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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF JUNE 11, 2021 SAM #7132
SOLICITATION NOTICE

58 -- Audio-Visual Upgrade

Notice Date

6/9/2021 12:27:48 PM
 

Notice Type

Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
 

NAICS

334310 — Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing
 

Contracting Office

CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION BETHESDA MD 20814 USA
 

ZIP Code

20814
 

Solicitation Number

61320621Q0033
 

Response Due

7/22/2021 12:00:00 PM
 

Archive Date

08/06/2021
 

Point of Contact

Sheryl Johnson, Phone: 3015047802
 

E-Mail Address

sjohnson@cpsc.gov
(sjohnson@cpsc.gov)
 

Small Business Set-Aside

SBA Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
 

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotation (RFQ). �The solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2021-05. �This requirement is set-aside for small business. THIS RFQ IS SUBJECT TO AGENCY DETERMINATION TO FUND THIS REQUIREMENT. �ALL QUOTES MUST BE VALID THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2021. The required services are described in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). �Services shall be provided on a Firm-Fixed-Price basis. �CPSC requires audio and visual upgrade services for conference rooms. � Delivery and acceptance shall be to the CPSC point of contact included in the SOW and in accordance with Local Clause 1 A for the delivery of any items to CPSC. � The provision at 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.212-1, the quote must prominently display the offeror�s Taxpayer Identification number, CAGE code and DUNS number, as well as contact information for the offeror�s point of contact for the quote. �SAM.gov registration is required to be considered for award. �The quote shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist at sjohnson@cpsc.gov with two separate attachments, one for the technical response and one for price. � SEE ATTTACHED �INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS� FOR QUOTE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. The provision at 52.212-2, Evaluation�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition, and the evaluation criteria to be included in paragraph (a) of that provision are as follows: � Factor A: Technical� No pricing information shall be included in the technical submission. �There is a MAXIMUM PAGE LIMIT of 25 PAGES for this volume. �Information past page 25 will not be reviewed. � Brevity is encouraged. �This section must describe technical information that the offeror provides. �The technical quote must include the details of how the offeror plans to accomplish all requirements and tasks of the SOW, what personnel are proposed and the qualifications of the contractor personnel, the resources the contractor plans to utilize, and all information necessary to demonstrate the contractor�s capabilities. �The quote must demonstrate the feasibility of the contractor�s approach and ability to oversee and carry out the objectives, scope, and requirements of the solicitation to include adequate staffing to complete the tasks in the SOW. �The technical quote should also clearly and fully demonstrate the offeror�s capabilities, knowledge, and experience regarding the technical requirements described below. � FACTOR B: PAST PERFORMANCE� Quotes will be evaluated based on the performance demonstrated in previous, similar projects. Offerors with no relevant past performance must be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably. The Government reserves the right to obtain information for use in the evaluation of past performance from any and all sources including sources outside of the Government. Past performance information will be utilized to determine the quality of the contractor's past performance as it relates to the probability of success for the required effort. FACTOR C: PRICE� Price will be evaluated based on the proposed level of effort and resources associated with deliverables in order to perform the requirement, and for reasonableness in relationship to the Offeror's quoted technical solution.� Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications�Commercial Items, if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration. Offerors shall include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items, if the annual SAM registration has not been completed. If the SAM registration has been completed, Offerors shall only submit paragraph (b) if there are applicable exceptions to the current registration. The clause at 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition.� The clause at 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Items, applies to this acquisition. �The following additional FAR clauses cited in FAR 52.212-5 are applicable to this acquisition: (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (June 2020); (8) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (June 2020); (14) Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020); (18) Notice of Set-Aside of Orders (Mar 2020); (22) �52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Nov 2020); (27) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003); (29) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015); (30) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Apr 2015); (32) 52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (June 2020); (35)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Oct 2020); (44) 52.223-18, Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (June 2020); (48) 52.225-1 Buy American Supplies; (52) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008); (58) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer�System for Award Management (Oct 2018). � The following FAR clauses also apply to this requirement: � 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 10 days. (End of clause) FAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) FAR PROVISIONS 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror. (AUG 2020) � � � (a) Definitions. As used in this provision� � � � Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means� � � � � � �(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or � � � � � �(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code. � � � Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor. � � � Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term ""successor"" does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances. � � � (b) The Offeror represents that it ? is or ? is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years. � � � (c) If the Offeror has indicated ""is"" in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order): � � � � � Predecessor CAGE code:??????????(or mark ""Unknown""). � � � � � Predecessor legal name: ??????????. � � � � � (Do not use a ""doing business as"" name). (End of provision) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (OCT 2020) The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ""does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument"" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services�Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it ""does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services"" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3. � � � (a) Definitions. As used in this provision� � � � Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. � � � (b) Prohibition. � (1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to� � � � � � � � � (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or � � � � � � � � (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. � � � � � �(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L. 115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to� � � � � � � � � (i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or � � � � � � � � (ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles. � � � (c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for ""covered telecommunications equipment or services"". � � � (d) Representation. The Offeror represents that� � � � � � �(1) It ? will, ? will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds ""will"" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and � � � � � �(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that� � � � � � It ? does, ? does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds ""does"" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section. � � � (e) Disclosures.� (1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded ""will"" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: � � � � � � � � (i) For covered equipment� � � � � � � � � � � �(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) or a distributor, if known); � � � � � � � � � � �(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and � � � � � � � � � � �(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. � � � � � � � � (ii) For covered services� � � � � � � � � � � �(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or � � � � � � � � � � �(B) If not associated with maintenance, the Product Service Code (PSC) of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision. � � � � � �(2) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded ""does"" in the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer: � � � � � � � � (i) For covered equipment� � � � � � � � � � � �(A) The entity that produced the covered telecommunications equipment (include entity name, unique entity identifier, CAGE code, and whether the entity was the OEM or a distributor, if known); � � � � � � � � � � �(B) A description of all covered telecommunications equipment offered (include brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); and � � � � � � � � � � �(C) Explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications equipment and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. � � � � � � � � (ii) For covered services� � � � � � � � � � � �(A) If the service is related to item maintenance: A description of all covered telecommunications services offered (include on the item being maintained: Brand; model number, such as OEM number, manufacturer part number, or wholesaler number; and item description, as applicable); or � � � � � � � � � � �(B) If not associated with maintenance, the PSC of the service being provided; and explanation of the proposed use of covered telecommunications services and any factors relevant to determining if such use would be permissible under the prohibition in paragraph (b)(2) of this provision. (End of provision) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) � � � (a) Definitions. As used in this provision, ""covered telecommunications equipment or services"" and ""reasonable inquiry"" have the meaning provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. � � � (b) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for ""covered telecommunications equipment or services"". � � � (c)� (1) Representation. The Offeror represents that it ? does, ? does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument. � � � � � �(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry for purposes of this representation, the offeror represents that it ? does, ? does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. (End of provision) The following local clauses are also applicable to this requirement: � LOCAL CLAUSES LC1A � �CONTRACTOR�S NOTE � � � �Deliveries and/or shipments shall not be left at the Loading Dock. �All deliveries shall be considered �inside deliveries� to the appropriate room at the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and in accordance with the instructions below. �When scheduling deliveries the purchase order number shall always be referenced and all packages shall clearly display the Purchase Order Number on the outside of the cartons and/or packages, to include the packing slip. ATTENTION GOVERNMENT VENDOR A. � �DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS: 1. �DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LARGE OR HEAVY ITEMS: If the shipment or item being delivered requires use of a loading dock, advance notification is required. �The contractor shall contact the Shipping and Receiving Coordinator at 301-892-0586 or Constantia Demas (301) 504-7544 �forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the date the items are to arrive to schedule use of the loading dock. LOADING DOCK HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 am to 11:00 am � or � 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm Monday through Friday (except holidays) Please notify contact person if there is a change in the delivery date. For changes, delays, or assistance please contact CPSC as follows: Facilities Management Support Services (301) 504-7091 and The COR � TBD Upon arrival, the driver should contact the CPSC Guard, 301-504-7721, at the loading dock to obtain assistance in using freight elevators and to gain access to CPSC security areas. 2. �DELIVERY INSTRUCTION FOR SMALL ITEMS When delivering or shipping small items, the contractor and/or carrier service shall report to the 4th floor lobby, North Tower, 4330 East West Highway, to sign in with the CPSC guard. �Upon completion of signing in, the contractor shall deliver all shipments to the Mail Room, Room 410. �After delivery, delivery personnel shall promptly depart the building. � MAIL ROOM HOURS OF OPERATION: Monday through Friday (except holidays) � 7:30 am to 5:00 pm B. �BILLING INSTRUCTIONS � � Pursuant to the Prompt Payment Act (P.L. 97-177) and the Prompt Payment Act Amendments of 1988 (P.L. 100-496) all Federal agencies are required to pay their bills on time, pay interest penalties when payments are made late, and to take discounts only when payments are made within the discount period. �To assure compliance with the Act, vouchers and/or invoices shall be submitted through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). �At a minimum, each invoice document submitted through IPP shall include the documentation required in the contract.� ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS� Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) is a secure web-based electronic invoicing and payment information service available to all Federal agencies and their supplier by the U.S. Treasury's Bureau of Fiscal Service. �IPP allows Federal agencies and their suppliers to exchange electronic purchase orders, blanket POs, invoices, and payment information in one easy to access web portal. � This service is free of charge to government agencies and their suppliers, including services and support. � �� �(a) �Definitions. �As used in this clause- (1)�Payment request� means a bill, voucher, invoice, or request for contract financing payment with associated supporting documentation. �The payment request must comply with the requirements identified in FAR 32.905(b), �Payment documentation and process� and the applicable Payment clause included in this contract. �� �(b) �The Contractor shall submit payment requests electronically using the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). �Information regarding IPP is available on the Internet at www.ipp.gov. �Assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@stls.frb.org or phone (866)973-3131. PAYMENT AND INVOICE QUESTIONS For payment and invoice questions, contact the Accounts Payable Branch at (304) 480-8000 option 7 or via email at AccountsPayable@fiscal.treasury.gov. Customer Service inquiries may be directed to Adriane Clark at AClark@cpsc.gov. OVERPAYMENTS Accounts Receivable Conversion of Check Payments to EFT: �If the Contractor sends the Government a check to remedy duplicate contract financing or an overpayment by the government, it will be converted into an electronic funds transfer (EFT). This means the Government will copy the check and use the account information on it to electronically debit the Contractor�s account for the amount of the check. The debit from the Contractor�s account will usually occur within 24 hours and will be shown on the regular account statement. The Contractor will not receive the original check back. �The Government will destroy the Contractor�s original check, but will keep a copy of it. �If the EFT cannot be processed for technical reasons, the Contractor authorizes the Government to process the copy in place of the original check. C. �INSPECTION & ACCEPTANCE PERIOD Unless otherwise stated in the Statement of Work or Description, the Commission will ordinarily inspect all materials/services within seven (7) business days after the date of receipt. The CPSC representative responsible for inspecting the materials/services will transmit disapproval, if appropriate, to the contractor and the Contracting Officer. �If other inspection information is provided in the Statement of Work or Description, it is controlling. D. �NO AUTOMATIC RENEWALS� If any license or service tied to periodic payment is provided under this agreement (e.g., annual software maintenance or annual lease term), such license or service shall not renew automatically upon expiration of its current term without prior express consent by an authorized Government representative. (End of Clause) LC 9 Key Personnel� a. �The following individuals, listed by name and title, have been identified as key personnel for performance under this contract: [ � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �] b. �The personnel specified above and/or in the schedule of the contract are considered to be essential to the work being performed hereunder. �If these individuals are unavailable for assignment for work under the contract, or it is anticipated that their level of involvement will be significantly different from the negotiated level, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and shall submit justifications (including proposed substitutions) in sufficient detail to permit evaluation of the impact on the program. �The Contracting Officer shall review, and may ratify in writing, such substitutions. �Prior to substitution of key personnel, the Contractor shall obtain the written consent of the Contracting Officer. LC 10 Background Security Checks performed by the Contractor a. All Contractor employees proposed and/or presently in service under this contract and any new Contractor employees to be utilized for performance of this contract may be subjected to background checks. �Information regarding background and security checks to be performed on personnel shall be included with the proposal and contract award. �These checks shall be performed at Contractor expense. �The results of such checks shall be provided to the Government. b. �Identical background and security checks shall also be performed on new or substitution personnel prior to entering into service under this contract.� c. By execution of this contract, the Contractor certifies none of the employees working under this contract have been convicted of a felony, a crime of violence, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, such as a conviction of larceny within the last five (5) years. d. The Government reserves the right to remove from service any Contractor employee for any of the following: (1) �Conviction of a felony, a crime of violence, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, such as a conviction of larceny within the last five (5) years. (2) �Falsification of information entered on security screening forms or other documents submitted to the Government. (3) �Improper conduct once performing on the contract, including criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct or other conduct prejudicial to the Government regardless of whether the conduct is directly related to the contract. (4) �Any behavior judged to pose a threat to personnel or property. e. Failure by the contractor to comply with the terms of this clause may result in termination of the contract. LC 11 Background Security Checks performed by CPSC� a. All Contractor employees proposed and/or presently in service under this contract and any new Contractor employees to be utilized for performance of this contract may be subjected to a National Agency Check and Inquiry (NACI). �These background checks will be performed at Government expense. b. The Contractor shall, upon request of the Commission, provide whatever information is necessary about each employee to facilitate the performance of this check. �This information shall be provided at the expense of the Contractor. c. If a background check on employees is deemed to be necessary on employees, it will be performed as soon as practicable prior to their performance or after they enter into service. d. Background checks will be updated as determined to be necessary by CPSC. e. By execution of this contract, the Contractor certifies none of the employees working under this contract have been convicted of a felony, a crime of violence, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, such as a conviction of larceny within the last five (5) years. f. The Government reserves the right to remove from service any Contractor employee for any of the following: (1) �Conviction of a felony, a crime of violence, or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, such as a conviction of larceny within the last five (5) years. (2) �Falsification of information entered on security screening forms or other documents submitted to the Government. (3) �Improper conduct once performing on the contract, including criminal, infamous, dishonest, immoral, or notoriously disgraceful conduct or other conduct prejudicial to the Government regardless of whether the conduct is directly related to the contract. (4) �Any behavior judged to pose a threat to personnel or property. g. Failure by the contractor to comply with the terms of this clause may result in termination of the contract. LC 30 Security and Personal Identity Verification Procedures a. �The performance of this contract requires contractor employees to have access to CPSC facilities and/or systems. In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), all such employees must comply with agency personal identity verification (PIV) procedures. �Contractor employees who do not already possess a current PIV Card acceptable to the agency shall be required to provide personal background information, undergo a background investigation (NACI or other OPM-required or approved investigation), including an FBI National Criminal History Fingerprint Check prior to being permitted access to any such facility or system. CPSC may accept PIV issued by another Federal Government agency but shall not be required to do so. No contractor employee will be permitted access to a CPSC facility or system without approval under the PIV process. b. �Contracted employees must meet the following citizenship requirements:� 1. �A United States (U.S.) citizen; or, 2. �A national of the United States (see 8. U.S.C. 1408); or, 3. �An alien lawfully admitted into the United States for permanent residence as evidenced by an alien Registration Receipt Card form I-151 c. �Within five (5) days after contract award, the Contractor shall provide a list of contracted personnel, including full name, social security number, and place (city and state) and date of birth to the designated Contracting Officer�s Representative (COR). �This information will be used to determine whether personnel have had a recent Federal background investigation and whether or not further investigation is required. d. �For each contractor employee subject to the requirements of this clause and not in possession of a current PIV Card acceptable to CPSC, the Contractor shall submit the following properly-completed forms: Electronic Standard Form (SF) 85 or 85-P, ""Questionnaire for Non-sensitive Positions,"" SF 87 Fingerprint Chart, Optional Form (OF) 306, and a current resume. The SF-85 is available from the Office of Personnel Management�s (OPM) secure website. �The CPSC Office of Human Resources will provide the COR with the other forms that are not obtainable via the internet. e. �The Contractor shall complete the electronic security form and deliver the other completed forms indicated in paragraph d above to the COR within five (5) days of written notification from the COR of those contractor employees requiring background investigations. f. �Upon completion of the investigation, the COR will notify the Contractor in writing of all investigation determinations. If any contractor employees are determined to be unsuitable to be given access to CPSC, the Contractor shall immediately provide identical information regarding replacement employees. �The Contractor is responsible for providing suitable candidates and fulfilling staffing requirements under the contract so that there is no break in service. �This approval process applies to contract start up and any required replacement personnel. Failure to prequalify potential replacement personnel will not serve as an excuse for failure to provide performance. �Nonperformance due to failure to provide suitable contractor employees may result in a Termination for Cause or Default. g. �CPSC will issue a PIV Card to each on-site contractor employee who is to be given access to CPSC facilities and systems. The employee will not be given access prior to issuance of a PIV Card. �CPSC may ...
 

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Zip Code: 20814

Country: USA
 

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