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SPACE PLANNING AND DESIGN SERVICES SOLICITATION
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; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation documents and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect the Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-26.
I. GENERAL
BACKGROUND
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) is an independent Federal agency created by Congress in 1935 to administer the National Labor Relations Act, the primary law governing relations between unions and employers in the private sector. The statue guarantees the right of employees to organize and to bargain collectively with their employers or to refrain from all such activity. The NLRB has two principle functions:
1) to determine, through secret ballot elections, the free democratic choice by employees whether they wish to be represented by a union in dealing with their employers and, if so, by which union; and
2) to prevent and remedy unlawful acts, called unfair labor practices, by either employers or unions.
The Agency processes only those charges of unfair labor practices and petitions for employee elections that are filed with the NLRB in one of its 51 Regional, Sub-Regional, or Resident Offices.
SCOPE
The NLRB desires to procure a contractor to provide Space Planning and Design Services to perform utilization studies, inventories and surveys. The NLRB is comprised of Headquarters and 57 Field locations throughout the United States, which have varying lease actions, relocation project surveys, alteration projects and construction projects. CADD drawings shall be produced from utilization studies, inventories and surveys for all actions. Work may be performed in various phases. Contractor will recommend project phases and complete work schedules in accordance with Agency- approved plans. The contractor shall provide the Agency with professional advice and make recommendations on improving the effectiveness of tenant space through Federal management processes or procedures utilizing Federal Management Regulations (FMR), National Labor Relations Board Administrative Policies and Procedures (APPM), Facilities and Space Management (FAC-2), National Labor Relations Board Space Allocation Standards and National Labor Relations Board Collective Bargaining Agreements, Articles 20 Office Facilities and 23 Health and Safety. Aforementioned documents are available at the NLRB and will be provided to the contractor. Such services may take the form of information, advice, opinions, alternatives, analyses, evaluations, or recommendations, informal issuances and documented work products. Contractor personnel shall not perform any inherently governmental activities and is not permitted to approve any contractual documents or obligate the government in any way. The period of performance will be from date of award for a period of six (6) months with two (2) three-month option periods if necessary.
OBJECTIVES
The objective of this request for proposals is to procure contractor services to provide technical space planning and design services to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) during Fiscal Year 2008. Services are to include space design, utilization studies, on-site surveys and inventories, Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) design services, market surveys, technical evaluations of space configuration and project management services for space reduction, tenant improvements and alteration projects, including preparing project schedules, spreadsheets and evaluation reports.
PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/HOURS OF OPERATIONS
All activities shall be performed in an office setting at NLRB s Headquarters facility located at 1099 14th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20570.
WORK SCHEDULE
Work shall be performed Mondays through Fridays, during NLRB regular business hours 8:30 a.m. 5:00 pm. Work hours are not to exceed 40 hours per week. Contractor is required to deduct a 30 minute lunch period from each day that work hours exceed five (5) hours.
GOVERNMENT FUNRNISHED EQUIPMENT/GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS (GFE/GFI)
The Agency shall provide office space, CADD plotters, computer, printers, copier and e-mail capability, telephone, fax and all supplies necessary to carry out the tasks as outlined below. GFE/GFI shall be used only for performing this contract and equipment shall not be used for personal use.
II. GENERAL TASKS
The Contractor shall successfully complete the tasks listed below, in conformance with established Agency policies and practices and Federal Property Management Regulations (FMR).
3.1 Provide technical space planning and design services to the National Labor
Relations Board including performing surveys and inventories.
3.2 Develop and prepare layout, design and/or scaled construction drawings utilizing AutoCADD system 2008 contingent upon survey results and the complexity of the work needed.
3.3 Review architectural design drawings and construction drawings for accuracy
and conformance to NLRB s space allocation policies.
3.4 Develop detailed requirements from utilization studies, surveys and inventories including preparation of technical evaluations, and submission of requirements and recommendations to appropriate Agency officials. Surveys and studies will include finishes and amenities, millwork, tile inspections, hardware and mechanical inspections, electrical and LAN surveys and wall realignment.
3.5 Perform related project management tasks to include preparing and
maintaining project schedules and providing reports on tasks and schedules.
3.6 Weekly progress reports shall be submitted to the COTR.
III. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
At a minimum, the Contractor shall posses the following qualifications:
1) At least five (5) years experience with Federal space planning and design.
2) Possess experience in developing space requirements packages in accordance with GSA regulations, designing office space, developing detailed specifications, conducting technical space utilization evaluations and physical building surveys, preparing space management plans for building and construction projects.
3) Experience preparing GSA Reimbursable Work Authorizations and preparing independent cost estimates.
4) Experience in automated Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) system layout and design and operation, preferably with AutoCADD software.
5) Knowledge of the Federal Management Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, Public Contracts and Property Management, Chapter 101 (Subchapter D-Public Buildings and Space) and other federal policies, procedures, laws and regulations that relate to space management.
IV. DELIVERABLES
The Contractor is required to submit a weekly progress report to the COTR. The report shall include a description of the work completed, as well as a summary of the actual hours worked. The Contractor will also be responsible for submitting an invoice on the 10th of each month. Deliverables in the form of space plans, schedules, spreadsheets and reports shall be required.
1. Proposal Submission
The Offeror shall submit separate technical and cost proposals that will sufficiently address the Statement of Work (SOW). Proposals are due by 3:30 pm EDT. on Friday, August 1, 2008.
a.) Technical Proposal Technical proposals shall not simply rephrase or restate the Government s requirements, but rather, shall provide convincing rationale to demonstrate (1) proficiency in all general task areas and (2) show how minimum qualifications are met or exceeded. The resume of the primary Key Person being proposed for the assignment and one alternate resume, should the Government wish to exercise the option to increase the level of effort at the onset of the contract, shall accompany the technical proposal.
b.) Cost Proposal The Cost Proposal shall include the cost schedule below and be supplemented with a cost breakout that, at a minimum, justifies the cost identified by labor category (including wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit).
CLIN 0001 FFP 6 month, full time support for 8 hours per day, not including Federal Holidays
CLIN 0002AA FFP Option 1 3 months
CLIN 0003AB FFP Option 2 3 months
Proposal Evaluation
The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose proposal represents the best value after evaluation in accordance with the factors and subfactors in the solicitation. In addition to price, when determining best value, the NLRB will consider the proposed approach to performing space planning and design services for tenant improvements at the Headquarters building, with appropriate consideration given to the following three evaluation factors:
Factor 1. Technical
Factor 2. Past Performance
Factor 3. Price.
The relative importance of the factors, is that, the technical factor is significantly more important than the past performance factor, which is slightly more important than the price factor. The non-price factors combined are significantly more important than the price factor. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than Acceptable must be achieved for all the factors. Offerors are to be cautioned that the award may not necessarily be made to the offeror with lowest cost.
The Government reserves the right to evaluate proposals and make award without conducting discussions, but reserves the right to conduct discussions with one or more Offerors and request revised proposals.
Technical Factor Approach. This factor will be evaluated based on the extent to which the Offeror concisely and accurately discusses the nature of the services being requested.
a. Technical Excellence The degree in which the Offeror understands the technical requirements of the proposed contract; the technical approach for accomplishing the work in the SOW; that the Offeror thoroughly understands space planning and design services to provide for problem identification, recordation, resolution, escalation, notification and closeout of issue.
b. Personnel Qualifications Offeror shall propose personnel requirements and qualifications, including key personnel and submit resumes for the key personnel. In addition, the Offeror shall provide letters of commitment or letters of intent for the key personnel. The resumes shall describe the qualifications, capabilities, and experience of the proposed key personnel. The follow positions are identified as key Personnel: Space Management Specialist.
Past Performance Factor. Past Performance shall be evaluated on a measure of the Government s confidence in the Offerors ability to successfully perform and meet the objective, based on relevant contracts the Offeror has undertaken within the last 5 years of similar size, scope and complexity to the requirements of this solicitation. No more than five (5) past performance references shall be submitted. The following will be evaluated:
1. Quality of Product or Service The degree to which the Offeror can show the ability to meet all space design requirements.
2. Timeliness of Performance The degree in which the Offeror meets established schedules or milestones.
3. Cost Control The degree in which the Offeror completes space-related requirements within the established cost estimate.
4. Business Relations The degree in which the Offeror has the ability to maintain a professional working relationship with government staff, be up front with controversial issues even if they are viewed negatively and maintain a high degree of honesty and integrity.
In the case of an Offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the Offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Offerors with no past performance shall so state.
Price. This factor will be evaluated based on competition, and information supplied in each proposal. In accordance with FAR 52.217-5, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the proposed line items or bottom line price is significantly unbalanced or unjustified. The determination of Best Value will be made by comparing the differences in the value of the non-pricing factors with the differences in the discounted prices proposed. In making this comparison, the Government is more concerned with obtaining superior technical performance than in lowest overall price. However, the Government will not make an award at a significantly higher overall price to the Government to achieve only a slightly superior technical performance. Overall price may be more significant as proposals are determined to be equal based on other non price factors. After addressing the requirements in this solicitation, the Offeror may submit alternative solutions to the items requested in the price schedule in Attachment II and the Government may consider them. Offerors shall submit a cost breakout that at a minimum, justifies the cost identified by labor category (including wages, overhead, general and administrative expenses, and profit) and number of hours used to calculate the monthly rate.
APLICABLE PROVISIONS:
The following clause are incorporated by reference and can be read in there entirety at www.arnet.gov
52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008); 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Sept 2007); 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors Commercial Items (June 2008); 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions Commercial Items (Feb 2007); 52.245-1 Government Property. (June 2007); 52.245-9 Use and Charges. (June 2007); 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990); 52.237-3 Continuity of Services (Jan 1991)
52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions.
As prescribed in 11.204(c), insert a provision substantially the same as the following:
AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUNE 1988)
The specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained from:
(Activity): Federal Management Regulations (FMR), Chapter 102, Subchapter C Real Property
(Complete address): www.gsa.gov/federalmanagementregulation
(Telephone number): Not Applicable
(Person to be contacted): Not Applicable
(Time(s) for viewing): Document may be viewed anytime. This document is available on-line at the address above.
(Activity): National Labor Relations Board, Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM), Facilities/Space; National Labor Relations Board Space Allocation Standards; and National Labor Relations Board Collective Bargaining Agreements.
(Complete address): Please see Attachment I and II
(Telephone number) 202-273-0731
(Person to be contacted) Ebony Fultz
(Time(s) for viewing) Documents may be viewed at anytime. Please see Attachment I and II.
The request should identify the solicitation number and the specification requested by date, title, and number, as cited in the solicitation.
(End of provision)
52.211-4 Availability for Examination of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions.
As prescribed in 11.204(d), insert a provision substantially the same as the following:
AVAILABILITY FOR EXAMINATION OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUNE 1988)
(Activity): Federal Management Regulations (FMR), Chapter 102, Subchapter C Real Property
(Complete address): www.gsa.gov/federalmanagementregulation
(Telephone number): Not Applicable
(Person to be contacted): Not Applicable
(Time(s) for viewing): May be viewed anytime. This document is available on-line at the address above.
(Activity): National Labor Relations Board, Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual (APPM), Facilities/Space; National Labor Relations Board Space Allocation Standards; and National Labor Relations Board Collective Bargaining Agreements.
(Complete address): Please see Attachment I and II
(Telephone number) 202-273-0731
(Person to be contacted) Ebony Fultz
(Time(s) for viewing) Documents may be viewed at anytime. Please see Attachment I and II.
(End of provision)
52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Commercial Items.
As prescribed in 12.301(b)(4), insert the following clause:
CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUNE 2008)
(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) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553).
(2) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78)
(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:
[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]
__ (1) 52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sept 2006), with Alternate I (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 253g and 10 U.S.C. 2402).
__ (2) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (3) 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JULY 2005) (if the offeror elects to waive the preference, it shall so indicate in its offer) (15 U.S.C. 657a).
__ (4) [Reserved]
__ (5)(i) 52.219-6, Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (June 2003) (15 U.S.C. 644).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 1995) of 52.219-6.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Mar 2004) of 52.219-6.
__ (6)(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.
__ (7) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)).
__ (8)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008) (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.
__ (9) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)).
__ (10) 52.219-16, Liquidated Damages Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)).
__ (11)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (SEPT 2005) (10 U.S.C. 2323) (if the offeror elects to waive the adjustment, it shall so indicate in its offer).
__ (ii) Alternate I (June 2003) of 52.219-23.
__ (12) 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program Disadvantaged Status and Reporting (Apr 2008) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).
__ (13) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323).
__ (14) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f).
__ (15) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation (June 2007) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)).
__ (16) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755).
__ (17) 52.222-19, Child Labor Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Feb 2008) (E.O. 13126).
__ (18) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999).
__ (19) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
__ (20) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (21) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
__ (22) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
__ (23) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).
X (24)(i) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (Applies to all contracts).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50.
__ (25)(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)).
__ (ii) Alternate I (May 2008) of 52.223-9 (42 U.S.C. 6962(i)(2)(C)).
__ (26) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b).
__ (27)(i) 52.223-16, IEEE 1680 Standard for the Environmental Assessment of Personal Computer Products (DEC 2007) (E.O. 13423).
__ (ii) Alternate I (DEC 2007) of 52.223-16.
__ (28) 52.225-1, Buy American Act Supplies (June 2003) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d).
__ (29)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American Act Free Trade Agreements Israeli Trade Act (Aug 2007) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, Pub. L 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 109-53 and 109-169).
__ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.
__ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3.
__ (30) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (NOV 2007) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).
__ (31) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (June 2008) (E.O. s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
__ (32) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (33) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150).
__ (34) 52.232-29, Terms for Financing of Purchases of Commercial Items (Feb 2002) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
__ (35) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)).
X (36) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Central Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (37) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
X (38) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332).
__ (39) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a).
__ (40)(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.]
X (1) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (2) 52.222-42, Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires (May 1989) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (3) 52.222-43, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Nov 2006) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act Price Adjustment (Feb 2002) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (5) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
__ (7) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Aug 2007) (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 paragraphs (i) through (vii) of this paragraph in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause
(i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (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 $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.
(ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246).
(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (Sept 2006) (38 U.S.C. 4212).
(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793).
(v) 52.222-39, Notification of Employee Rights Concerning Payment of Union Dues or Fees (Dec 2004) (E.O. 13201).
(vi) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(vii) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Aug 2007) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (f) of FAR clause 52.222-50.
(viii) 52.222-51, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(ix) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.).
(x) 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), 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.
OPTION CLAUSES
52.217-8 Option to Extend Services.
As prescribed in 17.208(f), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
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 30 days.
(End of clause)
52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.
As prescribed in 17.208(g), insert a clause substantially the same as the following:
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 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 15 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 one (1) year.
(End of clause)
52.232-35 Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information.
As prescribed in 32.1110(c), insert the following clause:
DESIGNATION OF OFFICE FOR GOVERNMENT RECEIPT OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION (MAY 1999)
(a) As provided in paragraph (b) of the clause at 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer Other than Central Contractor Registration, the Government has designated the office cited in paragraph (c) of this clause as the office to receive the Contractor s electronic funds transfer (EFT) information, in lieu of the payment office of this contract.
(b) The Contractor shall send all EFT information, and any changes to EFT information to the office designated in paragraph (c) of this clause. The Contractor shall not send EFT information to the payment office, or any other office than that designated in paragraph (c). The Government need not use any EFT information sent to any office other than that designated in paragraph (c).
(c) Designated Office:
Name:
DOI National Business Center
____________________________________
Mailing Address:
7301 West Mansfield Avenue
Denver, CO 80235-2230
____________________________________
Telephone Number:
____________________________________
Person to Contact:
____________________________________
Electronic Address:
Nlrb_payments_nbcdenver@nbc.gov
(End of clause)
52.237-2 Protection of Government Buildings, Equipment, and Vegetation.
PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION (APR 1984)
The Contractor shall use reasonable care to avoid damaging existing buildings, equipment, and vegetation on the Government installation. If the Contractor s failure to use reasonable care causes damage to any of this property, the Contractor shall replace or repair the damage at no expense to the Government as the Contracting Officer directs. If the Contractor fails or refuses to make such repair or replacement, the Contractor shall be liable for the cost, which may be deducted from the contract price.
(End of clause)
52.237-3 Continuity of Services.
CONTINUITY OF SERVICES (JAN 1991)
(a) The Contractor recognizes that the services under this contract are vital to the Government and must be continued without interruption and that, upon contract expiration, a successor, either the Government or another contractor, may continue them. The Contractor agrees to
(1) Furnish phase-in training; and
(2) Exercise its best efforts and cooperation to effect an orderly and efficient transition to a successor.
(b) The Contractor shall, upon the Contracting Officer s written notice, (1) furnish phase-in, phase-out services for up to 90 days after this contract expires and (2) negotiate in good faith a plan with a successor to determine the nature and extent of phase-in, phase-out services required. The plan shall specify a training program and a date for transferring responsibilities for each division of work described in the plan, and shall be subject to the Contracting Officer s approval. The Contractor shall provide sufficient experienced personnel during the phase-in, phase-out period to ensure that the services called for by this contract are maintained at the required level of proficiency.
(c) The Contractor shall allow as many personnel as practicable to remain on the job to help the successor maintain the continuity and consistency of the services required by this contract. The Contractor also shall disclose necessary personnel records and allow the successor to conduct on-site interviews with these employees. If selected employees are agreeable to the change, the Contractor shall release them at a mutually agreeable date and negotiate transfer of their earned fringe benefits to the successor.
(d) The Contractor shall be reimbursed for all reasonable phase-in, phase-out costs (i.e., costs incurred within the agreed period after contract expiration that result from phase-in, phase-out operations) and a fee (profit) not to exceed a pro rata portion of the fee (profit) under this contract.
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The Offeror shall submit separate technical and cost proposals that will sufficiently address the Statement of Work (SOW). Proposals are due by 3:30 pm EDT. on Friday, August 1, 2008; by post office mail or email to the following address: National Labor Relations Board, 1099 14th Street, N.W., Room 6100, Washington, D.C. 20570, Attn: Ebony Fultz, 202-273-0731 or TaLisa Spottswood 202-273-4040. All questions pertaining to this combined synopsis/solicitation shall be submitted via e-mail no later than 12:00 noon EST on Tuesday, July 29, 2008 to Ebony.Fultz@NLRB.gov or TaLisa.Spottswood@NLRB.gov.
