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SAMDAILY.US - ISSUE OF FEBRUARY 25, 2022 SAM #7392
SOLICITATION NOTICE

U -- Marine Safety Instructor Training

Notice Date: 2/23/2022 9:57:34 AM
Notice Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
NAICS: 611699 — All Other Miscellaneous Schools and Instruction
Contracting Office: DEPT OF COMMERCE NOAA KANSAS CITY MO 64106 USA
ZIP Code: 64106
Solicitation Number: 1333MF22QNFFK0011
Response Due: 3/10/2022 10:00:00 AM
Archive Date: 03/11/2022
Point of Contact: Suzanne Johnston
E-Mail Address: suzanne.johnston@noaa.gov
(suzanne.johnston@noaa.gov)
Description: COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Marine Safety Instructor Training Refresher Course - SEE ATTACHED SF18 RFQ FOR COMPLETE DETAILS (I)�� This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice and in accordance with the simplified acquisition procedures authorized in FAR Part 13. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. (II)�� The solicitation number for this procurement is� 1333MF22QNFFK0011 and is hereby issued as a request for quotation (RFQ). (III)�� The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-03(JAN 2022) (Deviation 2020-11) (AUG 2020). (IV)�� This procurement is unrestricted and open to all sources.� The associated NAICS code is 611699.� The small business size standard is $12.0 Mil.� (V)�� This combined solicitation/synopsis is for purchase of the following commercial services: The Contractor shall provide and retain the necessary qualified personnel, material, equipment, services, and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to conduct marine safety instructor training in support of NOAA Fisheries� observer programs.� The contractor shall conduct up to 2 (two) trainings per year. The Contractor will be required to offer the NOAA Fisheries the option of in-person or virtual/remote training classes or a hybrid approach with both in-person and virtual elements. The in-person trainings will be at different locations. The locations should be chosen as to reduce travel and cost to the federal government. The provider will be given at a minimum 2 (two) months� notice before a safety instructor training class is to be scheduled.� Scheduling may vary and is dependent on observer program needs.� The contractor will coordinate with the NOAA Fisheries, to ensure all logistics for training are met, e.g. use of pool, vessels, and other facilities as needed. (VI)�� Description of requirements is as follows: See attached Performance Work Statement (PWS) which applies to the base period and all four option periods. Line Item 0001 � Base Year; Services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) & refresher courses with a hybrid approach per the attached SF18 and Performance Work Statement for the National Observer Program (NOP) with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, for a base period of twelve months. Line Item 1001 � Option Year 1; Continued services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) & refresher courses with a hybrid approach per the original Performance Work Statement for the National Observer Program (NOP) with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, for a period of twelve months. Line Item 2001 � Option Year 2; Continued services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) & refresher courses with a hybrid approach per the original Performance Work Statement for the National Observer Program (NOP) with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, for a period of twelve months. Line Item 3001 � Option Year 3; Continued services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) & refresher courses with a hybrid approach per the original Performance Work Statement for the National Observer Program (NOP) with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, for a period of twelve months. Line Item 4001 � Option Year 4; Continued services, non-personal, to provide all labor, equipment and materials necessary for Marine Safety Instructor Training (MSIT) & refresher courses with a hybrid approach per the original Performance Work Statement for the National Observer Program (NOP) with the NOAA Fisheries Office of Science and Technology, for a period of twelve months. (VII)�� Date(s) and place(s) of delivery and acceptance: Delivery shall be with a hybrid approach of both in-person and virtual as set forth in the attached PWS. Period of performance shall be: Base Year for a twelve month period 04/01/22 through 03/3/2023.� Option Period 1 for a twelve month period 04/01/23 through 03/3/20234 Option Period 2 for a twelve month period 04/01/24 through 03/3/2025. Option Period 3 for a twelve month period 04/01/25 through 03/3/2026. Option Period 4 for a twelve month period 04/01/26 through 03/3/2027. (VIII)� FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors -- Commercial Items (Nov. 2021), applies to this acquisition. NOTICE TO OFFERORS:� Instructions for submitting quotations under this request for quote must be followed.� Failure to provide all information to aid in the evaluation may be considered non-responsive.� Offers that are non-responsive may be excluded from further evaluation and rejected without further notification to the offeror. Quotes shall be fully executed and returned on the Standard Form (SF) 18 and any acknowledgements of solicitation amendments on the SF 30. Submit quotations to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the time specified in the solicitation.� Only Email quotes are acceptable and can be sent to Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov. Vendors response to this Request for Quote shall consist of the documents outlined in the Combined Synopsis Solicitation and outlined in the Contents of a Bid Package included in the SF18. Provide all evaluation criteria in accordance with 52.212-2 in this package. In accordance with�Federal COVID-19 protocols, all on-site contractor employees will be required to complete the non-Federal Employee and Visitor Certification Form attached and carry a copy with them when reporting to any�Department of Commerce�(DOC) worksite. Additionally, those who do not certify they are fully vaccinated, or who decline to provide vaccination status, must obtain a negative COVID-19 test in order to access a DOC operating location or facility, per attached Senior Procurement Executive Message.�Contractors are required to�attest to their CO/COR or TPOC, in writing, that all on-site contractor employees are following this guidance ""THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR NON-RECEIPT OF QUOTES.� IT IS THE CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY TO REQUEST AND RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION OF THE QUOTE RECEIPT"". CAM 1352.215-72 Inquiries (APR 2010) OFFERORS MUST SUBMIT ALL QUESTIONS CONCERNING THIS SOLICITATION IN WRITING TO Suzanne.Johnston@noaa.gov.� QUESTIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 10 AM PST 03/03/2022. Any responses to questions will be made in writing, without identification of the questioner, and will be included in an amendment to the solicitation. Even if provided in other form, only the question responses included in the amendment to the solicitation will govern performance of the contract.� (End of clause) (IX) �FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation � Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition.� Offers will be evaluated based on price and the factors set forth in paragraph (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.�� Paragraph (a) is hereby completed as follows: Evaluation will be based on: �� a) Technical Approach - The proposal will be evaluated on how the offeror intends to organize, staff and manage the contract and the means that will be used to accomplish the contract requirements. The degree to which the quotation demonstrates an understanding of the requirements will be evaluated, as well as the offeror's planned management of consultants and subcontractors, if applicable. �� b) Experience - The offeror's background, experience, and qualifications will be assessed to determine the likelihood that that offeror can successfully perform the contract requirements and the degree of the risk of non-performance. �� c) Key Personnel - The education, experience, and accomplishments of key personnel will be evaluated to determine the degree to which they possess the qualifications to perform their proposed duties under the contract. �� d) Past Performance - The offeror's past performance on related contracts will be evaluated to determine, as appropriate, successful performance of contract requirements, quality and timeliness of delivery of goods and services, effective management of subcontractors, cost management, level of communication between the contracting parties, proactive management and customer satisfaction. Offeror shall provide at least three (3) past performance references.� Provide name, address, phone number, and description of the project. �� e) Price - The proposed prices/costs will be evaluated.� The cost evaluation will determine whether the proposed costs are realistic, complete, and reasonable in relation to the solicitation requirements. Proposed costs must be entirely compatible with the technical approach. The Government intends to issue a firm fixed price award based on the best value to the government on an all or none basis with payment terms of Net 30.� (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. (End of provision) The clauses/provisions contained in the SF18 are also applicable to this acquisition. (X) 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS�(NOV 2021) (DEVIATION 2020-11) (AUG 2020) The offeror shall complete the annual representations and certifications electronically in System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. (XI)� The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions � Commercial Items (Nov 2021), applies to this acquisition. (XII)� The clause at 52.212-5�Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders�Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Jan 2022) (Deviation 2021-06) (Sept 2021) (Deviation 2020-11) (Aug 2020) (Deviation 2020-05) (Apr 2020) (Deviation 2017-05)(Sept 2017) applies to this acquisition.� �(a)�The�Contractor�shall�comply with the following Federal�Acquisition�Regulation (FAR) clauses, which are incorporated in this�contract�by reference, to implement provisions of law or�Executive�orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial�products�and commercial services: ��(1)�52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements�(Jan 2017)�(section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its�successor�provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). ��(2)�52.204-23, Prohibition on�Contracting�for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities�(Nov 2021)�(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). ��(3)�52.204-25, Prohibition on�Contracting�for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or�Equipment.�(Nov 2021)�(Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). ��(4)�52.209-10, Prohibition on�Contracting�with Inverted Domestic Corporations�(Nov 2015). ��(5)�52.233-3, Protest After Award�(Aug 1996)�(�31�U.S.C.�3553). ��(6)�52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of�Contract�Claim�(Oct 2004)�(Public Laws 108-77 and 108-78 (�19�U.S.C.�3805�note)). ��(b)�The�Contractor�shall�comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (b) that the�Contracting Officer�has indicated as being incorporated in this�contract�by reference to implement provisions of law or�Executive�orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial�products�and commercial services: ��[Contracting Officer�check as appropriate.] ��__�(1)�52.203-6, Restrictions on�Subcontractor�Sales to the Government�(Jun 2020),�with�Alternate�I�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�4704�and�10�U.S.C.�2402). ��__�(2)�52.203-13,�Contractor�Code of Business Ethics and Conduct�(Nov 2021)�(�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�(Jun 2020)�(Pub. L. 109-282) (�31�U.S.C.�6101�note). ��__�(5)�[Reserved]. ��__�(6)�52.204-14, Service�Contract�Reporting Requirements�(Oct 2016)�(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ��__�(7)�52.204-15, Service�Contract�Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts�(Oct 2016)�(Pub. L. 111-117, section 743 of Div. C). ��XX�(8)�52.209-6, Protecting the Government�s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for�Debarment.�(Nov 2021)�(�31�U.S.C.�6101�note). ��__�(9)�52.209-9, Updates of Publicly Available�Information�Regarding Responsibility Matters�(Oct 2018)�(�41�U.S.C.�2313). ��__�(10)�[Reserved]. ��__�(11)�52.219-3, Notice of�HUBZone�Set-Aside or Sole-Source Award�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�657a). ��__�(12)�52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for�HUBZone�Small Business Concerns�(Sep 2021)�(if the�offeror�elects to waive the preference, it�shall�so indicate in its�offer) (�15�U.S.C.�657a). ��__�(13)�[Reserved] ��__�(14)�(i)�52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside�(Nov 2020)�(�15�U.S.C.�644). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-6. ��__�(15)�(i)�52.219-7, Notice of Partial Small Business Set-Aside�(Nov 2020)�(�15�U.S.C.�644). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-7. ��__�(16)�52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns�(Oct 2018)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(d)(2)�and (3)). ��__�(17)�(i)�52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan�(Nov 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(d)(4)). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Nov 2016)�of�52.219-9. ��__�(iii)�Alternate�II�(Nov 2016)�of�52.219-9. ��__�(iv)�Alternate�III�(Jun 2020)�of�52.219-9. ��__�(v)�Alternate�IV�(Sep 2021)�of�52.219-9. ��__�(18)�(i)�52.219-13, Notice of Set-Aside of Orders�(Mar 2020)�(�15�U.S.C.�644(r)). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-13. ��__�(19)�52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�637s). ��__�(20)�52.219-16, Liquidated Damages�Subcontracting Plan�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(d)(4)(F)(i)). ��__�(21)�52.219-27, Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�657f). ��XX�(22)�(i)�52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�632(a)(2)). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2020)�of�52.219-28. ��__�(23)�52.219-29, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business Concerns�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(m)). ��__�(24)�52.219-30, Notice of Set-Aside for, or Sole-Source Award to, Women-Owned Small Business Concerns Eligible Under the Women-Owned Small Business Program�(Sep 2021)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(m)). ��__�(25)�52.219-32, Orders Issued Directly Under Small Business Reserves�(Mar 2020)�(�15�U.S.C.�644(r)). ��__�(26)�52.219-33,�Nonmanufacturer�Rule�(Sep 2021)�(�15U.S.C. 637(a)(17)). ��XX (27)�52.222-3, Convict Labor�(Jun 2003)�(E.O.11755). ��__�(28)�52.222-19,�Child�Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies�(Jan 2022)�(E.O.13126). ��XX�(29)�52.222-21, Prohibition of�Segregated Facilities�(Apr 2015). �� XX�(30)�(i)�52.222-26, Equal Opportunity�(Sep 2016)�(E.O.11246). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Feb 1999)�of�52.222-26. ��__�(31)�(i)�52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans�(Jun 2020)�(�38�U.S.C.�4212). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Jul 2014)�of�52.222-35. ��XX �32)�(i)�52.222-36, Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities�(Jun 2020)�(�29�U.S.C.�793). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Jul 2014)�of�52.222-36. ��__�(33)�52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) (�38�U.S.C.�4212). ��__�(34)�52.222-40, Notification of�Employee�Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act�(Dec 2010)�(E.O. 13496). ��XX (35)�(i)�52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons�(Nov 2021)�(�22�U.S.C.�chapter�78�and E.O. 13627). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Mar 2015)�of�52.222-50�(�22�U.S.C.�chapter�78�and E.O. 13627). ��__�(36)�52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification�(Nov 2021)�. (Executive�Order 12989). (Not applicable to the�acquisition�of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial�products�or commercial services as prescribed in FAR�22.1803.) ��__�(37)�(i)�52.223-9, Estimate of Percentage of�Recovered Material�Content for EPA�Designated Items (May�2008) (�42�U.S.C.�6962(c)(3)(A)(ii)). (Not applicable to the�acquisition�of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(May�2008)�of�52.223-9�(�42�U.S.C.�6962(i)(2)(C)). (Not applicable to the�acquisition�of commercially available off-the-shelf items.) ��__�(38)�52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and�High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons�(Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693). ��__�(39)�52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration�Equipment�and Air Conditioners�(Jun 2016)�(E.O. 13693). ��__�(40)�(i)�52.223-13,�Acquisition�of EPEAT�-Registered�Imaging Equipment�(Jun 2014)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Oct 2015)�of�52.223-13. ��__�(41)�(i)�52.223-14,�Acquisition�of EPEAT�-Registered Televisions�(Jun 2014)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I (Jun2014) of�52.223-14. ��__�(42)�52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming�Products�(May�2020)�(�42�U.S.C.�8259b). ��__�(43)�(i)�52.223-16,�Acquisition�of EPEAT�-Registered Personal�Computer�Products�(Oct 2015)�(E.O.s 13423 and 13514). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Jun 2014)�of�52.223-16. ��XX�(44)�52.223-18, Encouraging�Contractor�Policies to Ban�Text Messaging�While Driving�(Jun 2020)�(E.O. 13513). ��__�(45)�52.223-20, Aerosols�(Jun 2016)�(E.O. 13693). ��__�(46)�52.223-21, Foams (Jun2016) (E.O. 13693). ��__�(47)�(i)�52.224-3�Privacy Training�(Jan 2017)�(5 U.S.C. 552 a). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Jan 2017)�of�52.224-3. ��__�(48)�52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�chapter�83). ��__�(49)�(i)�52.225-3, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.chapter83,�19�U.S.C.�3301�note,�19�U.S.C.�2112�note,�19�U.S.C.�3805�note,�19�U.S.C.�4001�note, Pub. L. 103-182, 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, 110-138, 112-41, 112-42, and 112-43. ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Jan�2021)�of�52.225-3. ��__�(iii)�Alternate�II�(Jan�2021)�of�52.225-3. ��__�(iv)�Alternate�III�(Jan�2021)�of�52.225-3. ��__�(50)�52.225-5, Trade Agreements�(Oct 2019)�(�19�U.S.C.�2501,�et seq.,�19�U.S.C.�3301�note). ��__�(51)�52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases�(Feb 2021)�(E.O.�s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury). ��__�(52)�52.225-26, Contractors Performing�Private Security Functions�Outside the�United States�(Oct 2016) (Section 862, as amended, of the�National Defense�Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008;�10�U.S.C. 2302Note). ��__�(53)�52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or�Emergency�Area Set-Aside (Nov2007) (�42�U.S.C.�5150). ��__�(54)�52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or�Emergency�Area (Nov2007) (�42�U.S.C.�5150). ��__�(55)�52.229-12,�Tax�on Certain Foreign Procurements�(Feb 2021). ��__�(56)�52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial�Products�and Commercial Services�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�4505,�10�U.S.C.�2307(f)). ��XX�(57)�52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial�Products�and Commercial Services�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�4505,�10�U.S.C.�2307(f)). ��XX�(58)�52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management�(Oct2018)�(�31�U.S.C.�3332). ��__�(59)�52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul 2013) (�31�U.S.C.�3332). ��__�(60)�52.232-36, Payment by Third Party�(May�2014)�(�31�U.S.C.�3332). ��__�(61)�52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards�(Aug 1996)�(�5�U.S.C.�552a). ��__�(62)�52.242-5, Payments to Small Business Subcontractors�(Jan 2017)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(d)(13)). ��__�(63)�(i)�52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels�(Nov 2021)�(�46 U.S.C. 55305�and�10�U.S.C.�2631). ��__�(ii)�Alternate�I�(Apr 2003)�of�52.247-64. ��__�(iii)�Alternate�II�(Nov 2021)�of�52.247-64. ��(c)�The�Contractor�shall�comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the�Contracting Officer�has indicated as being incorporated in this�contract�by reference to implement provisions of law or�Executive�orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial�products�and commercial services: ��[Contracting Officer�check as appropriate.] ��__�(1)�52.222-41, Service�Contract�Labor Standards�(Aug 2018)�(�41�U.S.C.�chapter67). ��__�(2)�52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires�(May�2014)�(�29�U.S.C.�206�and�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). ��__�(3)�52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service�Contract�Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and�Option�Contracts)�(Aug 2018)�(�29�U.S.C.�206�and�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). ��__�(4)�52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service�Contract�Labor Standards-Price Adjustment (May�2014) (�29U.S.C.206��and�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). ��__�(5)�52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service�Contract�Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain�Equipment-Requirements (May�2014) (�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). ��XX�(6)�52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service�Contract�Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements�(May�2014)�(�41�U.S.C.�chapter�67). ��__�(7)�52.222-55, Minimum Wages for�Contractor�Workers Under�Executive�Order 14026�(Jan 2022). ��__�(8)�52.222-62,�Paid Sick Leave�Under�Executive�Order 13706�(Jan 2022)�(E.O. 13706). ��__�(9)�52.226-6, Promoting�Excess Food�Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) (�42�U.S.C.�1792). ��(d)�Comptroller General Examination of Record. The�Contractor�shall�comply with the provisions of this paragraph (d) if this�contract�was awarded using other than sealed�bid, is in excess of the�simplified acquisition threshold, as defined in FAR�2.101, on the date of award of this�contract, and does not contain the clause at�52.215-2, Audit and Records-Negotiation. ��(1)�The Comptroller General of the�United States, or an authorized representative of the Comptroller General,�shall�have access to and right to examine any of the�Contractor�s directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this�contract. ��(2)�The�Contractor�shall�make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records,�materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this�contract�or for any shorter period specified in FAR subpart�4.7,�Contractor�Records Retention, of the other clauses of this�contract. If this�contract�is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated�shall�be�made�available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this�contract�shall�be�made�available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. ��(3)�As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other�data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the�Contractor�to create or maintain any record that the�Contractor�does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. ��(e)�(1)�Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the�Contractor�is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a�subcontract�for commercial�products�or commercial services. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down�shall�be as required by the clause- ��(i)�52.203-13,�Contractor�Code of Business Ethics and Conduct�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�3509). ��(ii)�52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its�successor�provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)). ��(iii)�52.204-23, Prohibition on�Contracting�for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities�(Nov 2021)�(Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91). ��(iv)�52.204-25, Prohibition on�Contracting�for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or�Equipment.�(Nov 2021)�(Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232). ��(v)�52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns�(Oct 2018)�(�15�U.S.C.�637(d)(2)�and (3)), in all subcontracts that�offer�further subcontracting opportunities. If the�subcontract�(except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds the applicable threshold specified in FAR�19.702(a) on the date of�subcontract�award, the�subcontractor�must�include�52.219-8�in lower tier subcontracts that�offer�subcontracting opportunities. ��(vi)�52.222-21, Prohibition of�Segregated Facilities�(Apr 2015). ��(vii)�52.222-26, Equal Opportunity�(Sep 2015)�(E.O.11246). ��t required, the�Contractor�may�include in its subcontracts for commercial�products�and commercial services 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�(Jan 2022)�. 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: (d)(1) The Comptroller General of the�United States, an appropriate Inspector General appointed under section 3 or 8 G of the Inspector General Act of 1978 (�5�U.S.C.�App.), or an authorized representative of either of the foregoing officials�shall�have access to and right to� (i) Examine any of the�Contractor�s or any subcontractors� records that pertain to, and involve transactions relating to, this�contract; and (ii) Interview any officer or�employee�regarding such transactions. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), and (c), of this clause, the�Contractor�is not required to flow down any FAR clause in a�subcontract�for commercial�products�or commercial services, other than� (i)�Paragraph (d) of this clause. This paragraph flows down to all subcontracts, except the authority of the Inspector General under paragraph (d)(1)(ii) does not flow down; and (ii)�Those clauses listed in this paragraph (e)(1). Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down�shall�be as required by the clause- (A)�52.203-13,�Contractor�Code of Business Ethics and Conduct�(Nov 2021)�(�41�U.S.C.�3509). (B)�52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009�(Jun 2010)�(Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (C) 52.204-23, Prohibition o...
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