PACKING, SHIPPING, FORWARDING, AND STORAGE SERVICES --UNIFORM CONTRACT
FORMAT

UPDATES

01/04/06 -- No change required by FAC 2005-15

12/15/06 -- Revised F.3 (corrected references).

12/13/06 -- No change required by FAC 2005-14.

12/07/06 -- changes required by FAC 2005-13 (52.203-6, 52.2-9-6,
52.244-6)

08/03/06 -- Change to FAR internet reference; no update required for FAC
2005-12

7/10/06 -- Change required by FAC 2005-10 (52.204-7, and 652.228-74)

6/20/06 -- Change required by FAC 2005-09 (52.204-9, 652.237-71,
52.204-8, 52.222-50)

2/15/06 -- New Container specs

2/13/06 -- Change required by FAC 2005-07 (52.204-8, 52.225-13,
52.244-6)

1/12/06 - Change required by FAC 2005-08 (update FAR 52.222-19 to JAN
2006)

12/14/05 -- Change to date of 52.244-6 to reflect that change in FAC
2005-1 was only to clause prescription

10/20/05 -- FAC updates for 2005-6 (52.203-11, 52.203-12)

8/19/05 -- No change for FAC 005-05

6/16/04 -- Changes to the Container Specifications per Transportation

5/13/05 -- No change required by FAC 2005-3 because 52.225-13 updates
dates made in 2005-2.

4/15/05 -- Changes required by FAC 2005-1 and 2005-2 (update FAR
52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Items and 52.225-13, Restrictions
on Certain Foreign Purchases to MAR 2005)

2/23/05 - Updated 52.209-6 and 52.244-6, and added 52.222-39 and
52.204-8 per FAC 2001-26 and FAC 2001-27

11/02/2004 -- Added 52.233-4 Section I per FAC 2001-25

10/06/04 -- Updated to cover new DBA

06/30/2004 -- Update 52.219-1, 52.244-6 , and 52.202-1 Section I per FAC
2001-23 and 2001-24

06/15/2004 -- Deleted I.9 as it was a duplication of 52.244-6

06/09/2004 -- Corrected model to show that Exhibit A, Packing
Specifications was actually moved to Section D (D-1 through D-9).
Exhibit A would be country specific requirements if any.

04/22/04 -- Updated for DOSAR Revisions, PIB 2004-25 (deleted DOSAR
652.228-70; updated DOSAR 652.216-70 and 652.237-72).

04/16/04 -- No update required for FAC 2001-21; updated for FAC 2001-22
(FAR 52.245-2).

2/17/04 Modified to reflect specifications for wood packaging.

1/29/04 No change for FAC 2001-17, changes for FAC 2001-18 (update
52.225-13) and FAC 2001-19 (update of 52.222-19)

10/29/2003 Updated FAC 2001-16 (FAR 52.204-6, 52.204-7, 52.232-25, and
52.225-13

**INSTRUCTIONS FOR PACKING, SHIPPING, FORWARDING, AND STORAGE SERVICES**

**Instructions to Contracting Officer**

**[General]{.underline}**

The following RFP is written in Uniform Contract Format, for
non-commercial services exceeding \$100,000. It is in an
indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity (IDIQ) format.

# MULTIPLE VERSUS SINGLE CONTRACT AWARDS 

FAR 16.504 states a preference for award of more than one contract when
awarding an indefinite-delivery indefinite-quantity contract, such as
this model for packing, shipping, forwarding and storage services.
Multiple awards are more time consuming to administer, since multiple
awards entail some type of consideration of each awardee for each task
order. You must document your file if you determine that a single award
is appropriate than multiple awards.

Many posts believe multiple awards are necessary in the event the single
contractor either cannot handle the workload (particularly during peak
seasons) or are concerned that his quality may not be acceptable, once
performance begins. There are other alternatives to multiple contract
awards. For instance, post could award a BPA or even individual purchase
orders to cover the occasional times when the contractor cannot meet the
demands for service. Post may find this solution administratively less
costly than multiple contract awards.

If you believe you may or will make multiple awards, please note that
Section G.3 provides you several alternatives regarding how to select an
awardee for individual task orders.

1\. Each post may have different needs regarding this type of service
and it is anticipated that post's may need to revise certain sections of
this model, particularly Sections C and D. But for ease of review, the
CO [MUST]{.underline} [highlight]{.mark} any clause which is modified at
post unless the instructions for that clause in the model expressly
state that post should modify the clause to reflect post specifics.

2\. The [rationale for this modification]{.mark} [MUST]{.underline} be
included in the memo requesting review from A/OPE.

3\. Delete highlighting from document prior to issuance of the
solicitation.

[SECTION A]{.underline}:

1\. Complete blocks 1 through 11 of the SF-33 Solicitation, Offer and
Award.

2.  Block 11, Table of Contents - Identify precise page numbers of each
    section.

##### Fill-ins 

The solicitation contains several FAR clauses that must be filled in,
either by you (before the RFQ is released) or by the offeror/quoter,
prior to submitting the document to you. These fill-ins are as follows:

-   Contracting Officer completes:

> 52.216-18 Ordering (OCT 1995) [Requires the use of task orders to
> order services.]{.underline}
>
> 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) [Describes minimum and maximum
> orders.]{.underline}
>
> 52.216.22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) [Describes Indefinite
> Quantity contracts.]{.underline}
>
> 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (MAY 2000)
>
> [Applicable if Options for Additional Performance Periods are Included
> in the Contract]{.underline}

52.232-19, Availability of Funds for the Next Fiscal Year

[Applicable if the contract is for services and will cross fiscal
years]{.underline}

#### Applicability of Clauses/Provisions 

The solicitation contains specific instructions throughout which are
directed to the Contracting Officer regarding the applicability of
certain clauses/provisions. Brackets and **bold type** highlight these
instructions. Delete these instructional notes when the solicitation is
finalized.

#### Pre-proposal Conference/Site Visit 

If there will be a pre-proposal conference or site visit, provide
information in a cover letter to the solicitation. You may use the
pre-proposal conference/site visit language from any of the other A/OPE
model solicitations.

A NOTE ON THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION (CCR)

\[***Note to Contracting Officer: If the contracting officer expects
participation by US firms or if the contracting officer determines it is
practical for foreign firms performing contracts outside the U.S. to
register in the CCR, then the following clause (FAR 52.204-7) should be
included in the solicitation. For additional information regarding when
the CCR requirement should be included can be found in A/OPE PIB
2004-2.***

***If FAR 52.204-7 is included in the solicitation then the following
clauses should be deleted in their entirety within the model
solicitation:***

***(a) 52.203--2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination.***

***(b) 52.203--11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to
Influence Certain Federal Transactions.***

***(c) 52.204--3, Taxpayer Identification.***

***(d) 52.204-6, Contractor Identification Number-Data Universal
Numbering System (DUNS) Number***

***(e) 52.209--5, Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension,
Proposed Debarment, and Other Responsibility Matters.***

***(f) 52.215--6, Place of Performance.\]***

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration (JULY 2006)

\(a\) Definitions. As used in this clause-

\"Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database\" means the primary
Government repository for Contractor information required for the
conduct of business with the Government.

\"Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number\" means the 9-digit
number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique
business entities.

\"Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number\" means the DUNS
number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by
a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character
suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of
the business concern to establish additional CCR records for identifying
alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see the FAR at
Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

\"Registered in the CCR database\" means that- (1) The Contractor has
entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the
DUNS+4 number, into the CCR database; and (2) The Government has
validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the
Taxpayer Identification number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS), and has marked the record \"Active\". The Contractor will be
required to provide consent for TIN validation to the government as a
part of the CCR registration process.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the
requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the CCR
database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment
of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket
purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

\(2\) 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 or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror\'s
name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be
used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered
in the CCR database.

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

\(1\) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number-

\(i\) 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*; or

\(ii\) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun
and Bradstreet office.

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

\(i\) Company legal business.

\(ii\) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is
commonly recognized.

\(iii\) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

\(iv\) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate
from physical).

\(v\) Company Telephone Number.

\(vi\) Date the company was started.

\(vii\) Number of employees at your location.

\(viii\) Chief executive officer/key manager.

\(ix\) Line of business (industry).

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

\(d\) If the Offeror does not become registered in the CCR database in
the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer
will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered
Offeror.

\(e\) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken
into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered
should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of
this solicitation.

\(f\) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of
the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from
the Government\'s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain
registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the
Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the
date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in
the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete.
Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions
of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed
contractual document.

\(g\) (1) (i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name,
\"doing business as\" name, or division name (whichever is shown on the
contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the
contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding
novation and change-of-name agreements in Subpart 42.12, the Contractor
shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one
business day\'s written notification of its intention to (A) change the
name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart
42.12 of the FAR; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and
procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The
Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation
to support the legally changed name.

\(ii\) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of
paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at
paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly
executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that
shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the
contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the
meaning of the \"Suspension of Payment\" paragraph of the electronic
funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

\(2\) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT
payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to
reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see FAR
Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately
registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the
Contractor\'s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made
by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be
considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the
\"Suspension of payment\" paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

\(h\) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration
and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at
*http://www.ccr.gov* or by calling 1-888-227-2423, or 269-961-5757.

***Note to Contracting Officer: Insert the following clause by reference
if FAR 52.204-7 is included.***

FAR 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer -- Central Contractor
Registration (OCT 2003)

[DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE]{.underline}

When the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that
[no]{.underline} covered contractor employees (see PIB 2004-32 on OPE
intranet site for definition of covered versus non covered employees)
will be included in the offers (e.g., offers will come from local
overseas contractors and the work is to be performed in a country [that
has local workers' compensation laws]{.underline}), the contracting
officer shall include the following FAR clause and DOSAR provision in
the solicitation:

-   FAR clause 52.228-4, *Workers' Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance
    Overseas*; place in Section I.

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-   Provision entitled *Defense Base Act -- Covered Contractor
    Employees*; place in Section K*.*

If, in response to the solicitation, any offeror knows that they will
employ covered employees, the offeror is required to notify the
contracting officer prior to the closing date. The contracting officer
shall then amend the solicitation to add a line item in Section B (see
sample language in B.2.7 and actual item in B.3.6 of the LGP model).
Also add the following clauses/provisions:

-   FAR clause 52.228-3, *Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense Base
    Act)*; place in Section I.

-   DOSAR clause 652.228-71, *Workers' Compensation Insurance (Defense
    Base Act) -- Services* (DEVIATION); place Section I.

-   DOSAR provision 652.228-74, *Defense Base Act Insurance Rates --
    Limitation* (DEVIATION); place in Section L.

Offerors shall be given additional time to incorporate the DBA
contractor rates into their proposed prices.

#### American Business Sources 

If you know or expect that American businesses may submit a proposal,
you must include the following solicitation provision, in addition to
the other certifications contained in this solicitation. This
certification is used to determine whether the firm is considered small
by the Small Business Administration (SBA).

If you receive an offer from a small business, and you determine that
firm to be non-responsible, you must refer the matter to A/OPE and
A/SDBU for referral to SBA. SBA will then determine whether to issue a
Certificate of Competency (SBA) attesting to the firm\'s ability to
perform the contract. For more information, see FAR 19.000(b) and 19.6.

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (MAY 2004)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code(s)
for this acquisition is (are) 48411, 48421, 48422 and 488991.

\(2\) The small business size standard is \$[18.5]{.underline} million
dollars.

\(3\) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an
offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract,
but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself
manufacture, is 500 employees.

\(b\) Representations. (1) The offeror represents as part of its offer
that it \[ \] is, \[ \] is not a small business concern.

\(2\) \[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small
business concern in

paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.\] The offeror represents, for
general statistical purposes, that it \[ \] is, \[ \] is not, a small
disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

\(3\) \[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small
business concern in

paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.\] The offeror represents as part of
its offer that it \[ \] is, \[ \] is not a women-owned small business
concern.

\(4\) \[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small
business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.\] The offeror
represents as part of its offer that it \[ \] is, \[ \] is not a
veteran-owned small business concern.

\(5\) \[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a
veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this
provision.\] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it \[ \]
is, \[ \] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business
concern.

\(6\) *\[Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small
business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision*.\] The offeror
represents, as part of its offer, that-

\(i\) It \[ \] is, \[ \] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed,
on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone
Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration,
and no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or
HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the
Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

\(ii\) It \[ \] is, \[ \] is not a joint venture that complies with the
requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph
(b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business
concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. \[*The
offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business
concern or concerns that are participating in the joint
venture:\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_*.\] Each HUBZone small business concern
participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy
of the HUBZone representation.

\(c\) Definitions.

Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern\--

\(1\) Means a small business concern\--

\(i\) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more
service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned
business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one
or more service-disabled veterans; and

\(ii\) The management and daily business operations of which are
controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a
service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the
spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

\(2\) Service-disabled veteran means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C.
101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38
U.S.C. 101(16).

\"Small business concern,\" as used in this provision, means a concern,
including its affiliates that is independently owned and operated, not
dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government
contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13
CFR Part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

\"Women-owned small business concern,\" as used in this provision, means
a small business concern\--

\(1\) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the
case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of
which is owned by one or more women; and

\(2\) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by
one or more women.

\(d\) Notice. (1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set
aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause
in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains
restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

\(2\) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm\'s
status as a small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business
concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference
programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the
Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that
specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program
eligibility, shall\--

\(i\) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

\(ii\) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and
debarment; and

\(iii\) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the
authority of the Act.

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: Sample Cover Letter for RFP\]\
**

American Embassy \_\_\_\_\_

Date:

To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Solicitation number S **\[Note to Contracting Officer: fill in
solicitation number\]**

Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: describe services**\]. 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.

The Embassy intends to conduct a pre-proposal conference and all
prospective offerors who have received a solicitation package are
invited to attend. See Section L.6 of the solicitation for instructions,
date and time.

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.

Proposals are due by **\[Note to Contracting Officer: fill in date and
time**\].

Sincerely,

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. **\[NOTE to
Contracting Officer: Insert name of post\]** 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 **\[Note to Contracting Officer: Identify the minimum order
either in terms of weight of shipment or dollar value, (US or local
currency). Use only one of these methods of description. Do not describe
the minimum in terms of weight AND dollars. The same is true for the
contract maximum\]**. The maximum amount of shipping/packing services
each year of this contract will not exceed **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: Identify maximum weight or dollar value(in US or local
currency\]**.

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Remember that if multiple awards are
made, each contract awarded will have a contract minimum that must be
met by the Government. Therefore, while the minimum may not be a nominal
amount, ensure that it is not made so high that it cannot be met by the
Government for all contracts awarded as a result of this solicitation.

A minimum reflecting 5% of the anticipated annual amount for all packing
and shipping requirements would be reasonable. The contract maximum must
be high enough that it is not exceeded by any one contract. \[Making
multiple awards should not impact your decision regarding the maximum
amount; just make it sufficiently high so that if only one contract is
awarded, you have no risk of exceeding the maximum amount as the
regulations consider exceeding the contract maximum to be an
\"out-of-scope\" action, requiring competition or justification why
competition was not utilized.\]

Individual purchases shall be documented as follows: **\[Note to
Contracting Officer: Identify GBL or task order or other type of
document used to order services.\]**

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.5 [BASE PERIOD PRICES]{.underline}

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: Fill in the unit of measure and the
estimated quantity. Offerors will fill in the rate per unit and the
total estimated amount.\]**

Unit Rate Estimated Total Est.

of Measure per Unit Quantity\* Amount

\(a\) Packing Services

\(1\) Packing of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Packing of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(b\) Unpacking Services

\(1\) Unpacking of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Unpacking of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Storage Services

\(1\) Monthly Storage of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(d\) Freight Handling

Transportation between:

\(1\) Post/Consulate I \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(2\) Post/Consulate II \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(3\) Post/Port City

\(i\) Container Cargo Container \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) General Cargo \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(4\) Post/Local Airport \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(5\) Vehicles

\(i\) Without Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) With Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(e\) Cost of fumigating the

Empty wooden Containers \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

**\[The Contracting Officer must delete the asterisk at the column
labeled "Estimated Quantity" as well as the below asterisk, if only one
award will be made.\]**

\*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.

###### B.6 FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

Unit Rate Estimated Total Est.

of Measure per Unit Quantity\* Amount

\(a\) Packing Services

\(1\) Packing of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Packing of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(b\) Unpacking Services

\(1\) Unpacking of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Unpacking of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Storage Services

\(1\) Monthly Storage of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(d\) Freight Handling

Transportation between:

\(1\) Post/Consulate I \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(2\) Post/Consulate II \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(3\) Post/Port City

\(i\) Container Cargo Container \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) General Cargo \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(4\) Post/Local Airport \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(5\) Vehicles

\(i\) Without Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) With Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(e\) Cost of fumigating the

Empty wooden Containers \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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.

### B.7 SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

Unit Rate Estimated Total Est.

of Measure per Unit Quantity\* Amount

\(a\) Packing Services

\(1\) Packing of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Packing of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(b\) Unpacking Services

\(1\) Unpacking of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Unpacking of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Storage Services

\(1\) Monthly Storage of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(d\) Freight Handling

Transportation between:

\(1\) Post/Consulate I \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(2\) Post/Consulate II \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(3\) Post/Port City

\(i\) Container Cargo Container \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) General Cargo \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(4\) Post/Local Airport \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(5\) Vehicles

\(i\) Without Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) With Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(e\) Cost of fumigating the

Empty wooden Containers \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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.

B.8 [THIRD OPTION YEAR PRICES]{.underline}

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

Unit Rate Estimated Total Est.

of Measure per Unit Quantity\* Amount

\(a\) Packing Services

\(1\) Packing of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Packing of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(b\) Unpacking Services

\(1\) Unpacking of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Unpacking of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Storage Services

\(1\) Monthly Storage of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(d\) Freight Handling

Transportation between:

\(1\) Post/Consulate I \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(2\) Post/Consulate II \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(3\) Post/Port City

\(i\) Container Cargo Container \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) General Cargo \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(4\) Post/Local Airport \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(5\) Vehicles

\(i\) Without Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) With Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(e\) Cost of fumigating the

Empty wooden Containers \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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.

###### B.9 FOURTH OPTION YEAR PRICES

Option Term: Twelve (12) Months

Unit Rate Estimated Total Est.

of Measure per Unit Quantity\* Amount

\(a\) Packing Services

\(1\) Packing of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Packing of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(b\) Unpacking Services

\(1\) Unpacking of HHE \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(2\) Unpacking of UAB \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(c\) Storage Services

\(1\) Monthly Storage of \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Effects

\(d\) Freight Handling

Transportation between:

\(1\) Post/Consulate I \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(2\) Post/Consulate II \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(3\) Post/Port City

\(i\) Container Cargo Container \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) General Cargo \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(4\) Post/Local Airport \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(5\) Vehicles

> \(i\) Without Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(ii\) With Boxing Vehicle \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

\(e\) Cost of fumigating the

Empty wooden Containers \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_

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

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Delete the asterisk at the column labeled
"Estimated Quantity" as well as the below asterisk, if only one award
will be made.\]

\* This estimated amount has been established based upon 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 reflected herein.

**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, **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert city
and country\]** 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 **\[Note to
Contracting Officer: insert Post city locations\]**.

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).

\"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 **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert country\]**. Such services
will be performed on goods located primarily within the **\[insert post
city\]** metropolitan area, but also other areas of **\[insert
country\]**, 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.

\[Note to Contracting Officer: If your post is in Canada, China, or
Japan in order to be in compliance with European Union (EU)
requirements, please incorporate the following into the solicitation:
"Only non-coniferous wood products are permitted in the packing and
shipment of goods. Examples of coniferous trees include pines, spruces,
and firs."\]

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 **\[Note to Contracting Officer:
Insert name of country.\]** 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.

C.5.2 The Contractor shall transport all incoming Government cargo
handled under the contract from commercial facilities at **\[Note to
Contracting Officer: Insert name of port city or airport facility.\]**
to the final destination in the **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert
name of post city.\]** area or elsewhere in **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: Insert name of country.\]** including off-loading from the
contractor\'s vehicle, as specified by the COR unless otherwise directed
by the COR in writing to the contractor.

**\[The Contracting Officer may need to revise this clause to allow for
two different time standards, such as, one standard or required pickup
period of time for locally moved items and one for overseas moves.\]**

C.5.3 The Contractor shall pick up from the Government in the **\[Note
to Contracting Officer: insert name of post city\]** or elsewhere in
**\[insert country\]** in time to insure delivery to **\[insert port
city\]** or **\[insert airport\]** facilities within **\[insert
hours\]** hours of the request for pickup. 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 **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: Insert time frame, such as immediately, within x day(s),
etc.\]** 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 **\[Note to
Contracting Officer: Insert time\]** a.m. and **\[insert time\]** p.m.
Services may only be performed at the residence before **\[insert
time\]** a.m. or after **\[insert time\]** 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 **\[Note to
Contracting Officer: Insert local language\]**; 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
whether the item is of **\[Note to Contracting Officer: Insert name of
country\]** origin.

C.12 [CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES FOR U.S.GOVERNMENT FURNISHED
MATERIALS]{.underline} .

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Insert the following provisions if the
Government will be providing the contractor with materials. Otherwise
mark C.12 as Reserved.\]

C.12.1 [Packing Material]{.underline}. U.S. Government furnished packing
materials (see Attachment 3) is for use in packing shipments only for
the U.S. Government under this contract. The contractor shall be held
accountable for all supplies, and supplies not used in the course of a
packing job must be returned to storage as the COR directs. The
Government may deduct from contractor invoices the cost of all
Government furnished materials drawn but not used or returned.

C.12.2 [Stock Levels]{.underline}. If the COR elects to allow the
contractor to draw and retain stocks of Government furnished packing
materials, the contractor shall maintain records of receipt and issue of
such materials, and shall advise the COR when the supply of packing
material and cartons reaches a low level, based upon the projected
shipping schedule. The Contractor shall notify the COR of low stock
levels 30 days in advance of a delivery schedule to allow for delivery
of additional materials.

C.12.3 [Crates and Containers/Lift Vans]{.underline}. The Contractor
shall mark and report to the COR any Government owned wooden crates,
lift vans, or air freight containers that are unsuitable for reuse. The
contractor shall dispose of these items as instructed by the COR.

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) 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.

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

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(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.  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.

b.  Government Agency Packing Authorization Number

c.  Ultimate destination of shipment

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

(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

(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 **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert name
local Government agency or other entity\]** 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.

(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.

(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 with an estimated value over \$
    ***\[Note to Contracting Officer: Insert the dollar amount per item
    or a dollar amount for all electronic equipment.\]*** 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.

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

\(a\) After articles have been wrapped and packed in cartons, they shall
be loaded onto the contractor\'s vehicle for transport to the work site
specified by the COR. Under the supervision of the COR, the articles
shall be packed into wooden lift vans supplied by the contractor.

\(b\) 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://acquisition.gov/far/index.html 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 than **\[Note to** **Contracting Officer: fill in the amount that
represents local practice. In the U.S., the amount would be expressed
as: \"Sixty cents (\$0.60) per one hundred dollars (\$100.00) per year
based upon eighty percent (80%) co-insured factors\"\]**.

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}**     | C.1     | All required services   |
|                                 | thru    | are performed and no    |
| Performs all packing services   | C.19    | more than one (1)       |
| set forth in the performance    |         | **\[Note to Contracting |
| work statement (PWS)            |         | Officer: insert         |
|                                 |         | different number if     |
|                                 |         | desired\]** customer    |
|                                 |         | complaint is received   |
|                                 |         | per month               |
|                                 |         |                         |
|                                 |         | **\[Note to Contracting |
|                                 |         | Officer: add other      |
|                                 |         | measures as desired\]** |
+---------------------------------+---------+-------------------------+

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) **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: insert other number if desired\]** 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://acquisition.gov/far/index.html 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}

\[Note to Contracting Officer: obtain sample notice to proceed from
A/OPE web site on Internet or Intranet under "Letters and other
documents". \]

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 period of performance shall
be \[Note to Contracting Officer: there are two alternate methods of
stating a performance period: specific dates (such as January 1 through
December 31) or starting on date of award and continuing for a period of
twelve months; revise this section to the alternative you are using.\]*\
*

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 Survey Request 1 within 24 hours after rquest COR

C.4.2 Inventory List 6 within 2 days Original - Contractor after
completing one - client

pack-out four - COR

C.7.2 Preshipment Survey 2 within 24 hours client & COR

Report after survey

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.17.1 Notification of 1 Immediately upon COR

Completion of Services completion of

required services

C.17.1.1 Notice of 1 Completion of each COR

Availability for Shipment assigned packing

effort

C.17.1.1 Request for 1 24 hrs after COR

Shipping Notice of Availability

C.17.1.1 Required Shipping 1 By Date of COR

Documentation Embarkation

C.18 Receipt of Effects 1 Upon discovery COR

and Unaccompanied Air Baggage

C.18.3.1 Delivery Receipt 1 Upon completion of copy to COR

delivery and/or

unpacking

C.18.3.2 Inventory List 6 7 calendar days after Original - Contractor

articles lost or damaged in delivery of goods one - client

shipment one -- COR

C.20.2 Certificate of scale 1 every 3 months COR

Accuracy updated

C.20.4 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

H.6 Certificate of Insurance 1 within 10 days after CO

contract award

**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 **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer:
insert job title of COR\].**

# 

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.

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: See 6 FAM 166.2-2, "Issuance of
Certificate" and 6 FAM 167, "Shipping Effects on U.S.-Flag Airlines" for
details regarding the waiver addressed in G.2.2 below\]**

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

G.2.1 Invoices shall be submitted in an original and three (3) copies to
the Contracting\' Officer\'s Representative (COR) at the following
address (designated payment office only for the purpose of submitting
invoices):

**\[Address\]**

> 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.

\[Note to Contracting Officer: If only a single contract will be
awarded, delete G.3 in its entirety. If post may make more than one
award, post will need to include G.3 and select which method(s)set forth
below will be used to determine which contractor will receive individual
task orders.\]

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 to include as a minimum
the accuracy of previous surveys; 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.

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Include the following clause if VAT will
apply to this contract:\]

G. **\[Note to Contracting Officer: select number\]** 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.

\(d\) Workers\' Compensation and Employer\'s Liability

Workers\' Compensation and

Occupational Disease \*Statutory\--as required by

host country law\*

Employer\'s Liability

**\[NOTE: The Contracting Officer should adjust the types and limits to
conform with local legal requirements or prevailing practice. ALL
AMOUNTS IN THE SOLICITATION SHOULD BE STATED IN LOCAL CURRENCY.\]**

**\[Specify any additional insurance requirements here, in accordance
with local legal requirements and in amounts sufficient to meet normal
and customary claims.\]**

\(e\) 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. 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. If a
GBL is used, the ordering official does not need to be a warranted CO
per DOSAR part 647.

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://acquisition.gov/far/index.html 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 SEP 2006

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

52.204-9 PERSONAL VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

NOV 2006

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT\'S SEP 2006

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 2006

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS APR 2006

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN FEB 2006

PURCHASES

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH FEB 2000

VERSION TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT

***\[Note to Contracting Officer -- See instructions on whether to also
include FAR 52.228-3\]***

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 APR 1984

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 SEP 2006

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 FEB 2006

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}

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: For this entire clause insert all
dollar figures or quantities where indicated**

\(a\) Minimum order. When the Government requires supplies or services
covered by this contract in an amount of less than **\[NOTE to
Contracting Officer: insert dollar figure or quantity\]**, 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 **\[NOTE to Contracting
Officer: insert dollar figure or quantity\]**;

\(2\) Any order for a combination of items in excess of **\[NOTE to
Contracting Officer: insert dollar figure or quantity\]**; or

\(3\) A series of orders from the same ordering office within **\[NOTE
to Contracting Officer: insert days\]** 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 **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: Insert Days\]** 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 **\[NOTE to Contracting
Officer: Insert (months)(years)\]**.

I.7 [52.222-39 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CONCERNING
PAYMENT]{.underline}

[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. [I.20 652.237-71 IDENTIFICATION/BUILDING PASS (APR
2004)]{.underline}

\(a\) *Contractors working in domestic facilities who already possess a
security clearance.*

\(1\) The contractor shall obtain a Department of State building pass
for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent
and continuing access to Department of State facilities. The Bureau of
Diplomatic Security, Office of Domestic Facilities Protection shall
issue passes. They shall be used for the purpose of facility access
only, and shall not be used for any other purpose.

\(2\) The contractor shall submit a Visitor Authorization Request (VAR)
Letter to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Information Security
Programs Division, Industrial Security Branch (DS/ISP/INB) on its
cleared employees containing the following information:

\(i\) Contractor employee's full name, social security number, and date
of birth;

\(ii\) Contractor's company name;

\(iii\) Security clearance level;

\(iv\) Date the clearance was granted;

\(v\) Name of the contractor's Facility Security Officer;

\(vi\) Contracting Officer's Representative (COR); and,

\(vii\) Contract number.

\(3\) DS/ISP/INB shall process and approve the VAR letter, if
appropriate. The approved VAR letter shall be forwarded to the
contractor for their records.

\(4\) The contractor employee shall hand-carry the following
documentation to the Building Pass Office, Department of State, 520
23^rd^ Street, courtyard of Columbia Plaza, Washington, DC:

\(i\) A Department of State sponsorship letter from the COR, addressing
the following:

\(A\) The purpose for which the pass is being requested;

\(B\) The employee's valid security clearance level (reflected on the
VAR);

\(C\) Contract number and period of performance;

\(D\) Type of access (24/7, normal business hours, escort authority or
no escort authority granted); and,

\(E\) Expiration date of building pass (1 year or 3 years);

\(ii\) Letter on company letterhead to accompany the application,
containing the following information:

\(A\) The purpose for which the pass is being requested;

\(B\) Verification of employment;

\(C\) The employee's valid security clearance level; and,

\(D\) Contract number and period of performance; and

\(iii\) The DS-1838, *Request for Building Pass Identification Card.*

\(b\) *Contractors working in domestic facilities where security
clearances are not required.*

\(1\) The contractor shall obtain a Department of State building pass
for all employees performing under this contract who require frequent
and continuing access to Department of State facilities. The Bureau of
Diplomatic Security, Office of Domestic Facilities Protection, shall
issue passes. They shall be used for the purpose of facility access
only, and shall not be used for any other purpose.

\(2\) The contractor shall submit the following paperwork, in original,
to the Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Information Security Programs
Division, Industrial Security Branch (DS/ISP/INB):

\(i\) SF-85P, *Questionnaire for Public Trust Positions;*

\(ii\) SF-85P/S, *Supplemental Questionnaire for Selected Positions*;
and,

\(iii\) DOS Credit Release, which may be obtained from DS/ISP/INB via
mail or facsimile.

\(3\) DS/ISP/INB shall conduct a preliminary background check. If the
background check is favorable, DS/ISP/INB will forward a letter to the
company Facility Security Officer (FSO) notifying them that the
individual may proceed to the Building Pass Office to continue the
badging process. DS/ISP/INB will forward a copy of this letter to the
Building Pass Office.

\(4\) When a contractor employee is approved to receive a building pass,
he/she shall hand-carry the following documentation to the Contractor
Building Pass Office, Department of State, 520 23^rd^ Street, NW,
courtyard of Columbia Plaza, NW, Washington, DC. :

\(i\) A Department of State sponsorship letter from the COR, addressing
the following:

\(A\) The purpose for which the pass is being requested;

\(B\) Whether or not the employee has a valid security clearance;

\(C\) Contract number and period of performance;

\(D\) Type of access (24/7, normal business hours, escort authority or
no escort authority granted); and

\(E\) Expiration date of building pass (1 year or 3 years);

\(ii\) DS Form 1838, *Request for Building Pass Identification Card*;

\(iii\) Letter on company letterhead to accompany the application,
containing the following information:

\(A\) The purpose for which the pass is being requested;

\(B\) Verification of employment;

\(C\) Whether or not the applicant has a valid security clearance; and,

\(D\) Contract number and period of performance;

\(iv\) Original SF-85P or a copy of the SF-85P, with an original
signature and current date;

\(v\) Original SF-85P/S or a copy of the SF-85P/S, with an original
signature and current date;

\(vi\) Copy of the DOS Credit Release, with an original signature and
current date; and,

\(vii\) Original proof of U.S. citizenship, such as a birth certificate
or valid U.S. passport. Non-U.S. citizens must submit a valid photo
Immigration and Naturalization Service Employment Authorization Document
(INS EAD).

\(5\) Applicants shall be fingerprinted at the Building Pass Office and
the process for a building pass shall be initiated. The approval process
shall take at least 48 hours. Applicants shall not return to the
Building Pass Office until they receive notification from DS/ISP/INB
that the process is complete. Once DS/ISP/INB receives notification from
the Building Pass Office that a building pass can be issued, DS/ISP/INB
shall notify the FSO and the COR that the applicant has been approved
for initial contract performance.

\(c\) *Contractors working in overseas facilities.* Contractors shall
submit appropriate documentation to obtain building passes as specified
in the contract.

\(d\) All contractor employees, both domestic and overseas, shall wear
the passes in plain sight at all times whiled in Department of State
buildings. All contractor employees shall show their passes, where
appropriate, when entering these buildings and upon request of uniformed
guards or any other authorized personnel.

\(e\) All passes shall be returned to the COR upon separation of the
employee, or expiration or termination of the contract. Final payment
under this contract shall not be made until all passes are returned to
the COR.

\[Note to Contracting Officer -- See instructions on whether to add DBA
clause 652.228-71 WORKERS' COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE BASE
ACT)\--SERVICES (AUG 1999) (DEVIATION)\]

I.20 [PAYMENT IN LOCAL CURRENCY]{.underline}

All payments shall be made in **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert
name of local currency\]**.

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

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

EXHIBIT A - CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS

EXHIBIT B - CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

EXHIBIT C - GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS

EXHIBIT D - REQUEST FOR SHIPMENT

EXHIBIT E - DECLARATION OF WOOD PACKAGING FORM

**\[NOTE: The Contracting Officer must ensure that information contained
in these**

**Exhibits is consistent with other terms and conditions of the
solicitation/contract.\]**

J.2 [EXHIBIT A]{.underline}

[CONTAINER SPECIFICATIONS]{.underline}

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

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.

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: List here the equipment and supplies
that the contractor is to provide. Prospective offerors need as much
information as possible to submit intelligent**

**proposals. When specifying contractor furnished materials, the
Contracting Officer**

**should, with the assistance and guidance of other interested post
officials, give**

**consideration to specifying the minimum requirements.\]**

J.4 [EXHIBIT C]{.underline}

[GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY]{.underline}

The Government shall make the following property available to the
contractor as \"Government furnished property\" for performance under
the contract:

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: If any material is to be provided GFP,
it should be listed here, so that all offerors can price their proposals
with the same set of assumptions. If there is to be no GFP, state that
here.\]**

J.5 [EXHIBIT D]{.underline}

[REQUEST FOR SHIPMENT]{.underline}

**\[Note to Contracting Officer: provide the form that post uses.\]**

J.6 [EXHIBIT E]{.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: \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

**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 an 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
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

***Note to Contracting Officer: If you include FAR 52.204-7 in the
solicitation, delete FAR 52.204-6.***

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) 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 REPRESENTAIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (Jan 2006) 

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code
for this acquisition is 48411, 48421, 48422, 488991.

\(2\) The small business size standard is 18.5 million.

\(3\) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an
offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract,
but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself
manufacture, is 500 employees.

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

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

\(c\) The offeror has completed the annual representations and
certifications electronically via the Online Representations and
Certifications Application (ORCA) website at
[[http://orca.bpn.gov]{.underline}](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.

(End of provision)

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 [52.215-6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. (OCT 97)]{.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.

***\[Note to Contracting Officer: see instructions on whether to include
the following DOSAR provision\]***

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:

\[Note to Contracting Officer: revise, add to, or delete from the
following list, as needed. You may wish to require additional items such
as a company brochure, client list, financial statement, etc.\]

\(1\) 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 (see DOSAR 652.242-73 in Section I).

L.1.2.3. In accordance with H.6, Certificate of Insurance, offeror shall
either provide:

(a) a copy of the Certificate of Insurance, or

(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://acquisition.gov/far/index.html/ 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

LANGUAGE

1.  INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS---COMPETITIVE

## ACQUISITION JAN 2004

52.237-1 SITE VISIT APR 1984

\[Note to Contracting Officer\--include above provision if applicable\]

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 (SEP 2006)

\(a\) 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 **\[Note to Contracting
Officer: designate the official or location where a protest may be
served on the Contracting Officer.\]**

\(b\) 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 **\[Note to Contracting Officer: insert number of years\]**
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}

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Complete this subsection with the date,
time and location of the conference and name, telephone number and fax
number of a point of contact. \]

L.6.1. A pre-proposal conference to discuss the requirements of this
solicitation will be held on **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: Insert
Date\]** at **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: Insert Time\]** at the
**\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: Insert Location\]**. Offerors
interested in attendance should contact the following individual:

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

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 properly
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, **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: Insert
Name\]**, at **\[NOTE to Contracting Officer: insert telephone and fax
numbers\].** 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.

\[Note to Contracting Officer: See instructions on whether to add DBA
provision

[652.228-74 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE RATES -- LIMITATION (JUN
2006)]{.underline}

\(a\) The Department of State has entered into a contract with an
insurance carrier to provide Defense Base Act (DBA) insurance to
Department of Sate covered contactor employees at a contracted rate. For
the purposes of this provision, "covered contractor employees" includes
the following individuals:

(1) United States citizens or residents;

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    following rates in computing the cost fir the DBA insurance:

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> compensation; or
>
> Construction @ \[*contracting officer insert current rate*\] of
> compensation.

\(c\) Bidders/Offerors shall compute the total compensation (direct
salary plus differential, but excluding per diem, housing allowances) to
be paid to covered contractor employees and the cost of DBA insurance in
their bid/proposal using the foregoing rate. Bidders/offerors shall
include the estimated DBA insurance costs in their proposed fixed price
or estimated cost. However, the DBA insurance costs shall be identified
in a separate line item in the bid proposal."

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

(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.

(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).

\[Note to Contracting Officer: Insert FAR 52.225-17 in full text if you
will be allowing offers to be submitted in more than one currency (U.S.
dollars or local currency).\]

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.