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Combined Synopsis/Solicitation For Provision of Technical Support on Cookstoves to the Peace Corps Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas Efforts

Included within are the following: Section A: Instructions to Offerors Section B: Evaluation Criteria Section C: Contract Type Section D: Period of Performance Section E: Statement of Work Section F: Proposal Requirements Section G: Contract Clauses

SECTION A INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS 1. 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. The solicitation number is PC-11RG-101 and is issued as a request for proposal (RFP). All responsible sources may submit a proposal. 2. The provisions and clauses incorporated into this solicitation document are those in effect at the time of publication. Provisions and clauses incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. The full text of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) can be accessed on the Internet at http://www.acquisitioncentral.gov. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. 3. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541990 All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services . Offerors must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov, in order to be considered for award.

4. All clarification questions need to be submitted via email by 11:00am EST, Friday, July 29, 2011 to rgray@peacecorps.gov.

SECTION B EVALUATION CRITERIA

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This contract will be awarded as a best value order. Vendors shall submit one proposal for this contract with the following information: Technical Proposal for the Basic Contract: a. Include Past Performance b. Include Technical Qualifications c. Include Quality Assurance Plan d. Price SECTION C CONTRACT TYPE The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price contract. SECTION D PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The period of performance will be a one year period beginning in August 2011 with all work completed on or before July 30 2012. SECTION E BASIC STATEMENT OF WORK 1. INTRODUCTION: Peace Corps is an independent civilian executive agency of the Federal Government established in 1961 by President John F. Kennedy to promote world peace and friendship through the service of American volunteers abroad. Peace Corps volunteers enlist for a two-year term of service in interested countries in need of trained manpower. The volunteers service fulfills the three primary Peace Corps goals established in the founding legislation: Improve the lives of people through grassroots assistance, Foster a better understanding of Americans on the part of the people served, and Foster a better understanding of other people on the part of Americans. 2. BACKGROUND:

The Peace Corps is implementing a three-year initiative supported through an interagency agreement (IAA) between the Peace Corps and the Department of State / Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). This initiative advances the goals of the Energy and Climate Partnership of the Americas (ECPA). Under this initiative, initially focusing on Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Suriname, with activities also in Guatemala, El Salvador and Paraguay, Peace Corps Volunteers are working to: increase municipal, school, and communities awareness to promote behavior change related to energy conservation, use of renewable energy, climate mitigation, and climate adaptation; enhance the availability to small businesses and consumers of micro-financing to support communities abilities to implement, access, and maintain renewable energy technologies; and

3 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 support community-led energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate mitigation and adaptation projects. Renewable technology projects may include solar or fuel efficient stoves or ovens, biodigesters, solar water heating, photovoltaics, wind or mini hydroelectric power generation, or use of alternative fuels. Climate change mitigation and adaptation projects may relate to disaster preparedness or reforestation.

In each country, the Peace Corps is working with host governments, international, national, and local partners to train community leaders and to facilitate small-scale projects to reduce carbon emissions, improve health, improve access to energy in rural communities, and create income-generation opportunities for individuals and small businesses in rural areas.
Eight of the ECPA posts have chosen improved efficiency cookstoves/ ovens as one of the focus Volunteer activity areas that the post will support under this initiative:

Dominican Republic El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua Panama Paraguay Peru

The purpose of this contract is primarily to provide technical support and training to Peace Corps staff and Volunteers promoting improved efficiency cookstoves such that Peace Corps expertise is strengthened, training of Volunteers and of the communities that Volunteers serve is strengthened, the effectiveness of cookstove program implementation is maximized, and monitoring and evaluation of the impact of our work is optimized.
3. SCOPE OF WORK:

After award of services and an agreement, the Contractor shall meet (by phone or in person) with the contracting offices technical representative (COTR), the technical specialists in the Office of Overseas Programming and Training Support responsible for the ECPA agreement, and other invited Peace Corps staff members to discuss the contents and tasks of the contract, and clarify deliverables. Peace Corps shall provide the Contractor with available Peace Corps information and resources related to the workshop. The Contractor shall complete the following tasks (deliverables): 1. Initial meeting (in person or via teleconference) to discuss project, tasks, and deliverables and review of scope of work. 2. Written input and comments on Peace Corps cookstoves training manual

4 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 3a. Provide training and Assistance for Peace Corps Paraguay as described in Section B. 3b. Paraguay training and assistance final report 4. Facilitate three WebEx training sessions (Peace Corps will be responsible for the recording): a) draft materials to present, b) final presentation and materials 5. Technical consultations / other deliverables, as negotiated. The timeframe for the initial meeting and deliverables is outlined in Section E.
3.a. REQUIREMENTS:

The contract has the following components: Review of Peace Corps Training Materials The contractor will review and provide written feedback on: 1) A draft new Peace Corps cookstoves training manual (agency-wide); The current draft of this publication is included as an annex to this scope of work to provide bidders with a basis of confirming the suggested level of effort to complete the review. 2) Other training materials developed by posts, as requested

Online Training of Peace Corps staff, Volunteers and partners The contractor will conduct three recorded WebEx presentations (1-hour presentation plus 30 minutes of questions) on the following topics: 1) Proven models for financing improved cookstoves in developing countries 2) Cookstove design and adaptation 3) Planning and implementing a sustainable cookstove project Additional Web-Ex trainings may be requested. Training and Assistance for Peace Corps Paraguay A contractor representative who is a recognized expert in the field of improved cookstoves will travel to Paraguay and will: 1) Review the Paraguay stove design, and conduct a field visit to a completed stove project and make recommendations for improvements such that it better meets the recommendations of the Design Principles for Wood Burning Cookstoves 2) Conduct a controlled cooking test to compare Paraguay stove to local stoves and a three stone fire, both for fuel efficiency and for particulates and carbon monoxide emissions

5 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 3) Facilitate a 3-day training for staff and Volunteers on cookstoves project design, implementation and evaluation, including training in the three standard stove evaluation tests: the water boiling test, the controlled cooking test and the kitchen performance test. 4) Submit a final report including the outcomes of the standard tests performed, all training materials used, and a report of the outcomes of the training Technical Consultations The contractor will respond to requests for information, input and feedback on issues related to cookstoves design, project implementation and evaluation. For example, desktop feedback may be sought on the extent to which a current stove design appears to meet the design principles of wood burning cookstoves, and how the design might be altered to better do so.
3.b. DELIVERABLES and TIMETABLE

All work on this contract shall be completed no later than July 30, 2012. Contractor Responsibilities/Deliverables 1. Initial meeting (in person or via teleconference) to discuss project, tasks, and deliverables and review of scope of work. 2. Written input and comments on Peace Corps cookstoves training manual 3a. Provide training and Assistance for Peace Corps Paraguay as described in Section B. 3b. Paraguay training and assistance preparation and final report 4. Facilitate three WebEx training sessions (Peace Corps will be responsible for the recording) a) draft materials to present, b) final presentation and materials 5. Technical consultations / other deliverables, as negotiated. Total Estimated Date Due Hours 4 Within three working days after contract award 24 Within the two weeks of receiving draft from the Peace Corps Final report within two weeks of return from trip.

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40 24 Draft materials at least two weeks prior to WebEx date. As negotiated

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3.c.

PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor shall report to the COTR as outlined above. The Contractor shall receive payment quarterly, based upon hours billed and a signed invoice to the COTR, including all information required by the Peace Corps to process payment.

6 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 The Contractor shall provide the deliverables within the given timeframe, unless modified in advance with the COTR. The deliverables shall be submitted in draft and final forms in formats compatible with Windows for PC. All items to be delivered under this contract are subject to inspection and acceptance by the COTR. Payment shall be made only after review of drafts and work approved as acceptable. Peace Corps writing guidelines and other format and style guidelines provided by the COTR must be followed. All materials developed under this contract are the property of the Peace Corps. The Contractors name may appear in the acknowledgments. Peace Corps shall arrange and cover the cost of travel, per diem and lodging to/from any overseas consultancies workshops. These costs will be covered by the Peace Corps separately and are not included within this contract.
3.d. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE The anticipated period of performance for this engagement will be a base year with four option years. 3.e. Materials and Access Supplied to Contractor for Use in this Project

The Contractor shall work on his/her own, outside of the Peace Corps office, without supervision. The Peace Corps shall provide existing materials electronically. The final workshop report and any other deliverables shall be submitted to Peace Corps in Word.
3.f

Contractor Qualifications:

The Contractor must have recognized expertise in: Design of improved efficiency wood burning cookstoves suitable for a variety of climate and cultural settings of developing countries, including at least three countries in Latin America Training others on cookstove design, cookstove operation and maintenance, and cookstove testing using experiential learning methodologies
Professional proficiency in Spanish of the consultant who will be travelling to Paraguay desired.

Section F Proposal Requirements and Evaluation Factors Offerors may be an organization or a team of people. Offerors shall submit two (2) separate documents, one technical and one price (include in the pricing volume a completed price schedule, found at Part III and entitled Price Schedule).

7 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 Offerors shall submit the one copy of their technical proposal and one copy of their price proposal to the following individual at the following email address: Robert Gray Office of Acquisition and Contract Management Email: rgray@peacecorps.gov Please include in the subject line of your email the following information: Solicitation Number XXX PROPOSAL DUE DATE: Proposal are due no later than Friday, July 29, 2011 At 11:00 am Proposal received after this date and time may be rejected at the sole discretion of the Peace Corps. A. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS TO BE INCLUDED IN OFFERORS TECHNICAL PROPOSAL Offerors technical proposal shall include the following:
1. 2.

Summary of organizations technical experience related to improved efficiency cookstoves. CV of all consultants who will provide services under this contract, with the consultant who will be travelling to Paraguay identified, and the Spanish proficiency level of that person specified. Past performance information: A list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of two people who can verify work and training experience. Submission of these names implies granting permission for Peace Corps to contact these references for information about the professional capabilities of the potential Contractor.

3.

8 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 B. EVALUATION OF THE PROPOSAL The Peace Corps shall award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforms to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Peace Corps and represents the best value to the Peace Corps, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers in order of importance: 1. Key Technical qualifications Organization and key consultants global and Latin America recognized experience related to the design of improved cookstoves, the implementation of sustainable, market-based improved cookstoves projects and programs in less developed countries, the evaluation of cookstoves performance, and the evaluation of cookstoves projects and programs Organization and key consultants experience with planning, organizing, and delivering training workshops in person and online Demonstrated ability to complete projects on time and within the allocated budget Knowledge of Peace Corps procedures, post operations, and Volunteer work desired Proficiency in Spanish of the consultant who will be travelling to Paraguay 2. Past performance Past performance on quality of product Past performance on cost control Past performance on timeliness of project completion Past performance on customer satisfaction 3. Price

9 RFP: PC-11-RG-101 Price Schedule Contractor shall be compensated quarterly, based upon completion of deliverables during the prior quarter and based on firm, fixed prices for the first four deliverables, and on authorized hours spent and a not-to-exceed price on the last, open-ended deliverable. Offerors shall complete the following table by providing firm, fixed prices for the first four deliverables, and a not-to-exceed total price for the contract. The Peace Corps shall not be responsible nor shall the Peace Corps compensate Contractor for amounts other than the firm, fixed prices. Items to be paid by Peace Corps and not included in the price are: Travel and per diem for the trip to Paraguay All costs of venues, travel and per diem for Peace Corps staff, Volunteers, and partners in Paraguay Items to be included by the Contractor within the lump-sum price: All consultant costs, communications costs and incidentals other than the Paraguay travel and per diem required to complete the contract. Description 1. Initial meeting (in person or via teleconference) to discuss project, tasks, and deliverables and review of scope of work. 2. Written input and comments on Peace Corps cookstoves training manual 3a. Provide training and Assistance for Peace Corps Paraguay as described in Section B. 3b. Paraguay training and assistance final report 4. Facilitate three WebEx training sessions (Peace Corps will be responsible for the recording) 5. Technical consultations / other deliverables, as negotiated. Total contract value (not to exceed) Unit price -Units -Firm, Fixed Price * $

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Fee per workshop =

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*The firm fixed prices shall be payable quarterly upon satisfactory completion of deliverables during the prior quarter meeting prescribed deadlines as outlined in Part 1, E. Deliverables and Timeframe and as approved by the COTR.

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SECTION G CONTRACT CLAUSES G. 1 FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPOR.ATED BY REFERENCE (FEBRUARY 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ 52-202-1 DEFINITIONS (Jul 2004) 52-203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTIGENT FEES (Apr 1984) 52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (Jul 1995) 52.204-7 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (Apr 2008) 52.209-2 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS-REPRESENTATION (July 2009) 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (Apr 1984) 52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (Oct 1997) 52.232-1 PAYMENTS (Apr 1984) 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (Sep 2006) 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Jun 2010) 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS-COMMERCIAL ITEMS (MAR 2009)

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G. 2 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive OrdersCommercial Items (JUL 2010) (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) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). (2) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (AUG 1996) (31 U.S.C. 3553). (3) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) (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.] _X_ (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) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110-252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). __ (3) 52.203-15, Whistleblower Protections under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (June 2010) (Section 1553 of Pub. L. 111-5). (Applies to contracts funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.) __ (4) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 109-282) (31 U.S.C. 6101 note). __ (5) 52.204-11, American Recovery and Reinvestment ActReporting Requirements (Jul 2010) (Pub. L. 111-5). __ (6) 52.219-3, Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 657a). __ (7) 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). __ (8) [Reserved] __ (9)(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. __ (10)(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. _ _ (11) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and (3)). solicitations and contracts when the contract amount is expected to exceed the

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simplified acquisition threshold unless(1) A personal services contract is contemplated (see 37.104); or (2) The contract, together with all of its subcontracts, will be performed entirely outside of the United States and its outlying areas. __ (12)(i) 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Apr 2008) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)). solicitations and contracts that offer subcontracting possibilities, are expected to exceed $550,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), and are required to include the clause at 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, unless the acquisition is set aside or is to be accomplished under the 8(a) program. __ (ii) Alternate I (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (iii) Alternate II (Oct 2001) of 52.219-9. __ (13) 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting (Dec 1996) (15 U.S.C. 637(a)(14)). __ (14) 52.219-16, Liquidated DamagesSubcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(4)(F)(i)). __ (15)(i) 52.219-23, Notice of Price Evaluation Adjustment for Small Disadvantaged Business Concerns (OCT 2008) (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. __ (16) 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). __ (17) 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation Program Incentive Subcontracting (Oct 2000) (Pub. L. 103-355, section 7102, and 10 U.S.C. 2323). when contracting by negotiation, insert in solicitations and contracts containing the clause at 52.219-25, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramDisadvantaged Status and Reporting, a clause substantially the same as the clause at 52.219-26, Small Disadvantaged Business Participation ProgramIncentive Subcontracting, when authorized (see 19.1203). The contracting officer may include an award fee provision in lieu of the incentive; in such cases, however, the contracting officer shall not use the clause at 52.219-26. __ (18) 52.219-27, Notice of Total Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business SetAside (May 2004) (15 U.S.C. 657 f). solicitations and contracts for acquisitions under 19.1405 and 19.1406. __ (19) 52.219-28, Post Award Small Business Program Representation (Apr 2009) (15 U.S.C. 632(a)(2)). __ (20) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (June 2003) (E.O. 11755). solicitations and contracts above the micro-purchase threshold, when the contract will be performed in the United States, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands; unless (a) The contract will be subject to the Walsh-Healey Public Contracts Act (see Subpart 22.6), which contains a separate prohibition against the employment of convict labor;

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(b) The supplies or services are to be purchased from Federal Prison Industries, Inc. (see Subpart 8.6); or (c) The acquisition involves the purchase, from any State prison, of finished supplies that may be secured in the open market or from existing stocks, as distinguished from supplies requiring special fabrication. _X_ (21) 52.222-19, Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Jul 2010) (E.O. 13126). _X_ (22) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999). _X_ (23) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). _X_ (24) 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). __ (25) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). __ (26) 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). __ (27) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (Executive Order 12989). (Not applicable to the acquisition of commercially available off-the-shelf items or certain other types of commercial items as prescribed in 22.1803.) __ (28)(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 __ (29) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) (42 U.S.C. 8259b). __ (30)(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. __ (31) 52.225-1, Buy American ActSupplies (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d). __ (32)(i) 52.225-3, Buy American ActFree Trade AgreementsIsraeli Trade Act (June 2009) (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d, 19 U.S.C. 3301 note, 19 U.S.C. 2112 note, 19 U.S.C. 3805 note, Pub. L. 108-77, 108-78, 108-286, 108-302, 109-53, 109-169, 109-283, and 110-138). _ (ii) Alternate I (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. __ (iii) Alternate II (Jan 2004) of 52.225-3. _X_ (33) 52.225-5, Trade Agreements (AUG 2009) (19 U.S.C. 2501, et seq., 19 U.S.C. 3301 note).

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_X_ (34) 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). __ (35) 52.226-4, Notice of Disaster or Emergency Area Set-Aside (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (36) 52.226-5, Restrictions on Subcontracting Outside Disaster or Emergency Area (Nov 2007) (42 U.S.C. 5150). __ (37) 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)). __ (38) 52.232-30, Installment Payments for Commercial Items (Oct 1995) (41 U.S.C. 255(f), 10 U.S.C. 2307(f)). _X_ (39) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferCentral Contractor Registration (Oct 2003) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (40) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds TransferOther than Central Contractor Registration (May 1999) (31 U.S.C. 3332). _X_ (41) 52.232-36, Payment by Third Party (Feb 2010) (31 U.S.C. 3332). __ (42) 52.239-1, Privacy or Security Safeguards (Aug 1996) (5 U.S.C. 552a). __ (43)(i) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Feb 2006) (46 U.S.C. Appx. 1241(b) and 10 U.S.C. 2631). __ (ii) Alternate I (Apr 2003) of 52.247-64. (c) The Contractor shall comply with the FAR clauses in this paragraph (c), applicable to commercial services, that the Contracting Officer has indicated as being incorporated in this contract by reference to implement provisions of law or Executive orders applicable to acquisitions of commercial items: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.] __ (1) 52.222-41, 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 ActPrice Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) (Sep 2009) (29 U.S.C. 206 and 41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (4) 52.222-44, Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract ActPrice Adjustment (Sep 2009) (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 EquipmentRequirements (Nov 2007) (41 351, et seq.). __ (6) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain ServicesRequirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). __ (7) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). __ (8) 52.237-11, Accepting and Dispensing of $1 Coin (Sept 2008) (31 U.S.C. 5112(p)(1)).

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(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 RecordsNegotiation. (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 Contractors directly pertinent records involving transactions related to this contract. (2) The Contractor shall make available at its offices at all reasonable times the records, materials, and other evidence for examination, audit, or reproduction, until 3 years after final payment under this contract or for any shorter period specified in FAR Subpart 4.7, Contractor Records Retention, of the other clauses of this contract. If this contract is completely or partially terminated, the records relating to the work terminated shall be made available for 3 years after any resulting final termination settlement. Records relating to appeals under the disputes clause or to litigation or the settlement of claims arising under or relating to this contract shall be made available until such appeals, litigation, or claims are finally resolved. (3) As used in this clause, records include books, documents, accounting procedures and practices, and other data, regardless of type and regardless of form. This does not require the Contractor to create or maintain any record that the Contractor does not maintain in the ordinary course of business or pursuant to a provision of law. (e)(1) Notwithstanding the requirements of the clauses in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) of this clause, the Contractor is not required to flow down any FAR clause, other than those in this paragraph (e)(1) in a subcontract for commercial items. Unless otherwise indicated below, the extent of the flow down shall be as required by the clause (i) 52.203-13, Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) (Pub. L. 110252, Title VI, Chapter 1 (41 U.S.C. 251 note)). (ii) 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. (iii) [Reserved] (iv) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) (E.O. 11246). (v) 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). (vi) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (June 1998) (29 U.S.C. 793). (vii) [Reserved] (viii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Act of 1965 (Nov 2007) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (ix) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Feb 2009) (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)). ___Alternate I (Aug 2007) of 52.222-50 (22 U.S.C. 7104(g)).

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(x) 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.). (xi) 52.222-53, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Act to Contracts for Certain Services-Requirements (Feb 2009) (41 U.S.C. 351, et seq.). (xii) 52.222-54, Employment Eligibility Verification (JAN 2009). (xiii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Mar 2009) (Pub. L. 110-247). Flow down required in accordance with paragraph (e) of FAR clause 52.2266. (xiv) 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. G.3 Option to Extend Services (52.217-8) (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. G.4 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (52.217-9) (MAR 2000) (a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 10 days provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least days 30 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 5 years. .