Kyiv

August 4, 2006

 To: Prospective Offerors

 Subject: **Solicitation number SOUP300-06-Q-0005**

 

 

Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for **Packing and Shipping
Services for US Embassy Kiev, Ukraine**. If you would like to submit a
proposal, follow the instructions in Section L of the solicitation,
complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it
to the address shown on the Standard Form 33 that follows this letter.

 

A pre-proposal conference to discuss the requirements of this
solicitation will be held on August 22, 2006 at 16:00 at the Artem
Business Center, 4 Glubochytska Street, 4^th^ floor Conference room.

Offerors that are interested in bidding and attendance of the Conference
should contact the Procurement and Contracting Office of the American
Embassy, tel. 490-4308, fax 490-4085 for registration. It is highly
recommended to attend the Conference, to study the Solicitation before
the Conference and prepare all questions for it.

Direct questions regarding this solicitation to Contracting Officer Eric
Mendenhall, tel. 490-4227, e-mail <MendenhallEJ@state.gov>, or call
Procurement and Contracting office at 490-4238 or fax your questions to
490-4085.

** **

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible
company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to
award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding
discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the
competitive range if there is a need to do so.

 

**Closing date for proposal submission is August 25, 2006, 17:00.** No
Proposal will be accepted after this time.

** **

Sincerely,

Eric Mendenhall

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

 

**SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS**

** **

B.1 [SCOPE OF SERVICES]{.underline}

 

The Contractor shall provide services for the U.S. Embassy Kiev, in
Ukraine in accordance with Section C - Description/Specifications/Work
Statement and the Exhibits contained in Section J of this contract.

 

Nothing in this contract shall prohibit the Government, at its
discretion, from using International-Through-Government-Bill-of-Lading
(ITGBL) contractor(s) (door-to-door) for movement of effects to any
destination covered by ITGBL tender(s) in effect. The Government
reserves the right to assign these ITGBL shipments without recourse by
Contractors awarded a contract from this solicitation so long as the
guaranteed minimum is met.

 

B.2 [TYPE OF CONTRACT]{.underline}

 

This is a fixed price indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, type
contract. Orders will be placed by firm-fixed price task orders.

 

For each year of the contract, the U.S. Government guarantees a minimum
order of \$10,000. The maximum amount of shipping/packing services each
year of this contract will not exceed \$83,000.

Individual purchases shall be documented as follows:

An OF-347 (Order for supplies or services); or

An GBL (U.S. Government Bill of Lading) 

B.3 [LEVEL OF EFFORT]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The contractor shall provide the services for the base period of
the contract at the rates shown in Section B and any option years
exercised by the Government.

  (b) The quantities of supplies and services specified in the Schedule
are estimates only and are not guaranteed by this contract.

  (c) The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple
destinations or performance at multiple locations. Except as specified
in the Delivery-Order Limitations clause or in the paragraph below,
there is no limit on the number of orders that may be issued/ordered.

 

B.4 [PRICING]{.underline}

  (a) For satisfactory performance of all the scheduled service required
under this contract, the Government shall pay the Contractor a
fixed-price per unit of service.

 (b) The cost of Workers' Compensation War-Hazard Insurance Overseas
(See Section I, FAR 52.228-4) is not reimbursable and shall be included
in the Contractor's rates.

  (c) The Government will make payment in local currency.

### B. 4. BASE PERIOD PRICES

 

** (See J.6. EXHIBIT E for DEFINITION OF SERVICES)**

  --------------------- ------------- --------------- -------------- ----------
  **CONTRACTUAL UNIT**  **ESTIMATED   **TOTAL         **QUANTITY**   **AMOUNT
                        OF MEASURE**  ESTIMATED PER                  \$\$**
                                      UNIT \$\$**                    

  ***UNACCOMPANIED AIR                                               
  BAGGAGE AND GENERAL                                                
  AIRFREIGHT (UAB &                                                  
  GAF)***                                                            

  PACKING OF UAB        100 KG / 220                  2000 KG / 4400  
                        LBS                           LBS            

  PACKING OF GAF        100 KG / 220                  2000 KG / 4400  
                        LBS                           LBS            

  UNPACKING OF UAB      100 KG / 220                  2000 KG / 4400  
                        LBS                           LBS            

  UNPACKING OF GAF      100 KG / 220                  2000 KG / 4400  
                        LBS                           LBS            

  UAB & GAF             100 KG / 220                  2000 KG / 4400  
  KYIV=\>BORISPIL       LBS                           LBS            
  A/P=\>KYIV UAB & GAF                                               
  TRANSPORTATION &                                                   
  HANDLING                                                           

  UAB/GAF WITHIN KYIV   1 TRIP                        5 TRIPS        
  CITY LIMITS                                                        
  TRANSPORTATION AND                                                 
  HANDLING                                                           

  KYIV=\>BORISPIL       1 TRIP                        5 TRIPS         
  A/P=\>KYIV AIRFREIGHT                                              
  UNDER 20 KG/44 LBS                                                 
  TRANSPORTATION &                                                   
  HANDLING                                                           

  ***HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS                                               
  (HHE)***                                                           

  PACKING OF HHE        100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
                        LBS                           22000 LBS      

  UNPACKING OF HHE      100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
                        LBS                           22000 LBS      

  KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  HHE FREIGHT           LBS                           22000 LBS      
  TRANSPORTATION                                                     

  PACKING OF HHE FOR    100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  LOCAL MOVE            LBS                           22000 LBS      

  HHE FREIGHT           100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  TRANSPORTATION &      LBS                           22000 LBS      
  HANDLING WITHIN KYIV                                               
  CITY LIMITS                                                        

  ***GENERAL EFFECTS                                                 
  (GE)***                                                            

  PACKING OF GE         100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
                        LBS                           22000 LBS      

  UNPACKING OF GE       100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
                        LBS                           22000 LBS      

  KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  GE FREIGHT            LBS                           22000 LBS      
  TRANSPORTATION                                                     

  SOFT PACKING OF GE    100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  FOR LOCAL MOVE        LBS                           22000 LBS      

  GE FREIGHT            100 KG / 220                  10000 KG /      
  TRANSPORTATION &      LBS                           22000 LBS      
  HANDLING WITHIN KYIV                                               
  CITY LIMITS                                                        

  ***PERSONALLY AND                                                  
  GOVERNMENTALLY OWNED                                               
  VEHICLES (POV &                                                    
  GOV)***                                                            

  UNLOADING & TURN-IN   1 E.A.                        5 E.A.          

  PICK-UP & LOADING     1 E.A.                        5 E.A.          

  KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   1 E.A.                        5 E.A.          
  POV/GOV FREIGHT                                                    
  TRANSPORTATION                                                     

  ***ACCESSORIAL                                                     
  SERVICES***                                                        

  HEAVY DUTY SAFES,     100 KG / 220                  1000 KG / 2200  
  VAULTS AND ARMORED    LBS                           LBS            
  DOORS AND WINDOWS                                                  
  UPLIFTING AND                                                      
  HANDLING                                                           

  PIANOS UPLIFTING &    1 E.A.                        3 E.A.          
  HANDLING                                                           

  SURVEY OF THE ITEMS,  1 SURVEY                      3 SURVEYS       
  WHICH MAY HAVE                                                     
  CULTURAL OR/AND                                                    
  HISTORICAL VALUE                                                   

  MONTHLY STORAGE OF    100 KG / 220                  1000 KG / 2200  
  HHE & GE              LBS                           LBS            

  TRIPS INSIDE UKRAINE  1 KM                          100 KM          

  LABORERS SERVICES     1 HOUR                        8 HOURS         

  HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND   X 0.0 TIMES                                   
  WORK PAY                                                           

  ***CUSTOMS CLEARANCE                                               
  SERVICES***                                                        

  FULL CUSTOMS          1 SHPT                        5 SHPTS         
  CLEARANCE                                                          

  PRINTING OUT OF CARGO 1 E.A.                        5 E.A.          
  CUSTOMS DECLARATION                                                
  (FIRST PAGE +                                                      
  ADDITIONAL)                                                        

  ***CONTAINERIZED                                                   
  SHIPMENTS***                                                       

  20\" SEA CONTAINER    1 E.A.                        3 E.A.          
  SEA FREIGHT KYIV TO                                                
  USDA BALTIMORE                                                     

  40\" SEA CONTAINER    1 E.A.                        3 E.A.          
  SEA FREIGHT KYIV TO                                                
  USDA BALTIMORE                                                     

  **ACCESSORIAL                                                      
  SERVICES TO BE                                                     
  SEPARATELY PAID BY                                                 
  CLIENTS\***                                                        

  MINCULT EXPERT\'S     1 PERMIT                      5 PERMITS       
  PERMIT FOR                                                         
  EXPORTATION                                                        

  OBTAINING OF VET      1 PET                         3 PETS          
  CERTIFICATE FOR A PET                                              

  PETS\' HANDLING AND   1 PET                         3 PETS          
  TRANSPORTATION TO/FR                                               
  BORISPYL A/P                                                       

  **\* PLEASE NOTE THAT                                              
  THESE ARE OPTIONAL                                                 
  SERVICES THAT IN                                                   
  NOWAY WILL AFFECT THE                                              
  TOTAL AMOUNT OF YOUR                                               
  CONTRACTUAL BID                                                    
  OFFER.**                                                           
  --------------------- ------------- --------------- -------------- ----------

Base Year Term: Twelve (12) Months

> TOTAL \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
>
> \*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government
> requirements. This means that if more than one award is made, the
> estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single
> contractor will be less than the amount shown.
>
> The Government will not consider any claim for any additional
> compensation unless it has been authorized by the Government in
> writing in advance. The Government shall not be responsible for any
> work performed that is not specifically provided for under this
> contract or authorized by the Government in writing in advance.

 

[B.5. FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES]{.underline}

[ ]{.underline}

+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| **CONTRACTUAL | *          | **TOTAL      | **QUANTITY** | **AMOUNT |
| UNIT**        | *ESTIMATED | ESTIMATED    |              | \$\$**   |
|               | OF         | PER UNIT     |              |          |
|               | MEASURE**  | \$\$**       |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***           |            |              |              |          |
| UNACCOMPANIED |            |              |              |          |
| AIR BAGGAGE   |            |              |              |          |
| AND GENERAL   |            |              |              |          |
| AIRFREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| (UAB &        |            |              |              |          |
| GAF)***       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| UAB           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| GAF           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| UAB           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| GAF           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UAB & GAF     | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| KY            | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
| IV=\>BORISPIL |            |              |              |          |
| A/P=\>KYIV    |            |              |              |          |
| UAB & GAF     |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UAB/GAF       | 1 TRIP     |              | 5 TRIPS      |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| AND HANDLING  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KY            | 1 TRIP     |              | 5 TRIPS      |          |
| IV=\>BORISPIL |            |              |              |          |
| A/P=\>KYIV    |            |              |              |          |
| AIRFREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| UNDER 20      |            |              |              |          |
| KG/44 LBS     |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***HOUSEHOLD  |            |              |              |          |
| EFFECTS       |            |              |              |          |
| (HHE)***      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE           | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE           | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| HHE FREIGHT   |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE FOR LOCAL | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| MOVE          |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HHE FREIGHT   | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| T             | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***GENERAL    |            |              |              |          |
| EFFECTS       |            |              |              |          |
| (GE)***       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF GE | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
|               | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| GE            | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| GE FREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| SOFT PACKING  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| OF GE FOR     | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| LOCAL MOVE    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| GE FREIGHT    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| T             | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***PERSONALLY |            |              |              |          |
| AND           |            |              |              |          |
| G             |            |              |              |          |
| OVERNMENTALLY |            |              |              |          |
| OWNED         |            |              |              |          |
| VEHICLES (POV |            |              |              |          |
| & GOV)***     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNLOADING &   | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| TURN-IN       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PICK-UP &     | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| LOADING       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP |            |              |              |          |
| POV/GOV       |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT       |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| *             |            |              |              |          |
| **ACCESSORIAL |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES***   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HEAVY DUTY    | 100 KG /   |              | 1000 KG /    |          |
| SAFES,        | 220 LBS    |              | 2200 LBS     |          |
| VAULTS, AND   |            |              |              |          |
| ARMORED DOORS |            |              |              |          |
| AND WINDOWS   |            |              |              |          |
| UPLIFTING AND |            |              |              |          |
| HANDLING      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PIANOS        | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| UPLIFTING &   |            |              |              |          |
| HANDLING      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| SURVEY OF THE | 1 SURVEY   |              | 3 SURVEYS    |          |
| ITEMS, WHICH  |            |              |              |          |
| MAY HAVE      |            |              |              |          |
| CULTURAL      |            |              |              |          |
| OR/AND        |            |              |              |          |
| HISTORICAL    |            |              |              |          |
| VALUE         |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| MONTHLY       | 100 KG /   |              | 1000 KG /    |          |
| STORAGE OF    | 220 LBS    |              | 2200 LBS     |          |
| HHE & GE      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| TRIPS INSIDE  | 1 KM       |              | 100 KM       |          |
| UKRAINE       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| LABORERS      | 1 HOUR     |              | 8 HOURS      |          |
| SERVICES      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HOLIDAY AND   | X 0.0      |              |              |          |
| WEEKEND WORK  | TIMES      |              |              |          |
| PAY           |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***CUSTOMS    |            |              |              |          |
| CLEARANCE     |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES***   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| FULL CUSTOMS  | 1 SHPT     |              | 5 SHPTS      |          |
| CLEARANCE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PRINTING OUT  | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| OF CARGO      |            |              |              |          |
| CUSTOMS       |            |              |              |          |
| DECLARATION   |            |              |              |          |
| (FIRST PAGE + |            |              |              |          |
| ADDITIONAL)   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***           |            |              |              |          |
| CONTAINERIZED |            |              |              |          |
| SHIPMENTS***  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| 20\" SEA      | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| CONTAINER SEA |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT KYIV  |            |              |              |          |
| TO USDA       |            |              |              |          |
| BALTIMORE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| 40\" SEA      | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| CONTAINER SEA |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT KYIV  |            |              |              |          |
| TO USDA       |            |              |              |          |
| BALTIMORE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ######## ACCE |            |              |              |          |
| SSORIAL SERVI |            |              |              |          |
| CES TO BE SEP |            |              |              |          |
| ARATELY PAID  |            |              |              |          |
| BY CLIENTS\*  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| MINCULT       | 1 PERMIT   |              | 5 PERMITS    |          |
| EXPERT\'S     |            |              |              |          |
| PERMIT FOR    |            |              |              |          |
| EXPORTATION   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| OBTAINING OF  | 1 PET      |              | 3 PETS       |          |
| VET           |            |              |              |          |
| CERTIFICATE   |            |              |              |          |
| FOR A PET     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PETS\'        | 1 PET      |              | 3 PETS       |          |
| HANDLING AND  |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| TO/FR         |            |              |              |          |
| BORISPYL A/P  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| **\* PLEASE   |            |              |              |          |
| NOTE THAT     |            |              |              |          |
| THESE ARE     |            |              |              |          |
| OPTIONAL      |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES THAT |            |              |              |          |
| IN NOWAY WILL |            |              |              |          |
| AFFECT THE    |            |              |              |          |
| TOTAL AMOUNT  |            |              |              |          |
| OF YOUR       |            |              |              |          |
| CONTRACTUAL   |            |              |              |          |
| BID OFFER.**  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+

First Option Year Term: Twelve (12) Months

TOTAL \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> \*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government
> requirements. This means that if more than one award is made, the
> estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single
> contractor will be less than the amount shown.
>
> The Government will not consider any claim for any additional
> compensation unless it has been authorized by the Government in
> writing in advance. The Government shall not be responsible for any
> work performed that is not specifically provided for under this
> contract or authorized by the Government in writing in advance.

[B.6. SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES]{.underline}

+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| **CONTRACTUAL | *          | **TOTAL      | **QUANTITY** | **AMOUNT |
| UNIT**        | *ESTIMATED | ESTIMATED    |              | \$\$**   |
|               | OF         | PER UNIT     |              |          |
|               | MEASURE**  | \$\$**       |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***           |            |              |              |          |
| UNACCOMPANIED |            |              |              |          |
| AIR BAGGAGE   |            |              |              |          |
| AND GENERAL   |            |              |              |          |
| AIRFREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| (UAB &        |            |              |              |          |
| GAF)***       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| UAB           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| GAF           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| UAB           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| GAF           | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UAB & GAF     | 100 KG /   |              | 2000 KG /    |          |
| KY            | 220 LBS    |              | 4400 LBS     |          |
| IV=\>BORISPIL |            |              |              |          |
| A/P=\>KYIV    |            |              |              |          |
| UAB & GAF     |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UAB/GAF       | 1 TRIP     |              | 5 TRIPS      |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| AND HANDLING  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KY            | 1 TRIP     |              | 5 TRIPS      |          |
| IV=\>BORISPIL |            |              |              |          |
| A/P=\>KYIV    |            |              |              |          |
| AIRFREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| UNDER 20      |            |              |              |          |
| KG/44 LBS     |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***HOUSEHOLD  |            |              |              |          |
| EFFECTS       |            |              |              |          |
| (HHE)***      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE           | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE           | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| HHE FREIGHT   |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| HHE FOR LOCAL | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| MOVE          |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HHE FREIGHT   | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| T             | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***GENERAL    |            |              |              |          |
| EFFECTS       |            |              |              |          |
| (GE)***       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PACKING OF GE | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
|               | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNPACKING OF  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| GE            | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| GE FREIGHT    |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| SOFT PACKING  | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| OF GE FOR     | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| LOCAL MOVE    |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| GE FREIGHT    | 100 KG /   |              | 10000 KG /   |          |
| T             | 220 LBS    |              | 22000 LBS    |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| & HANDLING    |            |              |              |          |
| WITHIN KYIV   |            |              |              |          |
| CITY LIMITS   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***PERSONALLY |            |              |              |          |
| AND           |            |              |              |          |
| G             |            |              |              |          |
| OVERNMENTALLY |            |              |              |          |
| OWNED         |            |              |              |          |
| VEHICLES (POV |            |              |              |          |
| & GOV)***     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| UNLOADING &   | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| TURN-IN       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PICK-UP &     | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| LOADING       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| KYIV=\        | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| >ELSO-ANTWERP |            |              |              |          |
| POV/GOV       |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT       |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| *             |            |              |              |          |
| **ACCESSORIAL |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES***   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HEAVY DUTY    | 100 KG /   |              | 1000 KG /    |          |
| SAFES, VAULTS | 220 LBS    |              | 2200 LBS     |          |
| AND ARMORED   |            |              |              |          |
| DOORS AND     |            |              |              |          |
| WINDOWS       |            |              |              |          |
| UPLIFTING AND |            |              |              |          |
| HANDLING      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PIANOS        | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| UPLIFTING &   |            |              |              |          |
| HANDLING      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| SURVEY OF THE | 1 SURVEY   |              | 3 SURVEYS    |          |
| ITEMS, WHICH  |            |              |              |          |
| MAY HAVE      |            |              |              |          |
| CULTURAL      |            |              |              |          |
| OR/AND        |            |              |              |          |
| HISTORICAL    |            |              |              |          |
| VALUE         |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| MONTHLY       | 100 KG /   |              | 1000 KG /    |          |
| STORAGE OF    | 220 LBS    |              | 2200 LBS     |          |
| HHE & GE      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| TRIPS INSIDE  | 1 KM       |              | 100 KM       |          |
| UKRAINE       |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| LABORERS      | 1 HOUR     |              | 8 HOURS      |          |
| SERVICES      |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| HOLIDAY AND   | X 0.0      |              |              |          |
| WEEKEND WORK  | TIMES      |              |              |          |
| PAY           |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***CUSTOMS    |            |              |              |          |
| CLEARANCE     |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES***   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| FULL CUSTOMS  | 1 SHPT     |              | 5 SHPTS      |          |
| CLEARANCE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PRINTING OUT  | 1 E.A.     |              | 5 E.A.       |          |
| OF CARGO      |            |              |              |          |
| CUSTOMS       |            |              |              |          |
| DECLARATION   |            |              |              |          |
| (FIRST PAGE + |            |              |              |          |
| ADDITIONAL)   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ***           |            |              |              |          |
| CONTAINERIZED |            |              |              |          |
| SHIPMENTS***  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| 20\" SEA      | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| CONTAINER SEA |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT KYIV  |            |              |              |          |
| TO USDA       |            |              |              |          |
| BALTIMORE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| 40\" SEA      | 1 E.A.     |              | 3 E.A.       |          |
| CONTAINER SEA |            |              |              |          |
| FREIGHT KYIV  |            |              |              |          |
| TO USDA       |            |              |              |          |
| BALTIMORE     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| ######## ACCE |            |              |              |          |
| SSORIAL SERVI |            |              |              |          |
| CES TO BE SEP |            |              |              |          |
| ARATELY PAID  |            |              |              |          |
| BY CLIENTS\*  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| MINCULT       | 1 PERMIT   |              | 5 PERMITS    |          |
| EXPERT\'S     |            |              |              |          |
| PERMIT FOR    |            |              |              |          |
| EXPORTATION   |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| OBTAINING OF  | 1 PET      |              | 3 PETS       |          |
| VET           |            |              |              |          |
| CERTIFICATE   |            |              |              |          |
| FOR A PET     |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| PETS\'        | 1 PET      |              | 3 PETS       |          |
| HANDLING AND  |            |              |              |          |
| T             |            |              |              |          |
| RANSPORTATION |            |              |              |          |
| TO/FR         |            |              |              |          |
| BORISPYL A/P  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+
| **\* PLEASE   |            |              |              |          |
| NOTE THAT     |            |              |              |          |
| THESE ARE     |            |              |              |          |
| OPTIONAL      |            |              |              |          |
| SERVICES THAT |            |              |              |          |
| IN NOWAY WILL |            |              |              |          |
| AFFECT THE    |            |              |              |          |
| TOTAL AMOUNT  |            |              |              |          |
| OF YOUR       |            |              |              |          |
| CONTRACTUAL   |            |              |              |          |
| BID OFFER.**  |            |              |              |          |
+---------------+------------+--------------+--------------+----------+

Second Year Term: Twelve (12) Months

TOTAL \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\*This estimated amount is based on total estimated Government
requirements. This means that if more than one award is made, the
estimated amount of work awarded under task order(s) to any single
contractor will be less than the amount shown.

 

The Government will not consider any claim for any additional
compensation unless the Government in writing in advance has authorized
it. The Government shall not be responsible for any work performed that
is not specifically provided for under this contract or authorized by
the Government in writing in advance.

 

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

** **

** **C.1 [PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT - SHIPPING/PACKING
SERVICES]{.underline}

 

C.1 [Work Requirements]{.underline}

 

C.1.1 [General]{.underline}. The contractor shall provide services for
the United States Mission, Kiev, Ukraine as described. This consists of
packing, freight handling, forwarding, cargo storage, customs clearance
and other related services that apply to shipments originating from,
consigned to, routed through, and/or moved within the geographic area(s)
of Ukraine.

 

The contractor shall furnish all managerial, administrative, direct
labor personnel, materials and transportation that are necessary to
accomplish all work as required by this contract. Contractor employees
shall be on site only for performance of contractual duties and not for
other business purposes. Performance requirements for required work are
described below.

 

C.1.2 Personnel. The contractor shall provide a qualified work force
capable of providing the services specified in this contract.

 

C.2 [Definitions]{.underline}.

 

\"Article\" means one item, piece, or package and contents thereof
received by the contractor as listed on the inventory. It can be
household effects, professional books, papers and equipment, privately
owned vehicles, or general effects included in a shipment.

 

\"Calendar Day\" means the twenty-four hour period from midnight to
midnight. Saturdays, Sundays and all holidays are considered calendar
days.

 

\"Cargo\" means any items consigned to the contractor under this
contract for inbound or outbound shipment, whether consisting of
household effects or of U.S. Government owned materials.

 

\"Client\" means all United States mission personnel for whom the
required services are to be rendered.

 

\"COR\" means the Contracting Officer\'s Representative, appointed in
accordance with Section G of this contract.

 

\"Cube\" means the cubic measure of space occupied by a given article
after it has been packaged for shipment.

 

\"Estimator\" means the contractor employee who has the responsibility
to evaluate and provide calculations of the price of packing work to be
undertaken. This employee shall provide all calculations in writing.

 

\"Government\" means the Government of the United States of America
unless specifically stated otherwise.

 

\"Gross Weight\" means the weight of the packed shipping container,
including the articles packed therein and all materials used for
wrapping, cushioning, banding, waterproofing, packaging, blocking and
bracing the container.

 

\"Household Effects\" means those items that are the personal property
of post officials, and are therefore to be packed and transported at
U.S. Government expense. This includes furniture, personal effects and
consumables that, because of volume and weight, are shipped via surface
freight. (Note: See the clause in Section D entitled \"Prohibited
Items\" for a listing of items which are not to be packed or transported
at U.S. Government expense).

 

"General Effects" means Government owned property to include but not
limited to household appliances, household and office furniture,
supplies, and office equipment.

\"Inventory\" means a contractor-prepared list originated at the time
the goods are packed. Each inventory is to be reviewed and signed by the
client then turned over to the Contracting Officer\'s Representative.

 

\"Lift Van\" means a wooden storage crate.

> "Modular Containers" -- lift vans that are reduced in size to
> accommodate a particular shipment.

 

\"Net Weight\" means the gross weight of a shipment less its tare
weight.

 

\"Ordering Officer\" means the Contracting Officer of the U.S. Post.

 

\"Packing\" means the activities required to wrap and protect an
article, properly place the article in appropriate carton or box, and
stow the article and its carton or box in a lift van of sufficient size
and constructed in accordance with post specifications; includes
obtaining customs clearances and required documentation for shipment,
(such as, via surface or air as appropriate).

 

\"Packaging\" means application or use of protective measures, including
appropriate protective wrappings, cushioning and interior containers.

 

\"Professional books, papers, and equipment\" means reference material,
instruments, tools, and equipment peculiar to technicians, mechanics and
members of the professions and special skill areas; specialized,
job-related clothing not considered to be normal or usual clothing;
communication equipment used by members in association with their
particular specialty; and military and individually owned or
specifically issued field clothing and equipment.

 

\"Services\" means the services performed, workmanship, and material
furnished or utilized in the performance of the services.

 

\"Storage Pack\" means the final result of wrapping and protecting of
articles, and then properly placing these articles in appropriate
cartons and boxes, and then storing these articles/cartons in storage
pallet boxes as loose pack storage.

 

\"Tare Weight\" means the weight of an empty shipping container,
excluding all materials used for wrapping, cushioning, banding,
waterproofing, packaging, blocking and bracing articles within the
exterior container.

 

\"Unaccompanied Air Baggage (UAB)\" means that portion of the total
weight allowance of personal property that the client is permitted to
ship via airfreight. UAB typically includes those items required for
short-term housekeeping, such as clothing, linen, and kitchen items.

 

C.3 [GENERAL REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}.

 

Packing of client Household Effects or Government-owned materials for
transportation is a highly specialized function. The measure of
performance shall be the condition of packed articles upon arrival at
their destination. The contractor must appreciate the importance of
family possessions and U.S. Government property and always take the
greatest care in handling and packing such articles. No claim for any
additional compensation shall be considered unless it has been
authorized by the Government in writing in advance. The Government shall
not be responsible for any work performed that is not specifically
provided for under the terms of this contract or authorized by the
Government in writing in advance.

 

C.4 [PACKING SPECIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}.

 

Labor employed to perform services under this contract shall be
experienced and competent in the performance of such services. Those
employees who perform services at the client\'s office or residence
shall be neat and in uniform identifying them as employees of the
contractor.

 

C.4.1 Packing Services.

 

C.4.1.1 The contractor agrees to provide complete services for
surveying, packing, crating, weighing, and marking of household effects,
surface baggage and official Government shipments of commodities
including, but not limited to, household effects, office and residential
furniture, vehicles, and equipment and supplies for shipment within and
from Ukraine. Such services will be performed on goods located primarily
within the Kiev metropolitan area, but also other areas of Ukraine, as
requested.

 

C.4.1.2 . The contractor shall provide all necessary packing and crating
material required by this specification and standard industry practice
for the services under this contract.

C.4.1.3. At the request of the Contracting Officer\'s Representative
(COR), the contractor shall survey the goods to be packed and furnish
the Government with a written estimate of the weight and required number
of lift vans or other containers in which to pack the goods to be
shipped. The contractor shall transport packing materials and vans to
the designated location ready to perform the services required on the
date and at the same time specified by the COR. The Government shall
notify the contractor 48 hours in advance unless otherwise mutually
agreed. Any services performed outside of normal business hours as may
be agreed upon between the parties to this contract shall be for the
mutual convenience of the contracting parties and shall create no
liability on the part of the Government for overtime or premium pay
charges.

 

C.4.1.4. The contractor shall provide export packing and related
services following the best commercial practices to insure a shipment of
the least tare weight and smallest cubic measurement that is compatible
with assurance of transportation to destinations without damage or
pilferage to containers or contents. Export packing shall include, but
shall not be limited to, the following:

 

-   Padding, dunnage and packing into cases, barrels or crates of all
    fragile items.

 

-   Wrapping in waterproof paper and padding all items of furniture,
    television sets and other valuable equipment. The Contractor shall
    crate this item. The Contractor shall place these items in the lift
    vans so as to prevent damage or shifting while in transit.

 

-   Padding securely all mirrors and framed pictures, marble tops, etc.,
    in crates made to the proper size of good packing grade dry lumber
    with least tare weight.

 

-   All rugs and carpets shall be mothproofed, and crated or wrapped
    without folding.

 

-   Packing clothing items, linens, bedding, lampshades and similar
    items in containers lined with tissue paper, carefully, to prevent
    excessive wrinkling or folding.

 

-   Freezers or refrigerators shall be dry inside and the Contractor
    shall pad and secure all removable shelving and interior parts to
    prevent breakage or damage.

 

-   Applying tightly and securely adequate steel banding to all wooden
    cases and containers and to the outside of other appropriate
    containers that may be used for shipments.

 

C.4.2 [INVENTORY SYSTEM]{.underline}.

 

In conjunction with the client or his/her agent, the contractor shall
prepare six copies of an Inventory List of all articles packed, bearing
the signature of the client or his/her agent together with the signature
of the contractor, both certifying to the correctness of the inventory.
The contractor shall ensure diligence in recording any unusual condition
of the goods being packed by the contractor. The inventory shall list
each article. Words such as \"HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS\" or other general
descriptive terms such as marred, scratched, soiled, worn, torn, gouged,
and the like shall be avoided unless they are supplemented with a
statement describing the degree and location of the exception. Care in
the preparation of the initial inventory will assist in protecting the
client of the property and the contractor in the event of loss and/or
damage. Inventory Lists shall specify the name of the client of the
goods, the date of shipment and the name of the contractor, and contain
on the form an explanation of the condition symbols and location
symbols. The original of the Inventory List will be retained by the
contractor; one copy shall be given to the client or the client\'s
agent; and the remaining copies shall be forwarded to the COR.

C.5 [FREIGHT HANDLING]{.underline}.

 

C.5.1 The contractor shall act on behalf of the Government on any
selected incoming and outgoing Government cargo that may be assigned to
the contractor under this contract, including the effecting of necessary
transport of Government cargo within Ukraine[**.** The contractor
accepts full responsibility for any and all losses and/or damage, from
the time such cargo is received into the hands of the contractor until
it is released into the custody of the Government as evidenced by a
signed receipt. The contractor further agrees that in any instance
involving loss or damage to the Government cargo, where the contractor
fails to exercise reasonable diligence, the contractor shall assume full
responsibility for such losses or damage including payment of claims for
such losses or damage.]{.underline}

 

C.5.2 The Contractor shall transport all incoming Government cargo
handled under the contract from commercial facilities at Kiev, Borispil
Airport to the final destination in Kiev area or elsewhere in Ukraine:
including off-loading from the contractor\'s vehicle, as specified by
the COR unless otherwise directed by the COR in writing to the
contractor.

 

C.5.3 The Contractor shall pick up from the Government in the Kiev or
elsewhere in Ukraine in time to insure delivery to Borispil airport
facilities within 24 hours of the request for pickup. The Contractoir
Shall pick up surface shipments from the Government in Kiev within 48
hours of the request for pick up. The Contractor shall not place cargo
in any warehouse at Government expense without prior approval of the
COR.

 

C.6 [CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES]{.underline}.

 

C.6.1 The contractor is responsible for strict adherence to all
instructions and quality requirements stated in this contract and shall
provide the appropriate management effort to ensure that all services
are performed.

 

Each packing or unpacking team shall have a team leader to supervise the
workforce and serve as a liaison with the COR. This designated person
shall have supervision as his/her function during the time the
Contractor is in the client\'s facility or residence and when Household
Effects, Unaccompanied Baggage, or other cargo is being loaded into lift
vans or other shipping containers.

 

C.6.2 [Work Skills and Experience]{.underline}. The contractor shall
ensure that all personnel assigned to this contract possess the skills
and experience necessary for accomplishing their individual tasks.

 

C.6.3 [English Language Qualifications]{.underline}. Each Team Leader
must possess sufficient ability in reading, writing, speaking and
understanding the English language to carry out the duties prescribed
herein for the position. The remaining staff must be able to follow
simple instructions in English, and must be able to completely
understand the instructions of the Team Leader.

 

C.6.4 The contractor\'s employees shall not at any time:

 

\(a\) Smoke in the client\'s facility or residence;

\(b\) Arrive at the facility or residence under the influence of drugs
or alcohol, or even with alcohol on the breath;

\(c\) Drink alcoholic beverages on the job, even if offered;

\(d\) Use the client\'s bathroom or towels without permission;

\(e\) Engage in prolonged discussion or argument regarding the job;

\(f\) Perform any work for the client not specified in this contract; or

\(g\) Request or accept any articles or currency as a gratuity from the
client for work performed under this contract.

 

 

C.7 [SCHEDULING AND PLANNING SHIPMENT PICKUPS]{.underline}.

 

C.7.1 [SCHEDULING AND PLANNING SHIPMENT PICKUPS]{.underline}. The COR
receives requests from clients for Household Effects pack out dates, and
will coordinate the scheduling of shipments with the contractor. The COR
will give the Contractor a completed \"Request for Shipment\" form which
is the notification of scheduling and authority to proceed if
\"confirmed\" is indicated. This form will not be given to the
Contractor unless a task order has already been issued by the
Contracting Officer. If \"tentative\" is checked, the contractor shall
contact the COR for information/instructions.

 

C.7.2 [PRE-SHIPMENT SURVEY]{.underline}.

 

Before the HHE has been packed, the contractor shall, in connection with
each instance of Household Effects services in this contract, make an
on-site pre-shipment survey of the items to be shipped and/or stored to
determine the approximate net weight of each category. The survey shall
be conducted by an approved Estimator. The survey must list the major
items of furniture, appliances and equipment which are to be included in
the shipment and/or storage lot. It must also state the number of
cartons and crates necessary to properly protect the loose and fragile
items. The Contractor shall give a copy of each survey, signed and dated
by the estimator, indicating total estimated net weight of both the
export shipment and storage lot to the client immediately**,** upon
completion of the pre-shipment survey. A pre-shipment survey which
deviates more than ten percent, either high or low, in either the export
or storage estimates, will be documented by the COR in the contractor\'s
performance file. A pre-shipment survey will not normally be required
for shipments other than Household Effects shipments.

 

C.8 [DURATION OF PACKING]{.underline}.

 

The contractor shall perform all packing and/or pickup of household
goods and personal effects on the date beginning and at the time agreed
upon between the contractor and the client or his/her agent. The client
shall be any person the COR specifies as the client in the \"Request for
Shipment\" form authorizing service. All services performed shall be
performed on normal workdays between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 18:00
p.m. Services may only be performed at the residence before 9:00 a.m. or
after 18:00 p.m. on normal workdays, or other than normal workdays with
the mutual agreement of the parties. This agreement shall create no
liability on the part of the Government for overtime or premium pay or
other charges to be paid to the Contractor's employees. If the packing
and/or pickup crews will arrive more than two hours later than the
scheduled time agreed upon, the contractor shall notify both the client
and the COR in advance. Authorization for any changes in date and time
must be authorized by the COR.

 

C.9 [TARE WEIGHT LIMITATION]{.underline}.

 

Whether for official shipments or for household effects, the tare weight
shall not exceed 45% of the net weight of the articles packed. If it
appears that the 45% limitation will be exceeded, the contractor shall
obtain advance approval of the COR before proceeding with the packing.
The tare weight and cube of each shipment shall be the minimum that will
afford adequate protection to the items being packed. Contractor shall
weigh containers before packing in order to calculate net weight.

 

C.10. [SHIPPING WEIGHT]{.underline}.

 

The contractor will be advised in writing by the COR as to the maximum
weight allowance to be shipped and/or stored. The contractor shall not
exceed these weights without the COR\'s consent. If the shipment portion
exceeds the maximum authorized weight, the COR must be informed. The
contractor shall remove items specified by the COR at no additional cost
to the Government or employee. If a shipment is forwarded which exceeds
the maximum weight designated in writing by the COR, the contractor
shall be responsible for all costs on that portion of the shipment which
exceeds the maximum weight designated.

 

C.11 [RECORD KEEPING REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}.

 

C.11.1 [Inventory Lists]{.underline}. The contractor shall prepare a
complete, accurate and legible Inventory List as the articles are
packed. The client will review and sign the list. The original will be
retained by the contractor; one copy shall be given to the client or the
client\'s agent; and the remaining copies shall be forwarded to the COR
immediately after the packing is completed. All exceptions as to the
condition of goods listed on the Inventory List must be brought to the
client's attention before goods are removed from the government
premises. The Inventory List must be signed by the client and the
contractor\'s Team Leader, both certifying to the correctness of the
Inventory List.

 

C.11.1.1 The Inventory List shall show the number and contents of each
carton, listed by the correct name in English AND Ukrainian; the date of
shipment; lot number; name of contractor; container (lift van); and, an
explanation of the condition symbols used. The Contractor shall give a
copy of the Inventory List to the client. Care in the preparation of the
initial inventory will assist in protecting the owner of the property
and the contractor in the event of loss and/or damage. When there are
two or more shipments, each shipment shall have a separate inventory and
lot number. Copies of all Inventory Lists shall be provided to the COR
by the contractor.

 

C.11.1.2 The Inventory List shall also indicate by number which cartons
are loaded into the respective shipping containers/lift vans.

 

C.11.1.3 The client\'s name shall appear on each sheet of the Inventory
List, and the last sheet must also indicate the total number of boxes,
total number of shipping crates (lift vans), net, tare and gross
weights, with measurements and total cubic measure.

 

C.11.1.4 Art Objects. The packer shall list art objects by their
specific names, such as, drum, picture, mask, etc. The Inventory List
shall include the type of material (malachite, wood, metal, etc.) and
the country the item is of origin.

** **

 

C.12 RESERVED.

C.13 [STORAGE AREA REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}.

 

C.13.1 All temporary or permanent storage provided, either for unpacked
or packed household effects and unaccompanied air baggage, shall be
inside storage buildings and areas that are acceptable to and approved
by the COR.

 

C.13.2 In areas assigned for preparation and storage of household
effects and unaccompanied air baggage the Contractor shall prevent
pilferage or damage by sunlight, water, or fire. Household effects shall
be stored in areas that are dry, well ventilated, clean, and free from
dust, insects and rodents, have adequate fire protection, and are
accessible for routine inspection.

 

C.13.3 The Contractor shall keep aisles, driveways, and entrances free
of storage and equipment not being currently handled or operated.

 

C.13.4 The Contractor shall remove waste or refuse from storage areas or
kept in metal containers with tight-fitting metal lids.

 

C.13.5 Household effects shall be stored on skids, dunnage, pallet
bases, elevated platforms, or similar storage aids, maintaining a
minimum of two inches of clearance from the floor to the bottom-most
portion of the stored goods. The Contractor shall not store property in
contact with exterior or interior walls.

 

C.14 [REQUIREMENTS FOR STORAGE METHODS]{.underline}.

 

C.14.1 The Contractor shall place household effects and unaccompanied
air baggage into temporary or permanent storage inside a warehouse on
the day of receipt or, in the event of inclement weather, immediately
upon receipt.

 

C.14.2 All loose-packed storage of household effects shall be of the
enclosed lift van type. The Contractor shall obtain the COR's approval
for any exceptions. Lift vans shall have sound walls and tops and shall
be fully enclosed to prevent the entry of dust and other contaminants.
The Contractor shall identify all pallet boxes and other boxes and
storage containers by affixing to the front of each lift van or
container a sign at least 24 centimeters by 15 centimeters in size, type
set on poster board material, not hand printed, with the following
legend:

 

U.S. Post

(Shipper\'s last name)

(lot number)

 

All letters on each sign described above shall be at least 5 centimeters
in height.

 

C.14.4 The Contractor shall replace moth repellents upholstered articles
at least every six months.

 

C.14.5 The Contractor shall store rugs in fully enclosed rug tubes or
rug cartons in rug racks. No more than two rugs are to be stored in each
tube or carton. The Contractor shall replenish moth repellents at least
every six months.

 

C.14.6 The Contractor shall establish and maintain a locator system to
enable prompt identification and removal of effects in storage.

 

C.14.7 The Contractor shall store upholstered and overstuffed furniture
in special enclosed lift van containers apart from other effects.
Upholstered rooms must be fully enclosed areas containing only articles
of furniture in loose-pack storage. Walls must have sturdy framing and
be covered with a solid sheathing material such as masonite, cellotex,
or plywood of a minimum thickness of one-quarter inch Sheathing shall be
free of holes and tightly joined to prevent the entry of dust and
contaminants. Entry doors into such upholstered storage rooms must be
kept closed at all times except during periods of actual placement into
and/or removal of furniture. Any other type of upholstered storage must
be specifically approved by the COR before use.

 

C.15 [WAREHOUSE RECEIPT]{.underline}.

 

C.15.1 Upon receipt of effects, the contractor shall prepare a
Non-Negotiable Warehouse Receipt. The terms shall be subject to approval
by the COR, indicating the American post or other Government Agency as
the depositor. If the Warehouse Receipt contains provisions that differ
from items in this contract, or that are not contained in this contract,
these provisions in the Warehouse Receipt shall have no effect against
the United States Government unless the United States Government
specifically, in writing, approved each provision at the time the
receipt was drafted.

 

C.15.2 The Warehouse Receipt shall also indicate the name of the owner
of the goods, the number of the authorization, the net weight of the
storage lot, the number of items deposited, the kind of items and the
condition in which they are received. The Contractor shall mail the
original of the Warehouse Receipt to the COR within twenty-five calendar
days of the pickup of the storage at the Government facility. If access
and segregation and/or partial removal is performed, the Contractor
shall prepare a new Non-Negotiable Warehouse Receipt and submit it as
directed above.

 

C.16 [WAREHOUSE FACILITIES]{.underline}.

 

C.16.1 Warehouse Facilities must be approved by the COR and meet the
following criteria:

 

(a) (a)                Storage buildings shall be constructed, with
    masonry walls and floors, watertight roofs, and maintained in good
    condition. The building shall be kept dry, clean, well ventilated,
    free of dampness, free of moths, rats, mice, and insets, and in
    orderly condition at all times.

 

(a) (b)               Each building used for storage under this contract
    shall have as the minimum standard for qualification either:

 

(1) (1)               an acceptable automatic fire detection and
    reporting system, or an acceptable automatic sprinkler system; or

 

> \(2\) a fire prevention and control plan, posted and maintained in
> each building; and necessary fire extinguishers and/or approved
> fire-fighting apparatus available and in good working order at all
> times.

 

In addition, each storage facility must be protected by an adequate
water supply for fire fighting and a fire department that is responsive
twenty-four hours per day. Statements from the cognizant fire insurance
rating organization shall be used by the Government as a definitive
basis for determining the sufficiency or adequacy of a fire-fighting
water supply and the responsiveness of a fire department to protect a
facility.

 

> \(c\) The Contractor shall insure that all installed fire protective
> systems shall be accredited by the cognizant fire insurance rating
> organization for insurance rate credit.

 

C.17 [NOTIFICATION OF COMPLETION OF SERVICES]{.underline}.

 

C.17.1 As soon as the required services for outgoing cargo and
unaccompanied air baggage shipments are completed, the contractor shall
notify the COR and provide the following information:

 

a.  a.                   If a shipment of other than Household Effects:
    Name and Agency affiliation of employee requesting the shipment.
    Name and Agency affiliation of employee who owns the effects.

 

a.  b.                  Government Agency Packing Authorization Number

 

b.  c.                   Ultimate destination of shipment

 

c.  d.                  Date of pickup, number of pieces and gross
    weight of shipment.

 

e\. Bill of Lading or Airbill number assigned to the shipment.

 

C.17.1.1 A U.S. Government Bill of Lading (GBL) will be issued for each
shipment by the authorizing Government Agency. The GBL will either be:

(1) (1)   forwarded by the Government directly to the carrier specified
    to transport the shipment; or

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(1) (2)   forwarded to the contractor to be surrendered to the carrier
    or its agent when the shipment is picked up at the contractor\'s
    premises; or

(2) (3)   forwarded to the contractor to be surrendered to the carrier
    or its agent when the shipment is delivered by the contractor to the
    carrier or his agent.

 

The contractor shall obtain a proper receipt from the carrier or its
agent at the time the baggage is delivered to the carrier by the
contractor.

 

Upon completion of each assigned packing effort, the contractor shall
provide to the COR a Notice of Availability for Shipment. On this
Notice, the contractor shall report the identity of each completed
export packing effort, and whether each was for Household Effects, UAB,
or general cargo. The contractor shall confirm each such notification by
submitting to the COR, within twenty-four hours, four copies of the
Inventory List, together with a written request for shipping
instructions containing the following information:

 

\(a\) Name of client and Agency affiliation

\(b\) Government Agency Packing Authorization Number

\(c\) Ultimate destination of shipment

(d One copy of the export inventory properly prepared.

\(e\) Packing list itemizing the contents of each shipping container by
inventory number; Net, Tare and Gross weight; and a cubic measurement of
each shipping container and of total shipment.

 

C.17.2 Upon receipt of the above information, the COR will furnish to
the contractor, in writing, any additional shipment marking information;
the necessary shipping data; and a completed and signed U.S. Government
Bill of Lading (GBL) for each shipment that the Contractor has reported
ready to ship. The contractor shall tender the GBL to the carrier
specified to transport the shipment to the port of embarkation. It shall
be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the carrier in
sufficient time to load the shipment on the carrier\'s vehicle in time
to have the shipment delivered to the port of embarkation by the
delivery date designated in the shipping data furnished by the
Government. In addition, the contractor shall ensure that all customs
procedures have been accomplished, and shall obtain required
documentation for all shipments. It is also the contractor\'s
responsibility to notify the COR in writing if any shipment cannot be
delivered to the port of embarkation by the date specified and the
reason. Failure to provide this notice prior to the latest date the
shipment is to be delivered to the pier may subject the contractor to
any Liquidated Damages to be paid by the contractor to the carrier.

 

C.18 [REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DELIVERY AND UNPACKING OF HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS,
UNACCOMPANIED BAGGAGE (UAB) and GENEAL CARGO]{.underline}.

 

C.18.1 Receipt of Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage. It shall be the
responsibility of the contractor to notify the COR immediately if any
shipment is received in damaged condition and make notation of any
visible loss or damage on the reverse side of the Government Bill of
Lading and/or on carrier\'s delivery receipt. Loose-packed effects shall
be properly inventoried on receipt and immediately placed in proper
palletized storage. If it is necessary to unload a steamship container
and place the effects into loose-pack storage prior to delivery, an
Inventory List shall be prepared and signed by the contractor when the
effects are removed from the container and placed into storage.

 

C.18.2 Delivery of Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage To a
Residence.

 

C.18.2.1 The placing of Household Effects and UAB in the client\'s
residence, as specified, shall include, but not be limited to, the
laying of pads and rugs; placing of items of furniture within rooms;
setting up of beds, including the placing of springs and mattresses on
bed frames; and the placing of all kitchenware, dinnerware, glassware,
silverware, linens and other miscellaneous items in locations specified
by the client or his/her representative. The contractor is not required
to move furniture within the residence after the first placing of
furniture.

 

C.18.2.2 The contractor shall inquire of the client at the time
arrangements are made for delivery, if the shipment includes large items
such as pianos, freezers, refrigerators, etc. The contractor shall have
piano boards and other necessary tools and equipment on hand to open
containers and safely move these items.

 

C.18.2.3 The contractor shall unpack the client\'s household effects and
remove all debris the same day the effects are delivered, or by the
close of the next working day; unless the client requests removal of
debris at a later date.

 

C.18.2.4 The contractor shall place UAB in the client\'s residence in
packed or crated condition. Strapping shall be cut and crates shall be
opened when requested by the client or his/her authorized agent.

 

C.18.2.5 The contractor shall use a tarpaulin or other suitable floor
covering to protect floors while work is in progress.

 

C.18.3 [Obtaining Delivery Receip]{.underline}t.

 

C.18.3.1 The contractor shall be required to obtain a delivery receipt
in duplicate signed by the client or his/her authorized agent upon
completion of the delivery and/or the unpacking and placing of the
household effects in the residence. The original of this receipt shall
be retained by the contractor and the remaining copy shall be submitted
with the contractor\'s invoice for payment.

 

C.18.3.2 It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to prepare a
separate Inventory List, signed by the client or his/her agent, listing
all articles lost or damaged and describing such loss or damage. This
Inventory List shall be submitted to the COR within seven calendar days
after delivery of the goods.

 

C.18.4 Removal of Debris and Return of Containers. The contractor shall,
upon completion of delivery and unpacking services, remove all trash
dunnage, and debris from all shipping vans and containers. The
contractor shall promptly deliver all empty steel vans, and other
special-type containers, to the carrier or its authorized local agent.
Steamship containers shall be released, immediately after unloading, to
the local agent of the delivering carrier. The contractor shall deliver
containers owned by the Department of State to a local warehouse or
depository as designated by the COR. All other vans and containers,
after completion of service, shall become the property and
responsibility of the contractor.

 

C.19 [VEHICLES]{.underline}. The contractor shall provide all vehicles
necessary for the performance of this contract. All vehicles shall be
kept in safe operating condition at all times with a valid safety
inspection sticker attached if required by local law. The contractor
shall provide all fuel and lubricants for the vehicles.

 

C.19.1 [Vehicle Size]{.underline}. The contractor shall provide the
necessary vehicles of appropriate size (2.5 tons or more) for local
transportation of shipments and Unaccompanied Air Baggage.

 

C.19.2 [Condition of Vehicles]{.underline}. The contractor shall
maintain its vehicles in the proper mechanical condition to assure their
full availability when needed, and to assure that shipments are reliably
and safely transported from the residence to the appropriate staging
area.

 

C.19.3 [Non-availability of Vehicles]{.underline}. Should the contractor
encounter mechanical difficulties that would otherwise prevent the
scheduled completion of a scheduled pick-up, the contractor shall
immediately obtain a suitable substitute vehicle at no additional cost
to the Government. Non-availability of suitable vehicles shall not
constitute acceptable justification for late pickup or delivery, or for
additional costs to the Government.

 

C.20 [COMPUTATION OF WEIGHT]{.underline}.

 

C.20.1 Gross Weight (See C.2) is calculated by adding the Net Weight
(See C.2) of the contents to the weight of the shipping container and
any bracing material used to secure articles in the container.

 

C.20.2 The contractor shall designate and the COR shall approve a scale
to be used for determination of shipment weights. Subject scale must be
officially certified by State Department of Standardization of Ukraine
as accurate and must continually display documentation in testimony
thereof. All official certificates of accuracy must be periodically
updated and recertified to ensure there is no lapse of certification.

 

C.20.3 The COR or an appointed representative may be present at the
scale site when any shipment weight is taken to witness the accuracy of
the reading.

 

C.20.4 The contractor shall submit to the COR with each invoice a weight
certificate, signed by the Government employees for whom services were
rendered, and the name of any Government employee who witnessed the
weight reading.

 

C.20.5 When the Net Weight of a shipment has not been determined by
actual measurement before shipment occurs, for payment purposes the Net
Weight shall be defined as two thirds of the Gross Weight of the
shipment. With the invoice for each shipment, the contractor shall
submit a written justification describing why the shipment could not be
weighed before it was shipped.

 

**SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING**

** **

D.1 [CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Containers to be used for export shipments of effects under this
contract must be soundly constructed of waterproof plywood, lined with a
waterproof barrier, and reinforced with an inside framework. Wooden
containers must be heat treated or fumigated based on the requirements
of the destination country. Full consideration should be given to
eliminating damage to the effects from exposure to inclement weather,
salt water, salt atmosphere, and possible violent external forces
incident to ocean and/or inland transportation and rough handling, so as
to insure safe and undamaged arrival of the effects at the destination.
The top of the container shall have a metal roofing for shipments
transiting areas of heavy rain or snowfall. Caulking compound must be
used when wooden container panels are assembled to insure watertight
joints. See Section J, Exhibit A - CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS.

 

\(b\) When container shipping services are available, the containers
shall be shipped and stowed inside the ship\'s containers; therefore,
the containers shall be of the cubic measurements designed to take
maximum advantage of the inside measurements of the ship\'s containers.

 

\(c\) The contractor shall adhere to the procedures in C.4.1.

 

\(d\) The containers built to the referenced Exhibit A dimensions shall
be called \"modular household effects containers\". All export shipments
of household effects under this contract shall be made using the modular
containers.

 

\(1\) The modular containers built and/or used under this contract are
the sole property of the Government, and shall be handled with such care
as shall permit subsequent reuse with minimum repair or refurnishing.

 

\(2\) When the Government specifies use of a used modular container in
export shipment of Household Effects under this contract, the contractor
shall offer in its invoice an equitable discount from the applicable
contract rate. The amount of such discount will vary according to the
extent of repair needed, or other conditions of the used containers, and
shall be determined on an individual case basis upon mutual appraisal by
the contractor and the COR.

 

D.2 [STANDARDS FOR PACKING HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS (HHE) AND UNACCOMPANIED AIR
BAGGAGE (UAB)]{.underline}

 

Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage should be packed in a
manner requiring the least cubic measurement, producing packages that
will withstand normal movement without damage to crates, lift vans,
cartons, or contents and at a minimum of weight. Further, the number and
weight of boxes, crates or lift vans shall not be greater than necessary
to accomplish efficient movement.

 

D.3 [WRAPPING AND PACKING]{.underline}

 

All articles subject to breakage, denting, scratching, marring, soiling,
chafing, or damage shall be wrapped at the specified pickup site, using
wrapping material to prevent such damage. This should be accomplished
according to the following guidelines:

 

\(a\) Establish a work area in a room with easy access to the majority
of the items to be packed.

 

\(b\) Floors of residences shall be covered by drop cloths or canvas to
protect the surface while work is in progress.

 

\(c\) Keep packing materials together; do not allow them to become
scattered throughout the house.

 

\(d\) All packing materials, boxes, and containers must be dry, clean,
in sound condition, free of substances that might damage the contents,
and of sufficient strength to protect the contents.

 

\(e\) New cartons shall be used for packaging box springs, mattresses,
linens, bedding and clothing.

 

\(f\) Chinaware, mattresses, box springs, clothing, kitchenware, small
electrical appliances, books and similar items shall be packed and
sealed at residence.

 

\(g\) Disassemble large or bulky items if this can be done without
damage to the item. Nuts, bolts, screws, or other hardware shall be
securely wrapped in plastic or paper, and clearly marked. This packet
should be securely attached to the articles from which removed, but not
in a manner that could damage the article.

 

\(h\) Legs or other articles removed from furniture shall be properly
wrapped, bundled together, identified (such as \"dining room table legs,
6 each\") and listed separately on the Inventory List, indicating the
items on the Inventory List to which they belong.

 

\(i\) Make a note of the articles requiring special handling and assure
that these items are packed and handled and containers marked,
accordingly.

 

\(j\) Before leaving the premises, check with the client to make sure
all desired packing has been completed. If packing is completed, clean
up and remove all debris from the area.

 

D.4 [PROHIBITED ACTIONS]{.underline}

 

Contractor employees shall not:

 

\(a\) Attempt to disassemble, assemble, or repair electrical appliances
or mechanical items;

 

\(b\) Disconnect or connect any gas appliances;

 

\(c\) Touch lampshade coverings or other items that could suffer stains;

 

\(d\) Pack irons, kitchenware or other heavy pieces in barrels
containing china, glassware or other breakable items;

 

\(e\) Place pictures or mirrors between layers of bedding or linen;

 

\(f\) Pack heavy articles on top of shoes;

 

\(g\) Wrap books, lampshades, linens or other light-colored items in
newspaper, as the newsprint will rub off and stain;

 

\(h\) Pack cleaning compounds, soap, furniture polish or medicine in the
same carton with groceries;

 

\(i\) Place any other items in cartons with lampshades or load any boxes
beyond their capacity.

 

D.5 [PROHIBITED ITEMS]{.underline}

 

Contractors SHALL NOT pack:

 

\(a\) Live animals, birds, or plants;

 

\(b\) Trailers, with or without other property;

 

\(c\) Boats or component parts, including outboard motors;

 

\(d\) Aircraft;

 

\(e\) Alcoholic beverages, if the shipment is to the United States;

 

\(f\) Groceries and provisions, other than those for consumption by
client and immediate family;

 

\(g\) Coins, currency, valuable papers, or jewelry, as the client must
retain custody of these articles; or

 

\(h\) Dangerous items such as loaded firearms, ammunition, explosives,
flashbulbs, matches, flammables, acids, paints, or aerosol containers.

 

D.6 [SPECIAL HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS]{.underline}

 

Certain items that are to be packed as part of Household Effects shall
be afforded special handling by the packers as follows:

 

\(a\) Professional Books, Papers and Equipment. Packing shall be in the
same manner as other articles, but such items shall be packed, weighed,
marked, numbered and listed separately on the Inventory List. The client
will identify such items and set them apart from the rest of the
Household Effects.

 

\(b\) Articles of extraordinary value. Packing shall be performed only
in the presence of the client or his/her agent. For official packing of
U.S. Government articles of extraordinary value, specific instructions
shall be provided to the contractor in each case by the COR.

 

(b) (c)                Art Objects and Artifacts. The packer is to note
    the ratio of artwork to Household Effects among the client\'s
    effects, and if the ratio appears excessive, the contractor shall
    notify the COR.

>  

(c) (d)               Electronic Items. Since UAB is more likely to
    sustain damage en route, electronic equipment is recommended to be
    shipped as household effects and not as UAB. Should the client
    insist that such items be included in UAB, the contractor shall
    advise the client of the risks of damage, advise the client that
    they can file a claim or obtain private insurance., The contractor
    will note on the COR copy of the Inventory List that such advice was
    given.

>  
>
> \(e\) Furniture. Large items of furniture that does not fit into
> standard cartons shall be protected with packing material and heavy
> gauge cardboard cut and fitted to the item. For fragile or heavy
> items, a wooden crate shall be constructed around the item. Examples
> of items requiring such special treatment include pianos, curio
> cabinets, ornamental screens, and other furnishings subject to damage.

 

> \(f\) Shipping of Vehicles. For purposes of this contract, MOTORCYCLES
> are to be considered HHE.

 

> \(g\) If specifically requested by the COR, the contractor shall also
> provide boxing services for vehicles. Boxing services shall include:
> (1) complete water cleaning of vehicle, especially under carriage, (2)
> removal of wheels, (3) bolting of vehicle to box container platform,
> and (4) enclosing vehicle in a wood box that will withstand
> transshipment strains.

 

D.7 [PROTECTION AGAINST INSECTS]{.underline}

 

Many different types of insects can damage Household Effects in transit
or storage. The contractor shall take measures to prevent such damage,
with the following constituting the minimum acceptable measures:

 

\(a\) Household Effects susceptible to insect damage shall be carefully
inspected prior to packaging and packing. If infestation is present, the
contractor shall advise both the client and the COR, and note this on
the Inventory List.

 

\(b\) Items made of wool shall be wrapped and packaged and securely
sealed to prevent entry of insects.

 

D.8 [WATERPROOFING]{.underline}

 

All Household Effects and Unaccompanied Air Baggage shall be protected
from water damage resulting from rain, humidity or dampness, with the
following constituting minimum acceptable protective efforts:

 

\(a\) Wooden crates or lift vans shall be lined with waterproof paper.

 

\(b\) If open vehicles are used to transport a shipment, a weatherproof
tarpaulin large enough to fully cover the cargo shall be used.

 

D.9 [LABELING OF BOXES AND CARTONS]{.underline}

 

(a) Every box shall be clearly marked with indelible marker pen or paint
    to assist in location and identification of the client\'s effects.
    When a shipment is delivered to an incorrect address due to
    incorrect marking by the contractor, the shipment shall be forwarded
    with the least possible delay to the correct location by a mode of
    transportation selected by the COR. The contractor shall be held
    liable for all additional costs incurred by the Government due to
    incorrect marking by the contractor, including charges for
    preparation, drayage, and transportation.

(b) All cartons shall be sequentially numbered and the contents
    identified (such as Kitchenware, Books, Toys, etc.) by means of
    indelible markings on the exterior of each box. Such markings may be
    handwritten, as long as they are legible.

(c) All cartons shall be clearly marked on the sides and top to indicate
    which end should be up.

(d) All boxes containing mirrors or picture frames shall be clearly
    marked to indicate which side to open.

(e) Please ensure that packing lists for HHE, UAB and consumables
    shipments do not include any items listed as \"packed by owner
    (PBO)\" or \"contents unknown.\" Such descriptions are an immediate
    flag for close attention by U.S. Customs, Transportation Security
    Agency officials, and Department of Agriculture Inspectors, who have
    the authority to put a shipment on hold pending a search, which will
    delay delivery. In case of discovery of the PBO items the contractor
    should immediately report such instances to the COR. Packing lists
    must always be in English.

 

D.10 [PACKING ARTICLES INTO WOODEN LIFT VANS]{.underline}

 

\(a\) After articles have been wrapped and packed in cartons, they shall
be loaded and banded on site into the wooden lift vans provided by the
contractor under client or/and the COR supervision. Pending UAB or HHE
customs clearance the wooden lift vans would be temporarily stored at
the contractor's warehouse at no additional cost to the Government as
specified in section J.6.Exibit -- Definition of Services.

 

\(b\) The contractor is responsible for accomplishing any necessary
assembly of lift vans to make them ready to receive a shipment.

 

\(c\) Articles shall be packed into lift vans in such a manner as to
minimize the possibility of damage from shifting of the contents within
the lift van.

 

\(1\) Lighter and fragile items (such as china, artwork, glassware,
etc.) shall be packed at the top of the lift van, and never underneath
heavy cartons.

 

\(2\) Cartons shall not be over packed. Packed cartons with bowed sides
or split seams are unacceptable. Lift vans with evidence of over packing
are also unacceptable. In either case, the contractor shall be required
to repack the articles in a suitable manner without additional cost to
the Government.

 

\(d\) If the workday ends before packing is completed, before the
packers finish at a residence, the cartons shall be placed in a secure
storage area at the work site if the COR so directs. The cartons shall
be packed into lift vans on the next workday.

 

\(e\) The packed lift vans shall be securely wrapped with metal bands.

 

**SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE**

** **

E.1 [52.252‑2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)]{.underline}

 

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/these
address(es):

http://www.arnet.gov/far or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm

 

These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use
the Dept. of State Acquisition Website at
[http://www.statebuy.state.gov/](http://www.statebuy.gov/home.htm) to
see the links to the FAR. You may also use a network "search engine"
(e.g., Yahoo, Excite, Alta Vista, etc.) to obtain the latest location of
the most current FAR.

 

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CH. 1)

 

52.246-4 INSPECTION OF SERVICES AUG 1996

FIXED-PRICE

 

52.246-14 INSPECTION OF TRANSPORTATION APR 1984

 

E.2 [FACILITIES]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Facilities used for the performance of services under this
contract must be approved by the COR. Storage buildings shall be
constructed, with masonry walls and floors, watertight roofs, and
maintained in good condition. The building shall be kept dry, clean,
well ventilated, free of dampness, free of moths, rats, mice and other
vermin, and in orderly condition at all times.

 

\(b\) Each building used for storage under this contract shall have as
the minimum standard for qualification either:

 

\(1\) an acceptable automatic fire detection and reporting system, or an
acceptable automatic sprinkler system; or

 

\(2\) a fire prevention and control plan, posted and maintained in each
building; and necessary fire extinguishers and/or approved fire-fighting
apparatus available and in good working order at all times.

 

In addition, each storage facility must be protected by an adequate
water supply for fire fighting and a fire department that is responsive
twenty-four hours per day. Statements from the cognizant fire insurance
rating organization shall be used by the Government as a definitive
basis for determining the sufficiency or adequacy of a fire-fighting
water supply and the responsiveness of a fire department to protect a
facility.

 

\(c\) All installed fire protective systems shall be accredited by the
cognizant fire insurance rating organization for insurance rate credit.
Each building shall have at a minimum a fire contents rate (FCR) of not
more the amount would be expressed as: \"Sixty cents (\$0.60) per one
hundred dollars (\$100.00) per year based upon eighty percent (80%)
co-insured factors\".

 

E.3 [ADDITIONAL FACILITIES]{.underline}

 

The contractor agrees to furnish the post with full information
concerning any additional facilities it acquires, by lease, purchase or
otherwise, to allow Government inspection and approval of such
additional facilities before contractor use for performance of any
service specified under this contract.

 

E.4. [QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)]{.underline}.

 

This plan is designed to provide an effective surveillance method to
promote effective contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for
the Contracting Officer\'s Representative (COR) to monitor contractor
performance, advise the contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and
notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance.
The contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and
quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the
Government is to conduct quality assurance to ensure that contract
standards are achieved.

 

+---------------------------------+---------+-------------------------+
| **Performance Objective**       | **PWS   | **Performance           |
|                                 | Para**  | Threshold**             |
+---------------------------------+---------+-------------------------+
| **[Services.]{.underline}**     |         |                         |
|                                 |         |                         |
| Performs all packing services   | C.1     | All required services   |
| set forth in the performance    | thru    | are performed and **no  |
| work statement (PWS)            | C.19    | more than one (1)       |
|                                 |         | customer complaint is   |
|                                 |         | received per month**    |
|                                 |         |                         |
|                                 |         |                         |
+---------------------------------+---------+-------------------------+

>  

E.4.1 [SURVEILLANCE]{.underline}. The COR will receive and document all
complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If
appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for
corrective action.

** **

E.4.2 [STANDARD]{.underline}**.** The performance standard is that the
Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month.
The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that
the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the
inspection clause (FAR 52.246-4, Inspection of Services -- Fixed Price
(AUG 1996)), if any of the services exceed the standard.

 

E.4.3 [PROCEDURES]{.underline}.

 

\(a\) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either
incomplete work or required services not being performed they should
immediately contact the COR.

 

\(b\) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the
complaint.

 

\(c\) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will
advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the
written complaint for his/her files.

 

\(d\) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform
the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the
defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how
much time is reasonable.

 

\(e\) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any
valid complaints.

 

\(f\) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation
of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor
will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the
validity of the complaint.

 

\(g\) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified
otherwise by the complainant.

** **

\(h\) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If
a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during
the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for
appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

**SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE**

** **

F.1 [52.252‑2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998]{.underline})

 

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:

http://www.arnet.gov/far or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm

 

These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use
the Dept. of State Acquisition Website at
[http://www.statebuy.state.gov/](http://www.statebuy.gov/home.htm) to
see the links to the FAR. You may also use an Internet "search engine"
(e.g., Yahoo, Excite, Alta Vista, etc.) to obtain the latest location of
the most current FAR.

 

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CH. 1)

 

52.242-15 STOP-WORK ORDER AUG 1989

52.242-17 GOVERNMENT DELAY OF WORK APR 1984

 

F.2 [PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE]{.underline}

 

F.2.1. After contract award and submission of acceptable insurance
certificates, the Contracting Officer shall issue a Notice to Proceed.
The Notice to Proceed will establish a date (a minimum of ten (10) days
from date of contract award unless the Contractor agrees to an earlier
date) on which performance shall start.

The performance period of this contract is signed by CO and contractor
and continuing for a 12 month period, with two (2), one-year options to
renew. The initial period of performance includes any transition period
authorized under the contract.

F.2.2. The Government may extend this contract in accordance with the
option clause in Section I, FAR 52.217‑9, Option to Extend the Term of
the Contract, which also specifies the total duration of this contract.

 

F.2.3 The Government may exercise the option set forth at Subsection
I.1., \"FAR 52.217-8, Option to Extend Services\".

 

F.3 [DELIVERY SCHEDULE]{.underline}

 

The following items shall be delivered under this contract.

 

[Description]{.underline} [Quantity]{.underline} [Delivery
Date]{.underline} [Deliver To:]{.underline}

 

C.4.1.3 Written Estimate 1 Upon COR Request COR

 

C.4.2 Inventory List 6 Each assigned Original - Contractor packing
effort one - client

four - COR

 

C.7.2 Preshipment Survey 1 Each assigned client & COR

packing effort

of Household effects

C.8 Changes in date/time 2 2 hours before COR

of packing scheduled time/date client

C.12.2 Stock Levels Records 1 throughout contract COR

period of performance

 

C.15 Non-Negotiable 1 25 calendar days original - COR

Warehouse Receipt after pickup storage

at the GOV facility

 

C.16 Notification of 1 Immediately upon COR

Completion of Services completion of

required services

 

C.16.2 Notice of 1 Completion of each COR

Availability for Shipment assigned packing

effort

 

C.16.2 Request for 1 24 hrs after COR

Shipping Notice of Availability

 

C.16.3 Required Shipping 1 By Date of COR

Documentation Embarkation

 

C.17.1 Receipt of Effects 1 Upon discovery COR

and Unaccompanied Air Baggage

 

C.17.3.1 Delivery Receipt 1 Upon completion of copy to COR

delivery and/or

unpacking

 

C.17.3.2 Inventory List 6 7 calendar days after Original - Contractor

articles lost or damaged in delivery of goods one - client

shipment one - COR

 

C.19.6 Weight Certificate 1 Submission with COR

each invoice

 

H.1 GOV Identity Cards No. Issued Returned upon COR

expiration of contract or when an employee

leaves contractor service

 

**SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA**

** **

G.1 [652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER\'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG
1999)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more
Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the
Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be
identified as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). Such
designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority
so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or
conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting
Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

 

\(b\) **The COR for this contract is Customs and Shipping Assistant,
Alexander Sova.**

#  

G.1.2 [DUTIES]{.underline}

 

The COR is responsible for inspection and acceptance of services. These
duties include review of Contractor invoices, including the supporting
documentation required by the contract. The COR may provide technical
advice, substantive guidance, inspections, invoice approval, and other
purposes as deemed necessary under the contract.

 

G.2 [SUBMISSION OF INVOICES AND PAYMENT]{.underline}

 

G.2.1 Invoices shall be submitted in an original and one (1) copy for
each order, accompanied by the task order and copies of air or road bill
(CMR), TIR CARNET, receipts for storage, inventory lists, packing lists,
cargo declaretion to the Contracting\' Officer\'s Representative (COR)
at the following address (designated payment office only for the purpose
of submitting invoices):

**4 Glubochytska St., Artem Center,**

**Customs & Shipping Office,**

**American Embassy Kiev, Ukraine**

> G.2.2 Payment for services will be upon presentation of an acceptable
> invoice. The Government will disallow expenditures for international
> air and on foreign flag air carriers unless the appropriate
> certificate or waiver is attached to invoices. The certification used
> in clause 52.247-63, Preference for U.S.-Flag Air Carriers, satisfies
> the justification requirement.

G.3 [SELECTION OF AWARDEE FOR INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDERS]{.underline}

 

\(a\) If more than one contractor has received an award for these
services, the following procedures shall govern regarding issuance of
individual task orders. No work shall be performed without a task order
being issued to the contractor by the Contracting Officer.

 

\(b\) As the need for services arises, the Government will develop a
price estimate.

If the estimate does not exceed US\$2500, the Government will follow the
procedures in paragraph (c) below. If the estimate exceeds US\$2500, the
Government will follow the procedures in paragraph (d) below.

 

\(c\) Orders not exceeding US\$2500 - The Government will select a
contractor for issuance of the task order. This decision will be based
on the Government\'s best interests, which may include factors such as
estimated price; past performance record; need to meet contractual
minimums; or desire to avoid exceeding task order limitations set forth
in Section I, FAR 52.216-19, \"Order Limitations\".

 

\(d\) Orders exceeding US\$2500 - Unless one of the exceptions in
paragraph (e) below applies, the Government will follow one of the
following two scenarios:

 

\(1\) The Government will request each contractor to perform, AT NO COST
TO THE GOVERNMENT, a pre-shipment survey after which the contractor will
present an estimate to the Government. Whether or not the contractor is
selected for an individual task order, the Government shall not be
liable for any claim from the Contractor for the costs of performing the
pre-shipment survey. Selection will be based on a combination of
estimated price and past performance information; or

 

\(2\) If the Contracting Officer can establish which Contractor's prices
will result in the lowest price for the individual task order without
requesting a pre-shipment survey, the Government will make its award
selection based upon the prices set forth in the contract and past
performance information gained as a result of contractor performance
under this contract.

 

\(3\) Regardless of whether the procedures in paragraph (1) or (2) above
were followed, selection of contractors shall not be protestable to GAO
under Subpart 33.1 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, except on the
grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of
the contract. However, the Department of State does have an Acquisition
Ombudsman who will review complaints by contractors to ensure that all
contractors are afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for these
task orders, pursuant to the procedures for award of task orders
established herein.

 

\(e\) Exceptions to the procedures in paragraph (d) above:

\(1\) The agency need for the required services is of such urgency that
providing such competitive opportunity would result in unacceptable
delays;

 

\(2\) The order should be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest
of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already
issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair
opportunity to be considered for the original order; or

 

\(3\) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

 

G. The contractor shall show Value Added Tax (VAT) as a separate item on
invoices submitted for payment.

 

**SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS**

** **

** **H.1 [SECURITY]{.underline}

 

The Government reserves the right to deny access to U.S.-owned and
U.S.-operated facilities to any individual. The contractor shall provide
the names, biographic data and police clearance on all contractor
personnel who shall be used on this contract prior to their utilization.
Upon approval of their utilization, the Government shall issue identity
cards to contractor personnel, each of whom shall display his/her
card(s) on the uniform at all times while on Government property or
while on duty at private residences. These identity cards are the
property of the Government and the contractor is responsible for their
return upon expiration of the contract, when an employee leaves
contractor service, or at the request of the Government.

 

H.2 [STANDARDS OF CONDUCT]{.underline}

 

\(a\) General. The contractor shall maintain satisfactory standards of
employee competency, conduct, cleanliness, appearance and integrity and
shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to
employees as required. Each contractor employee is expected to adhere to
standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employer,
and the United States Government. The Government reserves the right to
direct the contractor to remove an employee from the worksite for
failure to comply with the standards of conduct. The contractor shall
immediately replace such an employee to maintain continuity of services
at no additional cost to the Government.

 

\(b\) Uniforms and Personal Equipment. The contractor\'s employees shall
wear clean, neat and complete uniforms when on duty. All employees shall
wear uniforms approved by the Contracting Officer\'s Representative
(COR). The contractor shall provide for each employee and supervisor,
uniforms and personal equipment as detailed in Section J, Exhibit B,
CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS. The contractor shall bear the cost of
purchasing, cleaning, pressing, and repair of the uniforms.

 

\(c\) Neglect of duties shall not be condoned. This includes sleeping
while on duty, unreasonable delays or failures to carry out assigned
tasks, conducting personal affairs during duty hours and refusing to
render assistance or cooperate in upholding the integrity of the
worksite security.

 

\(d\) Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language,
quarreling, intimidation by words, actions, or fighting shall not be
condoned. Also included is participation in disruptive activities that
interfere with normal and efficient Government operations.

 

\(e\) Intoxicants and Narcotics. The contractor shall not allow its
employees while on duty to possess, sell, consume, or be under the
influence of intoxicants, drugs or substances which produce similar
effects.

 

\(f\) Criminal Actions. Contractor employees may be subject to criminal
actions as allowed by law in certain circumstances. These include but
are not limited to the following actions: falsification or unlawful
concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official
documents or records or concealment of material facts by willful
omission from official documents or records; unauthorized use of
Government property, theft, vandalism, or immoral conduct; unethical or
improper use of official authority or credentials; security violations;
organizing or participating in gambling in any form; and misuse of
weapons.

 

\(g\) Key Control. The contractor shall receive, secure, issue and
account for any keys issued for access to buildings, offices, equipment,
gates, etc., for the purposes of this contract. Keys shall not be
duplicated without the COR\'s approval. Where it is determined that the
contractor or its agents have duplicated a key without permission of the
COR, the contractor shall remove the individual(s) responsible from
performing work under the contract. If the contractor has lost any such
keys, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR. In either event,
the contractor shall reimburse the Government for the cost of rekeying
that portion of the system so compromised.

 

H.3 [PERSONNEL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS]{.underline}

 

All employees shall be in good general health without physical
disabilities that would interfere with acceptable performance of their
duties. All employees shall be free from communicable diseases.

 

 H.4 [LAWFUL OPERATION, PERMITS, AND INDEMNIFICATION]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Bonds. The Government imposes no bonding requirement on this
contract. The contractor shall provide any official bonds required, pay
any fees or costs involved or related to equipping of any employees
engaged in providing services under this contract, if legally required
by the local government or local practice.

 

\(b\) Employee Salary Benefits. The Government shall fund and pay only
those employee benefits included in the fixed prices or hourly rates
incorporated in this contract. The Government, its agencies, agents, and
employees shall not be part of any legal action or obligation regarding
these benefits that may subsequently arise. Where local law requires
bonuses, specific minimum wage levels, premium pay for holidays,
payments for social security, pensions, sick or health benefits,
severance payments, child care or any other benefit, the contractor is
responsible for payments of such costs and must include all such costs
in the fixed prices or hourly rates incorporated in this contract.

 

\(c\) Personal Injury, Property Loss or Damage (Liability). The
contractor hereby assumes absolute responsibility and liability for any
and all personal injuries or death and/or property damage or losses
suffered due to negligence of the contractor\'s personnel in the
performance of the services required under this contract. The
contractor\'s assumption of absolute liability is independent of any
insurance policies.

 

> Workers\' Compensation and Employer\'s Liability
>
> **10,000.00 UAH**

 

Workers\' Compensation and

Occupational Disease

**10,000.00 UAH**

> Employer\'s Liability

**20,000.00 UAH**

  

\(e\) Insurance. The contractor, at its own expense, shall provide and
maintain during the entire period of performance of this contract,
whatever insurance is legally necessary **(for example: by Ukrainian law
the Contractor is required to maintain mandatory third party liability
motor-vehicle insurance for drivers and vehicles)**. The contractor
agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal
injuries or for damages to any property of the contractor, its officers,
agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from and
incident to the contractor\'s performance of this contract. The
contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and
all claims, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of
the Government.

 

\(f\) Permits. Without additional cost to the Government, the contractor
shall obtain all permits, licenses, and appointments required for the
prosecution of work under this contract. The contractor shall obtain
these permits, licenses, and appointments in compliance with applicable
host country laws. The contractor shall provide evidence of possession
or status of application for such permits, licenses, and appointments to
the Contracting Officer with its proposal. Application, justification,
fees, and certifications for any licenses required by the host
government are entirely the responsibility of the offeror.

 

H.5 [ORDERING OFFICIAL]{.underline}

 

In accordance with FAR 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995), the designated
ordering individual for this contract is the Contracting Officer.

 

H.6 [CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE]{.underline}

 

The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer a current
certificate of insurance as evidence of the insurance required. In
addition, the Contractor shall furnish evidence of a commitment by the
insurance carrier to notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any
material change, expiration or cancellation of any of the insurance
policies required not less than thirty (30) days before such change,
expiration or cancellation is effective. When coverage is provided by
self-self insurer, the Contractor shall not change or decrease the
coverage without the Contracting Officer\'s approval.

**SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES**

 

I.1 [52.252‑2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)]{.underline}

 

This contract incorporates the following 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/these
address(es):

http://www.arnet.gov/far or, http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm

 

These addresses are subject to change. If the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use
the Dept. of State Acquisition Website at
[http://www.statebuy.state.gov/](http://www.statebuy.gov/home.htm) to
see the links to the FAR. You may also use a network "search engine"
(e.g., Yahoo, Excite, Alta Vista, etc.) to obtain the latest location of
the most current FAR.

 

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CH. 1)

 

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS JUL 2004

52.203-3 GRATUITIES APR 1984

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES APR 1984

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES JUL 1995

TO THE GOVERNMENT

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES JUL 1995

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY

OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY JAN 1997

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL JAN 1997

OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE SEP 2005

CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS

52.204-4 PRINTING/COPYING DOUBLE-SIDED ON RECYCLED

PAPER AUG 2000

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT\'S JAN 2005

INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH

CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS - NEGOTIATION JUN 1999

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE\--UNIFORM CONTRACT OCT 1997

FORMAT

52.215-14 INTEGRITY OF UNIT PRICES OCT 1997

52.215-21 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR

INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING

DATA\--MODIFICATIONS OCT 1997

19. CHILD LABOR -- COOPERATION WITH

> AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES JAN 2004

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN MAR 2005

PURCHASES

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH FEB 2000

VERSION TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT

52.228-4 Worker's Compensation and War-Hazard

> INSURANCE Overseas APR 1984

5.  INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT JAN 1997

## INSTALLATION 

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE JUN 2003

CONTRACTS

52.232-1 PAYMENTS MAY 2001

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT FEB 2002

52.232-11 EXTRAS APR 1984

52.232-17 INTEREST JUNE 1996

53.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS APR 1984

52.232-24 PROHIBITION OF ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS JAN 1986

52.232-25 PROMPT PAYMENT OCT 2003

34. PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER -- MAY 1999

## OTHER THAN CENTRAL CONTRACTOR 

> REGISTRATION

52.233-1 DISPUTES JUL 2002

ALTERNATE I (DEC 1991)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD AUG 1996

4.  APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT OCT 2004

> CLAIM

52.237-2 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS, APR 1984

EQUIPMENT, AND VEGETATION.

52.237-3 CONTINUITY OF SERVICES JAN 1991

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY JUL 1995

52.243-1 CHANGES - FIXED-PRICE AUG 1987

ALTERNATE II (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS DEC 2004

52.245-1 PROPERTY RECORDS APR 1984

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (FIXED-PRICE MAY 2004 CONTRACTS) (ALTERNATE
I- APR 1984)

52.246-25 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - SERVICES FEB 1997

52.247-5 FAMILIARIZATION WITH CONDITIONS APR 1984

52.247-10 NET WEIGHT - GENERAL FREIGHT APR 1984

52.247-11 NET WEIGHT - HOUSEHOLD GOODS OR APR 1984

OFFICE FURNITURE

52.247-12 SUPERVISION, LABOR, OR MATERIALS APR 1984

52.247-13 ACCESSORIAL SERVICES - MOVING APR 1984

CONTRACTS

52.247-14 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR APR 1984

RECEIPT OF SHIPMENT

52.247-15 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR APR 1984

LOADING AND UNLOADING

52.247-16 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY FOR APR 1984

RETURNING UNDELIVERED FREIGHT

52.247-17 CHARGES APR 1984

52.247-18 MULTIPLE SHIPMENTS APR 1984

52.247-21 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR PERSONAL APR 1984

INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE

52.247-22 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF APR 1984

AND/OR DAMAGE TO FREIGHT OTHER THAN

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

52.247-27 CONTRACT NOT AFFECTED BY ORAL APR 1984

AGREEMENT

52.247-63 PREFERENCE FOR U.S.-FLAG AIR CARRIERS JUN 2003

52.247-64 PREFERENCE FOR PRIVATELY OWNED U.S. FLAG APR 2003

COMMERCIAL VESSELS

52.248-1 VALUE ENGINEERING FEB 2000

52.249-4 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE APR 1984

GOVERNMENT (SERVICES) (SHORT FORM)

52.249-8 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE SUPPLY AND APR 1984

SERVICE)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS JAN 1991

 

I.2 [52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Any supplies and services to be furnished under this contract
shall be ordered by issuance of delivery orders or task orders by the
individuals or activities designated in the Schedule. Such orders may be
issued from date of award through base period or option periods if
exercised. See F.2.

 

\(b\) All delivery orders or task orders are subject to the terms and
conditions of this contract. In the event of conflict between a delivery
order or task order and this contract, the contract shall control.

 

\(c\) If mailed, a delivery order or task order is considered \"issued\"
when the Government deposits the order in the mail. Orders may be issued
orally, by facsimile, or by electronic commerce methods only if
authorized in the Schedule.

 

I.3 [52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS. (OCT 1995)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services
covered by this contract in an amount of less than **50.00 \$**, the
Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated
to furnish, those supplies or services under the contract.

 

\(b\) Maximum order. The Contractor is not obligated to honor\--

 

\(1\) Any order for a single item in excess of **10,000.00 \$;** 

(1) Any order for a combination of items in excess of **250,000.00\$;**

> or

  (3) A series of orders from the same ordering office within **5 days**
that together call for quantities exceeding the limitation in
subparagraph (1) or (2) above.

 

\(c\) If this is a requirements contract (such as, includes the
Requirement clause at subsection 52.216-21 of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR)), the Government is not required to order a part of any
one requirement from the Contractor if that requirement exceeds the
maximum-order limitations in paragraph (b) above.

 

\(d\) Notwithstanding paragraphs (b) and (c) above, the Contractor shall
honor any order exceeding the maximum order limitations in paragraph
(b), unless that order (or orders) is returned to the ordering office
within **3 days** after issuance, with written notice stating the
Contractor\'s intent not to ship the item (or items) called for and the
reasons. Upon receiving this notice, the Government may acquire the
supplies or services from another source.

 

I.4 [52.216-22 INDEFINITE QUANTITY. (OCT 1995)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) This is an indefinite-quantity contract for the supplies or
services specified, and effective for the period stated, in the
Schedule. The quantities of supplies and services specified in the
Schedule are estimates only and are not purchased by this contract.

 

\(b\) Delivery or performance shall be made only as authorized by orders
issued in accordance with the Ordering clause. The Contractor shall
furnish to the Government, when and if ordered, the supplies or services
specified in the Schedule up to and including the quantity designated in
the Schedule as the \"maximum.\" The Government shall order at least the
quantity of supplies or services designated in the Schedule as the
\"minimum.\"

 

\(c\) Except for any limitations on quantities in the Deliver-Order
Limitations clause or in the Schedule, there is no limit on the number
of orders that may be issued. The Government may issue orders requiring
delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

 

\(d\) Any order issued during the effective period of this contract and
not completed within that period shall be completed by the Contractor
within the time specified in the order. The contract shall govern the
Contractor\'s and Government\'s rights and obligations with respect to
that order to the same extent as if the order were completed during the
contract\'s effective period; provided, that the Contractor shall not be
required to make any deliveries under this contract after one year
beyond the contract's effective period.

 

I.5 [52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)]{.underline}

 

The Government may require continued performance of any services within
the limits and at the rates specified in the contract. 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 the
performance period of the contract.

 

I.6 [52.217-9 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE CONTRACT (MAR
2000)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written
notice to the Contractor within the performance period of the contract
or within 30 days after funds for the option year become available,
whichever is later.

 

\(b\) 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 42** **months**.

 

I.7 [52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING PAYMENT OF
UNION DUES OR FEES (DEC 2004) (only if over \$100,000)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) *Definition*. As used in this clause---

*United States* means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto
Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S.
Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.

\(b\) Except as provided in paragraph (e) of this clause, during the
term of this contract, the Contractor shall post a notice, in the form
of a poster, informing employees of their rights concerning union
membership and payment of union dues and fees, in conspicuous

places in and about all its plants and offices, including all places
where notices to employees are customarily posted. The notice shall
include the following information (except that the information
pertaining to National Labor Relations Board shall not be

included in notices posted in the plants or offices of carriers subject
to the Railway Labor Act, as amended (45 U.S.C. 151-- 188)).

 Notice to Employees

Under Federal law, employees cannot be required to join a union or
maintain membership in a union in order to retain their jobs. Under
certain conditions, the law permits a union and an employer to enter
into a union-security agreement requiring employees to pay uniform
periodic dues and initiation fees. However, employees who are not union
members can object to the use of their payments for certain purposes and
can only be required to pay their share of union costs relating to
collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance
adjustment.

 

If you do not want to pay that portion of dues or fees used to support
activities not related to collective bargaining, contract
administration, or grievance adjustment, you are entitled to an
appropriate reduction in your payment. If you believe that you have been
required to pay dues or fees used in part to support activities not
related to collective bargaining, contract administration, or grievance
adjustment, you may be entitled to a refund and to an appropriate
reduction in

future payments.

 

For further information concerning your rights, you may wish to contact
the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) either at one of its Regional
offices or at the following

address or toll free number:

 

National Labor Relations Board

Division of Information

1099 14th Street, N.W.

Washington, DC 20570

1-- 866-- 667-- 6572

1-- 866-- 316-- 6572 (TTY)

 

To locate the nearest NLRB office, see NLRB's website at
*http://www.nlrb.gov*.

 

\(c\) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of Executive Order
13201 of February 17, 2001, and related implementing regulations at 29
CFR part 470, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

 

\(d\) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with any of the
requirements set forth in paragraphs (b), (c), or (g), the Secretary may
direct that this contract be cancelled, terminated, or suspended in
whole or in part, and declare the Contractor ineligible for further
Government contracts in accordance with procedures at 29 CFR part 470,
Subpart B--- Compliance Evaluations, Complaint Investigations and
Enforcement Procedures. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed
as are provided by 29 CFR part 470, which implements Executive Order
13201, or as are otherwise provided by law.

 

\(e\) The requirement to post the employee notice in paragraph (b) does
not apply to---

 

> \(1\) Contractors and subcontractors that employ fewer than 15
> persons;
>
> \(2\) Contractor establishments or construction work sites where no
> union has been formally recognized by the Contractor or certified as
> the exclusive bargaining representative of the Contractor's employees;
>
> \(3\) Contractor establishments or construction work sites located in
> a jurisdiction named in the definition of the United States in which
> the law of that jurisdiction forbids enforcement of union-security
> agreements;
>
> \(4\) Contractor facilities where upon the written request of the
> Contractor, the Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for
> Labor-Management Programs has waived the posting requirements with
> respect to any of the Contractor's facilities if the Deputy Assistant
> Secretary finds that the Contractor has demonstrated that---
>
> \(i\) The facility is in all respects separate and distinct from
> activities of the Contractor related to the performance of a contract;
> and
>
> \(ii\) Such a waiver will not interfere with or impede the
> effectuation of the Executive order; or
>
> \(5\) Work outside the United States that does not involve the
> recruitment or employment of workers within the United States.

\(f\) The Department of Labor publishes the official employee notice in
two variations; one for contractors covered by the Railway Labor Act and
a second for all other contractors. The Contractor shall---

> \(1\) Obtain the required employee notice poster from the Division of
> Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards,
> U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room N-- 5605,
> Washington, DC 20210, or from any field office of the Department's
> Office of Labor-Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract
> Compliance Programs;
>
> \(2\) Download a copy of the poster from the Office of
> Labor-Management Standards website at *http://www.olms.dol.gov*; or
>
> \(3\) Reproduce and use exact duplicate copies of the Department of
> Labor's official poster.

\(g\) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause in every
subcontract or purchase order that exceeds the simplified acquisition
threshold, entered into in connection with this contract, unless
exempted by the Department of Labor Deputy Assistant Secretary for
Labor--Management Programs on account of special circumstances in the
national interest under authority of 29 CFR 470.3(c). For indefinite
quantity subcontracts, the Contractor shall include the substance of
this clause if the value of orders in any calendar year of the
subcontract is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.
Pursuant to 29 CFR part 470, Subpart B--- Compliance Evaluations,
Complaint Investigations and Enforcement Procedures, the Secretary of
Labor may direct the Contractor to take such action in the enforcement
of these regulations, including the imposition of sanctions for
noncompliance with respect to any such subcontract or purchase order. If
the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor or
vendor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such
direction, the Contractor may request the United States, through the
Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the
interests of the United States.

 

I.8 [52.232-19 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. (APR
1984)]{.underline}

 

Funds are not presently available for performance under this contract
beyond September 30 of the current calendar year. The Government\'s
obligation for performance of this contract beyond that date is
contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which
payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the
part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under
this contract beyond September 30 of the current calendar year, until
funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for performance and
until the Contractor receives notice of availability, to be confirmed in
writing by the Contracting Officer.

 

I.9 Reserved

 

I.10 [52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)\
\
]{.underline}(a) The use in this solicitation or contract of any Federal
Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) clause with an authorized
deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date
of the clause.\
\
(b) The use in this solicitation or contract of any DOSAR (CFR 48 Ch.6)
clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of
"(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

** **

I.11 [52.247-23 CONTRACTOR LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF AND/OR DAMAGE TO
HOUSEHOLD GOODS (JAN 1991) (DEVIATION)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Except when loss and/or damage arise out of causes beyond the
control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, the
Contractor shall be liable to the owner for the loss of and/or damage to
any article while being-

\(1\) Packed, picked up, loaded, transported, delivered, unloaded, or
unpacked;

\(2\) Stored in transit; or

\(3\) Serviced (appliances, etc.) by a third person hired by the
Contractor to perform the servicing.\
\
(b) The Contractor shall be liability for loss and/or damage discovered
by the owner if written notice of such loss and/or damage is dispatched
to the Contractor not later than 75 days following the date of delivery.

\(c\) The Contractor shall indemnify the owner of the goods at a rate of
\$5.00 per pound (or metric equivalent in local currency) based on the
total net weight."

 

[DEPARTMENT OF STATE ACQUISITION REGULATION (DOSAR)
CLAUSES:]{.underline}

 

I.12 652.216-70 ORDERING - INDEFINITE-DELIVERY CONTRACT (APR 2004)

 

The Government shall use one of the following forms to issue orders
under this contract:

 

\(a\) The Optional Form 347, *Order for Supplies or Services*, and
Optional Form 348, *Order for Supplies or Services Schedule -
Continuation*; or,

 

\(b\) The DS-2076, *Purchase Order, Receiving Report and Voucher*, and
DS-2077, *Continuation Sheet*.

 

I.13 [652.243-70 NOTICES (AUG 1999)]{.underline}

 

Any notice or request relating to this contract given by either party to
the other shall be in writing. Said notice or request shall be mailed or
delivered by hand to the other party at the address provided in the
schedule of the contract. All modifications to the contract must be made
in writing by the contracting officer.

 

I.14 [652.242-73 AUTHORIZATION AND PERFORMANCE (AUG 1999)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The contractor warrants the following:

> \(1\) That is has obtained authorization to operate and do business in
> the country or countries in which this contract will be performed;
>
> \(2\) That is has obtained all necessary licenses and permits required
> to perform this contract; and,
>
> \(3\) That it shall comply fully with all laws, decrees, labor
> standards, and regulations of said country or countries during the
> performance of this contract.
>
> \(b\) If the party actually performing the work will be a
> subcontractor or joint venture partner, then such subcontractor or
> joint venture partner agrees to the requirements of paragraph (a) of
> this clause.

  

I.15 652.237-72 OBSERVANCE OF LEGAL HOLIDAYS AND ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
(APR 2004)

** **

\(a\) The Department of State observes the following days as holidays:

 

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King's Birthday

Washington's Birthday

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Columbus Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Day

 

Any other day designated by Federal law, Executive Order, or
Presidential Proclamation.

** **

\(b\) When any such day falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the following
Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel
shall not be cause for additional period of performance or entitlement
to compensation except as set forth in the contract. If the contractor's
personnel work on a holiday, no form of holiday or other premium
compensation will be reimbursed either as a direct or indirect cost,
unless authorized pursuant to an overtime clause elsewhere in this
contract.

 

\(c\) When the Department of State grants administrative leave to its
Government employees, assigned contractor personnel in Government
facilities shall also be dismissed. However, the contractor agrees to
continue to provide sufficient personnel to perform round-the-clock
requirements of critical tasks already in operation or scheduled, and
shall be guided by the instructions issued by the contracting officer or
his/her duly authorized representative.

** **

\(d\) For fixed-price contracts, if services are not required or
provided because the building is closed due to inclement weather,
unanticipated holidays declared by the President, failure of Congress to
appropriate funds, or similar reasons, deductions will be computed as
follows:

 

\(1\) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be equal to the per
month contract price divided by 21 days per month.

 

\(2\) The deduction rate in dollars per day will be multiplied by the
number of days services are not required or provided.

 

If services are provided for portions of days, appropriate adjustment
will be made by the contracting officer to ensure that the contractor is
compensated for services provided.

 

\(e\) If administrative leave is granted to contractor personnel as a
result of conditions stipulated in any "Excusable Delays" clause of this
contract, it will be without loss to the contractor. The cost of
salaries and wages to the contractor for the period of any such excused
absence shall be a reimbursable item of direct cost hereunder for
employees whose regular time is normally charged, and a reimbursable
item of indirect cost for employees whose time is normally charged
indirectly in accordance with the contractor's accounting policy.

(End of clause)

 

 I.16 [652.242-71 NOTICE OF SHIPMENTS. (JULY 1988)]{.underline}

 

At the time of delivery of supplies to a carrier for onward
transportation, the Contractor shall give notice of prepaid shipment to
the consignee establishment, and to such other persons as instructed by
the Contracting Officer. If the Contractor has not received such
instructions by 24 hours prior to the delivery time, the Contractor
shall contact the Contracting Officer and request instructions from the
Contracting Officer concerning the notice of shipment to be given.

 

I.17 [652.225-71 SECTION 8(A) OF THE EXPORT ADMINISTRATION ACT OF 1979,
AS AMENDED (AUG 1999)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Section 8(a) of the U.S. Export Administration Act of 1979, as
amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a)), prohibits compliance by U.S. persons with
any boycott fostered by a foreign country against a country which is
friendly to the United States and which is not itself the object of any
form of boycott pursuant to United States law or regulation. The Boycott
of Israel by Arab League countries is such a boycott, and therefore, the
following actions, if taken with intent to comply with, further, or
support the Arab League Boycott of Israel, are prohibited activities
under the Export Administration Act:

> \(1\) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to do business
> with or in Israel, with any Israeli business concern, or with any
> national or resident of Israel, or with any other person, pursuant to
> an agreement of, or a request from or on behalf of a boycotting
> country;\
> \
> (2) Refusing, or requiring any U.S. person to refuse to employ or
> otherwise discriminating against any person on the basis of race,
> religion, sex, or national origin of that person or of any owner,
> officer, director, or employee of such person;\
> \
> (3) Furnishing information with respect to the race, religion, or
> national origin of any U.S. person or of any owner, officer, director,
> or employee of such U.S. person;\
> \
> (4) Furnishing information about whether any person has, has had, or
> proposes to have any business relationship (including a relationship
> by way of sale, purchase, legal or commercial representation, shipping
> or other transport, insurance, investment, or supply) with or in the
> State of Israel, with any business concern organized under the laws of
> the State of Israel, with any Israeli national or resident, or with
> any person which is known or believed to be restricted from having any
> business relationship with or in Israel;\
> \
> (5) Furnishing information about whether any person is a member of,
> has made contributions to, or is otherwise associated with or involved
> in the activities of any charitable or fraternal organization which
> supports the State of Israel; and,
>
> \(6\) Paying, honoring, confirming, or otherwise implementing a letter
> of credit which contains any condition or requirement against doing
> business with the State of Israel.

\(b\) Under Section 8(a), the following types of activities are not
forbidden \`\`compliance with the boycott,\'\' and are therefore
exempted from Section 8(a)\'s prohibitions listed in paragraphs
(a)(1)-(6) above:\
\
(1) Complying or agreeing to comply with requirements:

> \(i\) Prohibiting the import of goods or services from Israel or goods
> produced or services provided by any business concern organized under
> the laws of Israel or by nationals or residents of Israel; or,\
> \
> (ii) Prohibiting the shipment of goods to Israel on a carrier of
> Israel, or by a route other than that prescribed by the boycotting
> country or the recipient of the shipment;
>
> \(2\) Complying or agreeing to comply with import and shipping
> document requirements with respect to the country of origin, the name
> of the carrier and route of shipment, the name of the supplier of the
> shipment or the name of the provider of other services, except that no
> information knowingly furnished or conveyed in response to such
> requirements may be stated in negative, blacklisting, or similar
> exclusionary terms, other than with respect to carriers or route of
> shipments as may be permitted by such regulations in order to comply
> with precautionary requirements protecting against war risks and
> confiscation;
>
> \(3\) Complying or agreeing to comply in the normal course of business
> with the unilateral and specific selection by a boycotting country, or
> national or resident thereof, of carriers, insurance, suppliers of
> services to be performed within the boycotting country or specific
> goods which, in the normal course of business, are identifiable by
> source when imported into the boycotting country;
>
> \(4\) Complying or agreeing to comply with the export requirements of
> the boycotting country relating to shipments or transshipments of
> exports to Israel, to any business concern of or organized under the
> laws of Israel, or to any national or resident of Israel;
>
> \(5\) Compliance by an individual or agreement by an individual to
> comply with the immigration or passport requirements of any country
> with respect to such individual or any member of such individual\'s
> family or with requests for information regarding requirements of
> employment of such individual within the boycotting country; and,
>
>  
>
> \(6\) Compliance by a U.S. person resident in a foreign country or
> agreement by such person to comply with the laws of that country with
> respect to his or her activities exclusively therein, and such
> regulations may contain exceptions for such resident complying with
> the laws or regulations of that foreign country governing imports into
> such country of trademarked, trade named, or similarly specifically
> identifiable products, or components of products for his or her own
> use, including the performance of contractual services within that
> country, as may be defined by such regulations.
>
>  

I.18. [652.229-71 PERSONAL PROPERTY DISPOSITION AT POSTS ABROAD (AUG
1999)]{.underline}

 

Regulations at 22 CFR Part 136 require that U.S. Government employees
and their families do not profit personally from sales or other
transactions with persons who are not themselves entitled to exemption
from import restrictions, duties, or taxes. Should the contractor
experience importation or tax privileges in a foreign country because of
its contractual relationship to the United States Government, the
contractor shall observe the requirements of 22 CFR Part 136 and all
policies, rules, and procedures issued by the chief of mission in that
foreign country.

 

 I.19 PAYMENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY

 

All payments shall be made in UAH through electronic bank transfer in
accordance with the National Bank of Ukraine exchange rate of USD to UAH
on the date of payment.

 **SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS**

** **

J.1 [LIST OF ATTACHMENTS]{.underline}

 

J.2 EXHIBIT A - CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS

 

J.3 EXHIBIT B - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

 

J.4 EXHIBIT C - REQUEST FOR SHIPMENT

 

J.5 EXHIBIT D - DECLARATION OF WOOD PACKAGING FORM

J.6 EXHIBIT E -- DEFINITION OF SERVICES

 

 

J.2 [EXHIBIT A]{.underline}

 

[CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS]{.underline}

 1.

a.  Containers to be used for export shipments of effects under this
    contract must be soundly constructed of waterproof plywood, lined
    with a waterproof barrier, and reinforced with an inside framework.
    Containers shall be designed to eliminate damage to the effects from
    exposure to inclement weather, salt water, salt atmosphere, and
    possible violent external forces incident to ocean and/or inland
    transportation and rough handling, so as to insure safe and
    undamaged arrival of the effects at the destination. The top of the
    container shall have a metal roofing for shipments transiting areas
    of heavy rain or snowfall. Caulking compound must be used when
    wooden container panels are assembled to insure watertight joints.

b.  When container shipping services are available, the containers shall
    be shipped and stowed inside the ship\'s containers; therefore, the
    containers shall be of the cubic measurements designed to take
    maximum advantage of the inside measurements of the ship\'s
    containers.

c.  The modular containers provided by the Government used under this
    contract are the sole property of the Government, and shall be
    handled carefully to allow subsequent reuse with minimum repair or
    refurnishing.

> d\. When the Government specifies use of a used modular container in
> export shipment of Household Effects under this contract, the
> contractor shall offer in its invoice an equitable discount from the
> applicable contract rate. The amount of such discount will vary
> according to the extent of repair needed, or other conditions of the
> used containers, and shall be determined on an individual case basis
> upon mutual appraisal by the contractor and the COR.

 **Effective September 16,2005 all solid wood packing material (SWPM)
entering the United States must be either heat treated or fumigated with
methyl bromide, in accordance with the Guidelines on 7 CFR 319.40 and
marked with an approved international mark certifying treatment. This
change will affect all wood packaging material in connect with importing
goods into the United States. Heat treatment is preferred. Similar
importation restricts are being implemented in other countries. For a
complete list of affected countries with similar wood importation
restrictions and the effective date of the restrictions, visit the USDA
website. Because similar wood restricts are already in place in the
European Union, shipments destined or transiting through our storage
facility in ELSO Antwerp should also be heat treated or fumigated with
methyl bromide. If the fumigation method is chosen post needs to take
precautions to ensure only the wood products are fumigated. Do not,
repeat do not fumigate a crate or container with personal effects
inside.**

 J.3 [EXHIBIT B]{.underline}

 

[CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS]{.underline}

 

The contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, supplies,
transportation, and clothing required to perform the services as
specified in this contract. Such items include, but are not limited to,
vehicles; uniform, routine office supplies; and any equipment or
administrative items required for performance under this contract. The
contractor shall maintain sufficient parts and spare equipment for all
contractor furnished materials to ensure uninterrupted provision of
services as required by the contract.

 

 

J.4 [EXHIBIT C]{.underline}

 

[REQUEST FOR SHIPMENT]{.underline}

**[Use the Standard form OF - 347 "Order for Service and
Supply"]{.underline}**

** **

** **

J.5 [EXHIBIT D]{.underline}

 

[DECLARATION OF WOOD PACKAGING]{.underline}

 

**TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN**

 

 

 

**DECLARATION OF WOOD PACKAGING**

 

 

 

RE:
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

 

 

We confirm that the packaging in this consignment meets the
phytosanitary entry requirements and has been constructed with:

 

 

Heat-Treated / Kiln Dried Wood

 

Manufactured Wood such as Plywood, Particleboard.

 

Corrugated Cardboard.

 

Fumigated Wood using the following fumigant
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_.

 

 

 

Signed: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

Name: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

Date: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

### J.6 EXHIBIT E - DEFINITION OF SERVICES

  ----------------------- ---------- -----------------------------------------
  ***UNACCOMPANIED AIR               
  BAGGAGE AND GENERAL                
  AIRFREIGHT (UAB &                  
  GAF)***                            

  **PACKING OF UAB**      **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
                          220 LBS**  uniformed work crew with IDs managed by
                                     an English speaking crew leader, packing
                                     tools and quality packing mats in order
                                     to wrap, pack, crate and finally weigh
                                     the unaccompanied air baggage (UAB)
                                     packed in order to define accurate
                                     shipping net and gross baggage weights by
                                     using a certified calibrated scale. It
                                     will also require making of household
                                     goods inventory in English hand written
                                     and Ukrainian typed version and proper
                                     consignment & marking of air freight
                                     boxes and crates, typing of AWB in
                                     English based on the shipping
                                     instructions provided by the GSO, C/S.

  **PACKING OF GAF**      **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
                          220 LBS**  uniformed work crew managed by an English
                                     speaking crew leader, packing tools and
                                     quality packing mats in order to wrap,
                                     pack, crate and finally weigh the general
                                     airfreight (GAF) packed in order to
                                     define accurate shipping net and gross
                                     baggage weights by using of a certified
                                     calibrated scale. It will also require
                                     making of general effects inventory in
                                     English and proper consignment & marking
                                     of air freight boxes and crates, typing
                                     of AWB in English based on the shipping
                                     instructions provided by the GSO, C/S.

  **UNPACKING OF UAB**    **100 KG / This service means unpacking of UAB and
                          220 LBS**  placement of unpacked personal items in
                                     the areas prefered by the client. It also
                                     means removal of debris and cleaning up
                                     handling area on the day and time
                                     requested by the GSO on the client\'s
                                     behalf.

  **UNPACKING OF GAF**    **100 KG / This service means unpacking of GAF and
                          220 LBS**  placement of unpacked general effects in
                                     the areas pointed out by the GSO
                                     employee. It also means removal of debris
                                     and cleaning up handling area on the day
                                     and time requested by the GSO employee.

  **UAB & GAF             **100 KG / This important service means effective
  KYIV=\>BORISPIL         220 LBS**  handling and timely delivery (within 2-4
  A/P=\>KYIV UAB & GAF               work days) of air cargo from the customs
  TRANSPORTATION &                   bonded area of Borispil INTL or Zhulyani
  HANDLING**                         a/p via the Kyiv Regional Customs bonded
                                     area and further to any final destination
                                     in Kyiv requested by the Embassy. It
                                     shall mean a pick up of a ready to go air
                                     cargo from the site or residence
                                     designated by GSO and further delivery to
                                     the customs bonded area of Borispil INTL
                                     or Zhulyani a/p via the Kyiv Regional
                                     Customs for ultimate shipment within 7
                                     work days period unless any other
                                     specific required delivery date is set by
                                     a customer. The moving contractor shall
                                     provide such facilities and services as:
                                     uniformed work crew with IDs and packing
                                     tools, customs licensed van or truck,
                                     loading/unloading. The contractor shall
                                     be responsible for all applicable a/p
                                     handling, van/truck exit-entry and
                                     customs fees incurred. The outgoing air
                                     freight cost under signed AWB and a/p
                                     storage charges with a/p warehouse
                                     receipts provided should be invoiced to
                                     GSO.

  UAB/GAF WITHIN KYIV     1 TRIP     This service means that the UAB/GAF has
  CITY LIMITS                        been delivered at the contractor's
  TRANSPORTATION AND                 warehouse for temporary storage pending
  HANDLING                           ultimate delivery at the customer's
                                     location and further shipped upon
                                     customer's request on the designated date
                                     and time within Kyiv city limits. This
                                     service also means that outbound UAB/GAF
                                     is temporarily sitting at the
                                     contractor's warehouse after it's been
                                     packed pending export customs clearance
                                     based on the customer's request for
                                     specific required delivery date.

  **KYIV=\>BORISPIL       **1 TRIP** This service means effective handling and
  A/P=\>KYIV AIRFREIGHT              timely delivery (within 2-4 working days)
  UNDER 20 KG/44 LBS                 of air cargo from the customs bonded area
  TRANSPORTATION &                   of Borispil INTL or Zhulyani a/p via the
  HANDLING**                         Kyiv Regional Customs bonded area and
                                     further to any final destination in Kyiv
                                     requested by GSO. It shall mean a pick up
                                     of a ready to go air cargo from the place
                                     or residence designated by GSO and
                                     further delivery to the customs bonded
                                     area of Borispil INTL or Zhulyani a/p via
                                     the Kyiv Regional Customs for ultimate
                                     shipment within 7 work days period unless
                                     any other specific required delivery date
                                     is set by the customer. The moving
                                     contractor shall provide such facilities
                                     and services as: uniformed work crew with
                                     IDs, packing tools, cooling boxes for
                                     perishable goods, animal cages, customs
                                     licensed van or truck, loading/unloading.
                                     The contractor shall be responsible for
                                     all applicable a/p handling, van
                                     exit-entry and customs fees incurred. The
                                     outgoing air freight cost under signed
                                     AWB and a/p storage charges with a/p
                                     warehouse receipts provided will be
                                     invoiced to GSO.

  ***HOUSEHOLD EFFECTS               
  (HHE)***                           

  **PACKING OF HHE**      **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
                          220 LBS**  uniformed work crew with IDs managed by
                                     an English speaking crew leader, packing
                                     tools, quality packing mats and wooden
                                     lift vans in order to wrap, pack, crate
                                     and finally weigh the packed and crated
                                     household effects shipment in order to
                                     define accurate shipping net and gross
                                     weights by using a certified calibrated
                                     scale. It shalll require making of
                                     household goods inventory in English hand
                                     written and Ukrainian typed version,
                                     marking and stencelling of HHE boxes and
                                     liftvans. The wooden liftvans shall
                                     comply with the EU ISPM 15 regulations
                                     applied for the heat and methylbromide
                                     treatment of goods made of wood and
                                     plywood. In case the HHE shpt contains
                                     items having cultural or/and historical
                                     significance, they have to be indicated
                                     in a separate HHE inventory list.

  **UNPACKING OF HHE**    **100 KG / This service means unpacking of HHE and
                          220 LBS**  placement of unpacked personal items in
                                     the areas preferred by the client. It
                                     shall mean removal of debris and clean-up
                                     of the handling area on the day and time
                                     requested by the GSO on the client\'s
                                     behalf.

  **KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   **100 KG / The contractor shall provide trucking of
  HHE FREIGHT             220 LBS**  HHE liftvans to ELSO, Antwerp. It shall
  TRANSPORTATION**                   include typing of CMRs and CARNET TIR
                                     book in English and proper consignment,
                                     marking & numbering of the HHE boxes and
                                     liftvans. The packed and crated ready to
                                     go HHE lift vans shall leave the country
                                     within 10 working days period unless
                                     other specific required delivery date is
                                     set by a customer.

  **PACKING OF HHE FOR    **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
  LOCAL MOVE**            220 LBS**  uniformed work crew with IDs managed by
                                     an English speaking crew leader, packing
                                     tools, quality packing mats in order to
                                     wrap, pack and finally weigh the packed
                                     HHE in order to define accurate shipping
                                     gross weight by using a certified
                                     calibrated scale.

  **HHE/CNS FREIGHT       **100 KG / These two services means that the mover
  TRANSPORTATION &        220 LBS**  shall be responsible for providing a
  HANDLING WITHIN KYIV               uniformed work crew managed by an English
  CITY LIMITS**                      speaking crew leader in order to
                                     transport, unload and handle any HHE/CNS
                                     shipment within Kyiv city limits after it
                                     has been unloaded and picked up by a
                                     contractor from the place of location of
                                     incoming truck, customs bonded warehouse
                                     or contractor\'s warehouse after the
                                     shipment has been completely cleared
                                     customs. In case GSO has requested a full
                                     customs clearance and handling of the
                                     incoming or outgoing shipment the
                                     contractor shall be responsible for any
                                     expenditure that may arise from the
                                     contractor\'s motor vehicle (van or
                                     truck) handling, parking,
                                     loading/reloading charges entry/exit in
                                     to/from a customs bonded warehouse area.

  ***GENERAL EFFECTS                 
  (GE)***                            

  **PACKING OF GE**       **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
                          220 LBS**  uniformed work crew with IDs managed by
                                     an English speaking crew leader, packing
                                     tools, quality packing mats and wooden
                                     liftvans in order to wrap, pack, crate
                                     and finally weigh the packed and crated
                                     general effects shipment in order to
                                     define accurate shipping gross weight. It
                                     shall require making of general effects
                                     inventory in English, marking and
                                     stenciling of GE boxes and liftvans based
                                     on the shipping instructions provided by
                                     the GSO. The wooden liftvans shall comply
                                     with the EU ISPM 15 regulations applied
                                     for the heat and methyl bromide treatment
                                     of goods made of wood and plywood.

  **UNPACKING OF GE**     **100 KG / This service means unpacking of GE and
                          220 LBS**  placement of unpacked GE in the areas
                                     pointed out by GSO. It shall mean removal
                                     of debris and clean-up of the handling
                                     area on the day and time requested by the
                                     GSO.

  **KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   **100 KG / The contractor will provide trucking of
  GE FREIGHT              220 LBS**  GE liftvans to ELSO, Antwerp. It shall
  TRANSPORTATION**                   require typing of CMRs and CARNET TIR
                                     book in English and proper consignment &
                                     marking of GE boxes and liftvans based on
                                     the shipping instructions provided by the
                                     GSO. The packed and crated ready to go
                                     liftvans and/or boxes shall leave the
                                     country within 10 working days period
                                     unless any other specific required
                                     delivery date is set by a customer.

  **SOFT PACKING OF GE    **100 KG / This service means a supply of a
  FOR LOCAL MOVE**        220 LBS**  uniformed work crew with IDs managed by
                                     an English speaking crew leader, packing
                                     tools, special soft packing mats in order
                                     to wrap, pack and finally weigh the
                                     packed GE in order to define shipping
                                     accurate gross weight by using a
                                     certified calibrated scale.

  **GE FREIGHT            **100 KG / These two services means that the mover
  TRANSPORTATION &        220 LBS**  shall be responsible for providing a
  HANDLING WITHIN KYIV               uniformed work crew managed by an English
  CITY LIMITS**                      speaking crew leader in order to
                                     transport, unload and handle any GE
                                     shipment within Kyiv city limits after it
                                     has been unloaded and picked up by a
                                     contractor from the place of location of
                                     incoming truck, customs bonded warehouse
                                     or contractor\'s warehouse after the
                                     shipment has been cleared customs. In
                                     case the GSO has requested full customs
                                     clearance and handling of the incoming or
                                     outgoing shipment the contractor shall be
                                     responsible for any expenditure that may
                                     arise from the contractor\'s motor
                                     vehicle (truck/van) loading/reloading,
                                     handling, parking and entry/exit in
                                     to/from a customs bonded warehouse area.

  ***PERSONALLY AND                  
  GOVERNMENTALLY OWNED               
  VEHICLES (POV & GOV)***            

  **UNLOADING & TURN-IN** **1 E.A.** This service means POV/GOV undoing,
                                     unloading from the trailer or container
                                     and final delivery by contractor\'s
                                     certified driver to the U.S. Embassy
                                     designated parking site within 1-3
                                     working day period. Before effective POV
                                     delivery, the contractor will ensure that
                                     a motor vehicle is in good operation
                                     order and report to GSO any malfunction
                                     or disorder found to resolve a
                                     problematic situation. The contractor
                                     will turn in the POV/GOV only after GSO
                                     expeditor and contractor\'s driver have
                                     both signed a motor vehicle condition
                                     report. The contractor shall maintain for
                                     the client\'s pay any money receipts or
                                     checks if any minor repair, jump-up
                                     start, empty gas tank or flat tire fixing
                                     services were done on the car during
                                     delivery period.

  **PICK-UP & LOADING**   **1 E.A.** The contractor\'s authorized driver shall
                                     pick up a motor vehicle from the U.S.
                                     Embassy designated turn-in point for
                                     loading and safe fixing on the
                                     contractor\'s truck. The driver shall
                                     bring a motor vehicle loading report to
                                     be filled out and signed by both U.S.
                                     Embassy and contactor\'s representatives
                                     upon the POV/GOV has turned over for
                                     shipment.

  **KYIV=\>ELSO-ANTWERP   **1 E.A.** The contractor shall provide trucking of
  POV/GOV FREIGHT                    POV/GOV to ELSO, Antwerp within 10
  TRANSPORTATION**                   working days unless the customer sets any
                                     other specific required delivery date. It
                                     will also require typing of CMRs and
                                     CARNET TIR book in English.

  ***ACCESSORIAL                     
  SERVICES***                        

  **HEAVY DUTY SAFES,     **100 KG / This service may include uplifting,
  VAULTS AND ARMORED      220 LBS**  relocation and transportation of the
  DOORS AND WINDOWS                  heavy-duty items requested.
  UPLIFTING AND                      
  HANDLING**                         

  **PIANOS UPLIFTING &    **1 E.A.** This service requires special way of
  HANDLING**                         packing (unpacking) and crating
                                     (uncrating), using of special packing
                                     mats and techniques, loading/unloading
                                     and secure transportation.

  **SURVEY OF THE ITEMS,  **1        By GSO request the contractor shall bring
  WHICH MAY HAVE CULTURAL SURVEY**   and escort an expert-controller from/to
  OR/AND HISTORICAL                  the Department of Culture to/from the
  VALUE**                            client\'s residential area in case an
                                     HHE/UAB shipment contains the items of
                                     cultural and/or historical significance.
                                     The contractor shall fill out the list of
                                     items surveyed to be further submitted
                                     for customs clearance.

  **MONTHLY STORAGE OF    **100 KG / by GSO request
  HHE & GE**              220 LBS**  

  **TRANSPORTATION WITHIN **1 KM**   by GSO request
  UKRAINE**                          

  **LABOR SERVICES**      **1 MAN /  by GSO request
                          HOUR**     

  **HOLIDAY AND WEEKEND   **X 0.0    by GSO request
  WORK PAY RATIO**        TIMES**    

  ***CUSTOMS CLEARANCE               
  SERVICES***                        

  **FULL CUSTOMS          **1 SHPT** By GSO order a designated contractor\'s
  CLEARANCE**                        customs broker shall pick up all required
                                     shipping and customs docs to perform full
                                     customs clearance of the requested
                                     shipment at the designated customs house.
                                     This service shall cover all related
                                     customs inspection area charges and fees.

  **CUSTOMS CARGO         **1 E.A.** This option means printing of customs
  DECLARATION PLUS                   cargo export/import declaration.
  ADDITIONAL PAGES IF                
  ANY**                              

  ***CONTAINERIZED                   
  SHIPMENTS***                       

  **20\'\' SEA CONTAINER  **1 E.A.** This accessorial service means a direct
  SEA FREIGHT KYIV TO                containerized personal property shipment
  USDA BALTIMORE**                   from post to USDA Baltimore via Odessa or
                                     Illyichivsk sea ports.

  **40\" SEA CONTAINER    **1 E.A.** This accessorial service means a direct
  SEA FREIGHT KYIV TO                containerized personal property shipment
  USDA BALTIMORE**                   from post to USDA Baltimore via Odessa or
                                     Illyichivsk sea ports.

  **ACCESSORIAL SERVICES             
  TO BE SEPARATELY PAID              
  BY CLIENTS\***                     

  **MININSTRY OF CULTURE  **1        In case any of the items are recognized
  EXPERT\'S PERMIT FOR    PERMIT**   as those having cultural or historical
  EXPORTATION**                      value, by a client\'s request the
                                     contractor will obtain an expert\'s
                                     permit for exportation. This service will
                                     include secure packing, handling and
                                     transportation from the client\'s
                                     residence to the responsible expertise
                                     authority and back to residence for
                                     pack-out.

  **OBTAINING OF VET      **1 PET**  This client\'s paid service means that
  CERTIFICATE FOR A PET**            the movers will obtain an international
                                     vet certificate suitable for any pet\'s
                                     shipment by a designated airliner.

  **PETS\' HANDLING AND   **1 PET**  The mover will pick up, handle and clear
  TRANSPORTATION TO/FR               customs and deliver to the Boryspil INTL
  BORISPYL A/P**                     a/p to perform a pet transportation to
                                     the designated point of delivery
                                     worldwide. Upon client\'s request the
                                     mover will purchase a cage of requested
                                     dimensions suitable for air cargo
                                     shipment.

  **\* PLEASE NOTE THAT              
  THESE ARE OPTIONAL                 
  SERVICES THAT IN NO WAY            
  WILL AFFECT THE TOTAL              
  AMOUNT OF YOUR                     
  CONTRACTUAL BID                    
  OFFER.**                           
  ----------------------- ---------- -----------------------------------------

 **SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF
OFFERORS**

** **

** **K.1 [52.203-11 CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE REGARDING PAYMENTS TO
INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (SEP 2005)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The definitions and prohibitions contained in the clause, at FAR
52.203-12, Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal
Transactions, included in this solicitation, are hereby incorporated by
reference in paragraph (b) of this certification.

 

\(b\) The offeror, by signing its offer, hereby certifies to the best of
his or her knowledge and belief that on or after December 23, 1989,

 

\(1\) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to
any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or
employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress on his or her behalf in
connection with the awarding of this contract;

 

\(2\) If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds (including
profit or fee received under a covered Federal transaction) have been
paid, or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to
influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an
officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress
on his or her behalf in connection with this solicitation, the offeror
shall complete and submit, with its offer, OMB standard form LLL,
Disclosure of Lobbying Activities, to the Contracting Officer; and

 

\(3\) He or she will include the language of this certification in all
subcontract awards at any tier and require that all recipients of
subcontract awards in excess of \$100,000 shall certify and disclose
accordingly.

 

\(c\) Submission of this certification and disclosure is a prerequisite
for making or entering into this contract imposed by section 1352, title
31, United States Code**. Any person who makes expenditure prohibited
under this provision or who fails to file or amend the disclosure form
to be filed or amended by this provision shall be subject to a civil
penalty of not less than \$10,000, and not more than \$100,000, for each
such failure**.

 

K.2 [52.203-2 CERTIFICATE OF INDEPENDENT PRICE DETERMINATION. (APR
1985)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The offeror certifies that -

 

\(1\) The prices in this offer have been arrived at independently,
without, for the purpose of restricting competition, any consultation,
communication, or agreement with any other offeror or competitor
relating to (i) those prices, (ii) the intention to submit an offer, or
(iii) the methods or factors used to calculate the prices offered;

 

\(2\) The prices in this offer have not been and will not be knowingly
disclosed by the offeror, directly or indirectly, to any other offeror
or competitor before bid opening (in the case of a sealed bid
solicitation) or contract award (in the case of a negotiated
solicitation) unless otherwise required by law; and

 

\(3\) No attempt has been made or will be made by the offeror to induce
any other concern to submit or not to submit an offer for the purpose of
restricting competition.

 

\(b\) Each signature on the offer is considered to be a certification by
the signatory that the signatory -

 

\(1\) Is the person in the offeror\'s organization responsible for
determining the prices being offered in this bid or proposal, and that
the signatory has not participated and will not participate in any
action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above; or

 

(2)(i) Has been authorized, in writing, to act as agent for the
following principals in certifying that those principals have not
participated, and will not participate in any action contrary to
subparagraphs (a)(1) through (a)(3) above
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(insert full name of person(s) in the offeror\'s organization
responsible for determining the prices offered in this bid or proposal,
and the title of his or her position in the offeror\'s organization);

 

\(ii\) As an authorized agent, does certify that the principals named in
subdivision (b)(2)(i) above have not participated, and will not
participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through
(a)(3) above; and

 

\(iii\) As an agent, has not personally participated, and will not
participate, in any action contrary to subparagraphs (a)(1) through
(a)(3) above.

 

\(c\) If the offeror deletes or modifies subparagraph (a)(2) above, the
offeror must furnish with its offer a signed statement setting forth in
detail the circumstances of the disclosure.

 

K.3. [52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 98)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Definitions.\
\
\"Common parent\", as used in this provision, means that corporate
entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that
files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of
which the offeror is a member.\
\
\"Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)\", as used in this provision,
means the number required by the IRS to be used by the offeror in
reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social
Security Number or an Employer Identification Number\
. (b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs
(d)through (f) of this provision in order to comply with debt collection
requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325 (d), reporting requirements
of 26 USC 6041, 6041A, and 6050M and implementing regulations issued by
the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). If the resulting contract is subject
to the reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the failure or
refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may result in a 31
percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract.

\(c\) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any
delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the
Government (3l USC 7701( c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to
the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN
provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the
accuracy of the offeror's TIN.

\(d\) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).\
\
TIN: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_ TIN has been applied for.

\_\_\_ TIN is not required because:

\_\_ Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign
partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the
conduct of a trade or business in the U.S. and does not have an office
or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the U.S.;

\_\_ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

\_\_ Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.\
\
(e) Type of Organization.

\_\_ Sole Proprietorship;

\_\_ Partnership:

\_\_ Corporate Entity (not tax exempt);

\_\_ Corporate Entity (tax exempt);

\_\_ Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

\_\_ Foreign government;

\_\_ International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

\_\_ Other
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\
\
(f) Common Parent.

\_\_\_ Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined
in paragraph (a) of this clause.

\_\_\_ Name and TIN of common parent;

Name
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

TIN
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

K.4 [52.204-6 CONTRACTOR IDENTIFICATION NUMBER -DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING
SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on
the cover page of its offer, the annotation "DUNS" or "DUNS+4" followed
by the DUNS number or DUNS+4 that identifies the offeror's name and
address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number if a nine-digit
number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet Information Services. The DUNS+4
is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the
discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for
identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see
Subpart 32.11) for the same parent company.

 

If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and
Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

 

An offeror may obtain a DUNS number-

 

If located within the United States, by calling Dun and Bradstreet at
1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at
[http://www.dnb.com](http://www.dnb.com/); or

If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and
Bradstreet office.

 

(2) (2)               The offeror should be prepared to provide the
    following information:

>  

Company legal business name.

Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is
commonly recognized.

Company physical street address, city, state and Zip Code.

Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from
physical)

Company telephone number

Date the company was started.

Number of employees at your location.

Chief executive officer/key manager.

Line of business (industry)

Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within
your entity).

 

K.5 [52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS]{.underline}

[(JAN 2005)]{.underline}

 

(a)(1) If the clause at 52.204--7, Central Contractor Registration, is
included in this solicitation, paragraph (b) of this provision applies.

 

\(2\) If the clause at 52.204--7 is not included in this solicitation,
and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the
ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (b) of this
provision instead of completing the corresponding individual
representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror
shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following
boxes:

 

\[ \] (i) Paragraph (b) applies.

 

\[ \] (ii) Paragraph (b) does not apply and the offeror has completed
the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

 

\(b\) The offeror has completed the annual representations and
certifications electronically via the Online Representations and
Certifications Application (ORCA) website at *http://orca.bpn.gov*.
After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by
submission of the offer that the representations and certifications
currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the
last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this
solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the
NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this
offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201);
except for the changes identified below

 

\[*offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number,
title, date*\].

 

These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also
incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of
the date of this offer.

 

+--------------+-------------------+---------------+-----------------+
| FAR Clause   | Title             | Date          | Change          |
|              |                   |               |                 |
| \#           |                   |               |                 |
+--------------+-------------------+---------------+-----------------+
|              |                   |               |                 |
+--------------+-------------------+---------------+-----------------+

 

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation
only, and do not result in an update to the representations and
certifications posted on ORCA.

 

K.6 [52.209‑5 CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION, PROPOSED
DEBARMENT, AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (DEC 2001)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) (1) The Offeror certifies, to the best of its knowledge and
belief, that‑

 

\(i\) The Offeror and/or any of its Principals‑

 

\(A\) Are are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment,
or declared ineligible for the award of contracts by any Federal agency;

 

\(B\) Have have not , within a three year period preceding this offer,
been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for
commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining,
attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, state, or local)
contract or subcontract; violation of Federal or state antitrust
statutes relating to the submission of offers; or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of
records, making false statements, tax evasion or receiving stolen
property; and

\(C\) Are\_\_ are not \_\_ presently indicated for, or otherwise
criminally or civilly charged by a governmental entity with, commission
of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (a)(1)(i)(B) of this
provision.

 

**(**ii) The Offeror has \[ \] has not \[ \], within a three-year period
preceding this offer, had one or more contracts terminated for default
by any Federal agency.

** **

\(2\) \"Principals,\" for the purpose of this certification, means
officers; directors; owners; partners; and, persons having primary
management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity
(e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a subsidiary, division,
or business segment, and similar positions).

 

THIS CERTIFICATION CONCERNS A MATTER WITHIN THE JURISDICTION OF AN
AGENCY OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE MAKING OF A FALSE, FICTITIOUS, OR
FRAUDULENT CERTIFICATION MAY RENDER THE MAKER SUBJECT TO PROSECUTION
UNDER SECTION 1001, TITLE 18, UNITED STATES CODE.

 

\(b\) The Offeror shall provide immediate written notice to the
Contracting Officer if, at any time prior to contract award, the Offeror
learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or has become
erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.

 

\(c\) A certification that any of the items in paragraph (a) of this
provision exists will not necessarily result in withholding of an award
under this solicitation. However, the certification will be considered
in connection with a determination of the Offeror\'s responsibility.
Failure of the Offeror to furnish a certification or provide such
additional information as requested by the Contracting Officer may
render the Offeror non-responsible.

 

\(d\) Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to require
establishment of a system of records in order to render, in good faith,
the certification required by paragraph (a) of this provisions. The
knowledge and information of an Offeror is not required to exceed that
which is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course
of business dealings.

 

\(e\) The certification in paragraph (a) of this provision is a material
representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when making award.
If it is later determined that the Offeror knowingly rendered an
erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies available to the
Government, the Contracting Office may terminate the contract resulting
from this solicitation for default.

 

K.7 [52.215-20 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. (APR 1984)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The offeror or quoter, in the performance of any contract
resulting from this solicitation, \_\_\_ intends, \_\_\_ does not intend
(check applicable block) to use one or more plants or facilities located
at a different address from the address of the offeror or quoter as
indicated in this proposal or quotation.

 

\(b\) If the offeror or quoter checks intends in paragraph (a) above, it
shall insert in the spaces provided below the required information:

 

Place of Performance Name and address of Owner

(Street Address, City, and Operator of the Plant or

County, State, Zip Code) Facility if Other than

Offeror or Quoter

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

 

K.8 [RESERVED]{.underline}

 

K.9 [AUTHORIZED CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR]{.underline}

 

If the offeror does not fill-in the blanks below, the official who
signed the offer will be deemed to be the offeror\'s representative for
contract administration, which includes all matters pertaining to
payments.

 

Name:

 

Address:

 

Telephone Number:

 K.10 [652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) Definitions. As used in this provision:\
\
Foreign person means any person other than a United States person as
defined below.

> United States person means any United States resident or national
> (other than an individual resident outside the United States and
> employed by other than a United States person), any domestic concern
> (including any permanent domestic establishment of any foreign
> concern), and any foreign subsidiary or affiliate (including any
> permanent foreign establishment) of any domestic concern which is
> controlled in fact by such domestic concern, as provided under the
> Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended.

\(b\) Certification. By submitting this offer, the offeror certifies
that it is not:\
\
(1) Taking or knowingly agreeing to take any action, with respect to the
boycott of Israel by Arab League countries, which Section 8(a) of the
Export Administration Act of 1979, as amended (50 U.S.C. 2407(a))
prohibits a United States person from taking; or,\
\
(2) Discriminating in the award of subcontracts on the basis of
religion.

 

K.11 [DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE -- COVERED CONTRACTOR
EMPLOYEES]{.underline}

*** ***

\(a\) Bidders/Offerors shall indicate below whether or not any of the
following categories of employees will be employed on the resultant
contract, and, if so, the number of such employees:

+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+
| **Category**                               | **Ye   | **Number**    |
|                                            | s/No** |               |
+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+
| \(1\) United States citizens or residents  |        |               |
+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+
| \(2\) Individuals hired in the United      |        |               |
| States, regardless of citizenship          |        |               |
+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+
| \(3\) Local nationals or third country     |        | Local         |
| nationals where contract performance takes |        | nationals:    |
| place in a country [where there are        |        |               |
| no]{.underline} local workers'             |        | \_            |
| compensation laws                          |        | \_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
|                                            |        | _\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                            |        |               |
|                                            |        | Third Country |
|                                            |        | Nationals:    |
|                                            |        | \_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
|                                            |        | _\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+
| \(4\) Local nationals or third country     |        | Local         |
| nationals where contract performance takes |        | nationals:    |
| place in a country where there             |        |               |
| [are]{.underline} local workers'           |        | \_            |
| compensation laws                          |        | \_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
|                                            |        | _\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
|                                            |        |               |
|                                            |        | Third Country |
|                                            |        | Nationals:    |
|                                            |        | \_\_\_\_\_\_\ |
|                                            |        | _\_\_\_\_\_\_ |
+--------------------------------------------+--------+---------------+

 

\(b\) If the bidder/offeror has indicated "yes" in block (a)(4) of this
provision, the bidder/offeror shall submit, as part of its offer, a
statement that indicates that such local nationals and/or third country
nationals will be provided workers' compensation coverage against the
risk of work injury or death under a local workers' compensation law.
For those employees, the bidder/offeror shall also assume liability
toward the employees and their beneficiaries for war-hazard injury,
death, capture, or detention, in accordance with the clause at FAR
52.228-4.

 

\(c\) If the bidder/offeror has indicated "yes" in blocks (a)(1), (2),
or (3) of this provision, the bidder/offeror shall compute Defense Base
Act insurance costs covering those employees pursuant to the terms of
the contract between the Department of State and the Department's
Defense Base Act insurance carrier at the rates specified in DOSAR
652.228-74. If DOSAR provision 652.228-74 is not included in this
solicitation, the bidder/offeror shall notify the contracting officer
before the closing date so that the solicitation can be amended
accordingly.

**SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS**

 

L.1 [SUBMISSION OF OFFERS]{.underline}

 

L.1.1 [General]{.underline}. This solicitation is for the performance of
the services described in Section C ‑ [PERFORMANCE WORK
STATEMENT]{.underline}, and the Exhibits attached to this solicitation.

** **

**L.1.2. [Summary of instructions]{.underline}. Each offer must consist
of the following:**

 

**L.1.2.1. A completed solicitation, in which the SF-33 cover page
(blocks 12 through 18, as appropriate), and Sections B and K have been
filled out.**

** **

**L.1.2.2. Information demonstrating the offeror's ability to perform,
including:**

** **

**(1) Name of a Project Manager (or other liaison to the
Embassy/Consulate) who understands written and spoken English;**

** **

**(2) Evidence that the offeror operates an established business with a
permanent address and telephone listing;**

** **

**(3) List of clients, demonstrating prior experience with relevant past
performance information and references;**

** **

**(4) Evidence that the offeror can provide the necessary personnel,
equipment, and financial resources needed to perform the work;**

** **

**(5) Evidence that the offeror has all licenses and permits required by
local law. (Offerror shall provide notarized copy of valid license (see
DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section I)).**

6.  **Evidence that the offeror has at least four (4) self owned trucks
    available for international and local shipping and description of
    vehicles;**

7.  **Description of warehouse including safety features where shipments
    may be stored.**

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    company will take to ensure the quality of service required by the
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shall either provide:\
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(a) **(b)   a statement that the contractor will get the required
    insurance, and the name of the insurance provider to be used.**

** **

The complete offer shall be submitted at the address indicated at Block
7, if mailed, or Block 9, if hand delivered, of Standard Form 33,
\"Solicitation, Offeror and Award.\"

 

Any deviations, exceptions, or conditional assumptions taken with
respect to any of the instructions or requirements of this solicitation
shall be identified and explained/justified in the appropriate volume of
the offer.

 

L.1.3 [PROPRIETARY DATA]{.underline}

 

Proprietary data shall be specifically identified by page(s),
paragraph(s) and sentence(s), and shall not be generalized.

 

L.2 [52.252‑1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB
1998)]{.underline}

 

This contract incorporates the following provisions 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.
The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks
that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation
or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the
offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide
the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full
text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this
address:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/ or, <http://farsite.hill.af.mil/search.htm>\
\
These addresses are subject to change. IF the Federal Acquisition
Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use
of a network \"search engine\" (e.g., Yahoo, Infoseek, Alta Vista, etc.)
is suggested to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

 

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CH. 1)

 

52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH APR 1991

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1.  INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS---COMPETITIVE

## ACQUISITION JAN 2004

52.237-1 SITE VISIT APR 1984

L.3 [SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN FULL TEXT]{.underline}.

 

52.216‑1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

 

The Government contemplates award of a fixed price indefinite-delivery,
indefinite-quantity contract resulting from this solicitation, under
which will be placed firm-fixed price task orders.

 

52.233‑2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (AUG 1996)

 

\(a\) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition
Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any
protests that are filed with the General Accounting Office (GAO) shall
be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining
written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from **General Services
Secretary, Olga Saliy.**

 

\(b\) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated
above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

######### L.4 FINANCIAL STATEMENT

 

If asked by the Contracting Officer, the offeror shall provide a current
statement of its financial condition, certified by a third party that
includes:

 

[Income (profit-loss) Statement]{.underline} that shows profitability
for the past **2 years**;

 

[Balance Sheet]{.underline} that shows the assets owned and the claims
against those assets, or what a firm owns and what it owes; and

 

[Cash Flow Statement]{.underline} that shows the firm's sources and uses
of cash during the most recent accounting period. This will help the
Government assess a firm's ability to pay its obligations.

 

The Government will use this information to determine the offeror's
financial responsibility and ability to perform under the contract.
Failure of an offeror to comply with a request for this information may
cause the Government to determine the offeror to be nonresponsible.

 

L.5 [SITE VISIT]{.underline}

 

In accordance with FAR provision 52.237‑1, Site Visit, the post will
arrange for site visits on (specify date(s)). Offerors should contact
(name and telephone/telex number(s)) to make appropriate arrangements.

 

L.6 [PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE]{.underline}

 

L.6.1. **A pre-proposal conference to discuss the requirements of this
solicitation will be held on August 22, 2006 at 16:00 p.m. at the Artem
Business Center Glubochytska 4.**

**Offerors interested in attendance should contact the following
individual:**

**Irina Usenko 490-4308 490-4085**

**NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER FAX NUMBER**

 

L.6.2. Offerors are urged to submit written questions at least three
days prior to the scheduled pre-proposal conference date, using the
address provided in block 9 of Standard Form 33, Solicitation, Offeror
and Award, of this solicitation or by faxing the questions to the above
fax number, marked to the attention of the above-named individual.

 

L.6.3. Attendees may also bring written questions to the proposal
conference; however, if the answer requires research, there is no
guarantee that the question will be able to be answered at that
conference.

 

L.6.4. No statements made by the Government at the pre-proposal
conference shall be considered to be a change to the solicitation unless
a written amendment is issued.

 

L.6.5. Following the conference, all prospective offerors who received a
copy of the solicitation will be provided a copy of all questions
presented in writing prior to the conference, along with answers. If the
answer requires a change to the solicitation, a solicitation amendment
will also be issued.

 

L.7 [652.206-70 COMPETITION ADVOCATE/OMBUDSMAN (AUG 1999)]{.underline}

 

\(a\) The Department of State\'s Competition Advocate is responsible for
assisting industry in removing restrictive requirements from Department
of State solicitations and removing barriers to full and open
competition and use of commercial items. If such a solicitation is
considered competitively restrictive or does not appear properl y
conducive to competition and commercial practices, potential offerors
are encouraged to first contact the contracting officer for the
respective solicitation. If concerns remain unresolved, contact the
Department of State Competition Advocate on (703) 516-1680, by fax at
(703) 875-6155, or write to: Department of State, Competition Advocate,
Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 603, SA-6,
Washington, DC 20522-0602.

\(b\) The Department of State\'s Acquisition Ombudsman has been
appointed to hear concerns from potential offerors and contractors
during the preaward and postaward phases of this acquisition. The role
of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting
officer, the Technical Evaluation Panel or Source Evaluation Board, or
the selection official. The purpose of the ombudsman is to facilitate
the communication of concerns, issues, disagreements, and
recommendations of interested parties to the appropriate Government
personnel, and work to resolve them. When requested and appropriate, the
ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the
concern. The ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of
proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal
contract disputes. Interested parties are invited to contact the
contracting activity ombudsman. For an American Embassy or overseas
post, refer to the numbers below for the Department Acquisition
Ombudsman. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which
cannot be resolved at a contracting activity level may be referred to
the Department of State Acquisition Ombudsman at (703) 516-1680, by fax
at (703) 875-6155, or write to: Department of State, Acquisition
Ombudsman, Office of the Procurement Executive (A/OPE), Suite 603, SA-6,
Washington, DC 20522-0602.

  

**SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD**

 

**M.1 [Evaluation of Proposals]{.underline}.**

** **

**M.1.1. [General]{.underline}. To be acceptable and eligible for
evaluation, proposals must be prepared in accordance with Section L ‑
[INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS]{.underline}, and must
meet all the requirements set forth in the other sections of this
solicitation. The Government will make an initial review of proposals to
determine compliance with these instructions. The Government may
determine an offeror to be unacceptable an exclude it from further
consideration for failure to comply with Section L.**

** **

**M.1.2 [Basis for Award]{.underline}.**

** **

**The Government intends to award a contract resulting from this
solicitation to the lowest priced, technically acceptable offeror who is
a responsible contractor. The evaluation process shall include the
following:**

** **

(a) **(a)    Price will be evaluated as provided elsewhere in this
    section.**

** **

(a) **(b)   Technical acceptability will include a review of past
    performance and experience as defined in Section L.1.1, and any
    technical information provided by the offeror with its proposal. In
    addition the Government may request an appointment to look at the
    offeror's facilities, including equipment.**

** **

(b) **(c)    Responsibility will be determined by analyzing whether the
    apparent successful offeror complies with the requirements of FAR
    9.1, including:**

** **

**adequate financial resources or the ability to obtain them;**

** **

**ability to comply with the required performance period, taking into
consideration all existing commercial and governmental business
commitments;**

** **

**satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;**

** **

**necessary organization, experience, and skills or the ability to
obtain them;**

** **

necessary equipment and facilities or the ability to obtain them; and

** **

**be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under
applicable laws and regulations.**

** **

**The Government reserves the right to reject proposals that are
unreasonably low or high in price. The Government will notify
unsuccessful offerors in accordance with FAR 15.5.**

** **

M.1.3 [52.216-27 SINGLE OR MULTIPLE AWARDS (OCT 1995)]{.underline}

 

The Government may elect to award a single delivery order contract or
task order contract or to award multiple delivery order contracts or
task order contracts for the same or similar supplies or services to two
or more sources under this solicitation.

 

M.2 [52.217‑5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)]{.underline}

 

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).

M.3 [QUANTITIES FOR EVALUATION]{.underline}

 

For the purpose of evaluation, and for no other purpose, evaluation of
prices submitted will be made on the basis that the Government will
require the quantities shown in Section B ‑ [SERVICES AND
PRICES]{.underline}, of this solicitation.

 

M.4 [SEPARATE CHARGES]{.underline}

 

Separate charges, in any form, are not solicited. For example, proposals
containing any charges for failure of the Government to exercise any
options will be rejected. The Government shall not be obligated to pay
any charges other than the contract price, including any exercised
options.

 

M.5 [AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS]{.underline}

 

In accordance with FAR provision 52.215-1 (included in Section L of this
RFP), offerors are reminded that the Government intends to award this
contract based on initial proposals and without holding discussions,
pursuant to FAR 15.306(a)(3).

* *

M.6 [FAR 52.225-17 EVALUATION OF FOREIGN CURRENCY OFFERS (FEB
2000):]{.underline}

  If the Government receives offers in more than one currency, the
Government will evaluate offers by converting the foreign currency to
United States currency using the exchange rate used by the Embassy in
effect as follows:\
(a) For acquisitions conducted using sealed bidding procedures, on the
date of bid opening.\
(b) For acquisitions conducted using negotiation procedures---\
(1) On the date specified for receipt of offers, if award is based on
initial offers; otherwise\
(2) On the date specified for receipt of proposal revisions.