporation and temperature change. • The instrument shall have the ability to capture the whole well (96- and 384-well plates) with a single image. • The instrument shall be capable of enabling automated cell counting and viability analysis in slides, and brightfield imaging and automated confluence assessment in microplates. 4.2 DELIVERY / INSTALLATION Delivery shall be within 45 business days of purchase order award. The Contractor shall provide the NCI Technical Point of Contact (TPOC), TBD at award, with tracking information to anticipate delivery to the best extent possible. All shipping/handling (including FOB) and delivery/installation fees shall be included in the quote. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC to schedule the installation date and time that shall occur within 5 business days of delivery. Installation shall be performed by, or under the direct supervision of, an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified operator. The Contractor shall deliver and install the equipment at the following address: 37 Convent Dr. Room 2016 Building 37, Bethesda, MD 20892 E-mail address: TBD at award Phone Number: TBD at Award 4.3 TRAINING The Contractor shall provide end user training within 5 business days of installation at no additional cost to the Government. 4.4 WARRANTY The Contractor shall warrant all supplies furnished under this purchase order against any defects in design, material, or manufacture for a period of at least 12-months from date of installation. The Contractor shall also warrant and imply that all items delivered as a result of this order are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in the order in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(o). If a defect results in lost or decreased performance of supplies or services furnished under this order, the Contractor shall cover all parts, materials, labor, and/or travel expenses required to repair or replace the supplies at no cost to the Government. Supplies which are repaired or replaced shall be warranted for the remainder of the initial warranty period or for 90-days – whichever is greater. 4.5 PROCEDURES DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, the Contractor must pay close attention to the following delivery instructions. Please be aware that due to the fluidity of the existing pandemic, instructions may be updated as needed after award. - The equipment shall be delivered within the timeframe listed in section 4.2 above. - The Contractor shall: • Store or hold equipment until NCI is ready to accept the equipment at no additional cost; • The equipment shall not be sold to another business in the event NCI is not ready to accept delivery due to unanticipated changes related to COVID-19; and • Training as required by the Statement of Need shall be made available and provided to required staff at different times and dates, if required, at no additional cost. - Communicate and follow instructions from the TPOC to coordinate delivery, installation and training in accordance with the timeframes stated in sections 4.2 through 4.3 above. The delivery address and TPOC’s information will be provided at the time of award and must be included as part of the order/shipping label. - All companies delivering to NIH’s main campus shall comply with Commercial Vehicle Inspection Facility (CVIF) access procedures. CVIF will provide a list of buildings with loading docks. - Delivered items will be logged in and the loading dock Contractor or Government employee will attempt to contact the TPOC for inspection and acceptance of the package. In the event the TPOC is unable to accept the package, the equipment shall not be left at the loading dock station. The Contractor shall confirm another attempt will be made to deliver on another date, to be coordinated with the TPOC, at no additional cost. - Deliveries shall only be made between 6AM to 4PM, Monday through Friday. Note: Delivery personnel may be asked a series of questions related to recent travels and if any physical symptoms relevant to COVID 19 exist. 5.0 PAYMENT Payment shall be made in full upon delivery, inspection and acceptance by the Government. Payment authorization requires submission and approval of invoices to the TPOC and NIH OFM, in accordance with the attached payment provisions listed below. The following clause is applicable to all Purchase Orders, Task or Delivery Orders, and Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) Calls: Prompt Payment (Jan 2017) FAR 52.232-25. Highlights of this clause and NIH implementation requirements follow: I. Invoice Requirements A. An invoice is the Contractor's bill or written request for payment under the contract for supplies delivered or services performed. A proper invoice is an "Original" which must include the items listed in subdivisions 1 through 12, below, in addition to the requirements of FAR 32.9. If the invoice does not comply with these requirements, the Contractor will be notified of the defect within 7 days after the date the designated billing office received the invoice (3 days for meat, meat food products, or fish, and 5 days for perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, edible fats or oils) with a statement of the reasons why it is not a proper invoice. (See exceptions under II., below.) Untimely notification will be taken into account in the computation of any interest penalty owed the Contractor. 1. Vendor/Contractor: Name, Address, Point of Contact for the invoice (Name, title, telephone number, e-mail and mailing address of point of contact). 2. Remit-to address (Name and complete mailing address to send payment). 3. Remittance name must match exactly with name on original order/contract. If the Remittance name differs from the Legal Business Name, then both names must appear on the invoice. 4. Invoice date. 5. Unique invoice #s for all invoices per vendor regardless of site. 6. NBS document number formats must be included for awards created in the NBS: Contract Number; Purchase Order Number; Task or Delivery Order Number and Source Award Number (e.g., Indefinite Delivery Contract number; General Services Administration number); or, BPA Call Number and BPA Parent Award Number. 7. Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) or DUNS + 4 as registered in www.SAM.gov. 8. Federal Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). In those exceptional cases where a contractor does not have a DUNS number or TIN, a Vendor Identification Number (VIN) must be referenced on the invoice. The VIN is the number that appears after the contractor’s name on the face page of the award document. 9. Identify that payment is to be made using a three-way match. 10. Description of supplies/services that match the description on the award, by line billed.* 11. Freight or delivery charge must be billed as shown on the award. If it is included in the item price do not bill it separately. If identified in the award as a separate line item, it must be billed separately. 12. Quantity, Unit of Measure, Unit Price, Extended Price of supplies delivered or services performed, as applicable, and that match the line items specified in the award.* NOTE: If your invoice must differ from the line items on the award, please contact the Contracting Officer before submitting the invoice. A modification to the order or contract may be needed before the invoice can be submitted and paid. B. Shipping costs will be reimbursed only if authorized by the Contract/Purchase Order. If authorized, shipping costs must be itemized. Where shipping costs exceed $100, the invoice must be supported by a bill of lading or a paid carrier's receipt. C. The Contractor shall submit invoice to the National Institutes of Health (NIH)/Office of Financial Management (OFM) via email at invoicing@nih.gov with a copy to the approving official, as directed below. The Contractor must follow step-by-step instructions as stated in the NIH/OFM Electronic Invoicing Instructions for NIH Contractors/Vendors, which is included as an attachment on the website at https://oamp.od.nih.gov/DGS/DGS-workform-information/attachment-files. The invoice shall be transmitted as an attachment via email to the address listed above in one of the following formats: Word, or Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF). The Contractor must submit only one invoice per email. Do not submit supporting documentation (e.g., receipts, time sheets, vendor invoices, etc.) with your invoice unless specified elsewhere in the contract or requested by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the electronic invoice to the following Technical Point of Contact (TPOC): Name- ___TBD at Award_________Email Address- For inquiries regarding the status of invoices, contact OFM Customer Service via email at ofm_customer_service@incontactemail.com or via phone at 301-496-6088. To send your inquiries via other available communication methods refer to the OFM Customer Service website at https://ofm.od.nih.gov/Pages/Customer-Service.aspx. Note: The OFM Customer Service is open Eastern Standard Time Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and is closed between 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. II. Invoice Payment A. Except as indicated in paragraph B., below, the due date for making invoice payments by the designated payment office shall be the later of the following two events: 1. The 30th day after the designated billing office has received a proper invoice. 2. The 30th day after Government acceptance of supplies delivered or services performed. B. The due date for making invoice payments for meat and meat food products, perishable agricultural commodities, dairy products, and edible fats or oils, shall be in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act, as amended. III. Interest Penalties A. An interest penalty shall be paid automatically, if payment is not made by the due date and the conditions listed below are met, if applicable. 1. A proper invoice was received by the designated billing office. 2. A receiving report or other Government documentation authorizing payment was processed and there was no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with a term or condition. B. In the case of a final invoice for any balance of funds due the contractor for supplies delivered or services performed, the amount was not subject to further settlement actions between the Government and the Contractor. C. Determination of interest and penalties due will be made in accordance with the provisions of the Prompt Payment Act, as amended, the Contract Disputes Act, and regulations issued by the Office of Management and Budget. IV. PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENT TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS, FAR 52.232-40 (December 2013) a) Upon receipt of accelerated payments from the Government, the Contractor shall make accelerated payments to its small business subcontractors under this contract, to the maximum extent practicable and prior to when such payment is otherwise required under the applicable contract or subcontract, after receipt of a proper invoice and all other required documentation from the small business subcontractor. b) The acceleration of payments under this clause does not provide any new rights under the prompt Payment Act. c) Include the substance of this clause, include this paragraph c, in all subcontracts with small business concerns, including subcontracts with small business concerns for the acquisition of commercial items. 6.0 PURCHASE ORDER CLAUSES FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS - COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2021) (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 2020) (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 items: ___ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 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. 6101 note). ___ (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. _X_ (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) (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 (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) (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 (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). _X__ (22)(i) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (NOV 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)). ___ (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O.11755). _X__ (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). _X__ (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. _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 (OCT 2020) (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 (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 (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. 552 a). ___ (ii) Alternate I (JAN 2017) of 52.224-3. ___ (48) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (JAN 2021) (41 U.S.C. chapter 83). _X__ (49) (i) 52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act (JAN 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 (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: ___ (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 Under Executive Order 13658 (NOV 2020). ___ (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 2020) (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 (OCT 2020) (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 U...