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FBO DAILY - FEDBIZOPPS ISSUE OF AUGUST 06, 2016 FBO #5370
SOLICITATION NOTICE

66 -- Water Sampling Equipment and Supplies

Notice Date: 8/4/2016
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 334516 — Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
Contracting Office: Agricultural Research Service - Midwest Area
ZIP Code: 00000
Solicitation Number: AG5522S16AA04
Archive Date: 8/30/2016
Point of Contact: LuAnn K. Therrian, Phone: 517-337-6825
E-Mail Address: luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov
(luann.therrian@ars.usda.gov)
Small Business Set-Aside: N/A
Description: This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Notice of Intent. The Administrative Office in East Lansing, MI, for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Teledyne Isco c/o D.M. Anderson Inc., 1935 State Route 131, Lynchburg, OH 45142. This is a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement of the Soil Drainage Research Unit (SDRU), MWA, ARS, USDA at Columbus, OH is for 4 portable samplers, 4, 24-bottle configuration for 6700 series samplers, 1 Signature bubbler flow meters, 1, SPA 2045 cables, 12VDC power cables, 6, TIENet 306 Sampler interface cables, 1, TIENet receptacle standards, 1, TiENet 350 Sensors with plugs, 1, rain gauge receptacle connections, 2, rain gauges, 10, stainless strainers, 5, externalTIENet bubbler modules, 1, 300ft6 spool of TIENet cable, 5, cord grip fittingsfor dia 0.375-0.438 inches, 5, 6-pin header socket. Equipment has to be consistent and compatible to existing automated ‘water quality" instrumentation in multiple field locations during the MRBI edge of field study. Interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 12 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Teledyne Isco, c/o D.M. Anderson Inc. without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual a Action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, Contracting Office, East Lansing, Michigan 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This contracting action is to obtain hydfologic and water sampling equipment. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). (see 1st paragraph) 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the Agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, "When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for." (2) The named vendor is unique in that it can provide the equipment at this location that is paramount and justified in the study and data collection are to be successfully completed. 6. Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6). As per the terms of this announcement as this is the first and (anticipated) only need for this specific combination of product and service. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). Because if the same equipment is not used that is currently being used for comparison, all of the current equipment would need to be replaced, that would not be cost effective. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this experience knows that the service is proprietary and only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)) Due to the propietary nature of the instruments and their present use where similar research is conducted at over 27 locations, it is essential for ease of water sample and data management logistics, equipment maintenance and comparative analysis.. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor surveys are done from time to time to see if other existing items can meet the research requirements 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications; (FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(A), 6.303-2(A)(12) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. //s// Name:LuAnn Therrian Title: Contracting Officer This notice is a combined synopsis/solicitation, Notice of Intent. The Administrative Office in East Lansing, MI, for the Agricultural Research Service of the United States Department of Agriculture intends to issue an award to Teledyne Isco c/o D.M. Anderson Inc., 1935 State Route 131, Lynchburg, OH 45142. This is a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This requirement of the Soil Drainage Research Unit (SDRU), MWA, ARS, USDA at Columbus, OH is for 4 portable samplers, 4, 24-bottle configuration for 6700 series samplers, 1 Signature bubbler flow meters, 1, SPA 2045 cables, 12VDC power cables, 6, TIENet 306 Sampler interface cables, 1, TIENet receptacle standards, 1, TiENet 350 Sensors with plugs, 1, rain gauge receptacle connections, 2, rain gauges, 10, stainless strainers, 5, externalTIENet bubbler modules, 1, 300ft6 spool of TIENet cable, 5, cord grip fittingsfor dia 0.375-0.438 inches, 5, 6-pin header socket. Equipment has to be consistent and compatible to existing automated ‘water quality" instrumentation in multiple field locations during the MRBI edge of field study. Interested parties should submit written (mail or email) responses including prices and technical data sufficient to determine capability to meet the entire requirement and must be received in this office within 12 calendar days after publication of this notice. It should be noted that no contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source more advantageous to the Government is available. If no affirmative written responses are received, negotiations will be held with Teledyne Isco, c/o D.M. Anderson Inc. without further notice. This acquisition is being conducted under the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act, Simplified Acquisition Procedures. SOLE SOURCE JUSTIFICATION: Upon the basis of the following justification, I, as Contracting Officer, hereby approve the use of other than full and open competition for the proposed contractual a Action pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. JUSTIFICATION 1. Agency and Contracting Activity (FAR 6.303-2(a)(1)). USDA, AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE, Contracting Office, East Lansing, Michigan 2. Nature/Description of Action(s) (FAR 6.303-2(a)(2)). a. This contracting action is to obtain hydfologic and water sampling equipment. 3. Description of Supplies/Services (FAR 6.303-2(a)(3)). (see 1st paragraph) 4. Identification of Statutory Authority (FAR 6.303-2(a)(4)). 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), FAR Subpart 6.302-1. The services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source and no other type of services will satisfy the Agency requirements. 5. Demonstration of Contractor's Unique Qualifications (FAR 6.303-2(a)(5)). a. Only one responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements (FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)) (1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) states, "When the supplies or services required by the agency are available from only one responsible source, or for DOD, NASA, and the Coast Guard, from only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, full and open competition need not be provided for." (2) The named vendor is unique in that it can provide the equipment at this location that is paramount and justified in the study and data collection are to be successfully completed. 6. Federal Business Opportunities - FedBizOpps.gov (FBO) Announcement/Potential Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(6). As per the terms of this announcement as this is the first and (anticipated) only need for this specific combination of product and service. 7. Determination of Fair and Reasonable Cost (FAR 6.303-2(a)(7). Because if the same equipment is not used that is currently being used for comparison, all of the current equipment would need to be replaced, that would not be cost effective. 8. Description of Market Research (FAR6.303-2 (a)(8). USDA/ARS is constantly surveying the market and from this experience knows that the service is proprietary and only available from the vendor identified. 9. Any Other Supporting Facts (FAR 6.303-2(a)(9)) Due to the propietary nature of the instruments and their present use where similar research is conducted at over 27 locations, it is essential for ease of water sample and data management logistics, equipment maintenance and comparative analysis.. 10. Listing of Interested Sources (FAR 6.303-2(a)(10). No other sources are available at this time. 11. Actions Taken to Remove Barriers to Competition (FAR 6.303(a)(11)). Vendor surveys are done from time to time to see if other existing items can meet the research requirements 12. Technical Requirements and Certifications; (FAR 6.303-1(b) and FAR 6.303-2(b) I certify that the facts and representations under my cognizance which are included in this justification and which form a basis for this justification are complete and accurate. CONTRACTING OFFICER CERTIFICATION: (FAR 6.303-1(A), 6.303-2(A)(12) I certify that this justification is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief. //s// Name:LuAnn Therrian Title: Contracting Officer PURCHASE ORDER TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS THROUGH FAC 2005-86 EFFECTIVE 01 FEB 2016 CLAUSES/PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: THIS ORDER INCORPORATES ONE OR MORE CLAUSES BY REFERENCE, WITH THE SAME FORCE AND EFFECT AS IF THEY WERE GIVEN IN FULL TEXT. UPON REQUEST, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL MAKE THEIR FULL TEXT AVAILABLE. ALSO, THE FULL TEXT OF A CLAUSE MAY BE ACCESSED ELECTRONICALLY AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: HTTPS://WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV/FAR. 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) 52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (JAN 2014) 52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (JULY 2015) 52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JULY 2015) 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS--REPRESENTATION (NOV 2015) 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2015) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2015) 52.223-1 BIO-BASED PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (MAY 2012). 52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIO-BASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (SEP 2013). 52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013) 52.237-2 -- PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984) CLAUSES/PROVISIONS IN FULL TEXT: 52.212-5 -- CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS. (FEB 2016) (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) 52.209-10, PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015) (2) 52.233-3, PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004) (PUBLIC LAWS 108-77, 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: _XX_ (1) 52.203-6, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (SEPT 2006), 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 (OCT 2015) (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). _XX_ (4) 52.204-10, REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (OCT 2015) (PUB. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 NOTE). ___ (5) [RESERVED] _XX_ (6) 52.204-14, SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (JAN 2014) (PUB. L. 111-117, SECTION 743 OF DIV. C). _XX_ (7) 52.204-15, SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACTS (JAN 2014) (PUB. L. 111-117, SECTION 743 OF DIV. C). _XX_ (8) 52.209-6, PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (OCT 2015) (31 U.S.C. 6101 NOTE). ___ (9) 52.209-9, UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) (41 U.S.C. 2313). ___ (10) [RESERVED] ___ (11) (I) 52.219-3, NOTICE OF HUBZONE SET-ASIDE OR SOLE-SOURCE AWARD (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657A). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2011) OF 52.219-3. ___ (12) (I) 52.219-4, NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014) (IF THE OFFEROR ELECTS TO WAIVE THE PREFERENCE, IT SHALL SO INDICATE IN ITS OFFER)(15 U.S.C. 657A). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (JAN 2011) OF 52.219-4. ___ (13) [RESERVED] _XX_ (14) (I) 52.219-6, NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS ASIDE (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (NOV 2011). ___ (III) ALTERNATE II (NOV 2011). ___ (15) (I) 52.219-7, NOTICE OF PARTIAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (JUNE 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (OCT 1995) OF 52.219-7. ___ (III) ALTERNATE II (MAR 2004) OF 52.219-7. ___ (16) 52.219-8, UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014) (15 U.S.C. 637(D)(2) AND (3)). ___ (17) (I) 52.219-9, SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (OCT 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637 (D)(4)). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2001) OF 52.219-9. ___ (III) ALTERNATE II (OCT 2001) OF 52.219-9. ___ (IV) ALTERNATE III (OCT 2015) OF 52.219-9. ___ (18) 52.219-13, NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE OF ORDERS (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 644(R)). ___ (19) 52.219-14, LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (NOV 2011) (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 (NOV 2011) (15 U.S.C. 657F). ___ (22) 52.219-28, POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (JUL 2013) (15 U.S.C. 632(A)(2)). ___ (23) 52.219-29, NOTICE OF SET-ASIDE FOR, OR SOLE SOURCE AWARD TO, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (DEC 2015) (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 (DEC 2015) (15 U.S.C. 637(M)). _XX_ (25) 52.222-3, CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755). ___ (26) 52.222-19, CHILD LABOR-COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (FEB 2016) (E.O. 13126). _XX_ (27) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015). _XX_ (28) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246). _XX_ (29) 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _XX_ (30) 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). _XX_ (31) 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). _XX_ (32) 52.222-40, NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010) (E.O. 13496). _XX_ (33) (I) 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015) (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). _XX_ (34) 52.222-54, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015). (E. O. 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.) ___ (35) (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.) ___ (36) (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. ___ (37) (I) 52.223-14, ACQUISITION OF EPEAT® -REGISTERED TELEVISION (JUN 2014) (E.O.S 13423 AND 13514). ___ (II) ALTERNATE I (JUN 2014) OF 52.223-14. ___ (38) 52.223-15, ENERGY EFFICIENCY IN ENERGY-CONSUMING PRODUCTS (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259B). ___ (39) (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. _XX_ (40) 52.223-18, ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (AUG 2011) (E.O. 13513). _XX_ (41) 52.225-1, BUY AMERICAN--SUPPLIES (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 83). ___ (42) (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. ___ (43) 52.225-5, TRADE AGREEMENTS (FEB 2018) (19 U.S.C. 2501, ET SEQ., 19 U.S.C. 3301 NOTE). _XX_ (44) 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). ___ (45) 52.225-26, CONTRACTORS PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY FUNCTIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (JUL 2013) (SECTION 862, AS AMENDED, OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 NOTE). ___ (46) 52.226-4, NOTICE OF DISASTER OR EMERGENCY AREA SET-ASIDE (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (47) 52.226-5, RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING OUTSIDE DISASTER OR EMERGENCY AREA (NOV 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). ___ (48) 52.232-29, TERMS FOR FINANCING OF PURCHASES OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS (FEB 2002) (41 U.S.C. 4505), 10 U.S.C. 2307(F)). ___ (49) 52.232-30, INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 1995) (41 U.S.C. 4505, 10 U.S.C. 2307(F)). _XX_ (50) 52.232-33, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER- SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (51) 52.232-34, PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-OTHER THAN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _XX_ (52) 52.232-36, PAYMENT BY THIRD PARTY (MAY 2014) (31 U.S.C. 3332). ___ (53) 52.239-1, PRIVACY OR SECURITY SAFEGUARDS (AUG 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552A). ___ (54) (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. (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: [CONTRACTING OFFICER CHECK AS APPROPRIATE.] ___ (1) 52.222-17, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495) _XX_ (2) 52.222-41, SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014) (41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 67.). _XX_ (3) 52.222-42, STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRES (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C. 206 AND 41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 67). _XX_ (4) 52.222-43, FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT AND SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS -- PRICE ADJUSTMENT (MULTIPLE YEAR AND OPTION CONTRACTS) (MAY 2014) (29 U.S.C.206 AND 41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 67). ___ (5) 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). ___ (6) 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). ___ (7) 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). _XX_ (8) 52.222-55, MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658). ___ (9) 52.226-6, PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). ___ (10) 52.237-11, ACCEPTING AND DISPENSING OF $1 COIN (SEP 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(P)(1)). (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, 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (II) 52.219-8, UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ANY PUBLIC FACILITY), THE SUBCONTRACTOR MUST INCLUDE 52.219-8 IN LOWER TIER SUBCONTRACTS THAT OFFER SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES. (III) 52.222-17, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). FLOW DOWN REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (1) OF FAR CLAUSE 52.222-17. (IV) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015). (V) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246). (VI) 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (VII) 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (VIII) 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (IX) 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. (X) 52.222-41, SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014), (41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 67). (XI) ____ (A) 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015) (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 E.O. 13627). (XII) 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.) (XIII) 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) (XIV) 52.222-54, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989). (XV) 52.222-55, MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2015) (E.O. 13658). (XVI) 52.225-26, CONTRACTORS PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY FUNCTIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (JUL 2013) (SECTION 862, AS AMENDED, OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 NOTE). (XVII) 52.226-6, PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). FLOW DOWN REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (E) OF FAR CLAUSE 52.226-6. (XVIII) 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) (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, 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 (OCT 2015) (41 U.S.C. 3509). (II) 52.219-8, UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2014) (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 $700,000 ($1.5 MILLION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ANY PUBLIC FACILITY), THE SUBCONTRACTOR MUST INCLUDE 52.219-8 IN LOWER TIER SUBCONTRACTS THAT OFFER SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES. (III) 52.222-17, NONDISPLACEMENT OF QUALIFIED WORKERS (MAY 2014) (E.O. 13495). FLOW DOWN REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (1) OF FAR CLAUSE 52.222-17. (IV) 52.222-21, PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015). (V) 52.222-26, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (APR 2015) (E.O. 11246). (VI) 52.222-35, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (VII) 52.222-36, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUL 2014) (29 U.S.C. 793). (VIII) 52.222-37, EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (OCT 2015) (38 U.S.C. 4212). (IX) 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. (X) 52.222-41, SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS (MAY 2014), (41 U.S.C. CHAPTER 67). (XI) _XX_ (A) 52.222-50, COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR 2015) (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 E.O. 13627). (XII) 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.) (XIII) 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) (XIV) 52.222-54, EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015) (E. O. 12989). (XV) 52.222-55, MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2014) (E.O. 13658). (XVI) 52.225-26, CONTRACTORS PERFORMING PRIVATE SECURITY FUNCTIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (JUL 2013) (SECTION 862, AS AMENDED, OF THE NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008; 10 U.S.C. 2302 NOTE). (XVII) 52.226-6, PROMOTING EXCESS FOOD DONATION TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. (MAY 2014) (42 U.S.C. 1792). FLOW DOWN REQUIRED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PARAGRAPH (E) OF FAR CLAUSE 52.226-6. (XVIII) 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) ALTERNATE I (FEB 2000). AS PRESCRIBED IN 12.301(B)(4)(I), DELETE PARAGRAPH (D) FROM THE BASIC CLAUSE, REDESIGNATE PARAGRAPH (E) AS PARAGRAPH (D), AND REVISE THE REFERENCE TO "PARAGRAPHS (A), (B), (C), OR (D) OF THIS CLAUSE" IN THE REDESIGNATED PARAGRAPH (D) TO READ "PARAGRAPHS (A), (B), AND (C) OF THIS CLAUSE". ALTERNATE II (OCT 2015). AS PRESCRIBED IN 12.301(B)(4)(II), SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPHS (D)(1) AND (E)(1) FOR PARAGRAPHS (D)(1) AND (E)(1) OF THE BASIC CLAUSE AS FOLLOWS: • BIO-BASED PRODUCTS: THE CONTRACTOR MUST COMPLY WITH THE AGRICULTURAL ACT OF 2014; THE FOOD, CONSERVATION AND ENERGY ACT OF 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; THE FARM SECURITY AND RURAL INVESTMENT ACT OF 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION; EXECUTIVE ORDER (EO) 13514, "FEDERAL LEADERSHIP IN ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY AND ECONOMIC PERFORMANCE," DATED OCTOBER 5, 2009; EO 13423, "STRENGTHENING FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL, ENERGY, AND TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT," DATED JANUARY 24, 2007; AND PRESIDENTIAL MEMORANDUM, "DRIVING INNOVATION AND CREATING JOBS IN RURAL AMERICA THROUGH BIO-BASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCT PROCUREMENT," DATED FEBRUARY, 2012 TO PROVIDE BIO-BASED PRODUCTS. o ALL SUPPLIES AND MATERIALS SHALL BE OF A TYPE AND QUANTITY THAT CONFORM TO APPLICABLE FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS, AND TO THE EXTENT FEASIBLE AND REASONABLE; INCLUDE THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF BIO-BASED AND RECYCLED PRODUCTS. o THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF CATEGORIES FOR BIO-PREFERRED PRODUCTS THAT ARE REQUIRED FOR PERFORMANCE OF THIS SERVICE CONTRACT.  EQUIPMENT LUBRICANTS,  HYDRAULIC FLUIDS,  FUEL ADDITIVES,  ENGINE OILS,  OFFICE PRODUCTS (INK, PAPER, CLEANING PRODUCTS) FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE BIO-BASED PROGRAM GO TO: HTTP://WWW.BIOPREFERRED.GOV. INVOICING: (I) AN INVOICE SHALL BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST MONTHLY, VIA THE INVOICE PAYMENT PLATFORM (IPP) FOR ALL SERVICES RENDERED DURING A BILLING PERIOD. (II) INVOICES WILL BE HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROMPT PAYMENT ACT AND FAR CLAUSE 52.232-25. CONTRACTORS SHALL ASSIGN AN IDENTIFICATION NUMBER TO EACH INVOICE. INVOICE CONTENT THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PREPARE AND SUBMIT INVOICES TO THE DESIGNATED BILLING OFFICE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. (I) NAME AND ADDRESS OF THE CONTRACTOR. (II) INVOICE DATE AND INVOICE NUMBER. (III) CONTRACT OR CALL NUMBER OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION (IV) DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE, MONTH OF SERVICE 52.217-8 -- 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 60 DAYS OF THE END OF OPTION PERIOD FOUR. 52.217-9 -- 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 PERFORMANCE PERIOD ABOVE PROVIDED THAT THE GOVERNMENT GIVES THE CONTRACTOR A PRELIMINARY WRITTEN NOTICE OF ITS INTENT TO EXTEND AT LEAST _60_ 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 _66 MONTHS_ (MONTHS)(YEARS). 52.212-2 -- 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: (I) TECHNICAL CAPABILITY OF THE SERVICE OFFERED TO MEET THE GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENT; (II) PAST PERFORMANCE (III) PRICE; TECHNICAL AND PAST PERFORMANCE, WHEN COMBINED, ARE SLIGHTLY MORE IMPORTANT THAN PRICE (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). (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. &emsp; 52.212-3 -- OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS -- COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2015) THE OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE ONLY PARAGRAPHS (B) OF THIS PROVISION IF THE OFFEROR HAS COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) WEB SITE ACCESSED THROUGH HTTP://WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV. IF THE OFFEROR HAS NOT COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY, THE OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE ONLY PARAGRAPHS (C) THROUGH (P) OF THIS PROVISION. (A) DEFINITIONS. AS USED IN THIS PROVISION-- "ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB) CONCERN" MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN THAT IS AT LEAST 51 PERCENT DIRECTLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY OWNED BY, AND THE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY, ONE OR MORE WOMEN WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES AND WHO ARE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 13 CFR PART 127. IT AUTOMATICALLY QUALIFIES AS A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM. "FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR" MEANS ALL WORK OR SERVICE- (1) EXACTED FROM ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 UNDER THE MENACE OF ANY PENALTY FOR ITS NONPERFORMANCE AND FOR WHICH THE WORKER DOES NOT OFFER HIMSELF VOLUNTARILY; OR (2) PERFORMED BY ANY PERSON UNDER THE AGE OF 18 PURSUANT TO A CONTRACT THE ENFORCEMENT OF WHICH CAN BE ACCOMPLISHED BY PROCESS OR PENALTIES. "HIGHEST-LEVEL OWNER" MEANS THE ENTITY THAT OWNS OR CONTROLS AN IMMEDIATE OWNER OF THE OFFEROR, OR THAT OWNS OR CONTROLS ONE OR MORE ENTITIES THAT CONTROL AN IMMEDIATE OWNER OF THE OFFEROR. NO ENTITY OWNS OR EXERCISES CONTROL OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OWNER. "IMMEDIATE OWNER" MEANS AN ENTITY, OTHER THAN THE OFFEROR, THAT HAS DIRECT CONTROL OF THE OFFEROR. INDICATORS OF CONTROL INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: OWNERSHIP OR INTERLOCKING MANAGEMENT, IDENTITY OF INTERESTS AMONG FAMILY MEMBERS, SHARED FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND THE COMMON USE OF EMPLOYEES. "INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION," MEANS A FOREIGN INCORPORATED ENTITY THAT MEETS THE DEFINITION OF AN INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION UNDER 6 U.S.C. 395(B), APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND DEFINITIONS OF 6 U.S.C. 395(C). "MANUFACTURED END PRODUCT" MEANS ANY END PRODUCT IN PRODUCT AND SERVICE CODES (PSCS) 1000-9999, EXCEPT- (1) PSC 5510, LUMBER AND RELATED BASIC WOOD MATERIALS; (2) PRODUCT OR SERVICE GROUP (PSG) 87, AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIES; (3) PSG 88, LIVE ANIMALS; (4) PSG 89, SUBSISTENCE; (5) PSC 9410, CRUDE GRADES OF PLANT MATERIALS; (6) PSC 9430, MISCELLANEOUS CRUDE ANIMAL PRODUCTS, INEDIBLE; (7) PSC 9440, MISCELLANEOUS CRUDE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY PRODUCTS; (8) PSC 9610, ORES; (9) PSC 9620, MINERALS, NATURAL AND SYNTHETIC; AND (10) PSC 9630, ADDITIVE METAL MATERIALS. "PLACE OF MANUFACTURE" MEANS THE PLACE WHERE AN END PRODUCT IS ASSEMBLED OUT OF COMPONENTS, OR OTHERWISE MADE OR PROCESSED FROM RAW MATERIALS INTO THE FINISHED PRODUCT THAT IS TO BE PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNMENT. IF A PRODUCT IS DISASSEMBLED AND REASSEMBLED, THE PLACE OF REASSEMBLY IS NOT THE PLACE OF MANUFACTURE. "RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS" MEANS BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN THAT INCLUDE POWER PRODUCTION ACTIVITIES, MINERAL EXTRACTION ACTIVITIES, OIL-RELATED ACTIVITIES, OR THE PRODUCTION OF MILITARY EQUIPMENT, AS THOSE TERMS ARE DEFINED IN THE SUDAN ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2007 (PUB. L. 110-174). RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS DO NOT INCLUDE BUSINESS OPERATIONS THAT THE PERSON (AS THAT TERM IS DEFINED IN SECTION 2 OF THE SUDAN ACCOUNTABILITY AND DIVESTMENT ACT OF 2007) CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS CAN DEMONSTRATE- (1) ARE CONDUCTED UNDER CONTRACT DIRECTLY AND EXCLUSIVELY WITH THE REGIONAL GOVERNMENT OF SOUTHERN SUDAN; (2) ARE CONDUCTED PURSUANT TO SPECIFIC AUTHORIZATION FROM THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN ASSETS CONTROL IN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY, OR ARE EXPRESSLY EXEMPTED UNDER FEDERAL LAW FROM THE REQUIREMENT TO BE CONDUCTED UNDER SUCH AUTHORIZATION; (3) CONSIST OF PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES TO MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS OF SUDAN; (4) CONSIST OF PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED PEACEKEEPING FORCE OR HUMANITARIAN ORGANIZATION; (5) CONSIST OF PROVIDING GOODS OR SERVICES THAT ARE USED ONLY TO PROMOTE HEALTH OR EDUCATION; OR (6) HAVE BEEN VOLUNTARILY SUSPENDED. SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGY- (1) MEANS HARDWARE, SOFTWARE, TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT, OR ANY OTHER TECHNOLOGY THAT IS TO BE USED SPECIFICALLY- (I) TO RESTRICT THE FREE FLOW OF UNBIASED INFORMATION IN IRAN; OR (II) TO DISRUPT, MONITOR, OR OTHERWISE RESTRICT SPEECH OF THE PEOPLE OF IRAN; AND (2) DOES NOT INCLUDE INFORMATION OR INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS THE EXPORT OF WHICH THE PRESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO REGULATE OR PROHIBIT PURSUANT TO SECTION 203(B)(3) OF THE INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC POWERS ACT (50 U.S.C. 1702(B)(3)). "SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN"- (1) MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN- (I) NOT LESS THAN 51 PERCENT OF WHICH IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS OR, IN THE CASE OF ANY PUBLICLY OWNED BUSINESS, NOT LESS THAN 51 PERCENT OF THE STOCK OF WHICH IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS; AND (II) THE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE SERVICE-DISABLED VETERANS OR, IN THE CASE OF A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN WITH PERMANENT AND SEVERE DISABILITY, THE SPOUSE OR PERMANENT CAREGIVER OF SUCH VETERAN. (2) SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN MEANS A VETERAN, AS DEFINED IN 38 U.S.C. 101(2), WITH A DISABILITY THAT IS SERVICE-CONNECTED, AS DEFINED IN 38 U.S.C. 101(16). "SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN" MEANS A CONCERN, INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES, THAT IS INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, NOT DOMINANT IN THE FIELD OF OPERATION IN WHICH IT IS BIDDING ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, AND QUALIFIED AS A SMALL BUSINESS UNDER THE CRITERIA IN 13 CFR PART 121 AND SIZE STANDARDS IN THIS SOLICITATION. "SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERN, CONSISTENT WITH 13 CFR 124.1002," MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN UNDER THE SIZE STANDARD APPLICABLE TO THE ACQUISITION, THAT-- (1) IS AT LEAST 51 PERCENT UNCONDITIONALLY AND DIRECTLY OWNED (AS DEFINED AT 13 CFR 124.105) BY-- (I) ONE OR MORE SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED (AS DEFINED AT 13 CFR 124.103) AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED (AS DEFINED AT 13 CFR 124.104) INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES; AND (II) EACH INDIVIDUAL CLAIMING ECONOMIC DISADVANTAGE HAS A NET WORTH NOT EXCEEDING $750,000 AFTER TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE APPLICABLE EXCLUSIONS SET FORTH AT 13 CFR 124.104(C)(2); AND (2) THE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF WHICH ARE CONTROLLED (AS DEFINED AT 13.CFR 124.106) BY INDIVIDUALS, WHO MEET THE CRITERIA IN PARAGRAPHS (1)(I) AND (II) OF THIS DEFINITION. "SUBSIDIARY" MEANS AN ENTITY IN WHICH MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE ENTITY IS OWNED- (1) DIRECTLY BY A PARENT CORPORATION; OR (2) THROUGH ANOTHER SUBSIDIARY OF A PARENT CORPORATION. "VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN" MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN- (1) NOT LESS THAN 51 PERCENT OF WHICH IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE VETERANS(AS DEFINED AT 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) OR, IN THE CASE OF ANY PUBLICLY OWNED BUSINESS, NOT LESS THAN 51 PERCENT OF THE STOCK OF WHICH IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE VETERANS; AND (2) THE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE VETERANS. "WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONCERN" MEANS A CONCERN WHICH IS AT LEAST 51 PERCENT OWNED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN; OR IN THE CASE OF ANY PUBLICLY OWNED BUSINESS, AT LEAST 51 PERCENT OF THE ITS STOCK IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN; AND WHOSE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS ARE CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN. "WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN" MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN -- (1) THAT IS AT LEAST 51 PERCENT OWNED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN OR, IN THE CASE OF ANY PUBLICLY OWNED BUSINESS, AT LEAST 51 PERCENT OF THE STOCK OF WHICH IS OWNED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN; AND (2) WHOSE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS ARE CONTROLLED BY ONE OR MORE WOMEN. "WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM (IN ACCORDANCE WITH 13 CFR PART 127)," MEANS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN THAT IS AT LEAST 51 PERCENT DIRECTLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY OWNED BY, AND THE MANAGEMENT AND DAILY BUSINESS OPERATIONS OF WHICH ARE CONTROLLED BY, ONE OR MORE WOMEN WHO ARE CITIZENS OF THE UNITED STATES. (B) (1) ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. ANY CHANGES PROVIDED BY THE OFFEROR IN PARAGRAPH (B)(2) OF THIS PROVISION DO NOT AUTOMATICALLY CHANGE THE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ON THE SAMWEBSITE. (2) THE OFFEROR HAS COMPLETED THE ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE SAM WEBSITE ACCESSED THROUGH HTTPS://WWW.ACQUISITION.GOV. AFTER REVIEWING THE SAM DATABASE INFORMATION, THE OFFEROR VERIFIES BY SUBMISSION OF THIS OFFER THAT THE REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS CURRENTLY POSTED ELECTRONICALLY AT FAR 52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS, HAVE BEEN ENTERED OR UPDATED IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, ARE CURRENT, ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AND APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION (INCLUDING THE BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD APPLICABLE TO THE NAICS CODE REFERENCED FOR THIS SOLICITATION), AS OF THE DATE OF THIS OFFER AND ARE INCORPORATED IN THIS OFFER BY REFERENCE (SEE FAR 4.1201), EXCEPT FOR PARAGRAPHS ____________. [OFFEROR TO IDENTIFY THE APPLICABLE PARAGRAPHS AT (C) THROUGH (P) OF THIS PROVISION THAT THE OFFEROR HAS COMPLETED FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SOLICITATION ONLY, IF ANY. THESE AMENDED REPRESENTATION(S) AND/OR CERTIFICATION(S) ARE ALSO INCORPORATED IN THIS OFFER AND ARE CURRENT, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE AS OF THE DATE OF THIS OFFER. ANY CHANGES PROVIDED BY THE OFFEROR ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION ONLY, AND DO NOT RESULT IN AN UPDATE TO THE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS POSTED ELECTRONICALLY ON SAM.] (C) OFFERORS MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING REPRESENTATIONS WHEN THE RESULTING CONTRACT IS TO BE PERFORMED IN THE UNITED STATES OR ITS OUTLYING AREAS. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY. (1) SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS AS PART OF ITS OFFER THAT IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. (2) VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(1) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS AS PART OF ITS OFFER THAT IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. (3) SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(2) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS AS PART OF ITS OFFER THAT IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A SERVICE-DISABLED VETERAN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. (4) SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(1) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT, A SMALL DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS CONCERN AS DEFINED IN 13 CFR 124.1002. (5) WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(1) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. NOTE: COMPLETE PARAGRAPHS (C)(8) AND (C)(9) ONLY IF THIS SOLICITATION IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD. (6) WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(5) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT- (I) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM, HAS PROVIDED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE WOSB REPOSITORY, AND NO CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ADVERSE DECISIONS HAVE BEEN ISSUED THAT AFFECTS ITS ELIGIBILITY; AND (II) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A JOINT VENTURE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 13 CFR PART 127, AND THE REPRESENTATION IN PARAGRAPH (C)(6)(I) OF THIS PROVISION IS ACCURATE FOR EACH WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE. [THE OFFEROR SHALL ENTER THE NAME OR NAMES OF THE WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE: _________.] EACH WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE SHALL SUBMIT A SEPARATE SIGNED COPY OF THE WOSB REPRESENTATION. (7) ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (EDWOSB) CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A WOSB CONCERN ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOSB PROGRAM IN (C)(6) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT- (I) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT AN EDWOSB CONCERN, HAS PROVIDED ALL THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO THE WOSB REPOSITORY, AND NO CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES OR ADVERSE DECISIONS HAVE BEEN ISSUED THAT AFFECTS ITS ELIGIBILITY; AND (II) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A JOINT VENTURE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 13 CFR PART 127, AND THE REPRESENTATION IN PARAGRAPH (C)(7)(I) OF THIS PROVISION IS ACCURATE FOR EACH EDWOSB CONCERN PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE. [THE OFFEROR SHALL ENTER THE NAME OR NAMES OF THE EDWOSB CONCERN AND OTHER SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE: _____________.] EACH EDWOSB CONCERN PARTICIPATING IN THE JOINT VENTURE SHALL SUBMIT A SEPARATE SIGNED COPY OF THE EDWOSB REPRESENTATION. (8) WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONCERN (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN). [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR IS A WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONCERN AND DID NOT REPRESENT ITSELF AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(1) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT IT [_] IS, A WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS CONCERN. (9) TIE BID PRIORITY FOR LABOR SURPLUS AREA CONCERNS. IF THIS IS AN INVITATION FOR BID, SMALL BUSINESS OFFERORS MAY IDENTIFY THE LABOR SURPLUS AREAS IN WHICH COSTS TO BE INCURRED ON ACCOUNT OF MANUFACTURING OR PRODUCTION (BY OFFEROR OR FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACTORS) AMOUNT TO MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF THE CONTRACT PRICE: ___________________________________________ (10) HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. [COMPLETE ONLY IF THE OFFEROR REPRESENTED ITSELF AS A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN PARAGRAPH (C)(1) OF THIS PROVISION.] THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS, AS PART OF ITS OFFER, THAT-- (I) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN LISTED, ON THE DATE OF THIS REPRESENTATION, ON THE LIST OF QUALIFIED HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS MAINTAINED BY THE SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, AND NO MATERIAL CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP AND CONTROL, PRINCIPAL OFFICE, OR HUBZONE EMPLOYEE PERCENTAGE HAVE OCCURRED SINCE IT WAS CERTIFIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 13 CFR PART 126; AND (II) IT [_] IS, [_] IS NOT A HUBZONE JOINT VENTURE THAT COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF 13 CFR PART 126, AND THE REPRESENTATION IN PARAGRAPH (C)(10)(I) OF THIS PROVISION IS ACCURATE FOR EACH HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN PARTICIPATING IN THE HUBZONE JOINT VENTURE. [THE OFFEROR SHALL ENTER THE NAMES OF EACH OF THE HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS PARTICIPATING IN THE HUBZONE JOINT VENTURE: __________.] EACH HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN PARTICIPATING IN THE HUBZONE JOINT VENTURE SHALL SUBMIT A SEPARATE SIGNED COPY OF THE HUBZONE REPRESENTATION. (D) REPRESENTATIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT PROVISIONS OF EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 -- (1) PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE. THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT -- (I) IT [_] HAS, [_] HAS NOT, PARTICIPATED IN A PREVIOUS CONTRACT OR SUBCONTRACT SUBJECT TO THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION; AND (II) IT [_] HAS, [_] HAS NOT, FILED ALL REQUIRED COMPLIANCE REPORTS. (2) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE. THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT -- (I) IT [_] HAS DEVELOPED AND HAS ON FILE, [_] HAS NOT DEVELOPED AND DOES NOT HAVE ON FILE, AT EACH ESTABLISHMENT, AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS REQUIRED BY RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR (41 CFR PARTS 60-1 AND 60-2), OR (II) IT [_] HAS NOT PREVIOUSLY HAD CONTRACTS SUBJECT TO THE WRITTEN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAMS REQUIREMENT OF THE RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR. (E) CERTIFICATION REGARDING PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (31 U.S.C. 1352). (APPLIES ONLY IF THE CONTRACT IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED $150,000.) BY SUBMISSION OF ITS OFFER, THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF THAT NO FEDERAL APPROPRIATED FUNDS HAVE BEEN PAID OR WILL BE PAID TO ANY PERSON FOR INFLUENCING OR ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF ANY AGENCY, A MEMBER OF CONGRESS, AN OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE OF CONGRESS OR AN EMPLOYEE OF A MEMBER OF CONGRESS ON HIS OR HER BEHALF IN CONNECTION WITH THE AWARD OF ANY RESULTANT CONTRACT. IF ANY REGISTRANTS UNDER THE LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995 HAVE MADE A LOBBYING CONTACT ON BEHALF OF THE OFFEROR WITH RESPECT TO THIS CONTRACT, THE OFFEROR SHALL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT, WITH ITS OFFER, OMB STANDARD FORM LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, TO PROVIDE THE NAME OF THE REGISTRANTS. THE OFFEROR NEED NOT REPORT REGULARLY EMPLOYED OFFICERS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE OFFEROR TO WHOM PAYMENTS OF REASONABLE COMPENSATION WERE MADE. (F) BUY AMERICAN CERTIFICATE. (APPLIES ONLY IF THE CLAUSE AT FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR) 52.225-1, BUY AMERICAN - SUPPLIES, IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.) (1) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT EACH END PRODUCT, EXCEPT THOSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (F)(2) OF THIS PROVISION, IS A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT AND THAT FOR OTHER THAN COTS ITEMS, THE OFFEROR HAS CONSIDERED COMPONENTS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN TO HAVE BEEN MINED, PRODUCED, OR MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. THE OFFEROR SHALL LIST AS FOREIGN END PRODUCTS THOSE END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC END PRODUCTS, I.E., AN END PRODUCT THAT IS NOT A COTS ITEM AND DOES NOT MEET THE COMPONENT TEST IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DEFINITION OF "DOMESTIC END PRODUCT." THE TERMS "COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) ITEM," "COMPONENT," "DOMESTIC END PRODUCT," "END PRODUCT," "FOREIGN END PRODUCT," AND "UNITED STATES" ARE DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN-SUPPLIES." (2) FOREIGN END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN [LIST AS NECESSARY] (3) THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE OFFERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 25. (G) (1) BUY AMERICAN -- FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS -- ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE. (APPLIES ONLY IF THE CLAUSE AT FAR 52.225-3, BUY AMERICAN -- FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS -- ISRAELI TRADE ACT, IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.) (I) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT EACH END PRODUCT, EXCEPT THOSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) OR (G)(1)(III) OF THIS PROVISION, IS A DOMESTIC END PRODUCT AND THAT FOR OTHER THAN COTS ITEMS, THE OFFEROR HAS CONSIDERED COMPONENTS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN TO HAVE BEEN MINED, PRODUCED, OR MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. THE TERMS "BAHRAINIAN, MOROCCAN, OMANI, PANAMANIAN, OR PERUVIAN END PRODUCT," "COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE OFF-THE-SHELF (COTS) ITEM," "COMPONENT," "DOMESTIC END PRODUCT," "END PRODUCT," "FOREIGN END PRODUCT," "FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY," "FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY END PRODUCT," "ISRAELI END PRODUCT," AND "UNITED STATES" ARE DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--ISRAELI TRADE ACT." (II) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES ARE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY END PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN BAHRAINIAN, MOROCCAN, OMANI, PANAMANIAN, OR PERUVIAN END PRODUCTS) OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT": FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY END PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN BAHRAINIAN, MOROCCAN, OMANI, PANAMANIAN, OR PERUVIAN END PRODUCTS) OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN [LIST AS NECESSARY] (III) THE OFFEROR SHALL LIST THOSE SUPPLIES THAT ARE FOREIGN END PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN THOSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) OR THIS PROVISION) AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT." THE OFFEROR SHALL LIST AS OTHER FOREIGN END PRODUCTS THOSE END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES THAT DO NOT QUALIFY AS DOMESTIC END PRODUCTS, I.E., AN END PRODUCT THAT IS NOT A COTS ITEM AND DOES NOT MEET THE COMPONENT TEST IN PARAGRAPH (2) OF THE DEFINITION OF "DOMESTIC END PRODUCT." OTHER FOREIGN END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO. COUNTRY OF ORIGIN [LIST AS NECESSARY] (IV) THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE OFFERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 25. (2) BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE, ALTERNATE I. IF ALTERNATE I TO THE CLAUSE AT FAR 52.225-3 IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION, SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) FOR PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) OF THE BASIC PROVISION: (G)(1)(II) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES ARE CANADIAN END PRODUCTS AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT": CANADIAN END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO.: ___________________________________________ [LIST AS NECESSARY] (3) BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE, ALTERNATE II. IF ALTERNATE II TO THE CLAUSE AT FAR 52.225-3 IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION, SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) FOR PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) OF THE BASIC PROVISION: (G)(1)(II) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES ARE CANADIAN END PRODUCTS OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN--FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS--ISRAELI TRADE ACT'': CANADIAN OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO.: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: [LIST AS NECESSARY] (4) BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT CERTIFICATE, ALTERNATE III. IF ALTERNATE III TO THE CLAUSE AT 52.225-3 IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION, SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) FOR PARAGRAPH (G)(1)(II) OF THE BASIC PROVISION: (G)(1)(II) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE FOLLOWING SUPPLIES ARE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY END PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN BAHRAINIAN, KOREAN, MOROCCAN, OMANI, PANAMANIAN, OR PERUVIAN END PRODUCTS) OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-ISRAELI TRADE ACT": FREE TRADE AGREEMENT COUNTRY END PRODUCTS (OTHER THAN BAHRAINIAN, KOREAN, MOROCCAN, OMANI, PANAMANIAN, OR PERUVIAN END PRODUCTS) OR ISRAELI END PRODUCTS: LINE ITEM NO.: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: [LIST AS NECESSARY] (5) TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATE. (APPLIES ONLY IF THE CLAUSE AT FAR 52.225-5, TRADE AGREEMENTS, IS INCLUDED IN THIS SOLICITATION.) (I) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT EACH END PRODUCT, EXCEPT THOSE LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (G)(5)(II) OF THIS PROVISION, IS A U.S.-MADE OR DESIGNATED COUNTRY END PRODUCT AS DEFINED IN THE CLAUSE OF THIS SOLICITATION ENTITLED "TRADE AGREEMENTS." (II) THE OFFEROR SHALL LIST AS OTHER END PRODUCTS THOSE END PRODUCTS THAT ARE NOT U.S.-MADE OR DESIGNATED COUNTRY END PRODUCTS. OTHER END PRODUCTS LINE ITEM NO.: COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: [LIST AS NECESSARY] (III) THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE OFFERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FAR PART 25. FOR LINE ITEMS COVERED BY THE WTO GPA, THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE OFFERS OF U.S.-MADE OR DESIGNATED COUNTRY END PRODUCTS WITHOUT REGARD TO THE RESTRICTIONS OF THE BUY AMERICAN STATUTE. THE GOVERNMENT WILL CONSIDER FOR AWARD ONLY OFFERS OF U.S.-MADE OR DESIGNATED COUNTRY END PRODUCTS UNLESS THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT THERE ARE NO OFFERS FOR SUCH PRODUCTS OR THAT THE OFFERS FOR SUCH PRODUCTS ARE INSUFFICIENT TO FULFILL THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SOLICITATION. (H) CERTIFICATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 12689). (APPLIES ONLY IF THE CONTRACT VALUE IS EXPECTED TO EXCEED THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD.) THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES, TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THAT THE OFFEROR AND/OR ANY OF ITS PRINCIPALS-- (1) [_] ARE, [_] ARE NOT PRESENTLY DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT, OR DECLARED INELIGIBLE FOR THE AWARD OF CONTRACTS BY ANY FEDERAL AGENCY; (2) [_] HAVE, [_] HAVE NOT, WITHIN A THREE-YEAR PERIOD PRECEDING THIS OFFER, BEEN CONVICTED OF OR HAD A CIVIL JUDGMENT RENDERED AGAINST THEM FOR: COMMISSION OF FRAUD OR A CRIMINAL OFFENSE IN CONNECTION WITH OBTAINING, ATTEMPTING TO OBTAIN, OR PERFORMING A FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT CONTRACT OR SUBCONTRACT; VIOLATION OF FEDERAL OR STATE ANTITRUST STATUTES RELATING TO THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS; OR COMMISSION OF EMBEZZLEMENT, THEFT, FORGERY, BRIBERY, FALSIFICATION OR DESTRUCTION OF RECORDS, MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS, TAX EVASION, VIOLATING FEDERAL CRIMINAL TAX LAWS, OR RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY; AND (3) [_] ARE, [_] ARE NOT PRESENTLY INDICTED FOR, OR OTHERWISE CRIMINALLY OR CIVILLY CHARGED BY A GOVERNMENT ENTITY WITH, COMMISSION OF ANY OF THESE OFFENSES ENUMERATED IN PARAGRAPH (H)(2) OF THIS CLAUSE; AND (4) [_] HAVE, [_] HAVE NOT, WITHIN A THREE-YEAR PERIOD PRECEDING THIS OFFER, BEEN NOTIFIED OF ANY DELINQUENT FEDERAL TAXES IN AN AMOUNT THAT EXCEEDS $3,500 FOR WHICH THE LIABILITY REMAINS UNSATISFIED. (I) TAXES ARE CONSIDERED DELINQUENT IF BOTH OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA APPLY: (A) THE TAX LIABILITY IS FINALLY DETERMINED. THE LIABILITY IS FINALLY DETERMINED IF IT HAS BEEN ASSESSED. A LIABILITY IS NOT FINALLY DETERMINED IF THERE IS A PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE OR JUDICIAL CHALLENGE. IN THE CASE OF A JUDICIAL CHALLENGE TO THE LIABILITY, THE LIABILITY IS NOT FINALLY DETERMINED UNTIL ALL JUDICIAL APPEAL RIGHTS HAVE BEEN EXHAUSTED. (B) THE TAXPAYER IS DELINQUENT IN MAKING PAYMENT. A TAXPAYER IS DELINQUENT IF THE TAXPAYER HAS FAILED TO PAY THE TAX LIABILITY WHEN FULL PAYMENT WAS DUE AND REQUIRED. A TAXPAYER IS NOT DELINQUENT IN CASES WHERE ENFORCED COLLECTION ACTION IS PRECLUDED. (II) EXAMPLES. (A) THE TAXPAYER HAS RECEIVED A STATUTORY NOTICE OF DEFICIENCY, UNDER I.R.C. §6212, WHICH ENTITLES THE TAXPAYER TO SEEK TAX COURT REVIEW OF A PROPOSED TAX DEFICIENCY. THIS IS NOT A DELINQUENT TAX BECAUSE IT IS NOT A FINAL TAX LIABILITY. SHOULD THE TAXPAYER SEEK TAX COURT REVIEW, THIS WILL NOT BE A FINAL TAX LIABILITY UNTIL THE TAXPAYER HAS EXERCISED ALL JUDICIAL APPEAR RIGHTS. (B) THE IRS HAS FILED A NOTICE OF FEDERAL TAX LIEN WITH RESPECT TO AN ASSESSED TAX LIABILITY, AND THE TAXPAYER HAS BEEN ISSUED A NOTICE UNDER I.R.C. §6320 ENTITLING THE TAXPAYER TO REQUEST A HEARING WITH THE IRS OFFICE OF APPEALS CONTESTING THE LIEN FILING, AND TO FURTHER APPEAL TO THE TAX COURT IF THE IRS DETERMINES TO SUSTAIN THE LIEN FILING. IN THE COURSE OF THE HEARING, THE TAXPAYER IS ENTITLED TO CONTEST THE UNDERLYING TAX LIABILITY BECAUSE THE TAXPAYER HAS HAD NO PRIOR OPPORTUNITY TO CONTEST THE LIABILITY. THIS IS NOT A DELINQUENT TAX BECAUSE IT IS NOT A FINAL TAX LIABILITY. SHOULD THE TAXPAYER SEEK TAX COURT REVIEW, THIS WILL NOT BE A FINAL TAX LIABILITY UNTIL THE TAXPAYER HAS EXERCISED ALL JUDICIAL APPEAL RIGHTS. (C) THE TAXPAYER HAS ENTERED INTO AN INSTALLMENT AGREEMENT PURSUANT TO I.R.C. §6159. THE TAXPAYER IS MAKING TIMELY PAYMENTS AND IS IN FULL COMPLIANCE WITH THE AGREEMENT TERMS. THE TAXPAYER IS NOT DELINQUENT BECAUSE THE TAXPAYER IS NOT CURRENTLY REQUIRED TO MAKE FULL PAYMENT. (D) THE TAXPAYER HAS FILED FOR BANKRUPTCY PROTECTION. THE TAXPAYER IS NOT DELINQUENT BECAUSE ENFORCED COLLECTION ACTION IS STAYED UNDER 11 U.S.C. §362 (THE BANKRUPTCY CODE). (I) CERTIFICATION REGARDING KNOWLEDGE OF CHILD LABOR FOR LISTED END PRODUCTS (EXECUTIVE ORDER 13126). [THE CONTRACTING OFFICER MUST LIST IN PARAGRAPH (I)(1) ANY END PRODUCTS BEING ACQUIRED UNDER THIS SOLICITATION THAT ARE INCLUDED IN THE LIST OF PRODUCTS REQUIRING CONTRACTOR CERTIFICATION AS TO FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR, UNLESS EXCLUDED AT 22.1503(B).] (1) LISTED END PRODUCT LISTED END PRODUCT: LISTED COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN: (2) CERTIFICATION. [IF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER HAS IDENTIFIED END PRODUCTS AND COUNTRIES OF ORIGIN IN PARAGRAPH (I)(1) OF THIS PROVISION, THEN THE OFFEROR MUST CERTIFY TO EITHER (I)(2)(I) OR (I)(2)(II) BY CHECKING THE APPROPRIATE BLOCK.] [_] (I) THE OFFEROR WILL NOT SUPPLY ANY END PRODUCT LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (I)(1) OF THIS PROVISION THAT WAS MINED, PRODUCED, OR MANUFACTURED IN THE CORRESPONDING COUNTRY AS LISTED FOR THAT PRODUCT. [_] (II) THE OFFEROR MAY SUPPLY AN END PRODUCT LISTED IN PARAGRAPH (I)(1) OF THIS PROVISION THAT WAS MINED, PRODUCED, OR MANUFACTURED IN THE CORRESPONDING COUNTRY AS LISTED FOR THAT PRODUCT. THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT IS HAS MADE A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO DETERMINE WHETHER FORCED OR INDENTURED CHILD LABOR WAS USED TO MINE, PRODUCE, OR MANUFACTURE ANY SUCH END PRODUCT FURNISHED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. ON THE BASIS OF THOSE EFFORTS, THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT IT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY SUCH USE OF CHILD LABOR. (J) PLACE OF MANUFACTURE. (DOES NOT APPLY UNLESS THE SOLICITATION IS PREDOMINANTLY FOR THE ACQUISITION OF MANUFACTURED END PRODUCTS.) FOR STATISTICAL PURPOSES ONLY, THE OFFEROR SHALL INDICATE WHETHER THE PLACE OF MANUFACTURE OF THE END PRODUCTS IT EXPECTS TO PROVIDE IN RESPONSE TO THIS SOLICITATION IS PREDOMINANTLY- (1) [_] IN THE UNITED STATES (CHECK THIS BOX IF THE TOTAL ANTICIPATED PRICE OF OFFERED END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES EXCEEDS THE TOTAL ANTICIPATED PRICE OF OFFERED END PRODUCTS MANUFACTURED OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES); OR (2) [_] OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. (K) CERTIFICATES REGARDING EXEMPTIONS FROM THE APPLICATION OF THE SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS. (CERTIFICATION BY THE OFFEROR AS TO ITS COMPLIANCE WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTRACT ALSO CONSTITUTES ITS CERTIFICATION AS TO COMPLIANCE BY ITS SUBCONTRACTOR IF IT SUBCONTRACTS OUT THE EXEMPT SERVICES.) [THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IS TO CHECK A BOX TO INDICATE IF PARAGRAPH (K)(1) OR (K)(2) APPLIES.] (1) [_] MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF CERTAIN EQUIPMENT AS DESCRIBED IN FAR 22.1003-4(C)(1). THE OFFEROR [_] DOES [_] DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT- (I) THE ITEMS OF EQUIPMENT TO BE SERVICED UNDER THIS CONTRACT ARE USED REGULARLY FOR OTHER THAN GOVERNMENTAL PURPOSES AND ARE SOLD OR TRADED BY THE OFFEROR (OR SUBCONTRACTOR IN THE CASE OF AN EXEMPT SUBCONTRACT) IN SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITIES TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS; (II) THE SERVICES WILL BE FURNISHED AT PRICES WHICH ARE, OR ARE BASED ON, ESTABLISHED CATALOG OR MARKET PRICES (SEE FAR 22.1003-4(C)(2)(II)) FOR THE MAINTENANCE, CALIBRATION, OR REPAIR OF SUCH EQUIPMENT; AND (III) THE COMPENSATION (WAGE AND FRINGE BENEFITS) PLAN FOR ALL SERVICE EMPLOYEES PERFORMING WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT WILL BE THE SAME AS THAT USED FOR THESE EMPLOYEES AND EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES SERVICING THE SAME EQUIPMENT OF COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. (2) [_] CERTAIN SERVICES AS DESCRIBED IN FAR 22.1003-4(D)(1). THE OFFEROR [_] DOES [_] DOES NOT CERTIFY THAT- (I) THE SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT ARE OFFERED AND SOLD REGULARLY TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL CUSTOMERS, AND ARE PROVIDED BY THE OFFEROR (OR SUBCONTRACTOR IN THE CASE OF AN EXEMPT SUBCONTRACT) TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN SUBSTANTIAL QUANTITIES IN THE COURSE OF NORMAL BUSINESS OPERATIONS; (II) THE CONTRACT SERVICES WILL BE FURNISHED AT PRICES THAT ARE, OR ARE BASED ON, ESTABLISHED CATALOG OR MARKET PRICES (SEE FAR 22.1003-4(D)(2)(III)); (III) EACH SERVICE EMPLOYEE WHO WILL PERFORM THE SERVICES UNDER THE CONTRACT WILL SPEND ONLY A SMALL PORTION OF HIS OR HER TIME (A MONTHLY AVERAGE OF LESS THAN 20 PERCENT OF THE AVAILABLE HOURS ON AN ANNUALIZED BASIS, OR LESS THAN 20 PERCENT OF AVAILABLE HOURS DURING THE CONTRACT PERIOD IF THE CONTRACT PERIOD IS LESS THAN A MONTH) SERVICING THE GOVERNMENT CONTRACT; AND (IV) THE COMPENSATION (WAGE AND FRINGE BENEFITS) PLAN FOR ALL SERVICE EMPLOYEES PERFORMING WORK UNDER THE CONTRACT IS THE SAME AS THAT USED FOR THESE EMPLOYEES AND EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES SERVICING COMMERCIAL CUSTOMERS. (3) IF PARAGRAPH (K)(1) OR (K)(2) OF THIS CLAUSE APPLIES- (I) IF THE OFFEROR DOES NOT CERTIFY TO THE CONDITIONS IN PARAGRAPH (K)(1) OR (K)(2) AND THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DID NOT ATTACH A SERVICE CONTRACT LABOR STANDARDS WAGE DETERMINATION TO THE SOLICITATION, THE OFFEROR SHALL NOTIFY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AS SOON AS POSSIBLE; AND (II) THE CONTRACTING OFFICER MAY NOT MAKE AN AWARD TO THE OFFEROR IF THE OFFEROR FAILS TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATION IN PARAGRAPH (K)(1) OR (K)(2) OF THIS CLAUSE OR TO CONTACT THE CONTRACTING OFFICER AS REQUIRED IN PARAGRAPH (K)(3)(I) OF THIS CLAUSE. (L) TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN) (26 U.S.C. 6109, 31 U.S.C. 7701). (NOT APPLICABLE IF THE OFFEROR IS REQUIRED TO PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION TO THE SAM DATABASE TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.) (1) ALL OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT THE INFORMATION REQUIRED IN PARAGRAPHS (L)(3) THROUGH (L)(5) OF THIS PROVISION TO COMPLY WITH DEBT COLLECTION REQUIREMENTS OF 31 U.S.C. 7701(C) AND 3325(D), REPORTING REQUIREMENTS OF 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, AND 6050M, AND IMPLEMENTING REGULATIONS ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS). (2) THE TIN MAY BE USED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO COLLECT AND REPORT ON ANY DELINQUENT AMOUNTS ARISING OUT OF THE OFFEROR'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE GOVERNMENT (31 U.S.C. 7701(C)(3)). IF THE RESULTING CONTRACT IS SUBJECT TO THE PAYMENT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS DESCRIBED IN FAR 4.904, THE TIN PROVIDED HEREUNDER MAY BE MATCHED WITH IRS RECORDS TO VERIFY THE ACCURACY OF THE OFFEROR'S TIN. (3) TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (TIN). [_] TIN:_____________________. [_] TIN HAS BEEN APPLIED FOR. [_] TIN IS NOT REQUIRED BECAUSE: [_] OFFEROR IS A NONRESIDENT ALIEN, FOREIGN CORPORATION, OR FOREIGN PARTNERSHIP THAT DOES NOT HAVE INCOME EFFECTIVELY CONNECTED WITH THE CONDUCT OF A TRADE OR BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES AND DOES NOT HAVE AN OFFICE OR PLACE OF BUSINESS OR A FISCAL PAYING AGENT IN THE UNITED STATES; [_] OFFEROR IS AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF A FOREIGN GOVERNMENT; [_] OFFEROR IS AN AGENCY OR INSTRUMENTALITY OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; (4) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION. [_] SOLE PROPRIETORSHIP; [_] PARTNERSHIP; [_] CORPORATE ENTITY (NOT TAX-EXEMPT); [_] CORPORATE ENTITY (TAX-EXEMPT); [_] GOVERNMENT ENTITY (FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL); [_] FOREIGN GOVERNMENT; [_] INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATION PER 26 CFR 1.6049-4; [_] OTHER ____________________. (5) COMMON PARENT. [_] OFFEROR IS NOT OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY A COMMON PARENT: [_] NAME AND TIN OF COMMON PARENT: NAME ____________________________________ TIN ______________________________________ (M) RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN. BY SUBMISSION OF ITS OFFER, THE OFFEROR CERTIFIES THAT THE OFFEROR DOES NOT CONDUCT ANY RESTRICTED BUSINESS OPERATIONS IN SUDAN. (N) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS- (1) GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ARE NOT PERMITTED TO USE APPROPRIATED (OR OTHERWISE MADE AVAILABLE) FUNDS FOR CONTRACTS WITH EITHER AN INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION, OR A SUBSIDIARY OF AN INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION, UNLESS THE EXCEPTION AT 9.108-2(B) APPLIES OR THE REQUIREMENT IS WAIVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROCEDURES AT 9.108-4. (2) REPRESENTATION. THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT- (I) IT [ ] IS, [ ] IS NOT AN INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION; AND (II) IT [ ] IS, [ ] IS NOT A SUBSIDIARY OF AN INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATION. (O) PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN. (1) THE OFFEROR SHALL EMAIL QUESTIONS CONCERNING SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGY TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE AT CISADA106@STATE.GOV. (2) REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION. UNLESS A WAIVER IS GRANTED OR AN EXCEPTION APPLIES AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (O)(3) OF THIS PROVISION, BY SUBMISSION OF ITS OFFER, THE OFFEROR- (I) REPRESENTS, TO THE BEST OF ITS KNOWLEDGE AND BELIEF, THAT THE OFFEROR DOES NOT EXPORT ANY SENSITIVE TECHNOLOGY TO THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN OR ANY ENTITIES OR INDIVIDUALS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY, OR ACTING ON BEHALF OR AT THE DIRECTION OF, THE GOVERNMENT OF IRAN; (II) CERTIFIES THAT THE OFFEROR, OR ANY PERSON OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE OFFEROR, DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ANY ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH SANCTIONS MAY BE IMPOSED UNDER SECTION 5 OF THE IRAN SANCTIONS ACT; AND (III) CERTIFIES THAT THE OFFEROR, AND ANY PERSON OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE OFFEROR, DOES NOT KNOWINGLY ENGAGE IN ANY TRANSACTION THAT EXCEEDS $3,500 WITH IRAN'S REVOLUTIONARY GUARD CORPS OR ANY OF ITS OFFICIALS, AGENTS, OR AFFILIATES, THE PROPERTY AND INTERESTS IN PROPERTY OF WHICH ARE BLOCKED PURSUANT TO THE INTERNATIONAL EMERGENCY ECONOMIC POWERS ACT (50(U.S.C. 1701 ET SEQ.) (SEE OFAC'S SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS AND BLOCKED PERSONS LIST AT HTTP://WWW.TREASURY.GOV/OFAC/DOWNLOADS/T11SDN.PDF). (3) THE REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS OF PARAGRAPH (O)(2) OF THIS PROVISION DO NOT APPLY IF- (I) THIS SOLICITATION INCLUDES A TRADE AGREEMENTS CERTIFICATION (E.G., 52.212-3(G) OR A COMPARABLE AGENCY PROVISION); AND (II) THE OFFEROR HAS CERTIFIED THAT ALL THE OFFERED PRODUCTS TO BE SUPPLIED ARE DESIGNATED COUNTRY END PRODUCTS. (P) OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR. (APPLIES IN ALL SOLICITATIONS WHEN THERE IS A REQUIREMENT TO BE REGISTERED IN SAM OR A REQUIREMENT TO HAVE A DUNS NUMBER IN THE SOLICITATION. (1) THE OFFEROR REPRESENTS THAT IT [ ] HAS OR [ ] DOES NOT HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OWNER. IF THE OFFEROR HAS MORE THAN ONE IMMEDIATE OWNER (SUCH AS A JOINT VENTURE), THEN THE OFFEROR SHALL RESPOND TO PARAGRAPH (2) AND IF APPLICABLE, PARAGRAPH (3) OF THIS PROVISION FOR EACH PARTICIPANT IN THE JOINT VENTURE. (2) IF THE OFFEROR INDICATES "HAS" IN PARAGRAPH (P)(1) OF THIS PROVISION, ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: IMMEDIATE OWNER CAGE CODE:_____________________________________________ IMMEDIATE OWNER LEGAL NAME:______________________________________________ (DO NOT USE A "DOING BUSINESS AS" NAME) IS THE IMMEDIATE OWNER OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY ANOTHER ENTITY: [ ] YES OR [ ] NO. (3) IF THE OFFEROR INDICATES "YES" IN PARAGRAPH (P)(2) OF THIS PROVISION, INDICATING THAT THE IMMEDIATE OWNER IS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY ANOTHER ENTITY, THEN ENTER THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION: HIGHEST LEVEL OWNER CAGE CODE:_____________________________________________ HIGHEST LEVEL OWNER LEGAL NAME:______________________________________________ (DO NOT USE A "DOING BUSINESS AS" NAME) (END OF PROVISION) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014). AS PRESCRIBED IN 12.301(B)(2), ADD THE FOLLOWING PARAGRAPH (C)(11) TO THE BASIC PROVISION: (11) (COMPLETE IF THE OFFEROR HAS REPRESENTED ITSELF AS DISADVANTAGED IN PARAGRAPH (C)(4) OF THIS PROVISION.) [THE OFFEROR SHALL CHECK THE CATEGORY IN WHICH ITS OWNERSHIP FALLS]: ____ BLACK AMERICAN. ___ HISPANIC AMERICAN. ___ NATIVE AMERICAN (AMERICAN INDIANS, ESKIMOS, ALEUTS, OR NATIVE HAWAIIANS). ___ ASIAN-PACIFIC AMERICAN (PERSONS WITH ORIGINS FROM BURMA, THAILAND, MALAYSIA, INDONESIA, SINGAPORE, BRUNEI, JAPAN, CHINA, TAIWAN, LAOS, CAMBODIA (KAMPUCHEA), VIETNAM, KOREA, THE PHILIPPINES, REPUBLIC OF PALAU, REPUBLIC OF THE MARSHALL ISLANDS, FEDERATED STATES OF MICRONESIA, THE COMMONWEALTH OF THE NORTHERN MARIANA ISLANDS, GUAM, SAMOA, MACAO, HONG KONG, FIJI, TONGA, KIRIBATI, TUVALU, OR NAURU). ___ SUBCONTINENT ASIAN (ASIAN-INDIAN) AMERICAN (PERSONS WITH ORIGINS FROM INDIA, PAKISTAN, BANGLADESH, SRI LANKA, BHUTAN, THE MALDIVES ISLANDS, OR NEPAL). ___ INDIVIDUAL/CONCERN, OTHER THAN ONE OF THE PRECEDIN
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